What this opportunity is
The Department of Agriculture is seeking to procure a new metal lathe for its research facility in Wooster, Ohio, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the manufacturing sector, specifically those classified under NAICS 333517. The solicitation is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested vendors should prepare to submit proposals rather than simply track the notice. The lathe will support precision machining for engineering prototypes and research projects, replacing outdated equipment.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Attachment 1 - Specifications
Project: Metal Lathe – Wooster, Ohio
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: Procurement of one new metal working lathe for the shop. This lathe will be
utilized to machine precise parts for current engineering prototypes and future research projects. It
will replace antiquated, worn out, equipment.
2.0 Background: The Application Technology Research Unit, Soft Wheat Quality Lab, Corn, Soybean
and Wheat all conduct USDA research in Wooster, Ohio. This research is backed by technicians that
utilize precision metal working machinery to manufacture small batches of precision prototype parts
and custom parts that are not available. Replacing this equipment periodically will help ensure parts
are made precisely and efficiently.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Provide and deliver a geared head, high speed, metal working
engine lathe with the following specifications:
• At least a 5.0HP Main Drive Motor230V/3PH/60HZ
• Digital Readout system for multiple axes-installed, 8” x 32” Travels, IP67 environmental rating,
Inch/mm conversion
• One-piece solid cast iron floor base, total weight machine + base over 2800 pounds.
• Coolant System with Pump
• Chuck Guard with Operator Safety Interlock
• Removable Front Chip Pan
• Lockable Main Disconnect Switch
• LED Work Light
• Operation Manual & Parts List
• Spindle Brake Pedal
• Steady Rest with Roller Jaws, 0.4~5.5″ (10-140mm) Capacity
• Follow Rest with Roller Jaws, 0.6″~3.0″ (16-75mm) Capacity
• Telescopic Taper Attachment
• BXA Tool Post
• 4MT Super precision live center
• 4MT Keyless drill chuck with arbor
• 3 Jaw Self Centering Chuck, 8” D1-6 Mount, with 2pc Reversible Jaws
• 8” Adapter plate for above 3 jaw chuck, D1-6 mount, fully machined
• 10” 4 jaw Independent Chuck, D1-6 Mount, Cast Iron Body with 1-piece jaws
• 5C Front D1-6 Mounted Handwheel Collet Closer
• 5C Round Collet Set, 1/16” – 1 1/16” (1/16), 17-piece set
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• 5C Round Collet Set, 3mm – 27mm (1mm), 25-piece set
• Face Plate (12″)
• Micrometer carriage stop
• Full Length Splash Guard
• Spindle Center Sleeve: MT6 X MT4
• Adjustable Apron Infeed Overload Safety Clutch
• Swing Over Bed 14.17″
• Distance Between Centers 31.5″
• Swing Over Cross Slide 8.35″
• Swing in Gap 20.98″
• Cross Slide Travel 8.6″
• Top Slide Travel 4.92″
• Carriage Width 16.22″
• Carriage Length 20.19″
• Bed Width 10.236″
• Spindle Nose D1-6
• Spindle Bore 2.066″-4”
• Spindle Taper MT 6
• 16 Speed Spindle Range (RPM): 40 – 2000, Geared Head
• Inch Threads (45) 2 to 72 TPI
• Metric Threads (39) 0.2 to 14 MM
• Modular Threads (18) 0.3 to 3.5
• Diametral Threads (21) 8 to 44
• Lead Screw Diameter 1.25″
• Lead Screw Pitch 4 TPI
• Longitudinal Feed 0.002 to 0.067 IPR
• Cross Feed 0.001 to 0.034 IPR
• Quill Diameter 2.047″
• Quill Travel 6.0″
• Quill Inside Taper MT 4
• Cross Feed Handwheel, Dial Graduations 0.001”
• Cross Slide Handwheel, Dial Graduations 0.001”, .02mm
• Apron Handwheel, Dial Graduations 0.01”
• Coolant Motor 1/8 HP
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4.0 Deliverables / Schedule:
FOB Destination
Delivery: 60 Days ARO
Delivery Address:
USDA ARS
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.