Sources Sought CNC Small Wire EDM

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

26 October 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR AFTC/PZIA

FROM: AFTC/PZIA

SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice for Small Wire EDM

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS

IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND

SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER

NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF

RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY

RESPONDENTS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a new, fully functional Small Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee, IAW Attachment 1 – Small CNC Wire EDM Technical Specification Sheet. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, delivery, assembly, startup, and testing necessary to furnish the required machine. Refurbished or remanufactured parts are not authorized. Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of order. The machine must meet the technical requirements identified in Attachment 1, including, but not limited to:
a. Fine-grain Dianite casting construction and flat-floor mounting capability; b. Linear shaft motors and linear glass scales on the X, Y, U, and V axes; c. Submerged and non-submerged machining capability;
d. Automatic wire threading, wire alignment, and rethreading capability; e. U-V taper cutting capability;
f. Dielectric system, chiller, deionizer, filtration, and associated controls;

Aim High

g. Wire guide sets and capability to use 0.004-, 0.010-, and 0.012-inch wire; h. Minimum axis travel requirements of 15.5 inches X-axis, 11.5 inches Y-axis, 8.5 inches Zaxis, and ±2.4 inches U- and V-axis; i. Manufacturer’s controller with a minimum 19-inch touch-screen color LCD, programming, simulation, and networking capabilities;
j. Compatibility with AEDC’s 480V, three-phase, 60 Hz electrical system, or provision of an appropriate transformer;
k. Installation, leveling, floor attachment hardware, and shop-air connection hardware; l. Operating and maintenance documentation;