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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 General: The following instructions are a guide to facilitate the preparation and submittal of the Offeror’s quote for this solicitation. Non-conformance with any instructions provided below may result in the quote being determined unacceptable. The quote should contain sufficient information to enable the evaluators to determine that the Offeror understands each requirement.

1.1 Objective: The intent of this Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process is for the Government to make an award to the Offeror who provides the best value to the Government based on the results of the evaluation as described in Section 3. The Government intends to award without discussion or negotiation based on offeror’s quote received in response to the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Discussions, if necessary, will be conducted after technical review is completed. Discussions will not be held with unacceptable Offerors.

1.2 Quote Format: Quotes not structured in accordance with the following instructions may be considered incomplete, may not be evaluated, and may be returned at the Offeror’s expense.

Each page containing proprietary information should be so marked. Furthermore, each page should include the following in the footer, “SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION—SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104--FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.” Quotes shall be submitted in the following format:

*Note: If offers are submitted electronically, only ONE copy of the unpriced RFQ and unpriced technical data is required.

2.0 Preparation & Content: The information is expected to be simple and economical, clear, legible, specific, and complete as described in the instructions. Furthermore, it should contain

Quote Requirement Format Number of copies

I Completed RFQ with All Pricing Hard copy/electronic copy, original 1

II Completed RFQ without Pricing Hard copy (1) /electronic copy (1), original 2*

III Technical Compliance & Descriptive Literature Hard copy (1) /electronic copy (1); both unpriced 2*

IV

Past Performance Questionnaire and list of five recent contracts

Hard Copy/electronic copy list of five recent contracts and list of companies to whom Past Performance Questionnaire were provided to include contact information

V Price Support (Other Than Certified Cost & Price Data)

Hard copy/electronic copy of Commercial price list and two invoices reflecting sales of same/similar items to other commercial customers (Refer to FAR 52.215- 5-20 & 52.215-21 incorporated into solicitation)

VI

Subcontracting Plan (required for quotes $750K and above from large business

Hard copy/electronic copy; Refer to FAR 52.219-9 1

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only pertinent information presented in a logical and coherent manner to provide a straightforward and concise description of the technical data and ability to perform. Offerors shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the quote. All packages (electronic or hard copy) should be clearly labeled on the front cover of each section to identify the Offeror’s name, solicitation number, and title (i.e., Technical Compliance, Copy 1). The use of three-ring binders, spiral-bound booklets or elaborate formats is discouraged.

2.1 Completed RFQ: All Offerors are required to return a complete, signed copy of the Government’s RFQ, technical quote, and completed supporting documents* by the closing date and time listed in the solicitation. The offeror may submit their proposal utilizing one of the methods listed below:

A. DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Offers may be submitted directly to the solicitation via DIBBS with priced proposals, unpriced proposals, other supporting documentation, and technical documents as separate attachments. Offers submitted via DIBBS may be found online at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/default.aspx.

B. Mail Service (UPS, FEDEX, ETC.)

Offers may be submitted by mail. Offers may be mailed to ATTN: Travis Cattenhead/ BLDG 32L DLA Aviation, Mail Room Building 210, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5166.

C. Email Offers may be submitted by email with priced proposals, unpriced proposals, and technical documents as separate attachments. Offers submitted via email may be sent to Travis.Cattenhead@dla.mil.

*Note: An exception may be made for the Past Performance Questionnaire because it must be submitted by a third party and is outside of the direct control of the offeror.

2.2 Summary Sheet: A summary sheet or cover letter identifying any exceptions taken to the RFQ terms and conditions is required. Offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the RFQ may cause their quote to be determined unacceptable.

2.3 Technical Quote: The quote shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements. The quote should provide convincing rationale and demonstrate the Offeror's detailed approach to meeting the requirements. Technical quotes must include the following:

2.3.1 Descriptive Literature – IPE

The technical requirements of the Purchase Description, Salient Characteristics or Statement of Work shall be addressed as follows:

https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/default.aspx mailto:Travis.Cattenhead@dla.mil

A. "Descriptive literature" means information (e.g., cuts, illustrations, drawings, and original manufacturers' brochures) that is submitted as part of a quote.

Descriptive literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product quoted that are specified elsewhere in the solicitation and pertain to significant elements such as (1) design; (2) materials;

(3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. The term includes information required to determine the technical acceptability of the quoted product; it does not include other information used in determining the responsibility of a prospective contractor or for operating or maintaining equipment.

B. Data displaying more than one model or size shall be clearly marked to indicate the specific item being quoted.

C. Quotes which do not present sufficient information to permit complete technical evaluation by the Government may not be considered for award.

