Machine spindle

Army Contracting Command – Rock Island Arsenal seeks one motorized deep hole grinding spindle (GROS-ITE Model 6P6-304-1C01, 5,500 RPM maximum) for Rock Island Arsenal's Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, with quotes due May 7, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside restricted to women-owned small businesses (WOSB).

Place of performance is Rock Island, Illinois. The spindle must feature a 2.25-inch diameter barrel extension, precision bearings (3 duplex super precision pairs in front, 1 in center, 1 radial bearing), 4150 alloy steel shaft hardened to 52–56 RC, counterclockwise rotation capability, and a 472-7.75 FRAM motor rated at 2.8/5.6/5.6 horsepower with variable speeds (1,800/3,600/5,500 RPM) and multiple voltage options (230/460/460V). Delivery is required by August 14, 2026, FOB Destination Rock Island, with all shipping costs borne by the contractor. Delivery is restricted to Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM Central Time at East End Receiving Door 16A; all visitors and transportation providers require pre-registration at least three business days prior to arrival. A one-year parts and labor warranty is required, effective upon final Government acceptance. The Government will handle offloading; contractors should not include offloading services in scope. Government employees will perform installation with no contractor responsibility for site preparation, leveling, or rigging.

The NAICS code is 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing); PSC is 3413 (Drilling and Tapping Machines). The small business size standard is 500 employees. This is a FAR Part 12 commercial procurement. The Government intends to award one firm fixed-price purchase order to the lowest evaluated responsible offeror without discussions, except clarifications under FAR 15.306(a). Pricing shall be documented on SF 1449 forms with unit prices per CLIN, total CLIN amounts, and grand total. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting System via the Wide Area Workflow system using electronic invoices only. Contractor quotes remain valid for 90 days after submission.