SAM #FA9101CNCSmallWireEDM

Small CNC Wire EDM Machine for Arnold Engineering Development Complex

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a new small CNC wire EDM machine for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force; Headquarters Air Force Test Center (within Air Force Materiel Command), office AFTC/PZIA. End user: Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Model Shop, West Shop, at Arnold Air Force Base. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, machine model, reseller, or other commercial vendor is named in the provided materials. - Product requested: One new, fully functional Small Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine. No part number is specified; refurbished or remanufactured parts are prohibited. - Key requirements include linear shaft motors and glass scales on the X, Y, U, and V axes; minimum travel of 15.5 inches (X), 11.5 inches (Y), 8.5 inches (Z), and 2.4 inches (U and V); and support for submerged and non-submerged machining, automatic wire threading and rethreading, and U-V taper cutting. - The machine must include a dielectric system, chiller, deionizer, filtration, controls, and wire guide sets supporting 0.004-, 0.010-, and 0.012-inch wire. It must accommodate workpieces up to 1,100 pounds and provide a manufacturer’s controller with a color touchscreen of at least 19 inches, programming, simulation, and networking capabilities. - It must operate on 480V, three-phase, 60Hz power or include a suitable transformer, and include required lifting, leveling, floor-attachment, and shop-air connection hardware, plus operating and maintenance documentation. - Included services and support: Delivery, assembly, installation, startup, and functional accuracy testing at the AEDC Model Shop, West Shop. The machine price must include hands-on instruction at startup and four days of formal on-site training: two days for up to five operators and two days of controls and mechanical maintenance training for up to five maintenance workers. - Warranty and service requirements: A minimum 24-month warranty after installation and a 10-year accuracy guarantee for the linear drive system. Maintenance, parts, and repair support information is requested, including warranty options, repair response, parts delivery, and service-support availability. - Timing: Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of order.

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a new, fully functional Small Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee, IAW Attachment 1 – Small CNC Wire EDM Technical Specification Sheet.

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