SoN Cable Braider Updated.pdf

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22 MXS Cable Braider Federal contract opportunity
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FA462125Q0045
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Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command

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This Statement of Need details a requirement by the 22d Maintenance Group (22d MXG) at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas for a specific cable braider. The document specifies a B10-24H cable braider from Wardwell, with precise technical requirements including a tubular steel frame, 24 carriers, vertical operation, direct drive variable speed motor with foot pedal, and a ¼ to ½ inch wire bundle configuration. Additional specifications include a maximum 80dB (preferably) noise rating, self-lubricating horn gears, and an operating station with start, jog, stop, and emergency stop buttons. The contractor must provide a six-month warranty covering materials, workmanship, and manufacturing defects, and complete delivery within 180 days of receiving the purchase order.

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21 Jul 2025

Statement of Need

Cable Braider

McConnell AFB, Kansas

1. Overview

1.1 The 22d MXG requires a cable braider that can support local braiding of cables, wires, and tubing.

IAW Technical Order 1-1A-14, 22d MXG requires a braider from Wardwell within the below specs. To support the aircraft currently assigned to McConnell, a B10-24H is needed.

2. Requirements

2.1. Specifications:

Carrier Wire and Textile Application

Frame construction Tubular Steel

Decibel Rating 80dB max preferred, no higher than 100dB allowed

Gearing Self-lubricating horn gears

Stopping Motion Machine automatically stops at end of bobbins or material break

Number of carriers Must have 24carriers

Wire bundle range in inches Must be configurable to anything between and including ¼ - ½ Inch

Drive System Direct drive variable speed motor with foot pedal

Drive Motor Power ½ HP minimum

Operating Station Configured with Start, Jog, Stop, & E-stop buttons

Operation Axis Vertical

3. Warranty

3.1 The contractor shall provide a warranty for a minimum of six months from the date of delivery and covers defects in materials and workmanship, and malfunctions or failures due to manufacturing errors.

4. Delivery

4.1 The contractor shall complete delivery within 180 days after receipt of purchase order.

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