SOW for CNC 20KW Fiber Laser Updated 6-2-25.pdf

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT/SPECIFICATION

1.0 Scope: The government has a requirement for one (1) 20,000-Watt CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center with Pallet Changer for Building 145 at Anniston Army Depot

(ANAD).

2.0 Applicable Documents. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on date of request for proposal shall apply.

U.S. Department of Labor CFR Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (Applications for copies shall be made to the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402)

Electronic Industries Alliance J-STD-001C – Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies (Application for copies shall be made to the Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits, 2215 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-6135)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA - 70 The National Electrical Code, 1996 NFPA - 79 Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, 1997 (Application for copies should be made to the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101) or the most current version of the International Electric Code IEC 60204-1.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UL 508 Standards for Safety for Industrial Control Equipment (Application for copies should be made to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 or the most current version of the International Electric Code IEC 60204-1

2.1 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein. The text of this specification shall take precedence.

3.0 Contractor Requirements: The contractor shall provide one (1) 20,000-Watt CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center with Pallet Changer that meets all specifications within this section.

3.1 General Requirements: The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be new and one of the manufacturer’s current models capable of operation in accordance with the requirements herein. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be capable of operation in manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic cycle. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall use High-precision, hardened guide ways for attaining high acceleration rates and accuracies. The frame shall have inherent rigidity that eliminates vibrations when directions are changed. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall use standard ISO programming format for computer numerical controlled machine tools. It will include all required software and hardware necessary to program and operate the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center from the machine’s control panel. The CNC control will accept programs from an off-line programming system. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have automatic lubrication system, work light, full enclosure, clean box, spare parts list, maintenance and instruction manuals, standard set of wrenches and keys for the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center and its accessories. All parts subject to wear, breakage, or distortion shall be accessible for adjustment, replacement, and repair.

3.1.1. Controlled Axes. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have as a minimum of three controlled axes that can be run in both simultaneous linear and simultaneous contouring modes. Axis shall be defined as X, Y, and Z. There must be an integral torque limiting system which electronically senses axis overload which will shut down the machine to an E-stop condition.

3.1.2. Maximum Plate Size. The minimum requirements for axis travels are as follows:

Machine: X-axis travel minimum 256 inches for and 240 inches for bevel cutting, Y-axis travel minimum 102 inches for straight cutting and 80 inches for bevel cutting, Z-axis travel minimum of 7.0 inches and bevel cutting minimum of 11.0 inches.

3.1.3. Cutting Table. The cutting table work piece capacity shall have a minimum capability of 240-inch x 120- inch material with a minimum of 5,500 lbs. load capability.

3.1.3.1 IP Camera. The cutting area shall have a camera to provide an easy drop and cut nesting function. The camera shall also provide the operator with visual monitoring access to the cutting area of the machine.

3.1.4. Material Thickness. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have as a minimum the capacity to cut Mild Steel up to 1.50-inch thickness, Stainless Steel 1.00-inch thickness, and Aluminum .750-inch thickness.

3.1.5. Gantry Drive System. The machines gantry shall be a dynamic flying optic design with a gantry that is designed with a dual direct drive helical rack and pinion transmission.

3.1.5.1 Accuracy and Alignment. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have positioning accuracy with pitch error compensation on X, Y, axis positioning, repetitive accuracy to +/- .0008 inches, positioning accuracy to +/- .002” at 40”.

3.1.5.2 Axes Motors. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have a dual rack and pinion drive system. The machine axes shall be driven using integral motors.

3.1.5.3 Maximum Positioning. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have Maximum positioning speeds up to 3,543” per minute for X and Y-axes and up to 1,180”/minute for Z-axis.

3.1.6. Automatic Pallet Changer: The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have easy access to the pallets from three sides; the pallets can be loaded and unloaded while the program is running. The pallet changer shall control the pallet height. The pallet changers loading capacity is to be 5,500 pounds.

3.1.7. Longitudinal Conveyor: The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have a longitudinal conveyor: Automatically carries away the slag and small parts to dumped in a container easily accessible to the operator for collection and disposal.

3.1.8. Five (5) Axis Bevel Edge Cutting Head. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have a single cutting head that can be used to cut all ranges of material thickness up to 1.5 inches. The five (5) axis bevel edge cutting head shall also allow the machine to cut angles up to a 45-degree angle.

3.1.9 Automatic Nozzle Changer. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have an Automatic Nozzle Changer that can be used to store up to twenty (20) nozzles that can be used for multiple types of material and material thicknesses using one single cutting head.

3.1.9.1 Frame. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have a frame with integrated laser unit: High-precision, hardened guide ways for attaining high acceleration rates and accuracies; the frame shall have rigidity that will eliminate vibrations when directions are changed.

