RFI CNC Machine 15MAY2020.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI – FA5587-20-Q-1026

Issue Date: 15 MAY 2020 Response Due Date: 29 MAY 2020 1630 BST NAICS Code: 333517 – Machine Tool Manufacturing Subject: Request for Information (RFI) – CNC Mill Machine

Description:

The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities located in the United Kingdom capable of providing the following CNC Mill Machines:

1. 3-Axis CNC Machine Standard features:

High Intensity LED work light Electronic Linear Axis Thermal Compensation

1000 IPM Rapid Movements minimum CAT 40 Taper Spindle Coolant Pump Kit Built-in USB port & Ethernet Full enclosure 15” Color Monitor Graphic Dry Run USB Port Rigid Tapping 64 GB program memory Ethernet Interface

Power Failure Detection Module Automated Air Burst chip clearance ID Plate High Speed Machining (1000 IPM minimum) Wireless Intuitive Probing System

Internal High-Voltage Transformer 380-480V Additional Crating required for machines shipping outside the US On-Site Overseas Startup Auger Style chip removal At least 10 Tool side mounted tool changer

Currently has a Haas 4th axis rotary, must be compatible or provide a new 4th axis attachment.

Specifications:

1. Max Foot Print (must match dimensions):

a. Machine Length = 90” or 2286 mm

b. Machine Width = 122” or 3098 mm

2. Travels (minimums):

a. X axis travels 50” or 1270 mm

b. Y axis travels 20” or 508mm

c. Z axis travels 25” or 635 mm

3. Feed rates (minimums):

a. Rapids on standard machine: 650 ipm or 16.5m/min

b. Rapids on HSM: 1000 ipm or 25.4m/min

4. Table Size (minimums):

a. Table Size X: 52” or 1320mm

b. Table Size Y: 18” or 457mm

5. Spindle (minimums):

a. Speed: 8100 RPM

b. 40 taper spindle

c. Torque 90 ft-lb @ 2000 RPM or 122 Nm @ 2000 RPM

d. 30 HP

6. Air Requirements:

a. Air Pressure Min 80 psi or 5.5 bar

2. 5-Axis CNC Machine

Standard features:

Side mount tool changer High Intensity LED work light

Electronic Linear Axis Thermal Compensation 1200 IPM Rapid Movements CAT 40 Taper Spindle Coolant Pump Kit Built-in USB port & Ethernet Full enclosure 15” Color Monitor Graphic Dry Run Rigid Tapping 16 GB program memory Air Burst chip clearance ID Plate Wireless Intuitive Probing System

Internal High-Voltage Transformer 380-480V Additional Crating required for machines shipping outside the US On-Site Overseas Startup Belt Style chip removal Specifications:

1. Travels (minimums):

a. X axis travels 30” or 762mm

b. Y axis travels 20” or 508mm

c. Z axis travels 20” or 508 mm

d. B Axis Tilt: +110/-35 degrees

e. C-axis rotation: 360 degrees

2. Feed rates (minimums):

a. Rapids: 650 ipm or 16.5m/min

3. Table Size (minimums):

a. Table Size X = 24” or 609mm

b. Table Size Y = 19” or 482mm

4. Spindle (minimums):

a. Speed: 8100 RPM

b. 40 taper spindle

c. Max torque = 90 ft-lb @ 2000 RPM or 122 Nm @ 2000 RPM

d. 30 HP

5. Air Requirements:

a. Air Pressure Min 80 psi or 5.5 bar

Background:

The 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath has identified a potential need for two (2) CNC Mill Machines. One (1) 3-Axis CNC Machine and one (1) 5-Axis CNC Machine. Potential companies/entities shall also provide delivery and installation of all products. Potential companies/entities shall be located in the United Kingdom.

General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE

PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on BetaSAM.gov or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for temporary facility acquisitions or similar requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POC), below with the subject line “Response to CNC Mill Machine RFI” no later than 29 MAY 2020. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following is requested from interested companies:

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide CNC Mill Machine or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

2. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature commonly provided to the general public if possible.

3. Please provide any catalogs/price lists for items listed if possible.

4. Please provide approximate delivery and installation timelines and cost.

5. Full Vendor Name, Address and Current DUNS/CAGE Code.

Points of Contact:

Primary POC: Alexandra Rada, Contracting Officer Email: alexandra.rada@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

48CONS/PKA – Lakenheath Building 977 Boston Drive RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN