FA252122-QA019 Shear Machine Sources Sought.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Information for Bid number will be FA2521-22-Q-A019 and shall be used to reference to any responses to this sources sought.

The 45th Contracting Squadron (45 CONS), is publicizing this Sources Sought Notice to gather industry information and input with respect to anticipate a request to remove and replace the current shearing machine. The current shearing machine has reached its manufacture end of life usage and is limited cutting metal only up to 3/8”. Replacing the shearing machine with an updated safety features, controls and the ability to cut up to ½” will be able to maintain mission capabilities with work orders such as HVAC duct work, tiger teeth, man/hand hole, and others to be completed in house instead of outsourcing.

The Government is interested in Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 333517- Machine Tool Manufacturing, and the size standard is 500 employees.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is in support of market research being conducted by 45 CONS to determine potential sources capable of fulfilling all requirements associated with this project. The Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or SB), anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and/or commercial customers.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.

As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

All interested firms shall submit a package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required work. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.

Include in your capabilities package your Unique Identity ID, Cage Code, and System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address rosita.serrano.1@spaceforce.mil. Please include ATTN: FA2521-22-Q-A019 Remove and replace shearing machine on the subject line.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00pm EST 12 August 2022.

Product Requirements:

. 120” length for up to 10-foot sheets. . Maximum capacity of ½”-thick mild steel.

. 20 hp motor runs on 220-volt 3-phase power.

. Produce 9 strokes per minute.

. Schneider electrical parts, Rexroth hydraulics, and NOK seals

. Hydraulics are located in the front for simple fluid changes

. Squaring arms support the material and keep it square to the blade.

. Roller infeed tables, mounted on the front, help you load heavy materials.

. Fully programmable backgauge is accurate to =/- .01mm.

. Internal memory can hold up to 100 programs.

. Adjustable blade gap prevents crimping or folding.

. Adjust the raked angle for your material thickness to minimize burr and reduce strain on the hydraulic.

. Standard with shadow line positioner for accurate material placement.

. Fully welded and integrated steel plate frame eliminates vibrations and stress on the cutting process.

. Covered by a 1-year parts warranty.

. Thickness (mild steel) .50" . Max. Material Thickness (Stainless Steel) .250" . Blade Rake Angle .5 to 2.0 degrees . Blade Clearance Manual Hand Wheel . Back Gauge Length 31.5" Motoroized . Shear Length 120" . Motor 30 hp.

. Strokes Per Minute 9 . Power 220V / 3-phase . Shipping Weight 23750lbs . Squaring Arm Length 48" (Can be used on right or left side, includes 4 bump stops) . Minimum Material Thickness 18ga.

. Shipping Dimensions (Inches) 158x88x100 & 69x46x9