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423 CES Baler

ID: FA5570260003 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

This notice is posted by 501 CSW/RCO to identify potential sources to supply and install a recycling baler to the specifications listed in the attached Salient Characteristics document. No solicitation number has been assigned at this time.
All information should be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Mr. James Downs no later than 2pm on Friday 24th July 2026 under the following instructions:
1. Document Type: Microsoft Word
2. Delivery: The capability package shall be sent by electronic mail (email) to Mr. James Downs; Contract Specialist at james.downs.gb@us.af.mil.
3. Response Date: Submissions must be received via email no later than 14:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time on 24th July 2026.
4. No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought.
5. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. James Downs at the above email address, no phone calls will be accepted.
6. All responses shall include Sources Sought Notice name/number, Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, Cage Code, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.
7. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

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ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price Commercial

Background
The 423 CES at RAF Alconbury, UK, is seeking potential sources to supply and install a semi-automatic horizontal baling press with bin-lifter. This requirement is part of the agency's mission to enhance recycling capabilities. The contract aims to procure a new machine that meets specific operational specifications outlined in the Salient Characteristics document.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a semi-automatic shear type baling press that includes:

1. A hopper open on one side with an interlocked access door on the opposite side, hours run display counter, and ‘bale full’ light.
2. Hardox® plated press-plate base and bale floor, with ‘V’ shaped serrated shear blades in the chamber.
3. A trunnion type bin-lifter suitable for 1100 liter domed-lidded wheelie bins surrounded by a safety cage with an interlocked gate.

Specifications include:
- Loading Aperture: 1750 x 1050mm
- Compaction Force: 70 tonnes
- Electrics: 11KW/63A/415v (3 phase)
- Bale Size: ~1200 x 1100 x 1100mm
- Bale Weight: 500-700kg
- Throughput: Up to 2Te per hour
- Cycle Time: 47 secs
- Machine Weight: 10.5 tonnes
- Overall Dimensions: 1.6m wide x 7.7m long (Excluding bin-lift)
- Tying System: Manual - 4 wire.

Additional requirements for the contractor include:
1. Turnkey installation of the new machine.
2. Decommissioning/removal/disposal of the existing baling machine and bin lifter.
3. On-site operational training following installation.

Period of Performance
No specific period of performance is mentioned; however, proposals are requested by July 24, 2026.

Place of Performance
RAF Alconbury, UK

Bidder Requirements
Proposers must demonstrate capability for turnkey installation, decommissioning of existing equipment, and providing operational training on-site.
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Overview

Agency
Department of the Air Force (USAF) [DoD]
Response Deadline
July 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EDT Due in 11 Days
Posted
July 13, 2026, 5:47 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
PSC
4250 - Recycling And Reclamation Equipment
Place of Performance
Croughton , GB-OXF United Kingdom
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
700 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$90,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
21%
On 7/13/26 Department of the Air Force issued Sources Sought FA5570260003 for 423 CES Baler due 7/24/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 333998 and PSC 4250.
Primary Contact
Name
501st Regional Contracting Office   Profile
Email
james.downs.5.gb@us.af.mil
Phone
441480843482

Secondary Contact

Name
501st Regional Contracting Office   Profile
Email
stephannie.dunn.gb@us.af.mil
Phone
441480843482

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contract Specialist James Downs Profile james.downs.gb@us.af.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > 501 CSW RCO
FPDS Organization Code
5700-F3B7CD
Source Organization Code
100087694
Last Updated
July 13, 2026
Last Updated By
james.downs.5.gb@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 8, 2026