Franklin Miller QS2420 Quad Shaft Shredder

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division seeks to procure one Franklin Miller QS2420 Quad Shaft Shredder via firm fixed price purchase order, with quotations due August 26 and questions due August 24. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, restricted to the OEM (Franklin Miller Inc.) under Brand Name justification per FAR 12.102(a).

Place of performance is Westlake, Maryland. The shredder must meet specified performance metrics: compaction ratio of 5:1 or better, average particle size of 1 cubic inch or better, and minimum processing rate of 250 lbs/hour. Physical specifications mandate a maximum cutting chamber of 24" x 20", 30 HP motors or equivalent, and automatic reversing capability. The unit must shred plastics (styrofoam, polystyrene utensils, stretch film, milk jugs, soda/water bottles), paper, cardboard, textiles, wood, steel cans, nitrile gloves, and paracord rope.

The estimated value is $166,502, with FOB Destination delivery to NSWC Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Maryland. Delivery is estimated for February 1, 2027, no later than 24 weeks following approval of engineering submittals. The contractor must provide DoD unique identification per DFARS 252.211-7003 and deliver government-approved drawings within three weeks of award, with a drawing package and technical manual as deliverables. Two optional line items for additional sizing screens and spare parts packages are available if required within one year of award. Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) without discussions unless the Contracting Officer deems discussions necessary. The NAICS code is 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing), PSC 4540 (Waste Disposal Equipment).