Purchase of a Bridgeport Mill

The contract specifies the purchase of a Bridgeport Series 1 Standard Knee Mill, model BPS1R08, with exact specifications including a 9 x 49 inch table, 2.0 hp motor, variable speed pulley system, three-phase power, RPM range of 60–4200, and R8 spindle taper. Delivery is required FOB Destination to NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with no alternative delivery locations permitted. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses and maintain active registration in SAM.gov with a valid UEI or CAGE code. The basis of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, meaning only technically compliant offers will be considered, with price being the sole differentiator among them. Technical acceptability is binary—offers failing to meet any requirement are disqualified without further evaluation. The contract is firm fixed price with no estimated value disclosed, as pricing will be determined by the lowest responsive offer. All proposals must be submitted via email to Cody Guidry at cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov with the solicitation number 80NSSC26933202Q clearly stated in the subject line, and must be received by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on May 22, 2026. Special contractual requirements include compliance with U.S. export controls under ITAR and EAR, mandating that the contractor obtain necessary licenses before allowing foreign persons access to controlled technical data and ensuring subcontractor adherence. The contractor must provide advance notice for any foreign-supplied items valued over $20,000 to qualify for duty-free entry, and if duty-free status is denied, the contract price may be adjusted accordingly. Government property provisions require the contractor to safeguard any government-furnished equipment. Personnel must undergo Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for facility and system access. Sustainable products and services must be used where practicable, and the contractor must uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion standards in employment practices. The System for Award Management must remain actively updated throughout performance. No packaging, preservation, labeling, or barcoding specifications beyond basic government identification and shipping markings are provided, and no formal inspection criteria or quality standards beyond technical acceptability are detailed. The contracting office is located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, while the point of contact for inquiries is Cody Guidry; no contracting officer, COR