SOLICITATION NOTICE
34 -- Wire EDM Machine
- Notice Date
- 5/9/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 333512
— Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (Missiles), US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile), ATTN: AMSAM-AC, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W31P4Q-08-T-3808
- Response Due
- 5/19/2008
- Point of Contact
- Valerie Tipton, 256 876-6921
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. W31P4Q-08-T-3808 is being issued as a request for quote; however, the US Army Aviation and Missile Command intends to issue a competitive small business set aside purchase order for a Wire EDM Machine. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25. CLIN 0001 will be issued for: EDM MACHINE: Machine Range (x/y axis travel) of 600mm x 400mm; Z axis travel of 400mm; Auxiliary Travels U-V of 120mm x 120mm; Maximum work piece dimensions 900mm x 750 mm x 400mm; Maximum work piece weight, 1500 kg; Maximum axis speed, 2000 mm/min; Maximum taper angle of + or 30 degrees/87 mm, (+ or 27 degrees/100mm); Wire Diameter, 0.15-0.33mm (0.10 mm optional); Wire Spool, DIN 125-DIN 160- DIN 200 (16 kg maximum); Wire guide closed, high precision diamond guides; Automatic Wire Threader Unit; Wire chopper; Total Weight, 4000kg; Max Height, 2560mm; Total surface required, 2715mm x 2800mm CNC: Display 15 TFT color; Minimum increment programmable and controllable, 0.001 mm/0.001 degree; Maximum programmable dimension 9999.999 mm; Memory Capacity 128 MB RAM (up to 6 Gb option); Keyboard, membrane, dust resistant; Hands Controller; Up to 6 axis controlled, 5 simultaneously; Linear and circular interpolation (XY-UV); Axes Cutting speed 0.1 to 600mm/min; Axes Dry run speed: 2000 mm/min; Axes Manual speed: 0.1 a 2000mm/min; Generator parameters adjustable or modified from the program; Activate/Deactivate output signals; Alarms and diagnostics displayed on display; Execution manual, programmed, single block, dry run, machine locked; Auto switch on after power failure; Optional stop; Start point return; Enhanced corner surface cutting; Absolute/incremental modes; Inches/ metric full conversion; Geometric Changes: Figure displacement (each 0.001 mm), figure rotation (each 0.001 degree), mirror image independent on axes X and Y, Axis exchange, Scale magnification (from 0.001 up to 99.999); Dwell programmed as time function or as input state function; Allowed working zone definition; Jumps with conditional and non-conditional with function repetition; Centering in inner cavities (slots, holes, etc.) Edge searching with tolerance; Vertical position search and vertical position return; Programmed path graphic display with current working position; Cutting length and current cutting speed in mm/min display; Consumable life monitoring (i.e.: wire, guides, etc.); Types of taper cutting: sharp corner taper cutting, constant corner taper cutting (ISOCONO),constant radius taper cutting (ISORADIUS); Edge rounding and chamfer functions; Automatic rounding of negative radii; Users technological tables and strategies; Automatic strategy: generation of programs automatically via a brief questionnaire; External interface: Ethernet card, RJ45 connector and USB; Off-site transmission of automatic messages by the CNC to a PC or mobile telephone; Technology tables, programs, offset points, compensations and history are saved in different types of files, which can be browsed through Windows Explorer; Maximum cutting speed, 360-0.30mm diameter Xcc wire; Optional power module for thick wires, 450-0.33 mm diameter Xcc wire; Best surface finish, 0.2um Ra (6 VDI) Ecological Mineral Filter System: Valid for all types of materials; No operating costs ever; 100% environmental friendly; 3 um filtering quality Customer Service/Support: Complete system integration on-site installation & training; Manufacturers warranty of 1 year for parts and labor. For a copy of the full description of the requirement please contact the POC listed below in this synopsis/solicitation. The place of delivery, acceptance, and FOB point is US Army RDECOM, Building 7120, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, Attn: AMSRD-AMR-PS-AM/Greg Sivley. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency, if received by 19 May 2008, noon (CST). Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on DD Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions; and Clause 52.232-7003, Army Electronic Invoicing Instructions are applicable to this acquisition, other clauses may be included in the award if applicable. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. Quotes are due not later than 12:00 noon, (CST), 19 May 2008, in the contracting office, Building 5400, Room B148, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898-5250. Electronic quotes may be submitted to: valerie.tipton@conus.army.mil or via facsimile at (256) 876-7600, marked for the attention of Valerie Tipton. Quotes/offers received after the specified due date and time will not be considered for award. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Valerie Tipton as stated above or by phone at (256) 842-0742.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Aviation and Missile Command (Missile) ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-PS-AM, Building 5420 Redstone Arsenal AL
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
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