2.3.2 Indication of Compliance or Exception to Technical Requirements

(COMPLIANCE STATEMENT)

The identical numerical sequence stated in the attached technical scope of work/product description must be used in the compliance statement. Each paragraph of the scope of work/ product description must clearly indicate a response with one of the following statements:

A. EXCEEDS - Where the offeror surpasses the requirement, a narrative description shall be provided.

B. COMPLY - Where the offeror meets the requirement the compliance statement should reflect comply. No narrative is required to be provided unless requested.

C. EXCEPTION TO - Where the offeror takes exception to the requirement, a narrative description shall be provided.

Offerors who do not provide sufficient technical data for evaluation (by the methods noted above); may be rejected without further consideration. The supplying of standard commercial literature shall not be construed as compliance unless it is complete in all details as to permit a technical evaluation in accordance with these instructions. Descriptive literature shall be written in English and all dimensions, capacities, and ratings given in the US system of measurements.

Information submitted other than as herein described will not be translated or converted by the Government to determine product conformance or acceptability.

2.4 Past Performance Data: Past performance shall be used as an evaluation factor within the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. The Government intends to collect and evaluate prior contract performance data to assess each Offeror’s ability to supply the products and services required and the quality of the manufacturer’s product quoted for this procurement.

The Government may use any and all past performance data at its disposal in evaluating an Offeror’s demonstrated record of performance. This may include review of contracts issued by any branch of the federal government, whether manual or electronic, past or present, and any commercial contracts identified by the Offeror.

The information provided is considered sensitive and shall not be released to the Offeror. All information is subject to verification by the Government during the evaluation. The Government reserves the right to contact the Government or commercial points of contacts identified, or contacts for other contracts performed, for the purpose of verifying information concerning past performance and/or to obtain additional information.

Evaluation of the past performance surveys received will occur in accordance with Past Performance as addressed in section 3.0.2.

The government will use any and all past performance data at its disposal in evaluating the quality of the product quoted to determine the best value. Data collected from government or commercial sources on previously supplied same/similar manufacturing machines can be used to determine the product quoted is not satisfactory and determined not to be the best value.

3.0 Source Selection Process: Offers shall be evaluated utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. This process determines the best value to the Government to be the lowest priced quote that is determined acceptable in all non-price factors, which consists of technical and past performance. Quotes that are determined acceptable for both the technical and past performance factors will be determined technically acceptable quote.

Value is not recognized from a quote that exceeds the Government’s technical or performance requirements.

3.0.1. Technical Review Rating. The technical review determines whether the offer will satisfy the Government’s requirements. All responsive Offerors will have their non-priced technical quotes evaluated to determine if they demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical requirements, as well as provide a sound, compliant approach to executing all areas of performance. The following ratings will be used:

Technical Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

3.0.2 Past Performance, Experience, and Quality Rating. Offers will be evaluated based on past performance, experience, and the quality of the product. Past performance describes how well contractors executed what was promised in a quote and the quality of the product quoted. Experience reflects whether contractors have performed similar work before. This part of the evaluation process enables the Government to assess the competence of an Offeror to supply the required products and services based on a demonstrated record of past performance.

The following ratings will be used:

*Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance.

In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation. The first is to evaluate whether the offeror’s present/past performance is relevant or not relevant to the effort to be acquired. The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine how well the contractor performed on the contracts. Each aspect will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis to determine an overall past performance rating.

The Government will utilize any data available, including information on total equipment effectiveness matters such as availability, performance, and quality, when evaluating past performance.

In order to collect adequate and relevant past performance information on the Offeror’s ability to supply the product/service, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is included as an attachment to the RFQ for use in determining how well the prospective Offeror performed for another business. The prospective Offeror should annotate its company name at the top of the form, then send a copy to at least five businesses for which it has

Past Performance Rating Description

Acceptable

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown*.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

previously (or currently) provided same or similar products or services. The completed evaluation forms must be returned from the third party directly to the Contracting Officer.

Completed forms received from the Offeror will not be accepted.

If past performance information has been provided on a solicitation within the last six months for the same or similar item, provide that Purchase Request Number with your offer and request that the Past Performance Questionnaire’s be utilized for this solicitation.

3.0.3 Price Reasonableness/Support. All responsive, technically acceptable (based on technical and past performance evaluation ratings) quotes will be evaluated for Price Reasonableness. Unrealistically low proposed prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a quote from competition either on the basis that the Offeror does not understand the requirements or that the Offeror has submitted an unrealistic quote.

Price Reasonableness will be evaluated as described below:

A. Reasonableness: Adequate price competition is expected to support the determination of reasonableness. Price or cost analysis techniques may be used to further validate price reasonableness. If adequate price competition is not obtained or if price reasonableness cannot be determined using price analysis of Government obtained information, additional information will be required to support the proposed price.

