Metal Lathe - Wooster, OH

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0606, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of one new metal working lathe to replace outdated equipment at the USDA ARS facility in Wooster, Ohio. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333517 and a small business size standard of 500 employees; only small businesses are eligible to respond. The lathe must meet stringent technical specifications, including a minimum 5.0HP main drive motor, a geared head engine design, digital readout system with 8” x 32” travels and IP67 rating, and a one-piece solid cast iron floor base weighing over 2,800 pounds. Required accessories include a coolant system with pump, chuck guard with safety interlock, steady and follow rests, multiple chucks, telescopic taper attachment, and a spindle brake pedal, along with an operation manual and parts list. All offers must include pricing for the complete item, specify the place of manufacture, and be submitted on company letterhead as a single PDF via email to the designated point of contact by the stated deadline, with all prices held firm for 90 days after receipt. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, where initial responsiveness requires compliance with the specification requirements and submission of mandatory documentation, including the quoter’s SAM UEI and a valid 90-day quote. Only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer with an acceptable or neutral past performance rating will be selected for award. The contract is anticipated to be a firm-fixed price with a 60-day performance period, and delivery must be completed within 60 days after receipt of order, adhering to F.O.B. destination terms. Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), mandatory for all vendors, and subject to multiple FAR clauses related to electronic fund transfers, financing, installment payments, and third-party payments. Compliance with numerous federal regulations is required, including anti-trafficking, whistleblower protections, digital security standards such as Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems, Buy American provisions, and certifications regarding anti-discrimination, DEI compliance, and adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173. Failure to meet