Horizontal Bandsaw
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 19th Maintenance Squadron (19 MXS), requires a Horizontal Bandsaw for Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price contract, set aside 100% for Small Businesses. Offers for the bandsaw, which must meet specified salient characteristics or be an approved equal, are due by June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Horizontal Bandsaw, also referred to as a Horizontal Band Cut-Off Machine. Key specifications include:
- Capacity: 16" H x 20" W (round) at 90°, and 16" H x 10" W (round) at 45°.
- Blade: 16" 1¼" Bimetal Blade, 1¼" x .042" x 15' size, with rollers and carbide side blocks.
- Weight Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
- Operation: Semi-Automatic with automatic end-of-cut shut down.
- Blade Speed: 60-425 SFPM, console controlled, with a 7½ HP AC Vector Drive.
- Coolant System: Built-in, 15-gallon capacity.
- Dimensions: 97" L x 49" W x 83" H, Shipping Weight: 2,100 lbs.
- Included: Operator Manual, Parts List, and Factory Trained Start-Up Instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price for item and freight).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Business Set-Aside).
- NAICS Code: 332216, Size Standard: 750 Employees.
- Product Service Code: 3405 (Saws And Filing Machines).
- Offers Due: June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Questions Deadline: June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Published Date: June 12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Little Rock Air Force Base, AR 72099.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must include the solicitation number, receipt time, offeror's details, technical description, warranty, price breakdown, "remit to" address, and SAM.gov registration (including CAGE Code and optional DUNS). Offerors must acknowledge amendments.
- "Equal" Products: To be considered, "equal" products must meet salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics. Offers must clearly identify the item by brand name, make, or model number, and include descriptive literature. Any modifications to make a product conform must be described.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Evaluation/Capability.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, representing the best value.
- Evaluation Process: Offers are ranked by price, then a Technical Evaluation determines "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on salient characteristics. The Government will evaluate until at least three "Acceptable" offers are found.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to SSgt Justin McCoy (justin.mccoy.3@us.af.mil) and SSgt Jesse Moore (jesse.moore.8@us.af.mil). Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Period for Acceptance: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov and indicate if they have access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Payment will be made via WAWF. Delivery is FOB Destination, and inspection/acceptance will occur at the destination.