How to bid on a Rotary Draw Hand Tube Bender for Ellsworth AFB, DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, is seeking quotes for a rotary draw hand tube bender. This equipment is needed to produce a specific part, number L5842706. Vendors should be interested if they can supply this type of specialized equipment and meet the technical requirements.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) was published on August 31, 2026. Written questions about the solicitation are due by 3:00 PM MDT on September 10, 2026. The final deadline for submitting your quote is September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Quotes received after this time will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply industrial equipment, specifically tube bending machinery. Firms with experience in providing specialized tools for manufacturing or maintenance, particularly those capable of meeting precise technical specifications for part production, will find this relevant. The delivery is FOB Destination to Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, within 90 days after award.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details, you need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account to view all the attached documents, though this is not always required for every bid. All necessary information, including attachments like the solicitation document FA469026Q0046, Salient Characteristics, and Part Number L5842706, is contained within the RFQ document.

Your quote must include a technical characteristics statement and confirmation that the machine can produce part number L5842706. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] and [email protected] by the question deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attachments, especially Attachment 2 (Salient Characteristics) and Attachment 3 (Part Number L5842706), to ensure your proposed bender fully meets the technical requirements. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract based on both price and technical factors. Quotes will be evaluated starting with the lowest price, then reviewed for technical acceptability. If the lowest-priced quote is technically unacceptable, the next lowest will be evaluated.

Clearly articulate how your proposed rotary draw hand tube bender meets or exceeds the required technical characteristics. Providing specific details and confirming its ability to produce the specified part number L5842706 is crucial for technical acceptance. Ensure your pricing is competitive while still allowing you to meet all delivery and performance requirements.