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Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Solution

ID: SS_DUE_02122026 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  100%
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Description

DESCRIPTION

This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide the following for Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466:

1. one (1) Prototype/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine

2. one (1) Full Rate Production Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine

For both pieces of equipment:

3. Machine Documentation

4, Software to Operate

5. Engineering Services

Please refer to the DRAFT Statement of Work, included with this announcement, for more information about the requirements.

This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements.

Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. All data received in response to this Sources Sought Notice marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release from the Government.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award based on this RFI.

The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Government is seeking to identify potential sources capable of satisfying this complete requirement at the prime contractor level under NAICS code 333998 and PSC 4330.

Questions regarding this RFI can be e-mailed to Steven J. Burke at steven.j.burke.civ@army.mil

Responses to this RFI are to be electronically submitted to Steven J. Burke at steven.j.burke.civ@army.mil and copy Deborah Belak at deborah.belak.civ@army.mil no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday February 12, 2026. Please Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Solution in the subject line of the e-mail and include the following information with the RFI response:

  1. Company name
  2. Company address
  3. Point of Contact
  4. Telephone Number
  5. E-mail address
  6. Company Cage Code
  7. Primary NAICS
  8. Business Size
  9. Current Registration in SAM
  10. Web page address
  11. A capabilities statement that includes your experience, core competencies, and past performance to provide the above referenced requirements.

DISCLAIMER

THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). 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. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

Background
The Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is seeking information to identify potential sources with the expertise and capabilities to provide robotic wire harness manufacturing solutions. The goal of this contract is to acquire advanced manufacturing machines that will enhance the depot's production capabilities. This RFI is part of the government's market research efforts and aims to gather information for planning purposes.

Work Details
The contract includes the following requirements:

1. One (1) Prototype/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine:
- Robotic Capabilities: Power wire disposition (Insulated, Stranded, Bare, Coated), Data Wire disposition (Twisted Pair, Coax, Shielded), Terminations (IDC, Crimp, Poke home, Splice), Protection (Adhesives, Potting, Tape, Films, Clips)
- Mechanical Parameters: Dimensions 2.3m (L) x 2.2m (D) x 2.3m (H), Weight 2000 kg
- Axis Position Limits: 1500mm X, 1050mm Y, 750mm Z; B Direction 240 Degrees; C Direction 360 Degrees
- Axis Velocity Limits: 1000 mm/s X and Y; 500 mm/s Z; B and C Direction 20 rpm
- Tool Change Positions: Standard of 3 with an option of 10
- Operating Temperature: +10°C to +35°C; Ambient Humidity: 5% to 85%
- Electrical Parameters: Voltage 240V, Maximum Current 32A, Frequency 50-60 Hz
- Pneumatic Parameters: Nominal Operating Pressure 700 kPa

2. One (1) Full Rate Production Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Machine:
- Robotic Capabilities similar to LRIP Machine
- Mechanical Parameters: Dimensions 5.2m (L) x 3.0m (D) x 3.1m (H), Weight 6000 kg
- Axis Position Limits: Unlimited X; up to 2500mm Y; Unlimited Z; B Direction 240 Degrees; C Direction 360 Degrees
- Electrical Parameters: Voltage 400V; Phase: Three Phase

3. Documentation required for both machines includes Operators Manual, Maintenance Manual, Installation Documentation, and Training Material.
4. Software compatible with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
5. Engineering Services including operator training and support for equipment modification.

Place of Performance
Tobyhanna Army Depot, located at 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 5, 2026, 9:02 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
11 Hap Arnold Boulevard Tobyhanna, PA 18466 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
700 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Odds of Award
37%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Department of the Army.
On 2/5/26 Department of the Army issued Sources Sought SS_DUE_02122026 for Robotic Wire Harness Manufacturing Solution due 2/12/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 333998 and PSC 4330.
Primary Contact
Name
Deborah Belak   Profile
Phone
(570) 615-7579

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Steven J. Burke Profile steven.j.burke.civ@army.mil None

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought SS_DUE_02122026

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W51AA1
Source Organization Code
500182582
Last Updated
Feb. 27, 2026
Last Updated By
deborah.belak.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
Feb. 27, 2026