RFI - Automatic Winder

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
RFI-AutomaticWinder
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
PSC
3695 Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery
Place of performance
Natick, Massachusetts 01760, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground) is seeking information on commercially available automatic switching winders that can meet specific technical requirements. The requested information includes winding speed up to 3000 m/min, yarn count range of 2800-3500 den, traverse length of 12-17 inches, and other parameters. Interested parties are requested to submit product brochures, pricing, lead times, and other details by July 17, 2024. This is a request for information (RFI) only, and responses will not be used to form a binding contract.

This is an unrestricted solicitation, with no set-aside designation. The government has not provided any information about potential incumbents or current contractors. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range, but the requested equipment and services would likely fall within the industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers NAICS code (423830).

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

This is a request for information (RFI) only for an automatic switching winder. Responses due October 19, 2024 by 5:00PM EST.

Requested Information

The Distinctive Material Solutions Team (DEVCOM-SC) is conducting a market survey to identify sources who could supply an automatic switching winder, capable of switching at 1100 meters per minute. Please see Technical Specifications below.

         

Specifically, DMST is requesting information on commercially available equipment that will meet the following requirements:

  • Technical Specifications:
    • Winding speed = Up to 3000 m/min
    • Yarn Count range = 2800 – 3500 den
    • Traverse Length = 12 to 17 inches
    • Tube inside diameter = Max is 5 inches
    •  Package diameter = Max is 16 inches
    • Package weight = Max is 30 lbs.
    • Yarn tension = 35 to 40 psi
    • Frame = 1 Tier, Double Winder not to exceed max height of 36 inches, max width of 30 inches.  

Sources may submit product brochures, pictures, and other product literature.  Also include the following information for the equipment systems:

  • 2024 Price list with options
  • Production lead time and estimated delivery time
  • Shipping terms (e.g., FOB Destination)
  • Installation services (start-up, training)
  • Warranty period, Service Contracts, and pertinent information
  • Spare Parts availability time (e.g., 2-8 weeks)
  • Emergency service and/or maintenance information

Point of Contact (POC)

Interested parties shall submit information in response to this RFI electronically to anthony.e.rogers4.civ@army.mil or:

U.S. Army DEVCOM-SC

ATTN: SPD/PSD/Distinctive Material Solutions Branch (Anthony Rogers)

RDNS-SPD-PSD

15 General Greene Avenue

Natick, MA 01760-5020

Questions concerning this RFI may be addressed by contacting:

Mr. Anthony (Tony) Rogers

Equipment Specialist

anthony.e.rogers4.civ@army.mil

Responses shall be received NLT COB October 19, 2024.  Documents may be submitted hardcopy and/or electronic in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and/or Adobe Professional format and provided on compact disk (CD) or emailed to POC (above).  No telephonic responses to this RFI will be considered. 

Additional Information

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly.  Responses to the RFI will not be returned.  Responses to this RFI are not offers for contract and will not be used by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.  Vendors having products that they believe would be suitable for this RFI as described herein shall submit all supporting documentation requested by this RFI to the POC noted above. 

Update #1 ·

This is a request for information (RFI) only for an automatic switching winder. Responses due July 17, 2024 by 5:00PM EST.

Requested Information

The Distinctive Material Solutions Team (DEVCOM-SC) is conducting a market survey to identify sources who could supply an automatic switching winder, capable of switching at 1100 meters per minute. Please see Technical Specifications below.

         

Specifically, DMST is requesting information on commercially available equipment that will meet the following requirements:

  • Technical Specifications:
    • Winding speed = Up to 3000 m/min
    • Yarn Count range = 2800 – 3500 den
    • Traverse Length = 12 to 17 inches
    • Tube inside diameter = Max is 5 inches
    •  Package diameter = Max is 16 inches
    • Package weight = Max is 30 lbs.
    • Yarn tension = 35 to 40 psi
    • Frame = 1 Tier, Double Winder not to exceed max height of 36 inches, max width of 30 inches.  

Sources may submit product brochures, pictures, and other product literature.  Also include the following information for the equipment systems:

  • 2024 Price list with options
  • Production lead time and estimated delivery time
  • Shipping terms (e.g., FOB Destination)
  • Installation services (start-up, training)
  • Warranty period, Service Contracts, and pertinent information
  • Spare Parts availability time (e.g., 2-8 weeks)
  • Emergency service and/or maintenance information

Point of Contact (POC)

Interested parties shall submit information in response to this RFI electronically to anthony.e.rogers4.civ@army.mil or:

U.S. Army DEVCOM-SC

ATTN: SPD/PSD/Distinctive Material Solutions Branch (Anthony Rogers)

RDNS-SPD-PSD

15 General Greene Avenue

Natick, MA 01760-5020

Questions concerning this RFI may be addressed by contacting:

Mr. Anthony (Tony) Rogers

Equipment Specialist

anthony.e.rogers4.civ@army.mil

Responses shall be received NLT COB July 17, 2024.  Documents may be submitted hardcopy and/or electronic in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and/or Adobe Professional format and provided on compact disk (CD) or emailed to POC (above).  No telephonic responses to this RFI will be considered. 

Additional Information

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly.  Responses to the RFI will not be returned.  Responses to this RFI are not offers for contract and will not be used by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.  Vendors having products that they believe would be suitable for this RFI as described herein shall submit all supporting documentation requested by this RFI to the POC noted above. 

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