SOURCES SOUGHT
96 -- Graphite Vertical Machining Center
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333517
— Machine Tool Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Acquisition, 14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20228
- ZIP Code
- 20228
- Solicitation Number
- BEP-RFI-15-Graphite_VMC
- Archive Date
- 4/28/2015
- Point of Contact
- Gladys M. Wilks,
- E-Mail Address
-
gladys.wilks@bep.gov
(gladys.wilks@bep.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This IS NOT a request for bids, quotes, or proposal. This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. Interested parties of any size may submit a response to this notice. Description: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing located in Washington, DC has a need to purchase a new Graphite Vertical Machining Center for use in the production of surface pieces. These surface pieces are used on machines in the production of United States Currency. Contractor installation and training will be required. Desired Features and Benefits: The following represent the minimum requirements for the new Graphite Vertical Machining Center: •Must be designed and manufactured as a Graphite Machining Center, therefore, have an integral graphite removal and collection system •Must provide the machine's footprint to include the location of the feet (location pads) and the weight distributed to each of those feet (location pads) •The machine will require standard service connections 3 phase 220V AC @ 60 Hz and 90 psi Air; •Must have a power conditioner •Must weigh less than 4,500kg (10,000 lbs) •Must fit in a working space of (LWH) (2100mm[7.0'] x 2700mm[9.0'] x 2700mm[9.0'] •Machine working axis will be at least 320mm x 320mm in X/Y •Must have a minimum spindle speed of 30,000 rpm •Must be capable of maintaining accuracy and positioning to within 4 µm (microns) •Must be able to post process for Mastercam© •Must have HSK E series tooling •Must provide a transformer if needed •Must provide Ethernet Cable and capabilities •Must provide a Laser Tool Setter INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1. Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), email address, ALL applicable NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large), company's socioeconomics (i.e., woman-owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, etc.) and DUNS Number. 2. A detailed narrative of your firm's capability to provide the equipment, installation, and training. Responses shall be emailed to gladys.wilks@bep.gov. Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 13 April 2015, 5:00p.m. (EST). AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION). A FUTURE NOTICE MAY BE POSTED IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any interested party responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Interested parties are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/TREAS/BEP/OPDC20220/BEP-RFI-15-Graphite_VMC/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Eastern Currency Facility, 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20228, United States
- Zip Code: 20228
- Zip Code: 20228
- Record
- SN03684195-W 20150402/150331235002-4a492074709fc9d3abcbae7d5942f4da (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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