Can cutter
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRNS02102025CANCUTTER
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aiken, South Carolina 29803, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, operating under the Department of Energy, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a specialized electric can cutter to be used inside a glovebox at the Savannah River Site. The procurement seeks a device capable of cutting and burnishing three nested stainless steel canisters compliant with DOE standard 3013, with specific technical requirements including precise dimensional capabilities and operational constraints. Suppliers responding to the RFI must provide evidence of past performance, personnel qualifications, quality assurance documentation, manufacturing specifications, and standard lead times for delivery. Evaluation criteria will focus on suppliers' ability to meet detailed technical requirements, including equipment specifications, operational environment compatibility, and compliance with relevant standards. The response deadline is March 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, with responses to be submitted electronically to Barbara McCarty.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation and does not mention an incumbent contractor or precise award value. The can cutter must meet stringent technical specifications, including fitting through a 12" bag-out port, weighing no more than 238 lbs, and operating within temperature ranges of 68-74°F and humidity levels of 30-60%. The device must handle canister diameters between 3.937" and 4.921" and lengths up to 10.5", with capabilities for cutting and burnishing three nested cans of varying thicknesses. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and PSC code 3695 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery), suggesting a highly specialized manufacturing requirement. The solicitation is structured as a market research initiative to identify potential offerors, with no guarantee of subsequent contract award.
Notice text
***** This is a REQUEST FOR INTEREST ONLY! This request does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The intent of this request is to identify potential offerors for market research purposes only. *****
Request for Information (RFI)
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS), which manages and operates portions of the Savannah River Site (SRS) under a Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract, seeks information from parties capable of providing a can cutter.
The SRS complex is located approximately 15 miles south of Aiken, South Carolina and is 310 contiguous square miles.
Scope Summary: Provide labor, materials, services and expertise for design, fabrication, inspection, testing, documentation, delivery, installation support, and technical services for creation of an electric can cutter that will be used inside of a glovebox. The can cutter is used to cut and burnish stainless steel canisters compliant with DOE standard 3013. The 3013 canister assembly consists of the following three cans nested together.
- 3013 Outer Welded Can (Outermost)
- 3013 Inner Welded Can
- Convenience Can (Innermost, contains powdered material)
The can cutter will be used to sequentially cut the 3013 outer welded can and the 3013 inner weld can to gain access to the convenience can.
Requirements, Operating Conditions, and Considerations (See attachment)
A supplier's response to the RFI does not guarantee they will be selected to participate in the RFP.
Supplier Evidence:
Suppliers responding to this RFI shall include evidence of the following:
- Past performance / personnel qualifications relative to subject scope
- Quality Assurance Manual
- Qualification for codes and standards
- Manufacture Specification sheet
- Standard Lead Time for Delivery
- Budgetary Estimated Cost
- Visual / Audial examples of similar work performed, if available
E-mail response addressing Requirements 1 - 13, Considerations 1 - 7, and Supplier evidence of manufacturing items 1 - 7 above in attachments (pdf format), shall be submitted by 5:00 p.m. est. on 3/17/25 to Barbara McCarty at barbara.mccarty@srs.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements-Operating Conditions-Consideration.pdf |
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