Industry Questions and Government Responses - Released.pdf

Industry Questions and Government Responses

CSO-AoI A0017 – Recuperator Press Modification

Additional Information

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government responses to vendor questions.

2. Questions and answers are provided below.

Existing Equipment Information

Name Plate - KR Wilson 75 Tonnage Press Model DC4-SA Serial Number 11042-001 U.S.

Patent S.Q. 11042-K Sciaky P.T. NO. 697776

Description per The Operation Manual - The test station consists of a 75-ton hydraulic press that provides the initial force to contain the core assembly being pressure tested. The press serves as a restraining fixture to withstand the reaction load of about 100,000 pounds when the core is pressurized to 250 psig. An auxiliary platen is used to preload the core assembly with a force of about I5,000 lbs. This action compresses the core slightly so it can be tested at a determined height.

Federal Agency: Army

Office: Army Contracting Command-Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD)

AoI Title: Building 133 Recuperator Press Modification / Replacement

CSO AoI Number: AoI A0017

AoI Release Date: September 28, 2026

AoI Phase 1 Close Date: October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Main Platen – The platen that is connected to the 10” bore Auxiliary Platen – The movable platen Base Platen – Frame of the press the dolly sits on Load Dolly – Rolling frame the fixture assembly sits on Fixture Assembly – 2-piece assembly the part sits on with through holes for air to be directed in and fill the part.

The swinging press stops starts at 32.1875” from the base frame with a thickness of 1” for a total number of 34 swinging press stops.

During load test, the system must be in a closed loop to maintain load.

During pneumatic test, the system must be in a closed loop to maintain distance.

Question 1. Can the Government confirm the minimum daylight opening, ram stroke, shut height, and usable platen dimensions?

Answer 1.

Question 2. Is there a required loading rate, hold time, or complete cycle-time target?

Answer 2.Main Platen loading rate – 44”/min

Main Platen hold time – indefinite

Auxiliary Platen Loading rate – 8.5”/min

Auxiliary Platen hold time – Same as completed cycle-time target

Complete Cycle-time target – 15 – 20 mins to include setup, load test, and pneumatic test.

Question 3. What accuracy is required for the fixture-to-fixture distance measurement?

Answer 3. The accuracy shall be no more than +/- 0.002”.

Question 4.Can the government provide dimensions or drawings for the moving platen and pneumatic air-lock interface?

Answer 4. Auxiliary Platen – Please refer to question 1

Pneumatic Air-Lock Interface – The tube extruding from the lower fixture assembly

OD = 1.77” ID = 1.35” L = 2.8”

Extruded OD 2” then another length of 1.16” at an OD of 1.77” The thru hole at the upper fixture assembly to the part has diameter of 0.67”

Main Platen Auxiliary Platen Min Daylight Opening UNK 9.75” Ram Stroke 40” 2.5” Shut Height UNK 7.25” Usable Platen Dimension 34.5”D x 50.875”W x

11.4375”H 29 7/8” D x 37 1/8” W x 23”H (from the base of the main platen)

Question 5. Can the government confirm the installation of footprint, door clearance, overhead clearance, and foundation capacity? (This will Be for your Rigging )

Answer 5. Footprint – 180” x 120”

Door clearance – 115” x 115”

Overhead Clearance -174” ( the ceiling is a drop ceiling, and portions may be cutout to allow more clearances )

Foundation Capacity - equivalent to 6” concrete

Question 6. Can the government clarify prohibited countries of origin and component sourcing requirements?

Answer 6. In accordance with DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, qualifying countries include:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Question 7. Once the recuperator is fitted and taken out to be welded at another station, can you explain the weld procedure? How is it welded. What type of weld is it?

Answer 7. - Circumferentially resistance welding on the OD and ID of the part

Question 8. Is there a reason why the new press cannot incorporate a robotic welding arm that can accomplish this task?

Answer 8. – No, the Government is seeking innovative solutions that meet the minimum operational requirements. Offerors are encouraged to propose approaches that showcase their innovative capabilities .

Question 9. Do you have the door opening size?

Answer 9. - Please refer to the response provided for Question 5.

Question 10. Are we able to get additional documents like prints, drawings, manufacturing details, manuals, etc?

Answer 10.- No

Question 11. Can you provide concrete information-

Answer 11.- No

Question 12.Can you provide a rough footprint?

Answer 12.- Please refer to the response provided for Question 5

Question 13.What is the estimated date that this needs to be provided by

Answer 13.- The expected award date is within FY27, the period of performance is expected to be 6 – 12 months from the award date.

Question 14. Do you have a number that you can share for the budget?

Answer 14. - No specific budget figure is available for release at this time. While price will be considered, it is not the primary determining factor; the focus is on identifying the solution that best meets the requirement.