University of Washington Workday #1230896

UW Applied Physics Laboratory Solicits Fabrication and Delivery of 14 Custom Structural Frames and Components

The University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking qualified suppliers to design, fabricate, test, finish, and deliver 14 custom structural frames for seafloor deployment as part of the TUC Inline Breakout subsystem under the STAFAC 2 project. - Government Buyer: - University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory (APL-UW), Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Total of 14 structural frames: 12 IBN frames and 2 TTM frames - Fabrication and delivery of multiple welded frame components, including: - TUC IBN Lifting Frame Weldment (STAFAC2-41-870) - TUC IBN Upper Frame Crossbar (STAFAC2-41-869) - TUC IBN Upper Frame (STAFAC2-41-868) - TUC IBN Parking Position (STAFAC2-41-879) - TUC IBN Inboard Side Load Support (STAFAC2-41-891) - Weld-on Zinc Anode, 5 lbs (HARBOR ANODES ZTS-5) - TUC IBN Lifting Frame (STAFAC2-41-878) - TUC IBN Lifting Eye (STAFAC2-41-871) - Comprehensive services: design, fabrication, radiographic testing (RT) per ASTM E1742, finishing (thermoplastic powder coating in 'safety yellow'), and delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with AWS D1.1 welding standards - Radiographic testing (RT) required for welds - Thermoplastic powder coating in 'safety yellow' for all frames - Itemized invoicing for zinc anodes - Encouragement of participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and small businesses - All fabrication must adhere to detailed provided drawings and specifications - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified fabricators capable of meeting technical and quality requirements

Description

The University of Washington is seeking qualified firms to design, fabricate, test, finish, and deliver 14 structural frames (12 IBN, 2 TTM). The frames are intended for shipboard and land-based operations for lifting and deployment onto the seafloor. Delivery must be completed no later than December 15, 2026, with earlier delivery acceptable. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical compliance, schedule, experience, and price.

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