High Accuracy Turret Lathe

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is seeking qualified suppliers for a High Accuracy Turret Lathe featuring a 3-axis design with C-axis milling capability, positioning accuracy less than 0.006 mm, and a main spindle rated at 5,000 RPM with counter spindle at 6,000 RPM. The procurement requires the supplier to meet or exceed minimum specifications detailed in Attachment A, including specific dimensional requirements (3,794 mm length × 2,408 mm width × 2,145 mm height), advanced features such as a 12/16 station live tool turret operating at 10,000 RPM, in-machine tool setter and part measurement capabilities, and comprehensive post-installation service with factory-trained engineers providing at least two routine maintenance visits annually. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the responsible offeror whose proposal demonstrates full compliance with all technical specifications without exceptions and meets the August 2026 delivery date. The technical proposal must not exceed 20 pages (excluding resumes) and must address personnel qualifications, technical approach, schedule, facilities and resources, and detailed price breakdowns. Critical deadlines include February 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST for submission of questions and February 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time for proposal submission.

This is a competitive procurement with no small business set-aside, classified under NAICS Code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing). The anticipated performance period runs from March 2, 2026, through August 1, 2026, with delivery required by August 2026 After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Oak Ridge, Tennessee. No incumbent contractor or award value ceiling is specified in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are Net 30 days for large businesses or Net 15 days for small businesses upon final acceptance via electronic funds transfer in U.S. dollars. All delivery drivers must be United States citizens, and deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM local time. Special provisions require electrical safety evaluations, lockout/tagout compliance, calibration certification with traceability to SI standards, seller testing with customer witnessing, comprehensive operating and maintenance manuals, qualified personnel for installation and startup, and comprehensive user training prior to system acceptance.