Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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A.02 Supply Requirement Document-Winders.docx | DOCX | May 28, 2026 |
RFI - Two Fiber Winders
Contact and place of performance
Kevin Morris
Natick, MA 01760
USA
Description SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM Soldier Center) to identify potential sources to provide a supply contract for two (2) Fiber Winders. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected] by June 11, 2026 by 5pm EST. Background: Th...
View moreAdditional Specifications Requested:
Deliverables:
Two Fiber winders with all the associated hardware, software, controllers, and safety equipment installed as well as recommended spare parts required for immediate use in government facilities. Installation/start-up (if required)/shipping recommended spare parts shall be itemized and included in the Fiber winder contract.
Delivery Date:
The Government anticipates 10 months’ lead time for delivery of the Fiber Winders, after receipt of order.
Note:
Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject.
RESPONSES:
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to DEVCOM Soldier Center via e-mail ONLY to [email protected] and [email protected] no later than June 11, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number.
QUESTIONS:
Any questions for clarification may be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] no later than June 5, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions should NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM Soldier Center) issued this Sources Sought notice, solicitation number W911QY26RFIBR, to identify potential sources for a supply contract involving two fiber winders. The Distinctive Material Solutions Branch requires these machines to replace existing equipment used for spooling Nylon 6/6 fibers. Required performance specifications include winding speeds up to 3,000 meters per minute, a yarn count range of 2800 to 3500 denier, and the capability to handle packages up to 30 pounds with a maximum diameter of 16 inches. The equipment must feature automatic switching of rolls, a cycle time of at least 30 minutes, and a double-winder frame not exceeding 12 cubic feet.
The anticipated contract includes the delivery of two fiber winders along with all associated hardware, software, controllers, safety equipment, and itemized spare parts. The scope of work also encompasses commissioning, installation, and certification of the equipment at the government facility in Natick, Massachusetts. This requirement is classified under NAICS 325220, Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing, and PSC 3695, Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery. There is currently no set-aside designated for this procurement, and the government anticipates a 10-month lead time for delivery after receipt of an order.
Contracting support is managed by the ACC-APG Natick office under the Department of the Army. Responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the designated points of contact, Kevin Morris and Trisha Scott, by June 11, 2026. Submissions should include business size, socioeconomic status, and CAGE code. One attachment, a supply requirement document, was provided with the initial publication on May 28, 2026. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
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