Solicitation Number: 47QACA26Q0394

Issuance Date: August 18, 2026

Questions Due: August 24, 2026, 12:00 pm ET

Closing Date/Time: September 4, 2026, 2:00 pm ET

Procurement Method: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.603

Acquisition Authority: FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, pursuant to 41

U.S.C. § 1901

Competition/Set-Aside: Unrestricted

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order

1. General Information

The Government is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation, to acquire Automated Manufacturing

Machines, Abrasive Waterjet Machining Center, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) managed by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) situated at Robins AFB, GA. The six (6) systems will be deployed to six distinct global locations (CONUS and OCONUS) as detailed in Number 4 of this RFQ and Attachment 4. This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and

Commercial Services; and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a quotation. Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ are not offers. The

Government may issue a purchase order to the vendor whose quotation represents the best value.

The Government may award without discussions. Vendors are encouraged to submit their best terms in their initial quotation.

(Reference attachment 1 for commercial item description)

(Reference attachment 2 for technical matrix)

2. Set-Aside Determination

This acquisition is issued on an unrestricted basis.

Based on market research, the Contracting Officer has determined that there is not a reasonable expectation of receiving quotations from at least two responsible small business concerns at fair market prices. Accordingly, this solicitation is open to both small and other-than-small business concerns.

Set-Aside: None

Competition Type: Full and Open / Unrestricted

NAICS Code: 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing 500 employees Size Standard: 500 employees

PSC/FSC: 3449 - Miscellaneous Secondary Metal Forming and Cutting Machines

3. Description of Requirement

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of measure

Type

0001 CNC Waterjet - P/N:55100 3 EA Product

0001A CNC Waterjet - P/N:60x 1 EA Product

0001B CNC Waterjet - P/N: 80x 1 EA Product

0001C CNC Waterjet - P/N: 55555 1 EA Product

0002A Freight & Specialized Rigging – JBER, AK 1 EA n/a

0002B Freight & Floor Placement – NAS JRB, TX 1 EA n/a

0002C Ocean Freight & Export Crating – Yokota AB, JP 1 EA n/a

0002D Freight & Floor Placement – Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 1 EA n/a

0002E Freight & Floor Placement – Sheppard AFB, TX 1 EA n/a

0002F Ocean Freight & Export Crating – Aviano AB, IT 1 EA n/a

(Reference attachment 3 for pricing spreadsheet)

4. Minimum Technical Requirements

The product shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:

See Attachment 1 for commercial item description.

5. Packaging and Marking

ALL PACKAGES AND SHIPMENTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

All items - Preservation, packaging and packing shall conform to prevailing industry standards

(ASTM-D-3951) for the type of commodity purchased under this contract. All packages shall be clearly marked with applicable contract numbers and will contain appropriate packing slips.

Wood Packaging Requirements (ISPM-15): All wood packaging materials (WPM), including custom crates, pallets, skids, and internal bracing used to secure and ship the CNC waterjet systems, must be heat-treated and clearly marked with the official ISPM-15 compliance stamp.

Unstamped or non-compliant wood packaging will be rejected at the delivery location receiving activity.

Marking: Shipments to the Department of Defense (DoD) shall be marked in accordance with

MIL-STD-129.

Special Marking: In addition to markings required by MIL-STD-129, shipments shall be marked with the requisition number, part number, SUPPAD and item name (will be shown on individual orders).

Preparation for Delivery: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed to afford adequate protection against physical damage during shipment from the supplier to the first receiving activity. The pack shall comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. The package shall be the same as that normally provided by the supplier.

Ready for Shipment: Whenever components are ready to ship, the following documentation shall be uploaded via the Collaboration tool in ASSIST:

●Shipper, shipment tracking number, estimated delivery date

● Purchase Invoice (.pdf)

● Packing List (.pdf)

6. Delivery & Performance Terms Delivery Timeline: The Government is seeking delivery within 365 days or sooner After Receipt of Order (ARO). Each vendor is highly encouraged to provide their best anticipated staggered delivery terms as referenced in this RFQ.

Shipping and Handling Terms: Shipping terms are strictly Free On Board (FOB) Destination.

Quotes must include full freight, containerization, export wrapping, and ocean/air logistics pricing to satisfy both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States

(OCONUS) delivery mandates.

Warranty Operations: The Contractor shall provide the comprehensive commercial product warranty specified in Attachment 1 (CID), which must be fully executable onsite at all CONUS and OCONUS deployment locations listed herein.

Inspection and Acceptance: Will occur at Destination for each individual base location.

