Benning TSC Wide Belt Sander

The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Drum, is soliciting for the procurement of a Powermatic WB-37 or equivalent 37-inch wide belt sander. This requirement, issued under solicitation number W911S225QTSC2, is classified under NAICS 333243 Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing and PSC 3220 WOODWORKING MACHINES. Responses are due to the agency by August 25, 2025, and the primary point of contact is Tamika Craig.

The specified equipment must feature a 20HP three-phase motor with centralized controls, a variable speed feed belt, and a digital readout to display or preset material thickness. The sander utilizes an air-eye system to control the oscillation of the 37-inch by 7-inch sanding belt and includes a pneumatic sensor system. A three-motor configuration is required to power the drive drums, the variable speed feed belt, and the automatic height adjustment of the feed table. For operator safety, the machine must include a disc brake capable of stopping the unit instantly in an emergency.

Technical requirements for the sander include a five-year warranty and the capacity to process boards up to 37 inches wide and 6 inches thick, with a minimum material thickness of 1/8 inch and a minimum length of 12 inches. The unit must be prewired for 230V and requires a dust collection system with a minimum capacity of 1,600 cubic feet per minute. The total net weight of the equipment is approximately 2,090 pounds.