44 -- Roller Hearth Furnace

The Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB FL, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for a Roller Hearth Furnace and Temperature Control System to Thermcraft Incorporated of Winston-Salem NC under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Anticipated award date is 28 Aug 2007. This requirement is for: CLIN 0001 (1 EA) Roller Hearth Furnace Model Number FRL-50-48-96-1F in accordance with attached specifications.. These items must be delivered to: 846TH Test Group, 1521 Test Track Road, Holloman AFB NM 88330 no later than 16 weeks after receipt of order on an FOB Destination basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 333994, small business size standard: 500 employees. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. However, the Government will consider all responses received within 5 days of publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions shall be submitted electronically to elesha.gentry@46tg.af.mil. Note 22 applies. Point of Contact: Elesha Gentry, Contract Specialist, Phone 505-679-3305, Fax 505-679-3378, email: elesha.gentry@46tg.af.mil or Barbara Minto, Contracting Officer, Phone 505-572-1245, Email: barbara.minto@46tg.af.mil. SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROLLER HEARTH FURNACE Description: Roller Hearth Furnace; Includes the furnace with rollers on the hearth, load table with rollers, power assist loading, and a complete control system with over temperature control. Specifications: Model Number: FLR-50-48-96-1F Internal Chamber Dimensions: 50?H x 48?W x 96?D External Chamber Dimensions: (approx) 85?H x 76?W x 113?D External Overall Dimensions (Including load table) (approx) 85?H x 76?W x 216?D Connected Load: 220 KW, 480 v/3 ph/60 Hz Maximum Output Temperature: 1150 degrees Celsius (2102 degrees Fahrenheit) Type of Heat: Heavy duty cast plate heater Location of Heaters: Both side walls and floor Type Door: Vertical lift Shell Construction: Fabricated/Welded Carbon Steel Finish: Industrial Enamel, Dimenso Dark Blue Insulation: Combination of ceramic fiber, insulating fire brick and insulating castable Stand: Angle iron stand to provide a 45? hearth table (top of rollers) Fans: Two circulation fans to be located in the top of the chamber Load Table: 96? Long with rollers Drive: Electric drive with a manual attachment to be able to move the load into and out of the furnace Maximum Load: 1000 lbs Gas Control System: Manual flow valve to be able to handle either argon or nitrogen; gas flow through the manifold that introduces the gas to the furnace at four separate locations around the furnace for even distribution using 1? pipe to get four charges per hour flow rate. Temperature Control System Equipment Specification: Model: 1-3-300-480-H07ZK Controller: Honeywell DC330B Programmable Power Controller: Zero cross SCR Thermocouple: Type ?K?, metallic sheath Configuration: 1 Zone Power Requirements: 270 Amps, 480 v/3 ph/60 Hz Enclosure: Free standing, totally inter-wired Cables: No interconnecting or power cables to be included Misc Components: Main power circuit breaker, control transformer Independent Over Temperature: Controller: Honeywell DC330B digital Power Controller: Mechanical Contactor Thermocouple: Type ?K?, metallic sheath Enclosure: Mounted in the main control enclosure and totally inter-wired Purpose: To stop power to the furnace/zone in case of malfunction in the primary power controller and/or thermocouple. Installation and Start Up: Moving equipment: Not included. Furnace will be in its proper location upon contractor?s arrival. Utilities will be within 10 feet of the final location of the furnace. Time on Site: Three days; 2 persons for installation and one day for training.