The Department of Transportation, specifically the Maritime Administration, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a CNC Vertical Machining Center for educational purposes at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York. This machine will support various KP Scholar projects, faculty research, and courses related to computer-aided design and manufacturing, requiring specific tooling and controller capabilities to facilitate modern manufacturing training. Interested vendors must ensure their proposals meet the necessary specifications, including a delivery timeframe of 185 days post-award, and submit their quotes by 0900 AM ET on September 9th, 2024, to the primary contact, Carmen I. Feliz, at felizc@usmma.edu. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and emphasizes compliance with federal contracting regulations.