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Awarded contract·WSU Tech (Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology)·Kansas

Metallographic Grinding and Polishing Equipment (2021-14)

Won by NCI Inc$250kSingle Award
Contract source

Awarded vendors

  • NCI Inc

Description

This procurement was issued by the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) for the acquisition of metallurgical grinding and polishing equipment. The solicitation (RFP/RFB/RFQ No. 2021‑14) opened on 10/18/2021 and closed on 11/02/2021, after which the contract was awarded to NCI Inc. The equipment is intended to support metallographic analysis, likely for research and testing programs within the aviation sector. • Scope: Supply of grinding and polishing machinery, accessories, and related consumables for metallographic sample preparation. • Procurement method: Open competition with a clear posting and deadline, suggesting a standard competitive solicitation. • Awarded vendor: NCI Inc, a supplier of precision laboratory equipment.

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Key dates

Bids closed
11/2/2021

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS
333517
Solicitation №
2021-14

Contract value

$250,000

The solicitation does not disclose a dollar amount. Typical costs for a complete set of metallographic grinding and polishing stations (including machines, accessories, and consumables) range from $150,000 to $350,000 depending on configuration and optional add‑ons. Assuming a mid‑range specification, a reasonable ball‑park estimate for this contract would be approximately $250,000. This estimate accounts for the specialized nature of the equipment, vendor pricing for high‑precision laboratory tools, and the fact that a single vendor (NCI Inc) was selected.

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