This is a small business set-aside RFQ for a VR Welding System (Lincoln VRTEX 360 Compact or equal) and related accessories/setup for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Engineering Department. The contractor must furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, and transportation to deliver and make the system fully operational per the attached Statement of Work. Required quotation materials include a completed/signed SF1449 and a fully completed Vendor Price Sheet, with pricing for brand-name or equal items and identification of any “or equal” products. Delivery lead time shall not exceed 45 calendar days after award, and interested parties must have an active SAM.gov registration to receive an award. Evaluation will use the Lowest Price approach, and quoters should also advise on GSA contract/discount or open-market availability.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking quotations for a VR Welding System, specifically a Lincoln VRTEX 360 Compact (K4914-1) or equal, delivered to its Engineering Department in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. The contractor must furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, and transportation and ensure the system is fully operational upon completion, including a torch attachment, thermal cutting kit, and setup by a Lincoln representative. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 423840, Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, with an employee threshold below 125, and offers from non-small-business concerns will be rejected. Award will be made using a Lowest Price evaluation to the responsive, responsible quoter with fair and reasonable pricing, and quoters must complete the SF1449 and Vendor Price Sheet, including pricing for brand-name-or-equal products. The delivery lead time shall not exceed 45 calendar days after award, and interested parties must have an active SAM registration to receive an award.