Updated Welding Simulator

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA500424Q0043-1
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Eielson AFB, Alaska 99702, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

This solicitation is for the procurement of a VRTEX 360 Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator or an equivalent system by the Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces. The key requirements include the provision of a free-standing, stand-alone system with oxyfuel cutting capabilities, realistic torches and electrodes, and support for various welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW) across multiple welding positions and coupon types. The system must also simulate welding certification testing using mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. The solicitation has a delivery date of March 31, 2025 and the contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside solicitation. The government has provided a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for the VRTEX 360 or equivalent simulator. The place of performance is Eielson AFB, Alaska. No potential incumbents or current contractors are named, and the solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range.

Notice text

This solcitation serves as an update for Notice ID FA500424Q0043. From this solicitation we are requesting a VRTEX 360 Welding Simulator from Lincoln or a some thing equal with the following characteristics. 

Updated Characteristics

  • Oxyfuel cutting – setup and cutting capabilities, leads and software
  • Free standing, stand alone system = (monitor mount, welding table and arm, bracket, adjustable pole, saddle bag for holding coupons, and weighted base)

INTERACTIVE PARTS:

  • Realistic torches and electrodes/holders

PROCESSES:

  • GMAW (Short Circuit, Spray and Pulse)
  • GTAW (with Filler, Pulse with Filler, without Filler)
  • FCAW (Gas-Shield, Self-Shield)
  • SMAW (E7018, E6010, E6103)

POSITIONS:

Groove Weld Positions Include:

  • PLATE PA-1G, PC-2G, PF/PG-3G, PE-4G
  • PIPE PC-2G, PH/PJ-5G, H-L045/J-L045-6G

Fillet Weld Positions Include:

  • T-PLATE PB-2F, PF/PG-3F, PD-4F
  • PIPE ON PLATE PB-2F, PD-4F, PH/PJ-5F

Lap Weld Positions Include:

  • PB-2F (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), PF/PG-3F (SMAW, GMAW), PD-4F (SMAW 6010)

COUPONS:

  • Practice Plate, Pad, Lap Joint, Tee Joint, Groove 3/8 in. (9.5 mm), Groove on 2 in. XXS Pipe (50 mm), Groove on 6 in. Sch 40 Pipe (150 mm), Pipe on Plate

BEND TEST:

  • Simulates welding certification test

MATERIALS:

  • Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

    INTERACTIVE PARTS:

  • Realistic torches and electrodes/holders

  • PROCESSES:

  • GMAW (Short Circuit, Spray and Pulse)
  • GTAW (with Filler, Pulse with Filler, without Filler)
  • FCAW (Gas-Shield, Self-Shield)
  • SMAW (E7018, E6010, E6103)

  • POSITIONS:

     

    Groove Weld Positions Include:

  • PLATE PA-1G, PC-2G, PF/PG-3G, PE-4G
  • PIPE PC-2G, PH/PJ-5G, H-L045/J-L045-6G

  • Fillet Weld Positions Include:

  • T-PLATE PB-2F, PF/PG-3F, PD-4F
  • PIPE ON PLATE PB-2F, PD-4F, PH/PJ-5F

  • Lap Weld Positions Include:

  • PB-2F (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), PF/PG-3F (SMAW, GMAW), PD-4F (SMAW 6010)

  • COUPONS:

  • Practice Plate, Pad, Lap Joint, Tee Joint, Groove 3/8 in. (9.5 mm), Groove on 2 in. XXS Pipe (50 mm), Groove on 6 in. Sch 40 Pipe (150 mm), Pipe on Plate

  • BEND TEST:

  • Simulates welding certification test

  • MATERIALS:

  • Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Files

File Type Posted
Solicitation Amendment - FA500424Q00430001.pdf PDF
Brand-Name-JA-Welding-Simulator-Redacted.pdf PDF

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