Emobssing Machine

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of an Embossing Machine as part of their mission to enhance operational capabilities. The goal is to acquire a machine that can efficiently create metal plates in various shapes for identification and medical warning purposes, ensuring that it meets specific operational requirements. Work Details The contract involves the delivery of 3 units of an Embossing Machine with the following specifications: - Brand Name: Power Tag - Part Number: ME550 - Salient Characteristics: - Automatic system for creating metal plates in oblong and rectangle shapes (ID Tags, Medical Warning tags). - Must be a standalone machine without networking or wireless capabilities, including no USB ports or external software. - Size must be portable yet capable of handling up to 1,000 units per day. - Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, and only new equipment will be accepted; used or remanufactured products are not allowed. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to a designated location specified by the U.S. Army. Bidder Requirements This opportunity is set aside for small businesses (Total Small Business Set Aside). Bidders must provide proof of being an authorized distributor or OEM for the specified brand. Additionally, all products must meet domestic sourcing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on the prior award W911S224P0512, awarded to CIM USA for $21,280 (05/06/24–07/05/24). The prior award description references an ME2000S embossing machine, which is likely similar to the current requirement for an automatic embossing machine that produces metal plates/tags in oblong and rectangle shapes at high daily throughput. The use of a specific embossing machine model in the prior procurement suggests the current buy may be a continuation or replacement within the same equipment category.