B. Support: A quantity of two (2) Commercial invoices reflecting the same/similar item has been sold to other commercial customers is requested to be provided with quote.

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR THE BRAND NAME ACQUISITION OF

THREE (3) EACH FOUR AXIS HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER (HMC)

SCOPE.

Scope. The following sets forth the minimum requirements for the brand name procurement of three

(3) A81NX 4-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs) (or current equivalent model) by Makino Incorporated. The purchase price shall include the system, delivery, all listed accessories and tooling, installation, warranty, and training as described below. The contractor shall provide all materials and labor necessary to deliver and install the 4-Axis HMCs. All work shall be completed in accordance with this purchase description and subject to the terms of the contract. The machining centers shall machine aluminum, steel, stainless, Inconel, and titanium.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

General. The documents listed in this section are cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. Unless otherwise specified, the documents listed in the solicitation or contract shall be the current edition at time of solicitation.

Government Documents.

Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the solicitation or contract.

STANDARDS – FEDERAL

FED-STD-H28B: Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service

U.S Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR 1910 Vol. 5: General Industry, OSHA Safety and Health Standards

(Application for copies should be addressed to the OSHA Publications Superintendent of Documents P.O. Box 37535 Washington, D.C. 20013-7535)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MILITARY STANDARDS

MIL-STD-130N w/Change 1: Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, Item Unique Identification Marking (IUID)

VIBB 19-40-1006

May 24, 2021

(Application for copies should be addressed to Air Force Product Data Systems Modernization Standards (TMSS) Office, 554 ELSG/SBP, 4375 Chidlaw Road, Bldg. 262, Room S008, Wright- Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5006, Phone (937) 257-0870 or 0853 or https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx)

Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

Unless otherwise specified, the documents listed in the solicitation or contract shall be the current edition at time of solicitation.

LOCAL FACILITY DOCUMENTS

APPENDIX A: Accessory List

APPENDIX B: 4-Axis Post Processor Test Part

APPENDIX C: Tombstone (T-Frame)

APPENDIX D: Tombstone (Square)

APPENDIX E: Rough Machine Locations

(Applications for these documents should be addressed to the contracting officer)

Non-Government Publications, Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the documents listed in the solicitation or contract shall be the current edition at time of solicitation.

American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)

ANSI B11.23: Safety Requirements for Machining Centers and Automatic, Numerically Controlled Milling, Drilling, and Boring Machines

(Address application for copies to the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 10791-7: Test Conditions for Machining Centres Part 7: Accuracy of Finished Test Pieces

ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power-General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

ISO 4414: Pneumatic power-General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

VIBB 19-40-1006

https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx

(Application for copies should be addressed to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 1 rue de Varembé, Casepostale56, CH211Geneva 20, Switzerland)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA 250: Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum)

NEMA ICS 1: Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements

NEMA ICS 6: Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures

NEMA MG 1: Motors and Generators

NEMA Z535.4: Product Safety Signs and Labels

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 N 17th Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

NFPA 79: Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the National Fire Protection Association, ATTN:

Support Services, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322)

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

SAE EIA-267-C: Axis and Motion Nomenclature for Numerically Controlled Machines

(Application for copies should be addressed to: Society of Automotive Engineers 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale PA 15096)

Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulation unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

REQUIREMENTS.

Design. The item offered shall be new and a current commercially available model. A current model is defined as the manufacturer’s currently produced model, which on the date this solicitation is issued, has been designed, engineered, sold or is being offered for sale through advertisements or manufacturer’s published catalogue or brochures. Products such as a prototype unit, pre-production model, or experimental unit do not qualify as meeting the requirements specified herein. Each machine shall include all components, parts, and features necessary to meet the performance requirements

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specified herein. All parts subject to wear, breakage or distortion shall be accessible for adjustment, replacement, and repair.

Measuring and Indicating Device Graduations. All measuring and indicating devices on each machine shall be graduated in both inch/pound and Metric system.

Controls. All electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic operating controls shall be located convenient to the operator's workstation(s).

Safety and Health Requirements. All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on each machine, whether or not specifically required herein, shall comply with all of the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910. Safety labels shall be marked in accordance with NEMA Z535.4.

Safety Guarding. Covers, guards, or other safety devices shall be provided per ANSI B11.23.

The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation of each machine. The safety devices shall prevent unintentional contact with the guarded part, which shall be easily removed to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and the repairing of the parts.

Audible Noise Level. Audible noise emitted by the equipment shall not exceed 84 decibels (dB), measured on the “A” weighted scale of a standard Type II sound level meter, at the operator's work position or any point at a distance of three (3) feet from the equipment. Noise generated by the work piece and ambient workplace shall be excluded in determining compliance of the equipment with the 84 dB requirements.

