Flaring and Beading Machines

General Services Administration · Federal Acquisition Service · OFFICE OF CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES

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Solicitation number: 47QACA26Q0393
Notice type: Solicitation
NAICS: 333517
Product service code: 3441
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted: 2026-08-12
Response deadline: Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact: melissa.martel@gsa.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price, supply contract for engine lathes, to the United States Air Force Life Cycle Material Command (AFLCMC). This requirement is for the supply of flaring and beading machines to ensure the AFLCMC can widen the end of pipes or tubes and to form raised edges or beads on tubes to strengthen various structures. (See Attachment 1 of RFQ for salient characteristics). This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All supplies submitted by proposed Contractors for consideration must be flaring and beading machines. The is a total small business set aside requirement.

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Point of contact: Melissa Martel
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Email: melissa.martel@gsa.gov

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