(Reference attachment 4 for delivery location)

7. A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)).

[X] 52.203-11: Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2024)

[X] 52.203-18: Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017)

[X] 52.204-7: System for Award Management—Registration (JUL 2026)

[ ] 52.204-7 with Alt I: System for Award Management—Registration, with Alternate I (JUL 2026)

[ ] 52.204-90: Offeror Identification (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business

Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts)

(AUG 2024)

[X ] 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (OCT 2025)

(1) Has ☐ filed all Federal tax returns required during the three years preceding the certification;

(2) Has not ☐ been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986;

and

(3) Has not ☐, more than 90 days prior to certification, been notified of any unpaid

Federal tax assessment for which the liability remains unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the subject of an installment agreement or offer in compromise that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service and is not in default, or the assessment is the subject of a non-frivolous administrative or judicial proceeding.

[X] 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(JUL 2026)

[X] 52.212-2: Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JUL 2026)

(a) An Evaluation Plan is not required since it will be a lowest price initial selection, then on a

Pass/Fail basis. This procurement is prepared in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13.

(b) Offerors must submit a price quote for ALL items listed in this procurement to be eligible for an award. The Government will evaluate Offeror’s Quotes to ensure pricing is provided and is fair and reasonable for all required items identified in attachments 1 & 3 of this RFQ and meet or exceed the requested delivery dates.

Pricing must be submitted for all items to be considered for award. Offeror is required to fill out the technical matrix and provide supporting literature to illustrate that their products meet all the requirements listed in the Product Description and are able to meet or exceed the 365 days ARO.

(c) INFORM 2.0 Procedures: Is NOT required. This procurement is below the current

$10M threshold and the Source Selection Procedures are LPTA source selection.

This acquisition is exempt from Section 508 requirement as this requirement is not for IT.

☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End

Products (FEB 2021)

(b) Listed end products. The following end product(s) being acquired under this solicitation is (are) included in the List of Products Requiring Contractor Certification as to Forced or Indentured Child Labor, identified by their country of origin. There is a reasonable basis to believe that listed end products from the listed countries of origin may have been mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor.

(c) Certification. The Government will not make award to an offeror unless the offeror, by checking the appropriate block, certifies to either paragraph (c)(1) or paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.

☐ (1) The offeror will not supply any end product listed in paragraph (b) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in a corresponding country as listed for that end product.

☐ (2) The offeror may supply an end product listed in paragraph (b) of this provision that was mined, produced, or manufactured in the corresponding country as listed for that product. The offeror certifies that it has made a good faith effort to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture such end product. On the basis of those efforts, the offeror certifies that it is not aware of any such use of child labor.

☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (JUL 2026)

(a) The offeror must check the following certification:

Certification

Listed End Product Listed Countries of Origin

The offeror □ does □ does not certify that-

☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for

Certain Services-Certification (JUL 2026)

(a) The offeror must check the following certification:

Certification

The offeror □ does □ does not certify that-

☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

[ ] 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

(b) Foreign End Products:

☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act Certificate (JUL 2026)

[X ]52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (FEB 2021)

☐ 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan Certification

(JUL 2026)

☐ 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to IranRepresentation and Certifications (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (NOV 2007)

[X] 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements— Notice and Representation (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and

Certification(JUL2026)

(End of provisions)

Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

8. A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)).

[X] 52.203-6 with Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (NOV 2021)

☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021)

[X] 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

[X] 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

[X] 52.204-13 System for Award Management— Maintenance (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial

Services. (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.212-4 with Alt I: Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services. (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business SetAside (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-6 with Alt I Notice of Total Small Business SetAside, with Alternate I (MAR 2020)

[X] 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-9 with Alt I Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate I (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-9 with Alt II Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate II (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-9 with Alt III Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate III (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.219-9 with Alt IV Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate IV (JUL 2026)

[ ] 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (JUL 2026)

[ ] 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2026)

[ ]52.222-35 with Alt I Equal Opportunity for Veterans, with Alternate I (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-36 with Alt I Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, with

Alternate I (JUL 2014)

[X ] 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations

Act (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2024)

☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (JUL 2026)

[X ] 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-50 with Alt I Combating Trafficking in Persons, with its Alternate I (JUL 2026)

Employee Class Monetary wage - fringe benefits

Document Title Document may be obtained from Applies to performance in/at:

☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment— Requirements

(JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services— Requirements (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-

Designated Items (MAY 2008)

☐ 52.223-9 with Alt I Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material

Content for EPA-Designated Items, with Alternate I (MAY 2008)

☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming

Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.223-20 Aerosols Statute (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.223-21 Foams (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017)

☐ 52.224-3 with Alt I Privacy Training, with Alternate I (JAN 2017)

