Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf

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This document is a solicitation for a replacement Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado. The vendor will be responsible for removing the existing AgieCharmilles FI 240 CC Wire EDM and providing and installing a new Wire EDM with specific salient characteristics, including holding tolerances of +/- 0.0005 inches, axis travel of at least 12"x10"x8", and the ability to use wire sizes between 0.004" and 0.012". The new Wire EDM must fit within the dimensions and weight restrictions of the USAFA freight elevator. This is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 333517 and a size standard of 500 employees. A site visit is scheduled for September 11, 2024, and quotes are due by 10:00 a.m. MDT on September 16, 2024. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, and no award will be made until funds are available.

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Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM)

Salient Characteristics

The requirement is to replace one Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) on the second floor of Fairchild Hall located at USAFA, CO 80840. The vendor will be responsible for removing the existing wire EDM (Agie Charmilles FI 240 CC Wire EDM) and providing and installing one new Wire EDM to the same location. Note: The freight elevator in Fairchild Hall is limited to 5,000 pounds and a volume of approximately 86”x116”x94”. The Wire EDM must include the following minimum salient characteristics:

• Hold to tolerances of +/- 0.0005 inches to a finish of 18 microinches (µin) or lower (better)

• Axis travel of x: 12.0”, y: 10.0”, z: 8.0” or larger

• Floorspace must not exceed 12’x10’x8’

• Must not exceed the limitations of the freight elevator (see above).

• Capable of wire sizes of 0.004” - 0.012”

• Extra set of basic consumables to include, but not limited to, extra 0.010” guides and

0.010” hard brass wire and water filters

• Programming able to read G-Code

• Standard North American power (60 Hz, 200V-240V-3 phase)

• Machine installation and initial training

• 1-year manufacturer’s warranty

• Instruction manual in both print and digital formats

All shipping, rigging, installation of the new machine, and removal of the existing machine is to be provided by the vendor.

All new equipment must be compliant with the Buy American Statute.

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