Mercury Restriction. Each machine shall not contain mercury or mercury compounds nor be exposed to free mercury during manufacture.

Asbestos Restriction. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos shall not be used on or in each machine.

Lead. Lead and materials containing lead shall not be used on or in each machine with the exception to radiation-cladding and lead solder in circuits.

Use of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB). The use of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) on or in the equipment is prohibited.

Environmental Protection. Under the operating, service, transportation, and storage conditions described herein, each machine shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prohibited by Federal, state, or local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

Lubrication. Means shall be provided to ensure adequate lubrication (oil, grease, coolant, etc.)

for all moving parts. Recirculating lubrication systems shall include a filter that is cleanable or replaceable. Each lubricant reservoir shall have at least a 24-hour capacity. Means shall be provided to indicate a low lubrication condition via electronic sensor. When a low lubrication condition occurs, the machine shall complete the current operation and come to a complete stop. Sensor data shall be made

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available as a discrete output for data collection purposes IAW Paragraph 3.3.16.9. All oil holes, grease fittings, and filler caps shall be easily accessible.

Replacement Parts. All parts subject to replacement shall be manufactured to definite dimensions and tolerances. Replacement parts shall be interchangeable without requiring modification.

Replacement parts are those that are subject to wear or failure such as gears, bearings, shafts, feed screws, drive belts, pumps, and seals. Electrical replacement parts shall include but not be limited to, motors, relays, fuses, switches, magnetics, pushbuttons, light bulbs, braking mechanisms, and solid-state devices. Tooling and accessories normally supplied as standard items shall also be considered replacement parts.

Construction. Each machine shall be constructed of parts that are new, without defects, and free of repairs. The structure shall withstand all forces encountered during operation of the machine to its maximum rating and capacity without distortion.

Castings and Forgings. All castings and forgings shall be free of defects, scale, and mismatching.

No processes such as welding, peening, plugging, filling with solder or paste shall be used for reclaiming any defective part.

Fastening Devices. All screws, pins, bolts, and other fasteners shall be installed to prevent unintentional loosening. Fastening devices subject to removal or adjustment shall not be permanently installed.

Threads. All threaded parts used on each of the machines, and their related attachments and accessories shall conform to FED-STD-H28B and the applicable “Detailed Standard” section referenced therein.

Gears. All gears shall be of proper width and size to transmit full-rated torque and horsepower throughout the speed ranges without failure for the expected service life of each machine. Gears in drive trains shall be hardened and ground steel.

Surfaces. All surfaces shall be clean and free of harmful or extraneous materials. All edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a necessary function. The condition and finish of all surfaces shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice.

Welding, Brazing, or Soldering. Welding, brazing, or soldering shall be employed only where specified in the original design. None of these operations shall be employed as a repair measure for any defective part.

Painting. Each machine shall be painted in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial practice. All paint shall be lead free.

Workmanship. Workmanship of each machine shall meet all requirements specified herein and shall be of a quality equal to that prevailing among manufacturers producing equipment of the type covered by this purchase description.

Components. Each machine shall consist of not less than the following components:

Base. The base shall be a stress relieved, heavy duty, ribbed casting or steel weldment having characteristics that minimize both thermal and vibration effects, while providing the strength and size to assure maximum rigidity and support for any load within the rated capacity of each machine. Means shall be provided for accurate, ease of leveling.

Table. The worktable shall be a casting of iron, or iron alloy, internally ribbed and proportioned to support and withstand the maximum capacity work-piece weights and tool thrust loads. The worktable shall be precision fitted to the ways of the saddle and be the compound type. The worktable shall provide work-piece travel in Z-axis and rotational B-axis. The top of the worktable shall be machine finished for a work-mounting surface. The worktable shall have a coolant trough or similar means for draining spent coolant into its reservoir. When equipped with T-slots the number and size of T- slots shall be the manufacturer’s standard.

Machine Ways. Machine ways shall be hardened. The ways shall be of a type suitable for high-grade precision numerically controlled machines covered by this purchase description. Movement of the slides on the way surfaces shall be through adjustable preloaded, re-circulating roller bearing cartridges or nonmetallic way liners having a low coefficient of friction, with excellent slip-stick and damping properties. Protection of each machine ways shall be either telescoping or curtain type way covers equipped with way wipers.

Axes. All axes of the machines shall be actuated through a closed loop, high-gain electrical servomechanism. Infinitely variable feed drives shall be provided for all axes. Axes shall be machined to accept way bearings of a precise fit to their respective ways. Axis description shall conform to EIA- 267C.

Column. Each machine shall have a vertical column. The column shall provide X-axis and Y-axis movement. The column shall securely and accurately house each machine spindle. Column shall include provisions for counterbalancing the spindle during Y-axis travel.