[ ] 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.225-1 with Alt I Buy American-Supplies, with Alternate I (OCT 2022)

☐ 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.225-3 with Alt II Buy American-Free Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act, with

Alternate II (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.225-3 with Alt III Buy American-Free Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act, with

Alternate III (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.225-3 with Alt IV Buy American-Free Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act, with

Alternate IV (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (NOV 2023)

☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a

Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (MAY 2020)

☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (OCT 2016)

☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007)

☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

[X] 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021)

☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (NOV 2021)

[X] 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer —System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)

☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer —Other than System for Award

Management (JUL 2013)

☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

☐ 52.232-90 Fast Payment Procedure (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.233-3 Protest After Award (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

(JUL2026) 🗹

[X] 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.240-91 with Alt I Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, with Alternate I (e)(1) (JUL 2026)

Yes; ☐ No; ☐ DHS FASCSA order

Yes; ☐ No; ☐ DoD FASCSA order

Yes; ☐ No; ☐ DNI FASCSA order

☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.240-92 with Alt II Security Requirements with Alternate II (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (JUL 2026)

[X] 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JUL

2026)

[X] 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial Vessels (JUL 2026)

☐ 52.247-64 with Alt I Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial

Vessels, with Alternate I (APR 2003)

[] 52.247-64 with Alt II Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, with Alternate II (NOV 2021) (JUL 2026)

(End of clauses)

9. Evaluation and Basis for Award

The Government will evaluate Offeror’s Quotes to ensure pricing is provided and is fair and reasonable for all required items identified in attachments 2 & 3 of this RFQ and meet or exceed the requested delivery dates.

The Government will make an award representing the best interest to the Government considering:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). All quotes received will be ranked by aggregate price with the lowest price first. Vendors must submit a price quote for ALL items listed in this procurement to be eligible for an award. The vendor with the lowest aggregate price will have its technical package evaluated first.

This RFQ does not require an Evaluation Plan, since it will be a lowest price initial selection, then on a Pass/Fail basis. Award will be made to the vendor’s quote that represents the LPTA and results in the lowest overall cost alternative that meets the Government’s needs. The process will work as follows:

1) All quotes received will be ranked by total aggregate price with the lowest price first.

2) The vendor with the lowest total aggregate price will have its technical package evaluated first, with a pass/fail evaluation and able to meet or exceed the 365 days After

Receipt of Order (ARO). Technical evaluation will be conducted as follows:

The vendor is required to fill out the technical matrix and provide supporting literature to illustrate that their products meet all the requirements listed in the Product Description and are able to meet or exceed the 365 days ARO. The vendor’s quote will be evaluated to determine if they meet or exceed the 365 days ARO. If they meet the 365 days ARO, they will have their completed technical matrix along with the supporting documentation reviewed by the CO to determine if they met the performance specifications. The

Government will evaluate the quote to determine whether the proposed item(s) meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the RFQ. Vendors shall provide clear and detailed documentation within their quote demonstrating how their proposed item(s) meet or exceed each of the specified minimum requirements. Mere restatement of the requirement or unsupported declarations of compliance will not be accepted. Failure to provide adequate justification or substantiating documentation may render the quote technically unacceptable and ineligible for award.

If the CO determines that they have met the required ARO time and ALL required specifications, the package will be sent to the client Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) for formal evaluation. The client TEB will make a pass/fail determination. If at any time during the process the vendor is found to be non-compliant the process will stop, the vendor will receive a “Fail” rating. At this point no further evaluation will be conducted.

The process will continue until a technically acceptable quote is found.

3) Once a vendor is determined to be technically acceptable that vendor will become the proposed awardee and will have its price evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

INFORM 2.0 Procedures: Is NOT required. This procurement is below the current $10M threshold and the Source Selection Procedures are LPTA source selection. This acquisition is exempt from

Section 508 requirement as this requirement is not for IT.

While past performance is not a formal evaluation factor for this procurement, the CO will review the Exclusions and Responsibility/Qualification Reports available within the System for Award

Management (SAM) (https://sam.gov). Additionally, the Government reserves the right to review

Performance and Integrity Records, available within the Contractor Performance Assessment

Reporting System (CPARS) (https://www.cpars.gov/).

GSA will be responsible for contract administration, including payment and closeout. The GSA administrative point of contact is:

GSA Contracting Officer:

Melissa Martel

Office of Centralized Acquisition

Service Center 4 - Division 1

Email: melissa.martel@gsa.gov

A complete Quote consists of the following:

Completed Attachment 2 – Technical Matrix - CNC Abrasive Waterjet

Completed Attachment 3 – Pricing Spreadsheet - CNC Abrasive Waterjet https://www.cpars.gov/ mailto:melissa.martel@gsa.gov

All quotes and supporting documentations shall be submitted via email to the GSA Contracting

Officer. RFQ and supporting documentation are due NOT LATER THAN September 4, 2026

2:00pm ET.

