Sources Sought Electrical Discharge Machine This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes. This market research will be used to help determine if this may be a competitive acquisition, or if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO), small businesses). Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety. Request interested parties complete and return a Capabilities Statement that describes the comparable product and the ability to meet the "Requirements" described below to identify firms who possess the capability to provide Electrical Discharge Machines. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. The Operational Contracting Branch, Technology Support Acquisition Section (AFLCMC/PZIOAA) is seeking potential sources, including small business sources. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below entitled "Capabilities package" responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort, NAICS 333517, Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types)Manufacturing with a Size Standard of 500 employees. Include in your response all socio-economic categories for which you qualify (Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Veteran-Owned (VO), SDVO, Women-Owned (WO), Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned (EDWO) and HUBZone small businesses). Indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Please include information about the firm's standard warranty. In addition, recent sales history to commercial companies should be included to determine commerciality. Requirements for 1 (one) 5 axis Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) We require a computer numerical controlled machine able to machine a material using electrical discharges using wire and the workpiece as electrodes separated by a dielectric liquid. 1. Travel (X/Y/Z/U/V) (equal or greater than 600 x 400 x 300 x 75 X 75 mm) 2. Maximum Workpiece Size (x/y/z) (Greater than 800 x 800 x 300 mm) 3. Maximum Workpiece Weight or Mass (Greater than 500 kg) 4. Floor Space Footprint (Less than 2413mm x 4064mm OR less than 95" x 160") Plus/Minus 100mm a. User controls must be on the narrow side (side with less than 95") 5. Table- Number of Sides (Require 3 or 4) 6. Surface Finish Capability- Automatic Multiple Pass Technology to result in better surface finish 7. Software to automatically assist technicians to improve processing conditions 8. .010" Wire Guide included 9. Automatic electrical control adjustment control system for corner correction and cutting condition optimization 10. Auto wire threading 11. 15"+ Touchscreen 12. 10 year warranty on main XY movement systems (ball screws or linear motors) 13. <0.1 micron X/Y feedback 14. Training classes for 2 operators covering: a. Offers classroom training and hands-on experience b. Trains operators how to conduct regular user and preventative maintenance c. Trains operators how to operate machine d. Teaches selection of appropriate cutting conditions e. Teaches how to use controls software and import geometry f. Trains operators to set up parts/jobs, start job, finish job 15. Training Location within driving distance (300 mi) of WPAFB, OH 16. Vendor must be able to be transport piece parts of EDM up an elevator with a 20,000lbs limit 17. EDM parts for installation must be able to fit through 72" wide x 103" tall opening 18. Required Power (208V / 3 Phase or 480V 3 Phase) 19. Connectivity- Require USB for transferring between computer systems a. Ability to import 2D or 3D CAD files or G-Code 20. Installation Included a. Delivery + appropriate rigging to move into Bldg 655, Rm 130, WPAFB, OH 21. 2 Year Preventative Maintenance Agreement Included All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to provide the requested items to the primary point of contact listed below. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Capabilities package: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: julie.hansen.1@us.af.mil in a Microsoft Word compatible format or mailed to AFLCMC/PZIOA POC: TSgt Julie Hansen, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Room 109, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309 to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday the 12th of November 2014. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to TSgt Julie Hansen at julie.hansen.1@us.af.mil or 937-522-4594. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.). Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Electrical Discharge Machine." If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents. Attachments with files ending in.zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are attached to email.
