Manual and Gantry Milling Machines   2

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Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN requires two manual and one gantry milling machine for the model shop to support research, development, test and evaluation.

This Sources Sought is a request to gain more information regarding vendor capabilities to provide manual milling machines and a gantry mill that meet the specifications noted in Section 4 Required Capabilities and Specifications. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses in regard to this Sources Sought notice / market research, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.