3.1.10. Part Location System. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have a system that will triangulate the material that is placed on the pallet so it will not have to be placed against a stop or locators to square material to axis. This can be done with probe or laser.

3.1.10.1 Microweld or Tabs: Small welding spots or tabs that will keep the finished part attached to the scrap skeleton. This is programmed interactively in the Laser programming system.

3.1.11. Chiller. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have a cooling system chiller with a closed -water circuit with anti-bacteria agent to provide constant temperature control of all fiber laser modules and air conditioning of the electrical cabinets

3.1.12. Exhaust Filter System. The exhaust filter system shall be designed for collecting fine dust and fumes. The system shall have an integrated spark arrestor and filter design that allows the unit to provide the proper level of efficiency and safety.

3.1.13. Lines for Compress Gasses. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have line system (nitrogen, oxygen, air, water, oil, pierce, plasma, and focus) that is required for cutting materials in line 3.1.4 of this statement of work.

3.1.14. CNC Control System. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have as a minimum a 120 GB hard drive, one (1) USB Ports, a RS232C Port, and Ethernet interface for Windows interface. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be fully programmable from the machine’s controller as well as manual or off-line ISO G-code programming and programming system from DXF or DWG drawing. It will include the necessary software and memory to accept programs generated as described in the previous sentence. The CNC control system shall have an on-board auto assist programming software program for at the machine programming. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have as a minimum have all necessary control features to include the following:

3.1.14.1. color monitor

3.1.14.2. Programmable cutting gas pressure

3.1.14.3 Automatic safety shut down stop feature.

3.1.14.4 Programmable power cycles

3.1.14.5. Diagnostic functions

3.1.15. Work Light. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be equipped with a work light in the enclosure work area.

3.1.16. Voltage. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be supplied configured to operate on 480 volts, 3 phase, and 60-hertz electrical power. (Note: the use of a transformer to match the machine’s power requirements is acceptable.)

3.1.17. Voltage Transformer. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be supplied with an External High-Voltage Isolation Transformer for 480 Volt 3 phase 60 Hz powers, if required.

3.1.18 Safety Guards. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have safety guards or light beams per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.

3.2 System of Units. The equipment shall display all units of measure in the U.S.

Customary System of Units (first) and be capable of displaying both U.S. Customary System of Units and Scientific Units (second) where applicable.

3.3 Equipment Location. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center will be located in a typical machine shop area. The space available for this equipment is 29 feet front to back x 85 feet right to left. There is paved access to all entrances; door access provided is 16’ opening. When machine is placed it must be kept 3 feet from walls and the aisle ways being 6’ wide minimum.

3.4 Electrical Power Requirements. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be designed to operate on 480 Volts, 3 phase, 60-hertz electrical power.

3.4.1 The electrical system shall conform to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 79 or to International Electrical Standard IEC 60204-1. All electrical wiring and components shall be sized for 460 Volts operations. Use of a multi-tap transformer is acceptable.

3.4.2 Electrical Noise. The electrical power at ANAD is subject to noise. If the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center requires clean electrical power for proper operation, a properly sized power-conditioning unit shall be included with the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center. If the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center is subject to interference from adjacent machinery, the CNC Mill shall include the proper shielding to prevent malfunctions.

3.5 Safety and Health Requirements. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with ANSI B11.6 or International Machine Tool Standards ISO 230-2. The manufacturer shall ensure that the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center and all equipment and accessories used on the machine shall be in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.

If a conflict arises between the ANSI B11.6 and the OSHA standards, the more stringent standard shall apply.

3.5.1 Noise Level. Noise emitted by the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be no greater than 80 decibels as measured per ANSI S12.23-1989. The 80-decibel limit is absolute. Techniques such as sound level averaging or exposure time weighing shall not be used in meeting this requirement. Any shields, baffles, enclosures or other devices required to bring the equipment into conformance with this requirement shall not interfere with visibility needed for safe operation of the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center. Operators shall be able to use this equipment without the need for hearing protection.

3.5.2 Ergonomics. The equipment shall be ergonomically designed to prevent the occurrence of repetitive stress injuries.

3.6 Maintainability. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be constructed using commercial off-the-shelf components to the maximum extent possible to ensure the prompt availability of repair parts. The contractor shall provide evidence that repair parts and service for the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center are readily available. The contractor shall also provide information on the normal maintenance actions required for the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center including type of maintenance, required interval, mean time to perform maintenance and number and skill of people required to perform the maintenance actions. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center maintainability will be a factor in the past performance evaluation of the contractor's proposal.

3.7. Construction. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center, equipment and accessories shall be constructed of quality material to the maximum extent possible. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center and its components shall be assembled in the United States of America.

