Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001400

Award for High-Performance Cold Spray Deposition System for Iowa State University

Iowa State University (ISU) has awarded a contract for a high-performance cold spray deposition system to support advanced materials and manufacturing research in its Department of Mechanical Engineering. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ISU Procurement - Procurement Agent: Craig Sondgeroth - OEMs and Vendors: - Titomic USA Inc. (Awarded OEM) - VRC Metal Systems, LLC (Competing OEM) - Products Requested: - High-performance cold spray deposition system (Titomic ISB-11) - Quantity: 1 - Key features: - Operates above 30 bar input pressure - Supports at least two powder feeders - Gantry-based or robotic manipulator mounting - G-code operation with integrated touchscreen HMI - Integrated dust extraction unit with HEPA filtration - Operational noise below 80 dB - Capable of processing a wide range of metals (Aluminum, Zinc, Copper, Tin, Nickel, Babbit, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Inconel 625) - Preferred: Integrated parameter library, exportable operation logs, sustained deposition rates above 1.5 kg/hr - Installation and training services included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be the most recent model available - Pre-delivery site inspection required - Acceptance testing by ISU for 30 consecutive days - 12-month warranty (excluding consumables and powders), with ongoing technical support - Compliance with ISU insurance and equipment terms - Shipping, installation, and training required - Award Details: - Titomic USA Inc. awarded at $307,000 - VRC Metal Systems, LLC bid $738,012 - Delivery and Performance: - Delivery within 35 weeks after purchase order - Installation and testing to be completed within 45 days of delivery - Place of Performance: - Iowa State University, Ames, IA (primary delivery and installation site) - Supplier locations: Huntsville, AL (Titomic USA Inc.), Box Elder, SD (VRC Metal Systems, LLC)

Description

Iowa State University issued a Request for Quote (RFQ-1001400) for one high performance cold spray deposition system designed for materials and manufacturing research. The system must operate above 30 bar input pressure, support multiple powder feeders, and be mounted on a gantry or robotic manipulator. It will be used for metal coating, repair, and additive manufacturing research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The award was made to Titomic USA Inc for $307,000.00.

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