Tormach 1100MX CNC Milling System

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 75D301-26-Q-79248, is issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD). The agency is seeking a complete, firm-fixed-price commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling system for rapid prototyping and custom fabrication. This is a brand-name-only procurement for a Tormach 1100MX CNC Mill Premium Package, including its accompanying enclosure, stand, software, machine accessories, workholding, and tooling. No alternate CNC systems will be accepted. Key technical requirements include a minimum 10,000 RPM spindle speed, a 12-tool automatic tool changer, electronic tool-setting, compatibility with Autodesk Fusion 360 or FreeCAD CAM software, and an open, non-proprietary control environment under a zero-cost, perpetual license. The contractor must deliver the system within 60 calendar days of contract award. Following delivery and government site-preparation, the contractor has 60 calendar days to complete standard commercial installation, setup, and startup. A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty and three years of technical support are required. Submissions are due by September 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET, and questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible quoter providing the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. If applicable, quoters must submit an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compliance and Risk Management Plan, which will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Compliance and Risk Management Plan is a standardized compliance template designed for federal contractors who plan to use, or may use, AI in contract performance when the primary deliverable is not AI development. Aimed at CDC/HHS contracts, the document establishes a rigorous reporting framework to manage operational risk, safeguard government data, and ensure regulatory compliance. The plan requires contractors to provide detailed disclosures across several key areas: - **Background & Ownership:** Identifies the specific AI tools, technical classification, organizational owners, and intended users. - **Technology & Hosting:** Details vendor origins, model specifications (such as LLMs), API requirements, and whether the system is hosted in a FedRAMP-authorized environment. - **Data Governance:** Tracks what types of government data (including PII, PHI, or proprietary information) will be processed, stored, or shared, and strictly limits using government data for model training. - **Impact & Safeguards:** Assesses whether the tool is "high-impact" and defines human-in-the-loop verification processes to prevent unauthorized disclosures, bias, or system misuse. - **Monitoring & Security:** Establishes protocols for tracking system performance, data leakage, and prompt injection, alongside incident response procedures. Finally, the document mandates contractor affirmation to strict terms, including prohibiting AI use without prior Contracting Officer approval, preventing unauthorized training on government data, and ensuring continuous compliance with privacy, security, and civil rights regulations.