Sources Sought for one (1) 8 feet by 12 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine and one (1) 10 feet by 22 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine.

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Solicitation number
W911QX-23-Q-0153
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States

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About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground seeks responses by July 26, 2023 for the provision of one 8 feet by 12 feet plasma cutting burn table machine and one 10 feet by 22 feet plasma cutting burn table machine. The machines must meet detailed technical specifications and be delivered by February 29, 2024 to the US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY in Aberdeen, Maryland. Responses should specify the extent to which specifications can be met, business size and type, and past experience.

There is no set-aside designation. The anticipated solicitation number is W911QX-23-Q-0153 and responses should be emailed to Zachary Dowling by the specified deadline. Delivery of one unit of each size plasma cutting burn table machine, meeting outlined specifications, is required along with installation and training services by the identified date.

Notice text

Salient Characteristics:

The Government requires one (1) 8 feet by 12 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine and one (1) 10 feet by 22 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine in accordance with the following specifications that the Contractor shall provide:

  • Quantity one (1) 8 feet by 12 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine
    • System shall be a plasma cutting burn table.
    • Shall have a cutting area of 8 feet by 12 feet.
    • Shall be constructed from 12 inch by 8 inch steel tube with one half inch (1/2”) thickness.
    • System shall house hardened steel wheels 8 inches in diameter.
    • Shall have a module digitally linked to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) for better noise immunity, faster response times, and a lowered number of electrical connections to help reduce potential failure points.
    • Shall have CNC capabilities.
    • Shall have a water aerator system to prevent gas build up while cutting aluminum.
    • Shall have a traverse speed of 600 inches per minute.
    • System shall be a three-phase 480 Volt system.
    • Shall have 15 amperes (amps).
    • Shall have a heat shield.
    • Shall have a heavy duty motorized and non-motorized carriage assembly.
    • Shall have an operators station with a touch screen controller.
    • Shall include Hypertherm SureCut and True Hole Cutting technology.
    • Shall have automatic and manual process controls.
    • Shall have manual machine speed adjustment controls.
    • Shall have an emergency stop switch.
    • Shall have a reset switch.
    • Shall have an operators console tray.
    • Shall have 21 foot 6 inch floor mount rails.
    • Shall have a travel length of 14 feet 3 inches floor mount rails.
    • Shall have rail assembly with leveling pads, rack, shims and anchor bolts.
    • Shall have a cable track system.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut mild steel from 2 to 3.2 inches.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut stainless steel from 1.75 to 3.2 inches.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system with a three-phase 480 volts alternating current (vac) and 110 amps.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut aluminum from 1.50 to 3.20 inches.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system with 30 to 400 amp cut capacity.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system with 7 to 18 amp marking capacity.
    • Shall have a plasma torch height controller.
    • Shall have enclosed lifter with linear guides.
    • Shall have precision ball screw with 12 inch stroke and 1,000 in per minute maximum speed.
    • Shall have pneumatic collision switch stops.
    • Shall include tool kit that includes nozzles, electrode tool and a torch spanner wrench.
    • Shall include an electrode pit depth gauge.
    • Shall include a dial indicator with base.
    • Shall include a quick connect torch head.
    • Shall include a spare torch head.
    • Shall include consumable materials for training.
    • Shall include a plate height sensor when the plasma torch is submerged under water.
    • Shall include an oxyfuel station with a minimum of 9 inch torch spacing.
    • Shall include an oxyfuel torch igniter.
    • Shall include a gas regulator panel.
    • Shall include a laser pointer which helps locate the torch position.
    • Shall include a compressed air pump with 115 pounds per square inch (psi) pressure.
    • Shall include a water-filled work table that has inner dimensions of 9 feet 3.5 inches wide x 14 feet 1.5 inches long.
    • Shall have a water table height of 32 inches.
    • Shall include freight, rigging and shipping charges for machine and table.
    • Shall include machine installation.
    • Shall include training for machine operators, programmers and maintenance personnel.
    • Shall have a one year parts warranty on plasma torch and leads.
    • Shall have a two year warranty on parts components.
    • Shall have one year service warranty.
  • Quantity one (1) 10 feet by 22 feet Plasma Cutting Burn Table Machine
    • System shall be a plasma cutting burn table.
    • Shall have a cutting area of 10 feet by 22 feet.
    • Shall be constructed from 12 inch by 8 inch steel tube with one half inch (1/2”) thickness.
    • System shall house hardened steel wheels 8 inches in diameter.
    • Shall have a module digitally linked to the CNC for better noise immunity, faster response times, and a lowered number of electrical connections to help reduce potential failure points.
    • Shall have CNC capabilities.
    • Shall have a water aerator system to prevent gas build up while cutting aluminum.
    • Shall have a traverse speed of 600 inches per minute.
    • System shall be a three-phase 480 Volt system.
    • Shall have 15 amps.
    • Shall have a heat shield.
    • Shall have a heavy duty motorized and non-motorized carriage assembly.
    • Shall have an operators station with a touch screen controller.
    • Shall include Hypertherm SureCut and True Hole Cutting technology.
    • Shall have automatic and manual process controls.
    • Shall have manual machine speed adjustment controls.
    • Shall have an emergency stop switch.
    • Shall have a reset switch.
    • Shall have an operators console tray.
    • Shall have 21 foot 6 inch floor mount rails.
    • Shall have a travel length of 14 feet 3 inches floor mount rails.
    • Shall have rail assembly with leveling pads, rack, shims and anchor bolts.
    • Shall have a cable track system.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut mild steel from 2 to 3.2 inches.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut stainless steel from 1.75 to 3.2 inches.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system with a three-phase 480 vac and 110 amps.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system capability to cut aluminum from 1.50 to 3.20 inches.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system with 30 to 400 amp cut capacity.
    • Shall have a plasma cutting system with 7 to 18 amp marking capacity.
    • Shall have a plasma torch height controller.
    • Shall have enclosed lifter with linear guides.
    • Shall have precision ball screw with 12 inch stroke and 1,000 in per minute maximum speed.
    • Shall have pneumatic collision switch stops.
    • Shall include tool kit that includes nozzles, electrode tool and a torch spanner wrench.
    • Shall include an electrode pit depth gauge.
    • Shall include a dial indicator with base.
    • Shall include a quick connect torch head.
    • Shall include a spare torch head.
    • Shall include consumable materials for training.
    • Shall include a plate height sensor when the plasma torch is submerged under water.
    • Shall include an oxyfuel station with a minimum of 9 inch torch spacing.
    • Shall include an oxyfuel torch igniter.
    • Shall include a gas regulator panel.
    • Shall include a laser pointer which helps locate the torch position.
    • Shall include a compressed air pump with 115 psi pressure.
    • Shall include a water-filled work table that has inner dimensions of 10 feet 3.5 inches wide x 22 feet 1.5 inches long.
    • Shall have a water table height of 32 inches.
    • Shall include freight, rigging and shipping charges for machine and table.
    • Shall include machine installation.
    • Shall include training for machine operators, programmers and maintenance personnel.
    • Shall have a one year parts warranty on plasma torch and leads.
    • Shall have a two year warranty on parts components.
    • Shall have one year service warranty.

Delivery is required by February 29, 2024, and delivery is to US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY Bldg 321 Shipping/Receiving Area 6375 Johnson Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD 21005.

Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59AM eastern standard time five (5) business days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Zachary Dowling at Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Zachary Dowling at Zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil.  Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

 Place of Delivery: 6108 Morgan Road Bldg 1115, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD 21005.

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Notice history

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