Spindle. Each machine shall include a spindle. The spindle shall meet the requirements in section

3.4 Table I. The spindle shall be cooled to minimize thermal effects. The spindle shall orient the tools to maintain the same radial position they occupied in the tool changer arm.

Measuring Systems. Distance measurements on all linear axes shall be taken by means of linear glass scales. Rotary axis measurements shall be provided by incorporated angular measurement systems.

The glass scales and angular measurement systems shall be fully encapsulated by housings or sealed machine structure to prevent coolant, debris, or swarf from interfering with the system and/or causing damage.

Automatic Tool Changer (ATC). Each machine shall have a chain type automatic tool changer magazine that meets minimum requirements found in section 3.4 Table I. The tool magazine shall enable convenient tool loading/unloading during operation set-up and have a manual magazine operation panel. The automatic tool changer shall select from, return to, and store tools from fixed tool addresses within the tool magazine. The tool magazine shall be of a design that permits manual tool

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loading/unloading during set-up. Each machine shall come provisioned with a manual tool magazine operation panel located at the carousel load station. Each machine shall be provisioned for automatically cleaning tool holder mating surfaces with compressed air during tool change.

ATC Guards and Enclosures. Each machine shall be equipped with tool magazine guard(s) and enclosure(s). Tool magazine guards and enclosures shall be of a design that safeguards personnel from stored tools and magazine movements during tool change. Tool magazine enclosures shall be provisioned with a door or guarded opening that allows unhindered access for manual loading and unloading the tool carousel. Each machine shall incorporate electronic safeguards to prevent the traversing of tools within the boundaries of the tool carousel with lengths that exceed enclosure dimensions.

ATC Tool Loading Work Light. The magazine tool loading area shall be equipped with a lighting device(s). Lighting device(s) shall provide a minimum of 250 lux to the surface area encompassing the tool magazine door or guarded opening. Lighting device(s) shall automatically illuminate when the tool-loading door is open. Lighting device(s) installed shall meet the requirements in NFPA 79.

Automatic Pallet Changer. Each machine shall be provided with an automatic pallet changer (APC) system to accommodate two (2) pallets. The APC system shall be a linear rail, transport cart type system that is interfaced to the machine controls and shall include at a minimum:

a. Hand held terminal with a display screen, membrane keyboard, e-stop button, and cabling to enable remote system operation.

b. Work piece/Pallet management providing control of pallet location, destination, transport, and data storage. Software shall have provisions for fixture data and multiple clamping on individual pallets.

c. Sequence control, including activation of pallet exchange operations, automatic NC program activation, auto sequence generation, operation modes of manual, automatic manned and unmanned, editable sequencing and assignment of NC programs to pallets.

d. System wiring

e. Two (2) interchangeable T-slot pallets in accordance with ANSI B5.1M meeting the requirements outlined in section 3.4 Table I.

f. Access doors to enable loading/operation of machining center.

g. Pallet clamp

h. Mechanism to clean pallet-mating system during pallet change.

Machine Enclosure. Each machine shall be housed within a self-contained enclosure. The enclosure shall provide containment for coolant/chips and for operator safety in the event of a broken

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tool. The enclosure shall be equipped with interlocking sliding doors. Interlocking doors shall provide unhindered access to the work envelop for unloading/loading of tools, raw material, and parts. The enclosure shall be constructed with safety windows for operator visibility of the work piece and machine spindle. Each enclosure door shall contain a safety window.

Chip Conveyor. Each machine shall be equipped with a chip conveying system capable of evacuating chips to the outside of the enclosure. The chip conveyor system shall consist of a single layer scraper, vacuum slot screen swarf conveyors, rotating drum filter with stainless steel permanent media mesh and continuous back flush cleaning, and 20µm cyclonic filtration. The chip conveyor shall have a minimum discharge height of 40 inches to accommodate swarf storage containers/bins.

Coolant System. Each machine shall be provided with a coolant system used for part/tool cooling and chip removal during cutting operations. Two (2) coolant wash down hose(s) shall be included. One wash down hose shall be located near the operator control station and provide reach to all areas of the enclosed machining area. The second wash down hose shall be located at the part loading station and provide reach to the full part load envelop. Means for neat storage of the hose(s) shall be provided. The coolant system shall include a sump or reservoir, a power-driven pump and all necessary piping. The sump or reservoir shall have at least a 230-gallon capacity to permit full high- and low-pressure flow of both flood and through spindle coolant. The coolant reservoir shall have a site glass and a paper-band filtration system. An oil skimmer for removal of residual oil in the coolant tank shall be provided. The coolant system shall have means for draining. The coolant reservoir shall include baffles and removable strainers.

