C 04 - Clarifications - Parts Washer.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK: T Shirts

Department of the Army

MINNESOTA RECRUITING AND RETENTION BATTALION

1025 BROADWAY STREET NORTHEAST

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413-2427

Subject: Clarification Questions for Parts Washer.

Solicitation Number: W912LM-23-Q-0043.

1 - The Cuda model in the first set of specifications is the 3648 it has a 36 inch basket, a 48 inch working height and a 2500 lb weight capacity. The G-2000 is much smaller and is not considered equal to the 3648. It has a 27 inch basket, a 35 inch working height and a 500 lb weight limit. If you want to specify the BE unit that is the direct competitor to the 3648, that would be the G 3000 with a 37 inch basket, 48 inch working height and 1500 lb weight capacity.

A – We are not specifying either on the updated solicitation. We are looking for smaller Units than were purchased last year as they are going into a different shop. The physical space requirements specified are important or they will not fit between bays.

2 – Aqueous parts washers are specified using the basket diameter, working height, and weight capacity. In the first set of specifications, the basket diameter was 36 inches, the working height is 48 inches and the weight capacity is 2500 lbs. In the specifications that came out today, the spec is completely different. It is going not from basket diameter but in square inch surface area. It states 700 to 1260 which converts to a basket diameter of 30 to 40 inches. There is no working height specified, and the weight capacity has gone from 2500 lbs all the way down to 700 lbs. These specifications do not match up with either the 3648 or the G-2000 unit. We need the specifications to go back to basket diameter, working height, and correct weight.

A – This is an update/change to the primary requirement please respond based on the system requirements we are requesting. The updated requirements are based on the physical location the machines are going to operate. Working height was not specified.

3 – The specifications call out over all size requirements “Total Unit length shall be between 40”-55”, Total Unit Width shall be between 53”-62”, Total Unit Height shall be less than 75”” Those specifications are too small for any of the parts washers, the 3648 and the G-2000 or 3000.

A – As stated before – please bid on the requirements listed. This is for a different wing than previous purchases.

4 – The specifications state that the power source must be 230V. We need you to verify that you want 230v or 460v and then is you want 1 or 3 phase.

A – 230V 3 Phase

5 – The options and stainless steel requirement look good, but no detergent is included in the requirement. You need to have aqueous parts washer detergent for the machines to clean properly.

A – We purchase detergent separately from the machines as we carry bench stock detergent at the shops.

1. What is the requesting phase of electrical voltage? 230v, single phase or 230v three phase?

0. Three Phase

1. We have two models, the FL 9000 3048 and the FL 9000 4054, to meet your 700-1,600 sq. in. turntable requirement. Which machine would you prefer? The specifications for both machines are attached.

1. A quotation for both would be preferred. The physical dimensions are important as they are going in a smaller shop however the 4054 seems to meet the requirements.

1. Are you requesting shipping cost as well?

2. Yes

1. Do you guys want the entire structure to be stainless or just the wetted surface?

a. Three Phase

2. Single phase or three phase electricity?

b. Wetted Surfaces and exterior/Interior.

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