CNC Lathe Purchase

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Background The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of a CNC Lathe. The goal of this contract is to acquire a Haas ST-35Y Lathe, which is essential for operations at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This procurement is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing NASA's commitment to supporting small business participation in government contracts. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of one Haas Y Axis CNC Lathe with the following specifications: - **Part Number**: ST-35Y - **Max Swing Diameter**: 21 inches - **Turret**: Standard 12-station BMT65, compatible with 1-inch turning tools - **Max Speed Live Tooling**: 4000 RPM - **Chuck**: 12-inch hydraulic chuck, A2-8 - **Max Cut Diameter (BMT65)**: 13.75 inches - **Max Cut Length**: 32.5 inches - **Bar Capacity**: 4.0 inches - **Travel Dimensions**: X Axis - 9.4 inches, Y Axis - +/- 2.0 inches, Z Axis - 32.5 inches - **Feedrates**: Rapids X, Y - 472 ipm; Rapids Z - 945 ipm - **Spindle Details**: A2-8 spindle with a bore of 4.62 inches, powered by a 40 hp direct speed belt drive with a max speed of 3200 RPM - **Coolant System**: Includes a 55-gallon tank with a 1 hp pump - **Controller Features**: Touch screen control, media display M-Code; M-130, early power failure detection module, Ethernet interface, rigid tapping capability, spindle orientation, and USB port. Place of Performance The CNC Lathe will be delivered to Kennedy Space Center (KSC).