Facsimile (fax) quotes will not be accepted

Mail-in quotes will not be accepted

10. Additional information

Vendors must be registered in GSA’s ASSIST System. If a vendor is not registered in ASSIST, they must be registered prior to contract award. Instructions for registering in ASSIST can be found in attachment 5 of this solicitation.

(Reference attachment 5 for ASSIST registration instructions)

11. List of attachments

Attachment 1 – Commercial Item Description

Type: Informational Requirement: These are essential physical, functional, or performance characteristics of a commercial product that must be met to be considered an equal product.

Attachment 2 – Technical Matrix

Type: Returnable

Requirement: Check "Comply" or "Exception" for every technical specification.

Attachment 3 – Pricing Spreadsheet

Type: Returnable

Requirement: All cells must be filled with unit and total costs for every CLIN.

Attachment 4 – CNC Abrasive Waterjet Shipping Locations

Type: Informational

Requirement: Use these delivery addresses to calculate your final shipping costs.

Attachment 5 - ASSIST Registration Instructions

Type: Informational Requirement: Use these steps to download the military specs required for the CNC Abrasive

Waterjet

End of RFQ

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: AFLCMC/EZSS, 2145 Monahan Way, Area B, Bldg 28, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 or email engineering.standards@us.af.mil. Since contact information can change, you should verify the currency of this information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.

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COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING MACHINE,

ABRASIVE WATERJET MACHINING CENTER,

COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all federal agencies.

1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers computer numerical control (CNC) abrasive waterjet machines intended to accurately cut shapes from stock material, primarily metal. Abrasive waterjet machining is an industrial cutting process that pumps a mixture of high-speed, high-pressure water and an abrasive media (garnet) through a work piece, imparting little to no additional heat on the item. The cutting jet is approximately 90 percent water and 10 percent garnet by mass flow, has a diameter of approximately 0.03 inches, and ranges in pressure between 40,000 and 90,000 pounds per square inch (psi). CNC refers to a computer-controlled system able to programmatically command and precisely control all machine movements and functions.

The term “waterjet” as used in the remainder of this document refers to the system in its entirety including the cutting table, pump, controller, and any defined peripheral equipment. The waterjets identified herein shall be manufactured within the United States of America and shipped as a complete unit. The waterjets shall be capable of cutting mild steel at least 4 inches thick as well as aluminum, Plexiglas, titanium, copper, granite, wood, glass, and hardened tool steels.

CNC machining is an automated machine process used to manufacture components by selectively and precisely removing material from a workpiece. Parts manufactured via CNC machining are most practical via use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. CAD enables development and design of a part. CAM programs are used to generate manufacturing tool paths and to automate the manufacturing processes; CAM converts the CAD model into an executable code or program for machine operations.

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2. CLASSIFICATION. The waterjets shall be of the size and type specified below. The type to be furnished shall be as specified in 3.2.1 and the size shall be as specified in 3.2.2. Note that Sizes I and II are the only two available, as Type I machines. While Sizes III and IV are only available as Type II machines.

Type I – cantilever-style cutting support.

Size I – smallest cutting envelope (4’7” x 4’7”) for typical half sheet.

Size II – medium cutting envelope (8’4” x 4’7”) for typical full sheet.

Type II – bridge-style cutting support.

Size III – large cutting envelope (10’6” x 5’2”).

Size IV – maximum cutting envelope (13’4” x 6’8”).

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

3.1 General requirements. The waterjet shall be new (not a rebuilt or remanufactured) and one of the manufacturer’s standard current production models (not a prototype) capable of operations in accordance with the requirements herein. The waterjet shall be constructed from materials with sufficient mass and strength and configured in a shape and size that supports the workpiece and machine components while minimizing element deflections and initiated and/or transmitted vibration during operation. Designs with a separate catcher tank (independent of cutting unit) shall not be allowed. All parts subject to wear, breakage, or distortion shall be accessible for adjustment, replacement, and repair. Access doors or removable panels shall be provided for servicing all components located within the waterjet.

The waterjet shall be delivered as a complete system so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for any function for which it is designed and constructed. As such, delivery of the waterjet must include all tooling, accessories, internal and external hardware, software, and components required for installation and operation.

