Plastic Injection Mold

SOL #: PANDTA-26-P-0000-036488Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC RRAD

TEXARKANA, TX, 75507-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Texarkana, TX

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511)

PSC

Rubber And Plastics Working Machinery (3620)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a7d9cd7da2ed496c92d21d185e6cf489/view

Timeline

Posted

Jun 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 11, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Army (W6QK ACC RRAD) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing a Plastic Injection Molding Machine and supporting components. This requirement aims to enhance in-house manufacturing, prototyping, and testing capabilities at Texarkana, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due June 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the procurement of a plastic injection molding machine, testing molds, and associated accessories. The contractor must provide all items listed, which include:

APSX-PIM V3 Plastic Injection Machine (1)
Blank Aluminum Molds (2)
Unmachined Oversized Blocks (4)
ASTM D638 Type IV Tensile Test Mold (1)
ASTM D790 Flexural Test Mold (1)
ASTM D256 IZOD Impact Test Mold (1)
3D Printed Insert Mold Holder (1)
Mold Claw Kit (1)
Pins for APSX-PIM Blank Mold (20)
Bushings for APSX-PIM Blank Mold (20)
Mold Insulator (PEEK) (9)
SAS SS-400 Fume Extraction (1)
APSX-PIM Plastic Material Starter Kit (1)
Dryer Oven (1)

All items are to be sourced from APSX, LLC, or be considered an "or equal" equivalent that strictly meets or exceeds the minimum specifications outlined in the manufacturer's reference documentation.