Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Router - Foam and Cardboard

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The solicitation is expected to be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirements type contract for the delivery, installation and training of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Router for foam and cardboard using FAR Part 13 and FAR 19 contracting procedures. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, contract management and equipment to provide a CNC Router at its operating location at Air Force Global Strike Command, Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), Rapid City, South Dakota (SD) site as defined in the Salient Characteristics. The Contractor shall provide the minimum salient characteristics in this contract. Contractor tasks include contract management, delivery, installation and training.

Program Requirements:

Noun – Computer Numerical Control Router

NSNs – N/A

Application – Delivery, Installation and Training located at Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706

NAICS – 333991

CNC Router for foam and cardboard with the following salient characteristics.

Three axis 5’ x 10’ moving gantry CNC router with a three-axis industrial controller with LCD color touchscreen monitor. X and Y axes must be/have laser calibration. Minimum of Z axis shall be 12” of travel. Minimum of clearance under the bridge shall be 9”.

Software to run the machine.

AC digital drives with closed-loop brushless AC servo motors with absolute encoders on all linear axes.

9hp/6.5kw @ 18,000 RPM's (S1), 10hp/7.5kw @ 18,000 RPM's (S6) 220/380V ER32 collet spindle, max speed 24,000 rpm, spindle must be air cooled. Max collet is 3/4". Must include dust hood.

Automatic tool height sensor

5' x 10' 1" Phenolic 2-Zone Vacuum Table with four (4) 2" automatic solenoid operated vacuum valves for part hold down, must include a vacuum hose connection. The valves must integrate with the controls and must activate from the console.

Pneumatic pop-up pins for locating/referencing materials (set of four)

5Hp, 48 SCFM, 220 volt, 3-phase oil-less vacuum pump with low pressure vacuum switch.

Must fit within a 183in by 88in space.

Delivery and on-site machine setup and basic operator training in Bldg. 7510 located at Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706.

Dispose of all packaging materials.

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Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer listed below for resolution. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to email the AFRL Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location – Global Strike (AFICC/KG OL-GSC) via the following e-mail workflow address: ig.afica_kg.workflow@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.''