USAFA - MATERIAL POLISHER

AI Summary

The United States Air Force Academy requires a new material polisher for its metallography lab. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including automated dispensing of polishing fluids and the ability to prepare multiple samples simultaneously. This is a brand new contract, and bidders should focus on the provided specifications.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA700025Q0062
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: August 28, 2025
Response Deadline: September 4, 2025
NAICS Code: 334516 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 6635
Issuing Office: FA7000 10 CONS LGC
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Andrew Richardson
City: USAF ACADEMY
State: CO
ZIP Code: 80840-2303
AI Product/Service: product

Description

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.

Key dates

August 28, 2025Posted Date
September 4, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

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.