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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 28, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

USAFA - Material Polisher

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FA700025Q0062Federal

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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is soliciting bids for a brand-new material polisher to be used in its metallography laboratory. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, with responses due by September 4, 2025. The contract seeks delivery, installation, and verification of a material polisher that adheres strictly to the provided technical specifications, as there is no brand or model preference from the end user. Key requirements for the equipment include 12-inch polishing platens compatible with magnetic discs, automated dispensing for at least five polishing fluids or suspensions, and a pump system for oxide solution flushing with magnetically driven stirring. The polisher must have both central and individual force modes, be capable of preparing six or more 1.25-inch samples simultaneously, and feature adjustable platen and head rotation speeds within specified ranges. Additional necessities include a splash shield, emergency shut-off, sample loading system if required, 240V operation, ability to store user-defined polishing sequences, a one-year warranty, initial setup with machine verification, and six hours of on-site training post-installation. The principal contacts for this solicitation are Andrew Richardson and Jozlyn Kiley at the USAFA in Colorado.

General Info

USAFA seeks bids for small business material polisher with specific specs, delivery, installation, training.

Contract Value

$35,608.7

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

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Documents

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DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate

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FA700025Q0062 - Material Polisher

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc
Contacts2 people available
OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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Amendment 1: To respond to Contractor questions. Question 1: Is this a brand new contract? Answer: Yes. This is brand new contract. Question 2: Does the end user have a brand/model preference for the material poliser or should I just bid to the specs? Answer: We will be evaluating based on the specs provided. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has a requirment for a new material polisher for the metallography lab. At a minumum, the equipment must: - Be a material polisher intended for use in a metallurgy laboratory. - Include 12 polishing platens useable with magnetic polishing/grinding discs. - Include integrated and automated dispensing of 5+ polishing fluids/suspensions. - Pump system capable of flushingoxide solution after use. - Pump system utilizes magnetically driven stirring to prevent settling of suspensions. - Include a splash shield. - Runs on ~240V. - Includes a sample loading system, if needed. - Plate speed range including 50-500 RM. - Be able to prepare 6 or more 1.25 samples simultaneously. - Be able to run in either central force or individual force modes. - Head rotation speed range including 50-150RPM. - Be able to store 5+ user defined sequences. - Includes an emergency shut-off switch. - Includes a 1 year warranty starting from the day of install. - Complete initial setup and verify the machine is working properly. - Include 6 hours of on-site training after the contractor completes initial setup.

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