Straight Line Rip Saw for DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, TX.

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution seeks one commercial-grade Straight Line Rip Saw for Defense Distribution Depot Corpus Christi, Texas, with quotes due July 15, 2026. This is a full and open competition under FAR Part 12 for commercial products.

Place of performance is Corpus Christi, TX. The equipment replaces an obsolete, high-maintenance unit to restore OSHA-compliant industrial woodworking capabilities supporting mission-essential packaging and distribution operations. The contractor must manufacture, deliver, offload, and place into full operation a new Straight-Line Rip Saw meeting Diehl model SL65-56 or equivalent specifications: 480-volt 3-phase 60-cycle operation, 20 HP belt-driven spindle with automatic dead-man brake, 3 HP feed drive motor with AC inverter for variable feed speeds of 70-200 FPM, 56 inches minimum throat capacity, and comprehensive infeed safety features including cam-controlled anti-kickback fingers. The contractor must provide one 18-inch diameter 30-tooth carbide-tipped saw blade, complete operator and service manuals, and one 8-hour training period on safe equipment operation. Manufacturer's standard warranty of not less than one year parts and labor is required. Delivery lead time is 120 days after receipt of order. FOB Destination shipping is included in the unit price. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and ISPM 15 standards on heat-treated, certified winged pallets per DOD specifications, or heavy-duty skids/custom crating if weight exceeds 3,000 pounds. Quoters must submit three separate files addressing technical capability, past performance, and pricing/administrative information via email to Steven.Lesh@dla.mil. Quotes must remain firm for 30 calendar days. Evaluation bases award on lowest price among technically acceptable, responsible quoters, with technical capability and past performance assessed on acceptable/unacceptable basis. NAICS code is 333243 with 550-employee size standard; PSC is 3405.