Metal Lathe - Wooster, OH
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for a Metal Lathe for its facility in Wooster, OH. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The lathe is required for machining precise parts for engineering prototypes and research, replacing antiquated equipment. Quotations are due by June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of one (1) metal working engine lathe. Bidders must ensure their proposed lathe meets all detailed technical specifications outlined in "Attachment 1 – Specifications." Key requirements include a minimum 5.0HP main drive motor, a Digital Readout system, a one-piece solid cast iron floor base (over 2800 lbs), and various accessories such as chucks, collet sets, and safety features. Delivery is required to the USDA ARS facility at 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 3416 (Lathes)
- Place of Performance: Wooster, OH
- Questions Deadline: June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Quote Submission Deadline: June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Period of Performance/Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Quote Validity: 90 calendar days from receipt
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotations must be emailed to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov as a single PDF document. The subject line must be "Quote for NUMBER."
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
- Price: Quoters must provide pricing for all line items, including discounts. Failure to price all items may lead to exclusion.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on compliance with "Attachment 1 – Specifications."
- Past Performance: Evaluated (Acceptable, Neutral, Unacceptable) based on prior contract performance.
- Evaluation Process: The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated first for technical acceptability. If unacceptable, the next lowest-priced offer will be considered.
Additional Notes
Technical data and supporting documentation are available via the "Attachments/Links" section of the posting. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) after enrollment. Contact Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@usda.gov or 970-851-3746 for inquiries.