CSO-AoI Recuperator Press Modification-Replacement Phase 1-September 28 2026.pdf

Federal Agency: Army

Office: Army Contracting Command-Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD)

AoI Title: Building 133 Recuperator Press Modification / Replacement

CSO AoI Number: AoI A0017

AoI Release Date: September 28, 2026

AoI Phase 1 Close Date: October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

CSO Procedure: W911KF-25-S-C002

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

The purpose of this announcement is for the modification or replacement of a Recuperator Press under the

ACC-ANAD Commercial Solutions Opening-Area of Interest (CSO-AoI) W911KF-25-S-C002- A0017.

Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the

ACC-ANAD CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission evaluation of the CSO-AoI responses.

This CSO-AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions or new capabilities throughout this posting.

ACC-ANAD is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO-AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this

CSO-AoI, the Government will issue a written appropriate consideration established. ACC-ANAD reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO-AoI at any time.

The authority to issue this CSO-AoI is derived from ACC-ANAD W911KF-25-S-C002 dated 04 April 2026.

The CSO is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. §3458, as amended by Section 1823 of the National

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

1.2 AoI Background

Anniston Army Depot is the designated Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for tracked and wheeled ground combat vehicles (minus Bradley), towed and self-propelled artillery, assault bridging systems, individual and crew served small caliber weapons and locomotives, rail equipment and non-tactical generators.

1.3 Identify AoI Solution

This AoI seeks innovative solutions to modify or replace the custom 60-Ton 4-Cylinder Hydraulic Recuperator

Press to ensure obsolete parts are updated and autonomation is incorporated in the recuperator pressing process at ANAD. The Government is open to considering multiple solution paths and encourages vendors to propose innovative approaches within the meaning of DFARS 212.7001 that enhance system reliability and application while ensuring the highest levels of operator safety. The press is designed to compress the recuperator assembly with a sustained force and pressurize the assembly with compressed air to perform a leak check.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all resources necessary to design, manufacture, deliver, install, and demonstrate the functional operation of the equipment, as well as provide comprehensive operator and maintenance training.

2. Equipment Requirements

2.1 General Requirements

The custom 60-Ton 4-Cylinder Hydraulic Recuperator Press modification or replacement shall include full replacement of obsolete parts, 4 load cells in series of the cylinders with a summation function that is displayed on a control panel that will allow operators to set a desired load and implement that load using a sequential ramp output. The monitor shall display the target load, observed load, and distance in inches from the top fixture to a bottom fixture. The press is coupled with a separated pneumatic system that introduces a set pounds per square inch gauge (psig) air within the part with a differential gauge to observe pressure differential from the part and a pressurize tank. The monitor shall be able to display a target pneumatic pressure in psi, with an observe differential display to be in inches of water. This system shall incorporate a closed loop control with the ability for the operator to set alarm upper and lower limits for the summated load, upper and lower limits for the distance, and upper limits for the differential pressure. The control shall have sufficient memory to store a minimum of 2,500 test reports with time stamps and identification numbers with search features to recall archived tests.

2.2 Verification and Validation Test Requirements

The custom 60-Ton 4-Cylinder Hydraulic Recuperator Press shall be able to ramp to a target load from 0 pounds (lbs) up to 20,000 lbs with a maximum tolerance of +/- 25 lbs or 0.125% Full Scale (FS). The press shall also be able to step to incremental pneumatic loads and proceed to a final load of a maximum of 250 psig and a maximum tolerance of +/- 1 psig or 0.4 % FS after pressure stabilization and pressure differential tolerance acceptance.

2.3 Conformance

The custom 60-Ton 4-Cylinder Hydraulic Recuperator Press shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the manufacturer’s own drawing, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The

Government reserves the right to, at any time during the contract period; require proof of such conformance or to inspect the modification of the Recuperator Press to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.

2.4 Operational Test

Upon completion of the custom 60-Ton 4-Cylinder Hydraulic Recuperator Press modification or replacement, the Recuperator Press and the Pneumatic System shall be operated in accordance with (IAW) the

Manufacturer’s standard operating procedure for a period of one (1) hour. During these tests, the Contractor shall demonstrate proper operation of all controls, functions, and features. The Government will provide the tested parts to be placed underload and pressurized. All tests must be witnessed by the ANAD Contracting

Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. The proper operation of all controls and features shall be verified during this test period. Should a malfunction occur during any test, the Contractor shall correct the fault and repeat the test(s).

