IRA Funded - Brand-Name or Equal Request for Quote

The U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is soliciting quotes under solicitation 89243326QFE000560 for a Concrete and Rock Core Grinding Machine, specifically the QualiGrind200 or an equivalent model. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The required equipment must be capable of grinding and polishing concrete, natural stone, ceramic, and rock specimens measuring 1 to 3 inches in diameter and 2 to 3 inches in length. Technical requirements include automatic grinding inputs between 0.04 and 0.12 mm, specific finish degrees of Ra 3.2 mm and Ra 1.6 mm, and strict adherence to parallelism and perpendicularity tolerances. The machine must comply with ASTM D4543, ASTM C39, and ISRM standards and should be NRTL certified. The contract will be awarded as a single firm-fixed-price award to the small business quote that is determined to be technically acceptable with the lowest price. Offerors proposing equal products must provide comprehensive technical data and performance metrics to demonstrate that their product meets or exceeds the specified characteristics. Delivery is required by January 31, 2027, on an FOB Destination basis to the NETL facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Submissions must be made via the FedConnect portal, including a completed Standard Form 1449 and current SAM.gov representations and certifications. The procurement incorporates various FAR clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act, sustainable products, and combating trafficking in persons.