The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Army needs a small business to provide a plastic injection molding machine and supporting components.
Key Details
The Army needs a plastic injection molding machine and supporting components to support in-house manufacturing, prototyping, and testing capabilities. The contractor shall provide all items listed in Section 3.0. All items are to be sourced from the manufacturer APSX, LLC, or be considered an "or equal" equivalent that strictly meets the minimum specifications outlined in the manufacturer's reference documentation.
What exactly do they need? The contractor shall provide the following items:
- APSX-PIM V3 Plastic Injection Machine
- Blank Aluminum Mold for APSX-PIM
- Unmachined Oversized Block for APSX-PIM
- ASTM D638 Type IV Tensile Test Mold with Ejector Pin System
- ASTM D790 Flexural Test Mold with Ejector Pin System
- ASTM D256 IZOD Impact Test Mold with Ejector Pin System
- 3D Printed Insert Mold Holder for APSX-PIM
- Mold Claw Kit
- Pins for APSX-PIM Blank Mold
- Bushings for APSX-PIM Blank Mold
- Mold Insulator (PEEK)
- SAS SS-400 Fume Extraction
- APSX-PIM Plastic Material Starter Kit
- Dryer Oven
What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid? The response deadline is June 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The notice doesn't say how to submit a bid.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the manufacturer's reference documentation for the APSX, LLC items.
- Contact the contracting officer to confirm the bid submission requirements.