CNC Lathe Purchase
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for the purchase of a Haas ST-35Y CNC Lathe for the Kennedy Space Center, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and a brand-name requirement to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. The contract type is Firm Fixed Priced. Quotes are due by April 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
NASA requires a Haas ST-35Y Y Axis CNC Lathe with specific features including a 12-station BMT65 turret, a maximum swing diameter of 21 inches, and a 40 hp direct speed belt drive spindle. Key capacities include a 12-inch chuck, 13.75-inch max cut diameter, and 32.5-inch max cut length. The lathe must include a 55-gallon coolant system and a controller with a touch screen, Ethernet interface, rigid tapping, and 1GB program memory. Required toolholder kits are BMT65 and Live Toolholder kits. Optional upgrades are also specified, such as expanded memory, a high-voltage isolated transformer, and various live tooling speed upgrades. The justification for the brand-name requirement is to maintain consistency with existing HAAS lathes, ensuring full compatibility with programming, tooling, and operator workflows, thereby reducing integration risk and training needs.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 541519
- Place of Performance: NASA/Kennedy Space Center, BOSS Receiving - M6-0744, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
- Delivery Requirement: FOB Destination, needed by July 31, 2026
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. CT (written via email).
- Quotes Due: April 23, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. CT.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Contact Information: Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone, email).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.