Automated Tape Wrapping System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI-25-026
- Agency
- Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, United States
- Points of contact
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- Tess Klatt klattta@ornl.gov (509) 438-6030
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
UT-Battelle, the operating contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking suppliers through the Department of Energy for an Automated Tape Wrapping System to enhance composite preform production capabilities. The system must be capable of laying woven, prepregged carbon fiber tape up to 12 inches wide while accommodating varying tape thicknesses and maintaining consistent tension and pressure throughout the layup process. Critical technical requirements include the ability to deposit tape around complex geometries, particularly flat arches with an inner radius of 9 inches, along with programmable controls for precise tape placement, adjustable layup angle, temperature control, roller pressure, tension, and feeding speed. Integration with computer-aided design (CAD) software for generating complex layup patterns is desired, and comprehensive on-site installation support and training must be provided to ensure proper system integration and compliance with operational standards. Interested vendors must respond electronically by July 9, 2025, to Tess Klatt at KlattTA@ornl.gov, providing details on technical capabilities, relevant experience, and compliance with Environment, Safety & Health requirements.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 335999 with a size standard of 600 employees for small business classification. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract structure is planned as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a 12-month period of performance and anticipated installation scheduled for August 2026 at ORNL's Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement involves sophisticated composite manufacturing equipment requiring specialized technical capabilities and comprehensive support services. The timeline indicates vendors have approximately 19 days from the posting date to submit their responses to this Request for Interest, which will inform the government's market research and subsequent formal solicitation process.
Notice text
Automated Tape Wrapping System
UT-Battelle (UTB), operating contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), seeks supplier sources to enable equipping and commissioning an Automated Tape Wrapping system to support composite perform production needs. ORNL aims to enhance its prototype capabilities through the implementation of this equipment, which will facilitate the efficient and precise laying of woven prepregged carbon fiber tape in our composite fabrication processes.
The system must be capable of laying woven, prepegged carbon fiber tape up to 12 inches wide. It is essential that the system accommodates varying tape thicknesses while maintaining consistent tension and pressure throughout the layup process. The system must be able to deposit tape around complex geometries, particularly flat arches with an inner radius of 9 inches. The equipment should provide the necessary precision and flexibility to navigate these shapes without compromising the quality of the fiber architecture.
The Automated Tape Wrapping system should enable programmable controls, including but not limited to, precise tape placement, adjustable layup angle, temperature control, roller pressure, tension, and feeding speed. Integration with computer-aided design (CAD) software for generating and modifying complex layup patterns is also desired.
In addition, comprehensive on-site installation support is required as part of the procurement process. The selected vendor shall collaborate closely with personnel at UTB to ensure proper system integration and full compliance with operational standards. Detailed information on the system's maintenance protocols, including component accessibility and the availability of spare parts is requested. Additionally, comprehensive training must be provided to UTB personnel to ensure effective operation and maintenance of the equipment, enabling the in-house team to manage the system independently and efficiently.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Interest (RFI) - Automated Tape Wrapping.docx | DOCX document |
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