Metal lathe

The U.S. Geological Survey's Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center is procuring a metal lathe to replace a 50-year-old machine in their in-house machine shop that supports critical scientific missions. The specific technical requirements include a 5 HP spindle motor with 220V, 3-phase power, 14-16 inch swing over bed, 40-48 inch distance between centers, variable spindle speeds, and comprehensive threading capabilities across inch, metric, modular, and diametral ranges. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for contract award, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 333517 with a 500-employee size standard. The evaluation will be based on technical compliance and price, with the contract awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0210 was issued on August 22, 2025, with written quotes due by August 28, 2025 at 0900 ED, and quotes may be submitted via email to rlanderson@usgs.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the Total Small Business program, limiting competition to qualifying small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or potential award values in the available documentation. The requirement is for one metal lathe unit to be delivered to the USGS Woods Hole Coastal facility in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The delivery timeline is specified as 60 days after receipt of order, and the anticipated contract award date is September 2, 2024. The procurement is being managed by the Department of the Interior's US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants, with the place of performance being the Woods Hole facility in Massachusetts.