Base Coolant. Flushing and rinsing with flood coolant shall be available for the wash down of the equipment to remove swarf.

Through Spindle Coolant. The spindle coolant shall be a high-pressure system with a minimum pressure of 1000 psi and constant flow. Through spindle coolant shall have a maximum flow rate of at least 10 GPM. Spindle coolant shall have a minimum of four (4) programming pressures.

Flood Coolant. Each machine shall be provided with programmable process coolant. Process coolant shall be delivered to the work piece and cutting tool through nozzles.

Through Spindle Air Supply. Each machine shall be provided with through spindle cooling air. Through spindle air shall include, programmable air plumbed through the spindle and cutting tool holder. The through spindle cooling air shall deliver a minimum of 70 psi to the work piece and cutter location.

Nozzle Air Supply. Each machine shall be provided with programmable process cooling air.

The process cooling air shall be directed to the work piece and cutting tool through nozzles.

Hydraulic System. The hydraulic system and all components shall conform to ISO 4413. The system shall be complete, including all pumps, valves, piping, cylinders, and pressure controls. A means shall be provided for controlling fluid temperature, so that it does not rise above 120℉ during normal operation.

Pneumatic System. The pneumatic system and all components shall conform to ISO 4414. The system shall be complete, including all pumps, valves, piping, cylinders, and pressure controls. Existing shop air is available at 80-120 psi.

Electrical System. Each machine shall conform to NFPA 79. The existing source power available at the facility is 460 volt, 3-phase, 60 Hertz (Hz). Each machine’s electrical system shall be tolerant of fluctuation of ± 10 percent. The electrical system shall be complete, including any electrical transformer(s) that may be required to modify the existing source voltage to the proper operating voltage of the equipment. A properly rated, and fused, single disconnect device shall be utilized on each machine with means of lockout in the off position only.

Electrical Enclosures. Construction of the electrical enclosures shall conform to NEMA ICS 6 standards. The enclosure shall be a NEMA 250 type 12. The enclosure(s) shall provide ventilation of components and shall be designed for an indoor non-hazardous location. All electrical components shall conform to applicable NEMA ICS 1 standards. Each machine shall be provided with interlocks on its electronic cabinet that shall instantly remove power from the equipment when the door is opened in accordance with NFPA 79. A lighting device shall be incorporated within each enclosure located at the top. Each lighting device shall provide adequate lighting for troubleshooting and maintenance purposes.

Enclosure Outlet. An 110V (10A) quad outlet shall be included inside of the enclosure. The outlet shall meet requirements of NFPA 79.

Arc Flash Protection. Each machine electrical enclosures and enclosures of disconnecting devices shall be marked for arc flash hazard warning in accordance with NFPA 79 Paragraph 16.2.3.

Solid-State Components. Electrical devices used to power electrical servo and spindle motors of control voltage delivered to solid-state electrical components shall be solid-state devices. Such devices shall handle the electrical load imposed by operation of the machine to its maximum capability.

The use of selenium in solid-state components shall be restricted to those devices that protect other solid-state components from voltage surge.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Features. Each machines controller shall consist of the newest model Fanuc CNC Controller. The CNC unit shall provide programmable automatic control of machine functions, operating modes, axis movement and other part program directed functions for the machines. Movement in all axes shall be independent and shall have independent positioning. Control features shall include Manual Data Input (MDI), simultaneous control of all four (4) axes (in accordance with EIA-267-C), linear and circular interpolation, programmable interface, part program and buffer edit capability, part program storage, fixed cycles, and control diagnostics. The CNC shall direct machine functions from command data stored in memory. The data stored in memory shall be input by the media specified herein. The control shall initiate a halt and error signal should a fault condition occur in the control. The control shall automatically shut down when internal operating temperatures exceed safe operating limits.

a. Makino Professional 6 Control

b. Super GI.5 Control

c. 1 GB Memory Card Input/Output

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d. User memory Capacity Expansion (Maximum available at time of purchase)

e. 1000 Registered Programs

f. Program Data Input

g. HSK-A100 Spindle Interface

h. 8 Digit Tool Codes

i. Programming Mirror Image

j. Stored Stroke Check 2,3

k. User Privilege Function

l. Machining Time Stamp

m. USB Port

n. Ethernet Interface

o. Tool Life Management

p. Spindle Load Monitoring

q. Scaling (G51/G50)

r. Coordinate System Rotation (G68/G69)

s. High Speed Skip

t. Adaptive Control Function

u. Manual Handle Feed

v. Canned Cycle

w. Increase Program Storage to 4,200ft (512kb)

x. Work piece Coordinate System Pairs Expansion A 306

y. Run Hour and Parts Count Display Function

z. Data Center Storage (Maximum available at time of purchase)

