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This sources sought notice requests responses for two plasma cutting burn table machines by July 22, 2023. The Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground seeks one 8' x 12' and one 10' x 22' plasma cutting burn table machine with CNC capabilities. Responses must specify the extent specifications can be met, business type and size, and past experience. Delivery is required by February 29, 2024 to Building 321 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The anticipated solicitation number is W911QX-23-Q-0153.
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Sources Sought Template:
(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date : 07/13/2023
(3) Classification Code : 6640
(4) NAICS Code: 333517
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for one (1) 8 feet by 12 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table
Machine and one (1) 10 feet by 22 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine.
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0153
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting.
(10) Contact Point: Zachary Dowling, Contract Specialist, Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil mailto:Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil
(11)
A. Objective:
To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B. Salient Characteristics:
The Government requires one (1) 8 feet by 12 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine and one (1) 10 feet by 22 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine in accordance with the following specifications that the Contractor shall provide:
• Quantity one (1) 8 feet by 12 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine o System shall be a plasma cutting burn table.
o Shall have a cutting area of 8 feet by 12 feet.
o Shall be constructed from 12 inch by 8 inch steel tube with one half inch
(1/2”) thickness.
o System shall house hardened steel wheels 8 inches in diameter.
o Shall have a module digitally linked to the Computer Numerical Control
(CNC) for better noise immunity, faster response times, and a lowered number of electrical connections to help reduce potential failure points.
o Shall have CNC capabilities.
o Shall have a water aerator system to prevent gas build up while cutting aluminum.
o Shall have a traverse speed of 600 inches per minute.
o System shall be a three-phase 480 Volt system.
o Shall have 15 amperes (amps).
o Shall have a heat shield.
o Shall have a heavy duty motorized and non-motorized carriage assembly.
o Shall have an operators station with a touch screen controller.
o Shall include Hypertherm SureCut and True Hole Cutting technology.
o Shall have automatic and manual process controls.
o Shall have manual machine speed adjustment controls.
o Shall have an emergency stop switch.
o Shall have a reset switch.
o Shall have an operators console tray.
o Shall have 21 foot 6 inch floor mount rails.
o Shall have a travel length of 14 feet 3 inches floor mount rails.
o Shall have rail assembly with leveling pads, rack, shims and anchor bolts.
o Shall have a cable track system.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut mild steel from 2 to
3.2 inches.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut stainless steel from
1.75 to 3.2 inches.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system with a three-phase 480 volts alternating current (vac) and 110 amps.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut aluminum from 1.50 to 3.20 inches.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system with 30 to 400 amp cut capacity.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system with 7 to 18 amp marking capacity.
o Shall have a plasma torch height controller.
o Shall have enclosed lifter with linear guides.
o Shall have precision ball screw with 12 inch stroke and 1,000 in per minute maximum speed.
o Shall have pneumatic collision switch stops.
o Shall include tool kit that includes nozzles, electrode tool and a torch spanner wrench.
o Shall include an electrode pit depth gauge.
o Shall include a dial indicator with base.
o Shall include a quick connect torch head.
o Shall include a spare torch head.
o Shall include consumable materials for training.
o Shall include a plate height sensor when the plasma torch is submerged under water.
o Shall include an oxyfuel station with a minimum of 9 inch torch spacing.
o Shall include an oxyfuel torch igniter.
o Shall include a gas regulator panel.
o Shall include a laser pointer which helps locate the torch position.
o Shall include a compressed air pump with 115 pounds per square inch
(psi) pressure.
o Shall include a water-filled work table that has inner dimensions of 9 feet
3.5 inches wide x 14 feet 1.5 inches long.
o Shall have a water table height of 32 inches.
o Shall include freight, rigging and shipping charges for machine and table.
o Shall include machine installation.
o Shall include training for machine operators, programmers and maintenance personnel.
o Shall have a one year parts warranty on plasma torch and leads.
o Shall have a two year warranty on parts components.
o Shall have one year service warranty.
• Quantity one (1) 10 feet by 22 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine o System shall be a plasma cutting burn table.
o Shall have a cutting area of 10 feet by 22 feet.
o Shall be constructed from 12 inch by 8 inch steel tube with one half inch
(1/2”) thickness.
o System shall house hardened steel wheels 8 inches in diameter.
o Shall have a module digitally linked to the CNC for better noise immunity, faster response times, and a lowered number of electrical connections to help reduce potential failure points.
o Shall have CNC capabilities.
o Shall have a water aerator system to prevent gas build up while cutting aluminum.
o Shall have a traverse speed of 600 inches per minute.
o System shall be a three-phase 480 Volt system.
o Shall have 15 amps.
o Shall have a heat shield.
o Shall have a heavy duty motorized and non-motorized carriage assembly.
o Shall have an operators station with a touch screen controller.
o Shall include Hypertherm SureCut and True Hole Cutting technology.
o Shall have automatic and manual process controls.
o Shall have manual machine speed adjustment controls.
o Shall have an emergency stop switch.
o Shall have a reset switch.
o Shall have an operators console tray.
o Shall have 21 foot 6 inch floor mount rails.
o Shall have a travel length of 14 feet 3 inches floor mount rails.
o Shall have rail assembly with leveling pads, rack, shims and anchor bolts.
o Shall have a cable track system.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut mild steel from 2 to
3.2 inches.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut stainless steel from
1.75 to 3.2 inches.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system with a three-phase 480 vac and 110 amps.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut aluminum from 1.50 to 3.20 inches.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system with 30 to 400 amp cut capacity.
o Shall have a plasma cutting system with 7 to 18 amp marking capacity.
o Shall have a plasma torch height controller.
o Shall have enclosed lifter with linear guides.
o Shall have precision ball screw with 12 inch stroke and 1,000 in per minute maximum speed.
o Shall have pneumatic collision switch stops.
o Shall include tool kit that includes nozzles, electrode tool and a torch spanner wrench.
o Shall include an electrode pit depth gauge.
o Shall include a dial indicator with base.
o Shall include a quick connect torch head.
o Shall include a spare torch head.
o Shall include consumable materials for training.
o Shall include a plate height sensor when the plasma torch is submerged under water.
o Shall include an oxyfuel station with a minimum of 9 inch torch spacing.
o Shall include an oxyfuel torch igniter.
o Shall include a gas regulator panel.
o Shall include a laser pointer which helps locate the torch position.
o Shall include a compressed air pump with 115 psi pressure.
o Shall include a water-filled work table that has inner dimensions of 10 feet
3.5 inches wide x 22 feet 1.5 inches long.
o Shall have a water table height of 32 inches.
o Shall include freight, rigging and shipping charges for machine and table.
o Shall include machine installation.
o Shall include training for machine operators, programmers and maintenance personnel.
o Shall have a one year parts warranty on plasma torch and leads.
o Shall have a two year warranty on parts components.
o Shall have one year service warranty.
Delivery is required by February 29, 2024, and delivery is to US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY Bldg 321 Shipping/Receiving Area 6375 Johnson Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD 21005.
C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 333517. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59AM eastern standard time five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Zachary Dowling at Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil.
Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Zachary Dowling at Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Delivery: 6108 Morgan Road Bldg 1115, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD 21005.
(14) Estimated Delivery: Delivery is required by February 29, 2024
7/19/2023
X Salma Khairedin
Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: KHAIREDIN.SALMA.M.
| (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-23-Q-0153 |
| (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) business days after posting. |
| (10) Contact Point: Zachary Dowling, Contract Specialist, |
| Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil |
| (14) Estimated Delivery: Delivery is required by February 29, 2024 |
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