CNC Lathe for the NDBC

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to purchase a Haas ST-20 CNC Lathe machine for the National Data Buoy Center in Stennis Space Center, MS. The machine will be used to manufacture components for all NDBC programs. The procurement will be done on a sole source basis with Philips Federal, as they are the exclusive distributor for Haas CNC tools to U.S. Government facilities. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The Haas ST-20 machine is compatible with existing software and tooling at the NDBC. • The machine will utilize the Next-Generation Control (NGC) system, which is common across the facility. • The procurement includes BMT65 tool holders and a Wireless Intuitive Probing System (WIPS) designed to interface with Haas software. • All NDBC machinists are trained on Haas systems, and introducing a different brand would require retraining and introduce operational risks.