Water Jet

The Department of the Air Force, FA4690 28 CONS PKC, has issued this sources sought notice to conduct market analysis for the procurement and installation of a new water jet machine at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. This requirement, identified under solicitation number A064087, is classified under NAICS code 333517 for Machine Tool Manufacturing and PSC 3419 for Miscellaneous Machine Tools. There is currently no set-aside designated for this notice. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and company details, including CAGE codes and any active GSA contract numbers, by the response deadline of June 17, 2026.

The scope of work requires a new, factory-tested, cantilever-style X-Y-Z axis water jet machining center with a minimum X-Y cutting envelope of 100 inches by 55 inches and a 30 hp direct drive pump system. The system must utilize a Windows 10 64-bit operating system to comply with Department of Defense security directives and include waterjet-specific software. Technical specifications mandate a minimum 60,000 PSI pump, linear positional accuracy of +/- 0.0010 inches, a programmable motorized Z-axis with at least 8 inches of travel, and a 600lb bulk abrasive delivery system. Additional features include a laser locating device, a compact video camera for precision alignment, and a programmable solids removal system for the catcher tank.

The selected provider will be responsible for machine start-up, including assembly and leveling, and must provide 2,200 pounds of garnet abrasive along with 12 seats of standalone controller software. The performance period includes four days of onsite training for up to five students covering programming, operation, maintenance, and the initial pump rebuild. Documentation for this requirement was published on June 3, 2026, and includes one attachment: a draft Statement of Work. All correspondence regarding this market analysis is directed to A1C Trent Waterman.