CJD Induction Brazing System
| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Due: | May 9, 2025 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | W68MD950910298 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Apr 25, 2025 07:27 am PDT
- Original Response Date: May 09, 2025 11:00 am PDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: May 24, 2025
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 3424 - METAL HEAT TREATING AND NON-THERMAL TREATING EQUIPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 332811 - Metal Heat Treating
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Place of Performance:
Bridgeport , WA 98813USA
The vendor shall provide a Medium Frequency 50kW Mobile Induction Brazing System to the specifications listed below. All components shall be new, and the Induction Brazing System shall be shipped to: US Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: Mikal Miller, Chief Joseph Dam, HWY 17 and Pearl Hill Road, Bridgeport, WA 98813. The Induction Brazing System shall consist of a 1) Induction Power Supply, 2) Induction Coils, 3) Chiller, and 4) Mobile Cart. Specifications for each component are listed below:
Induction Brazing System Specifications
Induction Power Supply Specifications:
Must be able to provide a minimum of 50kW at 100% continuous duty.
Must have electronic impedance matching for maximum power delivered over different induction coil configurations and work piece dimensions.
Must be able to accept input power from 480V 3-phase outlets, 60Hz. The system may accept power from multiple circuits, however the current from each individual circuit must not exceed 100A.
Must include a handheld brazing tool with pushbutton on/off.
Must have flexible power cable between power supply and handheld brazing tool of at least 30 feet.
Must have power supply efficiency of a minimum of 90%.
Must be able to generate an inductive frequency of at least 35kHz with self-tuning capability for optimizing frequency.
Power shall be regulated using a PLC.
Induction Coil Specifications:
Must include at least three induction coils.
One coil shall be a fork-type induction coil designed for brazing copper that is 5.5" long and 0.75" wide.
One coil shall be a fork-type induction coil designed for brazing copper that is 2.75" long and 1.25" wide.
One coil shall be a fork-type induction coil, with a 45-degree bend, designed for brazing copper that is 2.75" long and 1.25" wide.
Chiller Specifications (Must include at least three induction coils):
One coil shall be a fork-type induction coil designed for brazing copper that is 5.5" long and 0.75" wide.
One coil shall be a fork-type induction coil designed for brazing copper that is 2.75" long and 1.25" wide.
One coil shall be a fork-type induction coil, with a 45-degree bend, designed for brazing copper that is 2.75" long and 1.25" wide.
Mobile Cart Specifications:
Must include a mobile cart that allows the inductive power supply and cooking system to be moved together on the same cart. A system where the inductive power supply moves relative to the cooling system is not acceptable.
Mobile cart must allow staff to move brazing system across a flat surface without using other equipment.
Cart must have lockable wheels.
Cart must have pick points for movement by crane.
- KO CONTRACTING DIVISION 4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH
- SEATTLE , WA 98134-2329
- USA
- Della S. Overton
- della.s.overton@usace.army.mil
- Phone Number 2067646170
- Apr 25, 2025 07:27 am PDTSources Sought (Original)
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