High Force Fusion Machine

The following is a pre-solicitation synopsis; no quotes will be accepted from this pre-solicitation notice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Paul, Minnesota District has a requirement to procure a High Force Fusion Machine to be used for fusing plastic dredge pipe for hydraulic dredging operations.  The machine would be required to fuse pipe sizes 8” IPS – 24” OD.  Other specifications include:

1. High Force Fusion Machine, facer, heater, 24” OD butt fusion inserts, and lifting assembly with the following specifications:

1. Weight 
   1. Machine:                                           5,500 to 6,500 pounds
   2. 4-Jaw Carriage:                                3,500 to 4,000 pounds
   3. Facer:                                                    350 to    425 pounds
   4. Heater:                                                 225 to    250 pounds
2. Hydraulics
   1. System Pressure:                             2300 PSI (158 BAR) Max
   2. Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity:       25 to 30 gallons
   3. Motor:                                               20 HP Min (Has to be 3 Phase)
3. Electrical
   1. Heater Power:                                  10,950 Watt Min
   2. Facer Power:                                    Hydraulic
   3. Power Requirements:                     29.8 kVA/ 28.1kW Min
   4. Plug Type:                                         II (60A, 4 Pole, 4 Wire, Pin and Sleeve)
   5. Input Volts Requirements:             480/ 600 Volts,  3 phase
4. Chassis
   1. Frame:                                               Welded Steel Construction (Painted)
   2. Front Axle:                                        Articulating, Steerable
   3. Brake:                                                Mechanical
5. Mobility
   1. Tires:                                                  6.5 – 9NHS Min, 75 PSI Max
   2. Transportation:                                Pulled with Towing Bar and Towing Ring
   3. Lifting:                                               Lift Points and Lifting Assembly
6. Dimensions (Total Machine)
   1. Length:                                              135 Inches Max
   2. Width:                                                85   Inches Max
   3. Height:                                               70   Inches Max
7.  Cylinder Selection
   1. Type:                                                  High Force
8. Capacity
   1. Fuses Pipe Sizes:               8” IPS – 24” OD
       
      Delivery will be to:
      United States Army Corps of Engineers
      Fountain City Service Base
      431 North Shore Drive
      Fountain City, Wisconsin 54629
       
      This procurement will also involve a trade-in.
       
      The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333249; Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing with a size standard of 500 employees.  This shall be solicited as unrestricted (Full and Open).
       
      The solicitation will be a Request for Quotes (RFQ)
       
      This synopsis is not a request for quotes, proposals or bids. This is a notice that a solicitation for a competitive acquisition for the award of one firm-fixed price contract is intended to be issued via Contract Opportunitiess126 (https://beta.sam.gov/search?index=opp) in the near future. The specifications will be detailed in the solicitation. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
       
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