2.5 Performance Test

The Contractor shall demonstrate the custom 60-Ton 4-Cylinder Hydraulic Recuperator Press ability to meet the minimum performance requirements specified herein.

1. Three (3) parts will be supplied

a. Run off after modification or replacement completion at ANAD.

3. Site Visit

The Government will host a voluntary site visit for interested offerors to provide an opportunity to inspect the existing equipment and operational environment. This visit will allow offerors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current machine, its foundation, and the specific pieces of equipment that the Government intends to retain and integrate with the proposed modification solution.

All visitors must notify the Contract Specialist of your intent to attend the event.

Date: 14 October 2026

Time: 9:00am CDT

RSVP Deadline: 07 October 2026

The Government will not provide travel or lodging accommodation for site visit attendees.

This site visit is for informational purposes only. No statements made during the site visit shall be considered a change to the requirements of this AoI unless formally issued as an amendment.

On the day of the visit:

a. Visitors without a current access badge shall present a Real ID at the Main Gate Access Control Point (ACP).

Security personnel will direct visitors to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to obtain a one-day visitor pass.

The contract specialist will meet visitors at the VCC.

b. Visitors with a current access badge shall meet at the VCC and remain with the group for the duration of the site visit. Otherwise, participation will be denied.

4. Evaluation Factors

The Government will evaluate submissions based on the following three primary factors. Factors 1 and 2 are of equal importance. Factor 3 will be considered to ensure a fair and reasonable price and that sufficient funding is available.

Factor 1: Technical and Innovative Merit

The Government will evaluate the technical feasibility and the innovative nature of the proposed commercial solution. For the purposes of this Recuperator Press Modification/ Replacement AoI, the evaluation will specifically assess:

• Performance & Technical Specifications: The extent to which the equipment's physical capabilities (e.g., load capacity, throughput, power requirements, footprint, operating environment tolerances) meet or exceed the operational needs outlined in the AoI.

• Compliance with Commercial Standards: The equipment must meet relevant commercial safety, environmental, and manufacturing certifications (e.g., ISO, ANSI, UL, CE) to ensure reliability and safety.

• Ease of Integration & Interoperability: How easily the equipment integrates into existing physical infrastructure (power, space, data networks).

• Degree of Innovation: How the equipment incorporates new technology to provide a leap in capability over current legacy equipment.

Factor 2: Delivery & Lifecycle Sustainment

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s capability to deliver, install, and sustainment over its useful life.

• Delivery and Logistics Plan: The feasibility and speed of shipping, rigging, and installation timeline.

This includes the vendor's ability to handle the logistics of moving oversized or heavy equipment to the designated Government facility.

• Warranty and Post-Sale Support: The terms, length, and comprehensiveness of the commercial warranty.

• Supply Chain Security & Resilience: Evaluation of where the equipment and its critical sub-components are manufactured. The proposed equipment is subject to the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Offerors

MUST explicitly identify the Country of Origin (CoO) for all proposed equipment. Failure to identify country of origin or comply with TAA may render the proposal non-compliant and ineligible for award.

• Operator & Maintenance Training: The quality of the training package provided by the vendor to ensure

Government personnel are certified to operate and perform basic preventive maintenance on the machine.

Factor 3: Price and Funds Availability

While this is a merit-based evaluation, the Government must determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

• Fair and Reasonable Determination: The Government will evaluate the proposed price to determine if it aligns with commercial market rates and represents a fair value for the innovative capability provided.

• Funds Availability: Final selection is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds for the proposed effort.

5. Questions

Questions for this AoI are due by October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Submit questions via email to the two points of contact listed below.

6. AoI Constraints

Any selected company/companies shall be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance

(sam.gov).

7. Submission Requirements

Submit your written solutions via email to the two points of contact listed below by October 28,2026 at 10:00

AM CST. The email subject line must state: CSO-AoI A0017 Recuperator Press Modification /

Replacement.

It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure that their solution is received by the specified due date and time.

Solutions received after the deadline will not be eligible for evaluation.

8. Point of contacts:

Contracting Officer: Heather P. Robinson, heather.p.robinson.civ@army.mil

Contract Specialist: Zena Johnson, zena.s.johnson.civ@army.mil