Salient Characteristics.pdf

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FITTING SAW Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
SPMYM224Q1462
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Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime

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This document is the "Salient Characteristics" for the "Forrest Model 204 Fitting Saw" required under the federal contract solicitation SPMYM224Q1462.

The key details are: The saw must have a precision fence option, a bearing-mounted moving table, and a 2 HP 3 phase 460 volt brake motor. It must be capable of rapidly and accurately cutting a wide range of low and medium density materials such as insulation, rigid foams, and refractory materials. The saw must be customizable to fit through a 36" wide door. The Forrest Model 204 is identified as the best fit for this intended use and space constraints.

The related federal contract opportunity is for a FITTING SAW to be acquired by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Puget Sound Naval Shipyard/TRF Bangor. It will be a firm fixed price contract under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes must be submitted by email or fax and include required information such as country of origin and lead time for delivery.

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Salient Characteristics for “Forrest Model 204 Fitting Saw”

Service and Function:

1. Must have precision fence option, 16” tall, 3/8” thick aluminum

2. Fence must be moved by turning a handwheel

3. Fence must be synchronized with gear racks on both ends of the fence, to guarantee smooth, accurate and square motion of the fence.

4. Unit must be capable of rapidly and accurately cutting a wide range of low and medium density materials such as insulation, rigid foams, refractory materials, and a range of other industrial products.

5. Unit must have a bearing-mounted moving table to allow for straight cuts even with heavy or awkward pieces.

6. The moving table must have a cantilever or similar design so as not to require floor-mounted rails.

7. Table surface must be made or 12 Ga. Steel or better.

8. Must be noted as simple to maintain.

9. Unit must have included special fittings for insulation fabricating, which serve to increase efficiency in fabricating elbows, tees and other fittings

Required Unique Physical Features:

• Cast aluminum 20 inch diameter wheels with vulcanized rubber tires.

• 2 HP 3 phase 460 volt brake motor controlled with a magnetic starter.

• 3000 feet per minute blade speed.

• Up to 1” wide blades, either hook tooth or knife edge style.

• 27 inch working blade length, 19-3/4 inch horizontal throat, 55 table travel.

• Carbide slider type blade guides

• Screw over spring blade tensioning

• Multiple dust collection points

• Rack and Pinion assisted guide post adjustment

• Work piece positioning fence (details for which described above)

•Assembled dim. without adjustable guide and table must not exceed; W: 54”, D: 47”, H: 88”

Customization Feature:

Unit must be customizable in the building phase to have the base and any other necessary components removable, as the equipment must fit through a 36” wide door opening into the end-user space.

*The Forrest Model 204 possesses all the above detailed attributes and is the best fit for this intended use, and for the space constraints within which it is intended to be located*

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