Notice of Intent to Sole Source Wire Braider

The 52nd Contracting Squadron intends to issue a sole-source procurement action with Stolberger Inc. (DBA Wardwell Braiding Co.) for the procurement of the following item:

24 Carrier Wardwell Wire Harness Braiding Machine
Vertical axis operation, direct drive with AC motor. Magnetic switch mounted on guard cover for operator’s safety. For wire harness application. Motor and controls to be wired for 220V, 1PH. Without Motorized Capstan Take-up to control the braid coverage.
Specifications & Standard Features:

• Carriers:   Full set of Textile Carriers A2BX-4 with nylon cop-holders for Nomex
• Frame Construction:   Tubular steel
• Guarding:   Complete Guarding for Safety with Sound protection
• Sound Level:   80 dB (A)
• Gears:   Self-lubricating horn gears
• Stop Motion:   Machine stops automatically at end of bobbin or material break
• Center Tube:   203 mm / 8” I.D.
• Drive System:   Direct Drive Variable Speed Motor with Foot Potentiometer
• Drive Motor Power:   .37 Kw / ½ HP
• Floor space:   30” x 38” x 60”
• Operator Station:   Operator station with Start, Stop, Jog and E-Stop push buttons

This requirement is accomplished in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source. Wardwell Braiding Co. has been identified by Technical Order 1-1A-14. The Wardwell braiding machine is the standard braiding machine used across the Air Force in Aircraft E/E shops.

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. Questions regarding this notice must be submitted by 13 Feb 2023, 0900 CET.

All inquiries received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.