RFI Tube Bender-5-3-24-PDF.pdf

The 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess AFB, Texas, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought in an effort to perform market research to assist in determining the acquisition strategy and identify potential sources that possess the retrofit expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to retrofit current CNC Tube Bender to the latest technology at Dyess, AFB.

This Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP); no solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this RFI and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.

Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information. The data received in this survey may be used to support any future solicitation or award and is issued for the purpose of market research in an effort to overcome barriers to competition.

The designated NAICS Code is (333517- Machine Tool Manufacturing). Please include any additional terms and/or conditions that might be included in a contract between commercial entities. Large and small businesses are invited to answer this market survey to determine market capabilities:

Current CNC Tube Bender:

Eaton Leonard Model: VB 90 ELEC Serial: VB 90 ELEC RH 861356 LSB 01/17 Manufacture date: 01/2017 Power: 480V, 35A, 3 Phase, 60 hertz

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability and make recommendation on best approach to update the current CNC Tube Bender.

2. If, after reviewing this document, you desire to participate in the market research, you should submit a detail package to adequately meet the request for information. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e. teaming, subcontracting, etc.) a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

Structural Retrofit Maintenance of Eaton Leonard Hydraulic

Tube Bender Machine

Request for Information (RFI)

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. The end state is to have an updated CNC Tube Bender with the latest technology. The Government is currently considering the following new standard.

Eaton Leonard VB90 single- stack, 8 axis CNC bender, including:

-Windows 10 operating system with networking and remote diagnostics.

-Easy to use BendPro G2 software with new parts wizard and several teaching modes.

-New Rittal operator console-Industrial, flat panel PC with 15” touch screen, UPS, and SERCOS interface (Beckhoff).

-New SERCOS fiber optic cables for connecting PC to existing I/O system and servo drives.

-New safety PLC, master control relays, power supply, and misc components.

-Existing I/O will be used for the retrofit.

–Install proximity sensors for PD and PDA- Electrical schematics drawn specifically for your specific bender. -CMM Interface for Supervision Network Protocol.

5. Submittal should be limited to seven (7) pages total. The Government cannot consider responses in excess of seven (7) pages. Page size needs to be 8.5 x 11 inches; single spaced with text no smaller than 12-point Times New Roman; font size within graphics and tables should be no smaller than 8 point, Times New Roman. Margins are to be one inch on all sides. The title page and front matter such as transmittal letter, cover page, and table of contents will not count against the page limit.

6. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Contract Specialist (CS) Ms Candelyn Carey. E-mail address- candelyn.carey@us.af.mil

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code: 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing.

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

(Yes / No) (Yes / No)

• Small Business

• Woman Owned Small Business

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

(Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified

• Veteran Owned Small Business

(Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

E-mails please, no facsimiles must be received no later than close of business- Monday 13-May-2024. E-mail address-candelyn.carey@us.af.mil mailto:candelyn.carey@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

• Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

• Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact.

• Describe your company’s experience in retro-fitting CNC Tube Bender listed above.

• Describe what retrofit would you suggest for enhancement to CNC Tube Bender listed above?

• What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

Part III. Cost

1. Please provide a rough order of magnitude breakdown of costs associated with retro-fitting CNC Tube Bender.

2. Provide a breakdown of costs for providing data-as-a-service if applicable.