3.7.1 Components The components used to manufacture this CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be the manufacturer’s latest make and model. The contractor shall only use components that will be readily available for a minimum of 5 years after installation or can be easily replaced with newer components of the same type. This includes not only contractor-manufactured items but also those supplied by sub-contractors.

3.7.2. Warranty: The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be covered by the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty for a minimum period of two years – parts and labor. The warranty shall be written in the Anniston Army Depot’s name. During the warranty period, the contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any defects in equipment parts or workmanship. The contractor shall respond to requests for service within 48-hours after the request.

3.8 Nameplate. A nameplate shall be attached to the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Nomenclature.

b. Manufacturer’s name.

c. Serial number.

d. Model designation.

e. Power input (volts, total amperes, phase, and frequency).

f. Short-circuit/over current rating.

g. Contract number or purchase order number.

h. National stock number (if applicable).

i. Date of manufacture.

3.9 Lubrication Plate or Chart. A lubrication plate or chart shall be attached to the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center. The information provided on the plate or chart shall include:

a. Points of lubricant application.

b. Servicing interval.

c. Type of lubricant(s) with SAE number or lubricant identifier.

3.10 Environmental Compliance. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center provided under this contract shall meet all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restrictions in effect on the date of the contract. These regulations apply to the emission of materials hazardous to the environment or the user’s health and shall be adhered to during the manufacture, service, transportation, storage and operation of the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center.

3.10.1 The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices as related to environmental regulations and systems. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall have and be supported with environmental systems to collect dust and debris produced by the laser cutting process.

The collection system will be a stand-alone system that supports the laser.

3.10.2 The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices as related to the safety of lasers.

3.10.3 The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices as related to the use of assistive gases used in the laser cutting process such as gases produced onsite from natural air by extraction via a generator system.

3.11 Recovered Materials The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent possible in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

3.12 Acceptance Testing & Verification

3.12 .1 Conformance. The CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, safety requirements for the class of laser provided and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to, at any time during the contract period; require proof of such conformance or to inspect the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.

3.12 .1.1 Test Setup and conditions. The contractor shall conduct all tests required by the Government utilizing the government provided equipment unless otherwise agreed upon.

3.12.2 Operational Test. Upon completion of the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center installation, the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center shall be operated in accordance with the Manufacturer’s standard operating procedure for a period of Five (5) hours. During these tests, the contractor shall demonstrate proper operation of all CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center controls, functions and features. The contractor shall communicate the test schedule with the ANAD Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative so that they can attend the test. The proper operation of all controls and features shall be verified during this test period. Should a malfunction occur during any test, the contractor will correct the problem and repeat the test(s).

3.12 .3 Performance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the performance test shall consist of the tests listed in ASME B5.57. The Government reserves the right to specify any or the entire test listed in these standards.

3.13 Installation and Delivery

3.13.1 Delivery The contractor shall complete the installation of all equipment and acceptance made within two hundred and ten (210) calendar days after award of contract.

3.13.1.1 Shipping, Handling, and Storage: The contractor shall be responsible for all shipping, storage, and handling of the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center and all materials. The Government will not be responsible for furnishing any labor, equipment or warehouse space, for the loading, unloading, and storing of any materials. If the contractor chooses to furnish a trailer or van for the storage of materials, the contractor shall coordinate with the government for a possible space near the job site. Should the contractor not wish to furnish a trailer for equipment storage, then the contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer, a date at which time the contractor may deliver his equipment to the building.

3.13.2 Installation The contractor shall be responsible for turn-key installation. The contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of the project to include decommissioning and removal of the old laser equipment and site preparation to include foundation requirements for the new machine and installing the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center to include all labor and materials required. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the installation is compatible with existing facilities. The contractor will provide along with the bid, all of the installation requirements for the proposed offering, in this case, a (CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center). This documentation is to include as a minimum, the following:

a. Floor plan drawing of the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center showing the floor space requirements.

b. Space required around the machine after installation for maintenance purposes.

c. Foundation requirements, if any.

d. Maximum overall length, width, and height dimensions.

e. Approximate weight of the machine with accessories and attachments.

f. All utility requirements, including capacities of required utilities and approximate locations of utility connections to the machine.

g. Industrial waste disposal requirements, if any.

h. Ventilation requirements.

A site layout for the equipment is included with this specification for reference. Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, installation shall be done during normal depot working hours. The area near where the equipment is to be installed is an active working area. The contractor shall not interfere with on-going Government operations and production unless authorized by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3.13.2.1 Equipment Removal and Disposal

The contractor shall be responsible for the decommissioning and removal of the old laser cutting system and supporting equipment. The contractor shall remove the equipment from the building and transport it to the designated turn in site.