aa. Tool Offset Pairs (total: 400)

bb. Tool Offset Memory Type C

cc. Handle Interruption

dd. Tool Retract and Recover

ee. Optional Block Skip Function (total 9)

ff. Automatic Corner Override

gg. Angle Chamfering & Corner Radius

hh. Rigid Tap

ii. Rigid Tap Retract Function

jj. PRO6 - 5th Axis Software

kk. Rotary Table Interface

ll. PRO6 – SGI.5 Parameters

mm. Tilted Work Plane (TWP) Command

nn. Three Dimensional (3D) Cutter Compensation

oo. Inverse Time Function

pp. Program Quick Restart Function

qq. 3D Manual Feed

rr. Custom Macro 1100 Common Variables

ss. Helical Interpolation

tt. Automatic Spindle Lubricant Temperature Controller

uu. Random Pallet Selection

vv. Four Face Random Programming

ww. Auto Zero; Auto Tool; Specific Tool, Setup Position Return

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xx. Structural Temperature Controller

yy. Maintenance Advice System

Post Processor. The contractor shall deliver one (1) functional ICAM post processor. Post processor shall incorporate machine control features and purchased options. The ICAM post processor shall be compatible with Solid Edge Version 2021. The post processor shall be tested at Origin IAW Section 4.7.4. The contractor shall make all modifications and updates to the post processor to ensure full functionality. Final post processor shall be delivered seven (7) calendar days prior to programmer training.

Data Access. Controller shall be equipped with both Ethernet Interface (RJ45 port accessing on enclosure) and RS232C Serial Bus Interface or latest standard.

Controller/PLC Operating Systems. Controller/PLC shall be based on Window 10 Operating System.

Account Privileges. At a minimum, privileges shall be configured for user and administrative accounts. User accounts shall be able to perform all machine functions without use of Windows administrative privileges.

Anti-Virus Software. The controller shall be compatible with McAfee ENS 10.7.X or later.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications. Use of any internal and external USB communications on the equipment shall be clearly documented and described within the contractor provided technical data. All external USB ports accessible to the user shall be able to be physically disconnected or rendered inoperable by non-permanent means. External USB communications shall be configured to use administrative access controls.

Data Access Protocols. Equipment shall be able to communicate externally for machine monitoring and data collection purposes via Ethernet (RJ45 port) and Serial Bus (RS232C) Interface using industry standard communication protocols. The controller shall be licensed and able to communicate, at a minimum, via Fanuc Focus2 and MTConnect for data access/collection. The control shall include licensing for full functionality of Fanuc Focus2. Contractor shall provide complete list of all TCP-IP ports and protocols utilized by the equipment for both internal and external communications.

Discrete Input/Discrete Output (Di/Do) Information. Contractor shall provide a complete Di/Do address (and/or tag) table as an appendix to the machine technical data. The Di/Do table shall list, at a minimum, the Di/Do signal address or tag name, signal or tag description, stored memory locations, and any applied conditioning value or functions.

Minimum Sensing Requirements. In addition to standard sensor configuration, each machine shall include MHMax sensor package. All sensors and sensor components shall be integrated into the machine control system and accessible through MTConnect adaptor. All sensor outputs shall be conditioned to display meaningful values. All sensor data shall be available as a discrete output for data collection purposes IAW 3.3.16.7.

Crash Prevention. Each machine shall have spindle overload protection. Spindle overload protection shall automatically stop the movement of all axes and spindle rotation upon exceeding threshold limits. In the case of electrical power loss, the spindle shall not drop more than 0.005”.

Machining Time Display and Part Count. Controller shall display a minimum of total machine powered on time, total machine cycle time, total machine cut time, current program cycle time, current program cut time, total part count, current program part count. All machine time displays and part counts shall be available as a discrete output for data collection purposes IAW 3.3.16.7.

Patches and Software Updates. The contractor shall provide, as an appendix to the technical data, an offline patch management and update process that includes easy to read written instructions that clearly define the step-by-step processes detailing installation and verification of patch updates. The process shall include both the base Operating System (OS) and the Makino Pro6 software. The scope of the instructions shall be expanded to include any software installed on third party add-on hardware applications listed elsewhere in this SOW.

RFID System. Each machine shall be RFID ready for use with Balluff BIS C standard. Each machine shall be equipped with the Caron Engineering ToolConnect: RFID Tool Management and Identification System. The RFID system shall include a PC with the following minimum specifications:

Intel E3845(1.91GHz) Processor, 2GB RAM, eight (8) inch 800 × 600touch screen user interface, one Ethernet port, and one RS232 communications port. The system shall read and write to Balluff BIS C RFID chips while the tool is inside the ATC, and outside of the machine within ten (10) ft. of the ATC loading station. The ToolConnect hardware and software shall integrate with the machine control for the transfer of data from the RFID chips. The system shall include an RFID processor capable of processing data from Balluff BIS C chips and communicating all data to the RFID system PC.

