Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking bids for a material polisher for its metallography lab, with a deadline for proposals on September 4, 2025. The equipment must meet specific requirements, including 12-inch polishing platens, automated dispensing of multiple polishing fluids, and a pump system for flushing solutions. Additional features include a splash shield, variable speed settings, and a one-year warranty. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with the outlined specifications.
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.
USAFA - MATERIAL POLISHER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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