Simultaneous Cold Metal Transfer Welding Unit - Sole Source

Oregon State University intends to contract for the provision of a Simultaneous Cold Metal Transfer Welding Unit from Fronius USA LLC as a sole source because of the uniqueness (design, capability, nature) of the good and/or services, and the contractor being the single provider of the goods and/or service. The Simultaneous Cold Metal Transfer Welding Unit must be designed for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), combining two electrically isolated wire electrodes to deposit material into a single weld pool, must achieve up to 60% higher deposition rates compared to standard CMT, while maining the low heat input characteristic of CMT, must ensure exceptional arc stability and consistent bead geometry critical for layer-by-layer additive manufacturing, must support a wide range of materials, including high-strength steels, titanium, and aluminum, with minimal spatter and improved gap-bridging ability, must feature pulsed hot start and adjustable heat input compensate for temperature variations during welding, and must reduce material waste and post-processing time, particularly for titanium and nickel alloys, as compared to subtractive methods. An entity may challenge this determination no later than the closing date indicated on the website. Challenges must be submitted to Scott Lommers by email at Scott.Lommers@oregonstate.edu.