DE-HEADING MACHINE specifications.docx
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- 4 Machines for Skinning and Filleting Catfish
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- 12405B22Q0277
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This document contains a federal contract opportunity solicitation and related equipment specifications. The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery is seeking quotes for the procurement of four machines for skinning and filleting catfish. The machines must meet the specifications outlined in an attached DE-HEADING MACHINE specifications document, which details required components, materials, dimensions, drive systems, electrical systems, and equivalent replacement knife parts. Quotes are due no later than July 29, 2022 by 4:00pm Central Standard Time and must include technical specifications and pricing, with electronic submissions preferred. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer based on an evaluation of technical specifications, price, and satisfactory past performance.
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DE-HEADING MACHINE Specifications:
The machine must be the equivalent of Collum/Jet 1500-HG DE-HEADING MACHINE. It must be able to remove fish heads and split bellies at a rate of 48 fish/minute.
The motors should be 230/440V 3 phase. The machine should be approximately 44” x 44” x 70” high and weigh approximately 1550 pounds.
The machine must be constructed with steel parts made from heavy stainless-steel castings or fabricated from heavy 304 stainless plate or tubing. Cams should be made from heat-treated 440 stainless steel. All other components must be made from aluminum or bronze, making it free from problems caused by rust.
The machine should contain a main drive motor assembly with a carrousel supporting:
--Control cam assembly --Throat knife assembly --Support cam assembly --Pressing device assembly --Belly knife arm --Belly knife assembly --Heading knife assembly --Head control assembly.
It must contain a belly knife drive chain with a chain end that turns 180° and contains 132 links for small fish and 134 links for medium to large fish. The top frame should be bolted to the base plate and bottom frame. The de-heading machine should include a clean-out device and a chain tensioner assembly with a circular saw for cutting. The main drive motor assembly should allow for tension adjustment on the drive gear. The plumbing assembly should contain safety switches on the left flap, right and rear doors, and a safety stop.
The knives must be the equivalent of these Baader parts:
--H6216 THROAT KNIFE (Baader # 94.01.0150) --H6217 HEADING KNIFE (Baader # 94.01.0164) --H6218 BELLY KNIFE (Baader # 94.01.1006)
The electrical components must be enclosed in a stainless steel case with a Lexan window in front making all lights for safety switches and manual/automatic override switches easy to see. The electrical components must contain:
--Protective cover for push button operator -- 240 X 480 Volt primary, 120 Volt secondary transformer --120 X 240 Volt primary, 24 Volt secondary transformer --24 volt special purpose relay --Main disconnect switch and main disconnect knob --Terminal block with main power supply rail
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