B01_08_Vertical_Knee_Milling_Machine_Sources_Sought_1.docx
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This is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeking market research on the availability of a manual vertical knee milling machine. The notice outlines 35 detailed technical specifications including requirements for a 460VAC/60hz/3O power input, NMTB-40 tooling compatibility, 4-axis digital readout, variable speed milling head (70-4500 rpm range), minimum table dimensions of 12"x56" with 39" X-axis travel, and numerous other specific mechanical and operational requirements.
Interested vendors must submit capability statements by 5:00 PM PT on February 13, 2025 to deagle@usbr.gov. Submissions must include company name, point of contact information, UEI number, small business certifications, and product details including manufacturer name, part number and technical literature. The notice explicitly states this is for planning purposes only and not a solicitation for contract award. No questions will be entertained and no feedback will be provided on submissions.
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This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research.
The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of product that will meet the criteria on the following draft specification:
1. Be a manual vertical knee mill.
2. Operate using 12AMPS maximum 460VAC/60hz/3Ø input power.
3. Not exceed 12 FLA (full loaded amperage).
4. Not exceed 300 pounds per square foot floor loading rate.
5. Include a powered drawbar.
6. Be compatible with NMTB-40 tooling.
7. Include a 4-axis (X, Y, Z & W) digital readout (DRO) with 0.0002-inch resolution (minimum).
8. Include an ER-40 collet chuck kit (minimum 15 piece) ranging from 1/8" to 1" SAE in 1/16” increments.
9. Include a coolant system with a 2-gallon (minimum) reservoir capacity.
10. Include a chip tray.
11. Include a work light.
12. Include an automatic centralized lubrication system with metered check-valves and a 1/2-gallon (minimum) reservoir.
13. Include all tools, accessories and products required to perform initial PM cycle.
14. Include a digital spindle rpm display and X/Y/Z joysticks.
15. Include a variable speed milling head with AC (variable) frequency drive allowing for 70-4500 rpm range.
16. Include a hardened and ground 12-inch (minimum) x 56-inch (minimum) table with:
a. 39-inch (minimum) X-axis travel.
b. 750 pounds of distributed load capacity (minimum).
c. Three (3) parallel, ground T-slots with at least 5/8-inch-wide throat x approximately 2 ½-inch pitch and all edges chamfered.
17. Include hardened and ground square saddle (Y-axis) ways with 20-inch (minimum) travel.
18. Include hardened and ground square knee (Z-axis) ways with 20-inch (minimum travel.
19. Include 5-inch (minimum) quill travel.
20. Include 21-inch (minimum) ram travel.
21. Include spindle with:
a. Low range (approx. 70rpm through 550rpm) and high range (approx. 550rpm through 4500rpm).
b. An inverter-duty motor.
c. An NMTB-40 taper.
22. Include a 3 3/8” (minimum) diameter quill.
23. Be equipped with three (3) quill power feed settings.
24. Capable of manually drilling 1 ½-inch diameter (minimum).
25. Capable of power drilling ¾-inch diameter (minimum).
26. Capable of boring up to 8-inch diameter.
27. Have a milling capacity of at least 2 cubic inches per minute.
28. Capable of +/- 45˚ head rotation.
29. Have servo-motor powered X and Y axis feeds with 0-200 inches per minute (or higher) infinitely variable feed rate.
30. Have a motorized Z axis rapid feed with 24 inches per minute (minimum) feed rate.
31. Be delivered factory-filled with all fluids.
32. Have automatic low oil level shut-down protection.
33. Be clearly labeled with make, model & serial numbers.
34. Include operators, maintenance, and parts manuals.
35. Include factory representative initial startup.
Potential offerors having product capabilities necessary to meet the needs of the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements must include the following:
1) Company name and Point of Contact information
2) UEI number
3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.)
4) Product Manufacturer name, part number and technical literature.
Responses are due no later than 5:00 PM PT, Monday, February 13, 2025, and shall be electronically submitted to Danielle Eagle at deagle@usbr.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up information requests.
Inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
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