Retrofit CNC Tube Bender

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA4661-Retrofit-CNC
Agency
Global Strike Command Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
PSC
3441 Bending And Forming Machines
Place of performance
Dyess AFB, Texas 79607, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is issuing a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify potential sources capable of retrofitting the current CNC Tube Bender at Dyess AFB, Texas to the latest technology. The designated NAICS code is 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing. The key requirements include retrofitting the existing Eaton Leonard Model VB 90 ELEC CNC Tube Bender with an updated Eaton Leonard VB90 single-stack, 8-axis CNC bender, including a Windows 10 operating system, BendPro G2 software, new Rittal operator console, SERCOS fiber optic cables, new safety PLC, and other components. Responses are due by May 13, 2024 and should be limited to 7 pages.

This opportunity is not set aside for any specific business size. There are no incumbent contractors named, and the potential award value is not specified. The government is seeking information from large and small businesses, including joint ventures and teaming arrangements, to determine market capabilities for this retrofit project.

Notice text

The 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess AFB, Texas, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought in an effort to perform market research to assist in determining the acquisition strategy and identify potential sources that possess the retrofit expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to retrofit current CNC Tube Bender to the latest technology at Dyess, AFB.

The designated NAICS Code is (333517- Machine Tool Manufacturing). Please include any additional terms and/or conditions that might be included in a contract between commercial entities. Large and small businesses are invited to answer this market survey to determine market capabilities:

Current CNC Tube Bender: Eaton Leonard Model: VB 90 ELEC Serial: VB 90 ELEC RH 861356 LSB 01/17 Manufacture date: 01/2017 Power: 480V, 35A, 3 Phase, 60 hertz

The end state is to have an updated CNC Tube Bender with the latest technology. The Government is currently considering the following new standard.

Eaton Leonard VB90 single- stack, 8 axis CNC bender, including:

-Windows 10 operating system with networking and remote diagnostics.

-Easy to use BendPro G2 software with new parts wizard and several teaching modes.

-New Rittal operator console-Industrial, flat panel PC with 15” touch screen, UPS, and SERCOS interface (Beckhoff).

-New SERCOS fiber optic cables for connecting PC to existing I/O system and servo drives.

-New safety PLC, master control relays, power supply, and misc components.

-Existing I/O will be used for the retrofit.
–Install proximity sensors for PD and PDA- Electrical schematics drawn specifically for your specific bender. 

-CMM Interface for Supervision Network Protocol.

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