3.13.2.2 Electrical: All electrical work shall comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publication C2 – National Electric Safety Code and with National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Publication No. 70 – National Electric Code or International Electric Code. All materials used in the installation shall conform to applicable National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listings or equivalent International Standards for Machine Tools.

Workmanship shall be in accordance with standard commercial practices. Runs shall be installed perpendicular and parallel to existing facilities and the equipment to be installed. When equipment is installed near existing power lines, equipment shall be located for proper clearances in accordance with ANSI C2. New equipment shall not be connected to Government power without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. No high voltage work will be accomplished without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

All connections to Government power and all high voltage work shall be performed in the presence of a qualified Government electrician. The contractor shall furnish and install a main fused disconnect device separate from the equipment. The fused disconnect device provided by the contractor shall be the correct size and type required the equipment voltage and comply with the requirements of this paragraph.

3.13.2.3 Trades: The contractor shall coordinate all trades installing the equipment.

3.13.2.4 Foundation /Hardware: All foundation hardware and foundation requirements as determined by the by the machine builder shall be furnished by the contractor and included in the bid price.

3.13.2.5 Utilities: The contractor shall provide information to the government related to the required capacities of the utilities (wire sizes, pipe sizes, etc.) that the government will provide.

3.13.2.6 Equipment Protection: The contractor shall protect surrounding equipment and shop area from damage due to dust, debris etc., during the installation.

3.13.2.7 Site Cleanup: The contractor shall remove all debris, scrap material, trash, etc.

from the job site daily utilizing a government furnished dumpster for all trash and construction materials at the job site. When required, the contractor shall request an outdoor location for the cleanup of contaminated material. No equipment will be provided by the Government to perform any of the work performed by the contractor.

3.14 Documentation. The contractor shall provide three copies each of the following technical data items. All technical data shall be furnished in the English language.

They shall be provided as specified on the DD Form 1423 with the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center.

3.14.1 The contractor shall provide three CDs that each contains copies of the delivered documentation.

3.14.2 Content The manuals shall include electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, as applicable; parts lists, trouble-shooting procedures, preventive maintenance requirements, lubrication schedules, calibration procedures, etc. Catalogs shall fully describe optional tooling, fixtures, and attachments available for the equipment furnished. In addition, any other technical data normally furnished with the equipment shall be provided. All technical data shall be furnished in the English language and be IAW with the following data item descriptors (DIDs)

Operator' Manual CDRL A01 DI-TMSS-80527A Engineering Support Manuals CDRL A02 DI-TMSS-80527A Engineering Drawings CDRL A03 DI-SESS-81003B Equipment Manuals CDRL A04 DI-TMSS-80527A

3.15 Training

3.15.1 On-Site The contractor shall provide as a minimum training to the following type of personnel on-site at ANAD:

Operators – 4 days Maintenance Personnel – 2 days Programming Training – 4 days

Training shall be provided for the operation, programming and maintenance of the equipment. Training shall be conducted at Anniston Army Depot during normal depot working hours or scheduled training off-site by ANAD.

3.15.2 Off-Site The contractor shall provide maintenance training at the manufacturer’s training facility for two maintenance personnel. All training tuition costs and materials costs for the course shall be included in the bid price. Travel and lodging expenses to the manufacturer’s training facility are the responsibility of ANAD.

4.0 Government Responsibilities

4.1 Conformance Test. Unless otherwise specified, the government will supply all tooling and material(s) for conformance testing. The government will provide test instruments and equipment with calibration traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and will provide certification of calibration as specified.

4.2 Operational Test. The Government will provide the materials necessary to perform the operational tests. All tests will be witnessed by the ANAD Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative.

4.3 Utilities. The Government will provide utilities within 20 feet of the equipment installation site. The capacities of the utilities (wire sizes, pipe sizes, etc.) will be based on information supplied by the contractor in the installation manual noted above. The Government will furnish only one voltage to the site.

4.4 Electrical. The Government will connect power to all contractor furnished fused disconnect devices. The Government will furnish only one voltage to the site. The government will provide a qualified government electrician to witness contractor connection to the power source.

4.5 Storage. The Government will make available, if possible, space for a contractor furnished trailer or van for the storage of the materials. Trailer space will be made available as close to the job site as possible, depending on the parts stored in that area.

4.6 Clean Up. The Government will furnish a dumpster for all trash and construction materials at the job site and will be responsible for emptying it. Upon request from the contractor, the Government will provide an outdoor location for the cleanup of contaminated material.

4.7 Acceptance. The Government will accept the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center only after the contractor successfully completes the requirements of paragraphs herein. Final acceptance will be at Anniston Army Depot. Failure of the CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Center to meet the performance requirements specified shall be cause for rejection.