3.2 Components: The waterjet shall consist of, but not be limited to, the principal components, attachments, and accessories necessary to meet the operational and performance requirements as defined below:

a. Cutting Assembly Support (3.2.1).

b. Machine Table (3.2.2).

c. Controller (3.2.3).

d. Operating/Cutting Software (3.2.4).

e. Cutting & Movement Operations (3.2.5).

f. Pump with Pump Rebuild Kits (3.2.6).

g. Garnet Storage Hopper (3.2.7).

h. Lathe/Rotational Head (3.2.8).

i. Cutting Head (3.2.9).

j. Chiller System (3.2.10).

k. Water Recycling System with Rebuild Kit (3.2.11).

l. Garnet and Solid Removal System (3.2.12).

m. Remote Keypad (3.2.13).

n. Water Level Control (3.2.14).

o. Nozzle Assembly with Replacement Nozzle Assemblies (3.2.15).

3.2.1 Cutting assembly Support. The cutting head/nozzle assembly shall be mounted above the machine table in a manner maintains the tolerances and repeatability established in section 3.8 The support structure for the cutting head/nozzle assembly shall be rated a minimum of two times the static and operational loads based on the yield strength of all load-bearing components.

The support components shall support precision movement of the cutting head/nozzle assembly and rigidly hold the cutting head/nozzle assembly in place, preventing unintended movement due to normal machine operations or bumping of the equipment by operating personnel. The cutting assembly support shall have 360 degree wrap-around bellows to prevent garnet and water entry into the drive system. Movement of the cutting support assembly shall be controlled via closed-loop, digital drives with brushless servo motors that require no periodic tuning.

3.2.1.1 Type I head assembly. For Type I machines, the cutting head/nozzle assembly shall be supported in a cantilever configuration where the assembly is attached to only one side of the machine table.

3.2.1.2 Type II head assembly. For Type II machines, the cutting head/nozzle assembly shall be supported in a bridge configuration where the assembly is attached to two, opposite sides of the machine table.

3.2.2 Machine table. The machine footprint, working envelope, maximum load and cutting travel shall be per Table I. The bed shall have four inch x 14 gauge (minimum thickness) galvanized steel support slats. The bed shall have means for leveling the machine on a flat mounting surface. The system must be of unitized design to eliminate misalignment due to an operator bumping either the cutting head or table during material loading. The base shall have access doors or removable plates as necessary for servicing components housed within. The contractor shall provide the necessary leveling hardware to insure compliance with machine specifications. All structural components for the table shall be made of material or coated/painted to prevent corrosion.

TABLE I: Machine Size and Requirements.

Size I Size II Size III Size IIII

TYPE

Machine Type (See 3.2.1) Type I Type I Type II Type II

TRAVELS

Min. X-Y Travel 4’7” x 4’7” 8’4” x 4’7” 10’6” x 5’2” 13’4” x 6’8”

TABLE

Min. Table Size (W x L) 6’8” x 5’5” 10’6” x 5’5” 12’ x 6’ 15’ x 7’

Max Waterjet Footprint (includes control station; excludes pump, garnet storage, and other accessories)

11’ x 8’ 13’ x 8’ 19’ x 10’ 23’ x 13’

Maximum Operating Weight 15,000 lbs. 25,000 lbs. 25,000 lbs. 35,000 lbs.

Maximum Supported Material (workpiece) Load

400 lbs/sq. ft. 400 lbs/sq. ft. 400 lbs/sq. ft. 400 lbs/sq. ft

NOZZLE

Min. Z-axis travel (see 3.2.9) 7.0 inches 7.0 inches 6.75 inches 6.75 inches

SPEED

Minimum Traverse Speed

180 inches per minute

180 inches per minute

180 inches per minute

180 inches per minute

3.2.3 Controller. The waterjet shall be provided with a fully automatic, solid-state, integrated circuit, 64-bit, multiple microprocessor PC-based controller that runs on Windows® 10 operating system. The controller shall include a minimum 17-inch, LCD, LED, OLED, or similar flat panel display, standard mouse and keyboard inputs, and a minimum of two additional USB ports not utilized by the mouse or keyboard. The controller and screen shall be located in a water-resistant housing that is attached to the waterjet frame at a height suitable for operating while standing. The controller shall be capable of saving, storing, and recalling all associated operating files (see 3.2.4) to/from an internal hard drive. The controller shall be capable or reading/importing all associated operating files from an external disk drive (CD/DVD) connected via USB. The controller shall be capable of full operations without an internet or network connection.

3.2.4 Software. The waterjet shall ship from the vendor with all software required for operations installed on the controller as defined in 3.2.4.1 and 3.2.4.2. The software shall provide full operational control of all waterjet machining functions. The software shall be fully integrated into the controller (see 3.2.3). The software shall be capable of update/upgrade without the controller requiring an internet or network connection. The vendor shall provide three (3) additional sets (with operating licenses) of the associated software.

