Centrifugal Barrel Finishing System

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a **Centrifugal Barrel Finishing System (or equal)** under NAICS 334516. This commercial‑item acquisition will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price, best‑value basis (technical factors outweigh cost) and follows FAR Parts 12 and 13 with the applicable FAR 52.212‑1 addendum. Proposals are due **April 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT**; no written solicitation will be issued. The contract will be performed in Bethesda, MD. Key mandatory requirements include delivery of a fully assembled machine with four removable barrels (≈12 L capacity), heavy‑duty all‑welded steel construction, 120 V single‑phase power (≈1 HP motor), variable‑speed drive, integrated timer, safety interlock and automatic brake, and a footprint not exceeding 32 W × 30 D × 55 H inches. The offer must also provide vendor‑provided virtual training at no cost, a minimum one‑year warranty on wear components (up to three years on structural components), and delivery within 4–6 weeks with shipping coordination. Failure to meet any technical requirement will result in an “Unacceptable” rating. Contact: John Burton, Contract Specialist (burtonjo@mail.nih.gov).

Notice ID

b519fe3efe6e4cb5ad530ecaabb55bf6

Solicitation Number

75N98026Q00204

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640