SAM #C26-065

Air Force Procurement of Metal Powder Sieving Vacuums for 3D Printing Operations

The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base is seeking three advanced powder reclamation systems to support GE Concept Laser M2 Series 5 metal 3D printers in the REACT facility. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC), Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center - OEMs and Vendors Referenced: - GE Concept Laser (referenced as printer platform) - Piab (referenced for powder conveyor system) - Products/Equipment Requested: - Three powder reclamation systems (automated sieving vacuums) for hazardous and reactive metal powders (nickel, cobalt chrome, aluminum) - 1x 9053 SSS Sonic Powder Conditioner SPC-ATEX (explosion-proof, ATEX Zone 20 compliant, for aluminum) - 2x 9053 SSS Sonic Powder Conditioner SPC (for nickel and cobalt chrome) - Interchangeable sieve sets: two 75-micron sieves (nickel/aluminum) and two 63-micron sieves (cobalt chrome) per system - Powder conveyor system (Piab FC.P100.TX2.32 or equivalent) for aluminum - Notable Requirements: - All systems must operate under inert gas atmospheres and feature dual agitation, integrated scales, and automated powder feed - Aluminum system must be explosion-proof and ATEX Zone 20 compliant - All systems require CE or UL certification - Manufacturer must have at least five years of experience and provide recent redacted customer references - Place of Performance: - Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma - Period of Performance: - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order

Description

The Air Force intends to solicit the following supply:

The 76 CMXG is requesting utilization of funds for the purchase of ET Metal Powder Sieving Vacuums.

The requested equipment item description / specifications are outlined below.

a. Item one - Metal Powder Sieving Vacuums

•(qty. 1) 9053 SSS Sonic Powder Conditioner; SPC – ATEX

•(qty. 2) 9053 SSS Sonic Powder Conditioner; SPC

Three (3) Each stand alone unit must be a powder reclamation system designed to remove, collect, and sieve hazardous and reactive metal powders (Nickel, Cobalt Chrome, Aluminum) from GE Concept Laser M2 Series 5 printers.

Each system shall be positioned adjacent to the M2 glove box and interface with the printer’s integrated vacuum port and overflow hopper outlet.

System shall automatically extract powder, transfer it to a buffer hopper, and dispense it onto a sieve for classification with an automatically controlled feed rate to prevent overload.

Includes two (2) vacuum hoses: one for the overflow hopper outlet and one for the printer vacuum port.

• Powder conveyor system suitable for handling nickel, cobalt chrome, and aluminum alloys (e.g., equivalent to Piab FC.P100.TX2.32 for aluminum).

• Must be capable of sieving under an inert gas atmosphere for all materials. (Includes interchangeable sieve sets: two (2) 75-micron sieves (for nickel/aluminum) and two (2) 63-micron sieves (for cobalt chrome) per system.

• Features dual agitation methods (ultrasonic and vibratory) and an ultrasonic knocker to prevent powder bridging in the buffer hopper.

• Includes integrated scales for measuring both coarse waste and fine reclaimed powder.

• Must have an automated powder feed (e.g., pinch valve) from the buffer hopper to the sieve.

• The system for aluminum processing must be explosion-proof and compliant with ATEX Zone 20 (or equivalent).

• All systems must have CE or UL certification.

• The manufacturer must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years’ experience producing comparable powder handling and sieving systems.

• The manufacturer must provide redacted references from customers who have purchased the same system within the past twelve (12) months.

A Firm Fixed Price type contract is contemplated.

Estimated Period of Performance:  60 days ARO

This is a small business set-aside

System for Award Management (SAM) is required to receive any award. Contractors can register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332117 with a size standard of 550 EMP.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a proposal. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation through Beta.sam.gov at https://sam.gov/content/home.  No telephone requests. See Note 22. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1).

Foreign Participation: No

For further information contact:

Sondra Groth

Contract Specialist

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