3.2.4.1 2-D Functionality. The software for Type I and Type II machines shall provide full cutting/jetting functionality in two dimensions (2-D, flat) across the machine table. These functions shall include: automatic and manual lead in/out, parametric shape generator, automatic collision prediction and correction, support tool path fonts, Windows® true type fonts, automatic raster-to-vector conversion, and corner and piercing optimizations. The software shall provide the ability to resize, rotate, mirror, align geometric features (individually or as part of a group), and alignment with other features. The software shall automatically select default cut/jet parameters (i.e. – nozzle speed, jet pressure, tool path, pierce locations, over/undercuts, etc) based on input geometry, material type, thickness, and desired finish. The software shall allow for programming/modification of all cut/jet parameters. The software shall calculate cut/movement paths prior to machining operations and provide machine time estimates correct with 1 percent of actual operations, and shall allow for customizable pause and alert based on machine parameters. The software shall be capable of importing models and geometries in the following file formats/extensions: DWG (.dwg), DXF (.dxf,) Initial Graphics Exchange Format (.igs, .iges), g-code (.n), Numerical Control Machine Instructions (.nc), Computer Numeric Control File (.ncc), Portable Document Format (.pdf), and AutoDesk (.ps).

3.2.4.2 3-D Functionality. The software for Type II machines shall provide additional functionality for three dimensional (3-D) cutting/jetting up to 60 degrees in all directions from normal to the machine table. The software shall be capable of importing 3D CAD models in the same formats listed in 3.2.4.1 as well as native CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct, .exp, .session, .model), CREO (.asm, .prt, ), SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm) and neutral CAD step (.step, .stp), parasolid (.x_b, .x_t, .xmt_bin, .xmt_txt) and Stereolithographic (.stl). The software shall also support identification and export of 2D features from 3D models.

3.2.5 Cutting and Movement Operations.

3.2.5.1 Automated material standoff. For Type I and Type II waterjets, the system shall include integrated capabilities (software and hardware) to automatically adjust the standoff distance to compensate for changes in the material height once the standoff distance has been set at the start of a machining cycle. The system shall also detect potential collisions between the waterjet hardware (i.e., nozzle assembly, etc.) and material and pause the machine to prevent collision.

3.2.5.2 Automated part/tool alignment. For Type II waterjets, the system shall include integrated capabilities (software and hardware) to automatically identify geometric features (i.e., holes, edges, center points, corners, etc.) on pre-machined material prior to waterjet operations.

The system shall also automatically rotate/orient the tool path (cutting/machining program) to precisely align with pre-existing features on the material. The system shall also have the capability to retain images of the feature locations for future reference. The system shall allow for operator/programmer intervention and modification at any point during feature location or cutting program alignment process. Further, the system shall include the capability to save and export identified geometry in neutral CAD format (i.e., reverse engineering).

3.2.6 Pump with pump rebuild kits.

3.2.6.1 Pump requirements. The pump shall be capable of obtaining and maintaining the designed operating pressure, 60,000 pounds per square inch (psi), without the use of hydraulic assistance or pressure attenuators. The design shall support a minimum 500 operational hours between pump rebuilds with a minimum design life of 1,000 operational hours between rebuilds under normal operating conditions. Pumps shall meet the requirements provided in Table II for all waterjet Types. The pump shall include an integrated variable frequency drive that is controlled by the waterjet controller that allows for reduction or modification of pump operating parameters below the maximum threshold to meet cutting/jetting requirements while maximizing efficiency. The pump shall include a 110V, single-phase electrical outlet to power controller and table operations.

TABLE II: Pump Flow Rate Requirements.

Operating Power (Pump Rating) 50 horsepower

Full Load Power Draw 65A at 480VAC (60Hz) or 79A at 380VAC (50Hz)

Output Pressure 60,000 psi

Orifice Opening 0.016 inch

Flow Rate (in gallons per minute) with Orifice Opening and at Output Pressure 1.2 gpm

Pump dimensions in inches (length x width x height) 66 x 36 x 38.5

3.2.6.2 Pump rebuild kits. The waterjet shall be delivered with all special tooling required to disassemble, service, and rebuild the pump for continued use due to wear/tear from normal operations. The waterjet shall be delivered with two (2) pump rebuild kids that shall include all filters, lubricants, seals, single-use connectors, and all other items to reset the service life of the pump to zero (0) hours when rebuilt.

