Grinder/polisher

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure a QATM Saphir 550 Automatic Grinder/Polisher for laboratory specimen preparation. The solicitation (SPMYM2-25-Q-1294) requires a single Grinder/Polisher with specific technical specifications, including a single wheel specimen preparation system with electronic touch screen control, LED wheel illumination, and water cooling capabilities. Vendors must submit detailed product specifications by March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with mandatory compliance with electrical safety inspection and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical acceptability, with alternative product offerings requiring comprehensive documentation for review. Offerors must provide evidence of technical compliance and be prepared to submit additional documentation if requested by the contracting officer.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with particular emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small business concerns. The contract targets the Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing NAICS category (333991) and Grinding Machines PSC category (3415). Delivery is scheduled for April 30, 2025, to the TRIREFFAC Receiving Officer located in Silverdale, Washington. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves one unit of the QATM Grinder/Polisher (manufacturer part number M5600130). Vendors must also comply with additional federal acquisition regulations, including requirements for item unique identification, cybersecurity protocols, and supply chain security provisions. Contractors will need to obtain defense biometric identification system credentials for base access and provide comprehensive traceability documentation.