Grinding Machines

PSC 3415 (Grinding Machines) encompasses specialized machining equipment used for precision material removal and surface finishing across various industrial applications. These machines include vertical and horizontal surface grinders, CNC cylindrical grinders, crankshaft grinders, and rotary grinders designed for metalworking, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing sectors. The equipment ranges from compact toolroom machines to large industrial-scale systems capable of processing complex components with high dimensional accuracy.

Federal Contract Awards for grinding machines during this period predominantly involved military and defense agencies, with contract values ranging from $1,299 to $1,999,911. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Army Contracting Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Air Force Materiel Command were frequent awarding organizations. Contractors included both small businesses and larger manufacturers such as Hartech Group LLC, Phillips Corporation, Burlington Engineering Corporation, and Reinen Machine Sales, Inc. Most awards were unrestricted competitive procurements, with approximately 30% set aside for small businesses. Delivery locations spanned military installations and research facilities across the United States, including Aberdeen Proving Ground, Watervliet Arsenal, and various naval shipyards.

Recent federal contract opportunities focused on procuring specialized grinding machines for military maintenance and training programs. The U.S. Army Materiel Command sought CNC five-axis grinders, rotary grinders, and horizontal surface grinders for facilities like Aberdeen Proving Ground and Watervliet Arsenal. Solicitations consistently specified detailed technical requirements, with most opportunities set aside for small businesses. Requested equipment included specific models like Clausing CSG1236ASDIII and Dowell VR-1000, intended for machinist training, engine component refurbishment, and precision manufacturing operations. Procurement methods emphasized technical capability, past performance, and competitive pricing, with delivery and installation typically required within six to twelve months of contract award.