3.2.7 Garnet storage hopper. A garnet storage hopper capable of holding a minimum of 600 pounds of garnet/abrasive shall be included and incorporated into the design. The tank shall be capable of being pressurized up to 125 psi. The garnet storage hopper tank shall include the appropriate air valves and pressure regulators to provide pressure sufficiently and consistently needed to move garnet from the tank to the cutting head/nozzle assembly. The garnet storage hopper operations shall be fully compatible and integrated with the waterjet controller and software.

3.2.8 Lathe/rotational head. The waterjet shall include a rotary axis capable of holding/rotating square and round materials for the purpose of cutting tubes, bar stock, and pipe. The lathe/rotational head shall be waterproof, fully submersible, and fully integrated into the waterjet controls and software. The lathe/rotational head shall be removable. Other functionality of the waterjet shall not be altered or prevented by removal of the lathe/rotational head.

3.2.9 Cutting Head.

3.2.9.1 Type I cutting head. For Type I systems, the waterjet cutting head shall have a rotating/angling capability for the purpose of offsetting lead-in taper at the onset of the cut. Taper offset functionality shall be integrated into the system (controller and software). The cutting head tilt from perpendicular to the machine table surface shall be a minimum of ±9 degrees. The cutting head shall also include fully integrated, motorized motion in the Z-axis (vertical) for a total movement no less than 7 inches.

3.2.9.2 Type II cutting head. For Type II systems, the waterjet cutting head shall have a fully integrated (controller and software controlled), multi-axis cutting head. The multi-axis cutting head shall include the capability for taper offset and shall be able to cut a minimum of 60 degrees off perpendicular in all directions. The positional accuracy of the cut angle shall be ±0.09 degrees. The cutting head shall also include fully integrated, motorized motion in the Z-axis (vertical) for a total movement no less than 6.75 inches.

3.2.10 Chiller system. The system shall be provided with a water chiller system for cooling water prior to entering the high-pressure pump. The water chiller system shall be capable of a minimum cooling rate of 60,000 BTU/hour and maintaining pump inlet water temperature of 65 °F or below. The water chiller system shall utilize refrigerant R-407c. The chiller system shall operate at a rated load of 11 amps on 480VAC, 60Hz, 3-phase power. The chiller shall not exceed the dimension of 48 inches long by 30 inches wide by 66 inches high.

3.2.11 Water recycling system with rebuild kit.

3.2.11.1 Water recycling system. The waterjet shall include a water recycling system that allows for the reuse of water and eliminates the need for constant water supply and drain for operations. The water recycling system shall draw water from the machine table/tank and shall filter and condition the water using the following: mechanical filtration to remove solid particles, nano filtration to remove dissolved solids, and bacteria elimination. The water recycling system shall function as an integrated system with the machine table/tank, pump, and chiller system. The system shall include a settling tank with a clean-out of 1 inch National Pipe Thread (NPT) for service The settling system within the water recycling system shall include a submersible sediment pump with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) that moves sediment laden water to a hopper or catcher tank (also included). The water recycling system shall operate at a rated load of 6 amps on 480VAC, 60Hz, 3-phase power. The water recycling system shall not exceed the dimension of 80 inches long by 36 inches high by 74 inches high.

3.2.11.2 Water recycling rebuild kit. The waterjet shall be delivered with all special tooling required to disassemble, service, and rebuild the water recycling system for continued use due to wear/tear from normal operations. The waterjet shall be delivered with two (2) water recycling filter kids that shall include all cartridges, filters, lubricants, seals, single-use connectors, and all other items to return the water recycling system to optimal performance.

3.2.12 Garnet and solid removal system. The waterjet shall include a system capable of removing garnet, solids, and other sediment from the bottom of the machine table/tank. The removal system shall utilize programmable controls that allow customization of the garnet evacuation rate, run time, and the ability to reverse flow. The garnet evacuation rate shall be capable of reaching a rate of up to 5.6 pounds per minute. The removal system shall evacuate all garnet, solids, and other sediment into a mobile hopper, which is also included. The removal system shall operate at a rated load of 10 amps on 220/240VAC, 60Hz, single-phase power.

3.2.13 Remote keypad. The waterjet shall include a remote keypad/pendant that allows the operator to precisely locate the nozzle and cutting head observing their exact location in relation to the material and standing away from the control panel. The remote keypad shall not provide a method to begin cutting. Cutting shall be initiated only at the controller.

3.2.14 Water level control. The waterjet shall include methodology to adjust the water level in the machine tank relative to the machine table. There shall be at least 3 inches difference between the minimum water level and the maximum water level. The water level control shall be an independent hardware control (switch, lever, buttons, etc.) and not imbedded in software or programming.