RFID System IT Components. All applicable components of the RFID system shall adhere to requirement in sections 3.3.16.2 through 3.3.16.7.

Machine/Control Simulation Model. The contractor shall deliver one (1) functional Vericut simulation model representative of machine features and purchased options. The Government may, at its discretion, provide the contractor with an existing Government owned Vericut simulation model for contractor modifications and updates. Final simulation model shall be delivered seven (7) calendar days prior to initial programmer training.

Part Probe System. Each machine shall be provided with a Renishaw part probe, Model RMP-600. The ATC shall load the part probe in the spindle. The part probe shall locate and measure the part surfaces, edges, and diameters. The part probe shall be interfaced with the CNC unit and update control unit registers automatically.

Tool Length Offset/Breakage Detection System. Each machine shall be provided with the Renishaw NC4S laser automatic tool length/diameter offset system that accurately measures cutting tool offsets and stores offsets within the machine control. The probe shall automatically detect broken tools, interrupt operation and display an error message on the CNC unit. The tool probe shall be interfaced with the CNC unit and update control unit registers automatically. A reference measurement tool shall be provided for the calibration and verification of the tool length. The reference measurement tool shall

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be of known gauge length and diameter and provided in a shrink fit HSK-A100 tool holder. Each machine shall include a camera mounted in the ATC for broken tool detection.

Motors. Motors shall be rated for continuous duty. Alternating current (AC) motors shall be designed to operate on 60-Hz and each motor enclosure shall meet the requirements for a drip-proof enclosure. All motors shall meet the requirements of NEMA MG-1. Each motor shall have an identification plate in accordance with paragraph 3.7 to identify manufacturer, model number, serial number, voltage, amperage, horsepower, phase, frequency, and frame number. Motor horsepower shall be the manufacturer’s standard or standard optional horsepower as indicated on the manufacturer's design and construction drawing(s).

Work light. A work light, whether built-in or added on, shall be provided. The light shall comply with NFPA 79 requirements, have a protective shield, and provide a minimum of 500 lux to the work area. A lighting device shall be located within the tool magazine area for illumination during manual tool load by user.

Facility Connections. Electrical connections made to the facility electrical system shall conform to NFPA 70.

Hour Meter. Each machine shall be equipped with a non-resetting type, analog hour meter to display accumulated operating time of the drive motor(s), mounted on the main electrical panel visible from the outside, sealed to prevent the entrance of dust and moisture, and shall be mounted to withstand shock and vibration generated by the machine. The meter shall have a range of 0 to 99,999.9 hours in increments of one (1) tenth of one (1) hour. A CNC control that tracks and displays total machine on time (a non-resetting type), controller on, program runtime, and run time of the servo motor(s) run time shall be considered to meet this requirement.

Size and Capacity. The size and capacity of each machine shall be not less than specified in Table I.

Table I

Max Allowable Installation Space 15 ft. x 19.5 ft.

Pallet Size 24 in. x 24 in.

Pallet Load Capacity 3,300 lbs.

Maximum Work-piece Size (diameter x height) 39.4 in. x 51.2 in.

Axis Travel X 35 in.

Axis Travel Y 35 in.

Axis Travel Z 40 in.

Axis Travel B ±360° Bi-Directional Spindle taper HSK-A100 Spindle nose to pallet center 3.9 in. - 44 in.

Spindle center to pallet surface 3.9 in. - 39.3 in.

Spindle drive motor 25% Intermittent Duty (ED) Rating 60 HP 30 minute 40 HP

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Continuous 34.9 HP Torque Characteristics

15% ED Rating (20-460 rpm) 459 ft-lb.

25% ED Rating (20-485 rpm) 378 ft-lb.

Continuous Rating (20-580 rpm) 225 ft-lb.

Spindle Spindle Speed (Maximum) ≥ 10,000 rpm Spindle Orientation Horizontal

Automatic Tool Changer Automatic tool changer 60 tool capacity Max tool size (with/without adjacent tools) 4.53”/14” Max tool length 27” Max tool weight 44 lbs.

Automatic Pallet Changer Automatic pallet changer 2 pallets Pallet to pallet repeatability after pallet change ±0.00008 in.

Rapid Traverse Rates X-Y- Z Axis 1,968 ipm B-axis 7,714°/min

Feed Rates X-Y-Z Axis 1,968 ipm B-axis 7,714°/min

Jog Feed Rates X-Y-Z Axis 0 to 393 ipm

Rapid Transverse Override Cutting Feed Override (8 steps) 0…