SAM #PANRSA26P0000037978

Army seeks advanced Wire EDM machines and ancillary equipment for aviation maintenance modernization at Corpus Christi Army Depot

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal is seeking advanced manufacturing solutions for Wire EDM capability at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) to modernize aviation maintenance operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal (ACCRSA), Redstone Services and Information Technology Solutions Branch (CCAM-CAC-B) - U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to manufacturers of advanced Wire EDM machines and ancillary equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Two advanced manufacturing Wire EDM machines - Minimum build envelope: 21.65 x 13.77 x 15.75 inches - High precision: +/- 0.00007 inches - Capable of cutting steel, titanium, brass, aluminum, copper - Windows 10 64-bit OS with i7 Quad Core processor - Compliant with OSHA and EPA standards - Secure network communication - Ancillary equipment and accessories: - Facility power conversion transformers - Industrial thermal management systems - Precision calibration and alignment kit - Rotary work holding and interface assembly kit - Wire tension diagnostic devices (4 units) - Precision wire threading assembly (0.25mm, 2 units) - Visual machine status signaling hardware (2 units) - Technical reference and documentation package (2 units) - High-capacity wire supply system (2 units) - Wire guide component set (0.33mm, 2 units) - 3-year comprehensive consumable and feedstock package (2 units) - Shipping, onsite installation, and setup (2 units) - 2-year warranty and preventative maintenance (2 units) - 4-day onsite training for up to 5 personnel - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Rapid delivery (within 3 months after order) - Training for up to five personnel onsite - Compliance with Army Materiel Maintenance Policy (AR 750-1) and AMC guidance - Secure network communication and integration with Army systems - Solution must support accelerated modernization and supply chain resilience - Warranties for 2-3 years and comprehensive sustainment support

Description

This Call for Solution is issued under the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, on behalf of the office of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), is seeking innovative solutions for Advanced Manufacturing Wire EDM Capability.

The US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) has a need for accelerated modernization of weapon systems through Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) technologies that directly address supply chain challenges to underpin readiness. In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 750-1 (Army Materiel Maintenance Policy), Commanders, U.S. Army Organic Industrial Base (OIB) activities will develop additive and advanced capabilities consistent with Army Materiel Command (AMC) guidance to produce Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) quality parts for use to meet obsolescence and other readiness requirements as required.

AMCOM requires immediate integration of AdvM wire EDM capability at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) to address critical readiness gaps in aviation maintenance operations. The integration of AdvM wire EDM technology will enable CCAD to rapidly fabricate qualified parts, tools, jigs, fixtures, and ground support equipment. End items required to address the above readiness gap are defined in enclosure 1 of this memorandum.

The Call for Solutions document outlining the full problem statement, required solution attributes, submission requirements, and evaluation phases can be found in the "Attachments" section below.

The deadline to submit questions for Phase 1 is July 02nd, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

The following shall be utilized in the email subject line: "Call for Solution – Advanced Manufacturing Wire EDM Capability / W9128Z-25-S-A002 (Question regarding section #)"

The Army Open Solicitation (AOS) that this Call for Solution is associated with can be found at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/09ab570a35484c6cb5c6eba05cad19b3/view Additional Links:Army Open Solicitation

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