3.2.15 Support and nozzle assembly with replacement nozzle assemblies. The cutting head shall be supplied with a one-piece nozzle body and shall be warranted to last 500 hours (min). The waterjet shall be supplied with five (5) replacement nozzle bodies, all of which are one-piece bodies and warranted to 500 hours.

3.3 Electrical System. All electrical equipment shall comply with NFPA-79. The machine shall be designed to operate from a single 125-135A, 440-480V, 3-phase, 60-Hz (±1 Hz) power source. The system shall have a distribution/transformer panel that receives the facility power and transforms, conditions, and distributes appropriate power to the individual systems/components. The panel shall be certified and stamped by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and shall have a breaker to stop power to all waterjet systems/components. It is acceptable for the panel to be located separate from the waterjet systems/components.

3.4 Construction. The abrasive waterjet cutting machine shall be constructed of parts which are new, without defects, and free of repairs. The cutting axes and tank shall be one unit to guarantee the cutting accuracy listed herein. The machine structure shall be capable of withstanding all forces encountered during operation of the machine at its maximum rating and capacity without distortion. Processes such as welding, plugging, or filling with solder or paste shall not be used for reclaiming any defective part(s). All screws, pins, bolts, and other fasteners shall be installed in a manner as to prevent change of tightness.

3.4.1 Castings/forgings. All castings/forgings shall be free from defects, scale, or mismatching.

Processes such as welding, peening, plugging, or filling with solders or paste shall not be used on casting or forgings for reclaiming any parts of the machine.

3.4.2 Welding, brazing or soldering. Welding, brazing or soldering shall be employed only where those operations are included in fabrication of the original design. These operations shall not be employed as repair measures for defective parts.

3.4.3 Surfaces. All surfaces of castings, forgings, molded parts, stampings and welded parts shall be clean and free from sand, dirt, fins, sprues, flux, and other harmful or extraneous materials. External surfaces shall be smooth, and all edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a function.

3.4.4 Gears. All gears and pinions, if applicable, shall be designed and manufactured of a suitable ferrous material with proper width and size to transmit repeated, full-rated torque and horsepower throughout the speed ranges without failure for the expected service life of the machine.

3.4.5 Painting. The machine shall be painted in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial practice. Yellow or orange safety color-coding shall be used for designating physical hazards.

3.4.6 Threads. All threaded parts used on the machine and its related attachments and accessories shall conform to FED-STD-H28.

3.4.7 Interchangeability. All replaceable parts shall be manufactured to common, published standards (i.e., ASTM, SAE, NEMA, etc.) with tolerances and clearances such that said parts components can be replaced or adjusted without modification of the equipment.

3.4.8 Maintainability. The machine shall be designed and constructed to permit effective maintenance. The machine shall be equipped with access covers (if applicable) to facilitate inspection, cleaning, and repair of parts.

3.5 Equipment training. A complete overview of the machine controller, graphics display, and machine function and operation shall be provided at the installation location. Training shall be coordinated with the training point of contact (POC) at the installation location no later than seven (7) calendar days after setup/commissioning at the installation location. The training POC will be provided by the government at the time of order. Training shall follow installation of the equipment and last no more than three (3) days for a maximum of five (5) technicians. Training shall provide the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the machine safely, execute Manual Data Input functions, manual operation of machinery, load tooling into tool changer, conduct tooling offsets, and importing manufacturing files. Electronic versions of training materials shall be accessible to training participants for a minimum of three (3) years after completion of the training. Training shall also include how to properly service and maintain the main pump, water recycling system, and nozzle assembly.

3.6 Warranty. A minimum one (1) year warranty shall be provided to protect against defects, breaks, or component failures during normal operations. The warranty shall include the replacement and installation of components/assemblies at the installation location by an OEM-certified technician. The warranty does not cover consumable items such as nozzles (3.2.15) or rebuild kits (3.2.6.2 and 3.2.11.2). For equipment located in austere operating environments, an OEM-certified technician may oversee the repair by a government representative; however, replacement components will still be provided as part of the warranty.

3.7 Support. Technical support for the equipment and software shall be provided for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase. Technical support shall be accessible, at a minimum, via phone and email.

3.8 Performance. When tested in accordance with section 5.3, the waterjet shall meet the precision or standard performance category requirements shown in Table III.

TALE III: Accuracy and Repeatability.

AXIS POSITIONING MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

X, Y, & Z Linear axes ±0.001”

AXIS REPEATABILITY

X, Y, & Z Linear axes ±0.001”

BALL BAR TEST

12” Ball Bar Circle ±0.0030”

3.9 Safety and health requirements. Covers, warning signs, guards, and other safety devices shall be provided for all parts of the machine that present safety hazards and shall prevent unintended contact with the…