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Tilt-Frame Band Saw, Hydraulic, Fully Featured

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Funds are not currently available for this solicitation, and no award will be made until federal funding is secured; the Government retains the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation to reimburse offerors for incurred costs. Quotes must remain firm through September 30, 2026, and if market conditions prevent price stability, the maximum duration for which pricing can be held must be clearly stated. The Department of War is procuring a single Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw, Hydraulic, Fully-Featured, designed for high-capacity, precision cutting of structural metals. The machine must feature a tilting frame capable of 60-degree miter cuts in both directions, controlled electronically via a touch screen, and a fixed 3-degree canted saw head for enhanced cutting efficiency. It must be powered by a 10-horsepower drive, include an advanced self-tensioning blade guidance system with combination carbide and ball bearing rollers, and support a minimum work load of 8,000 pounds. The unit must be configured for right-to-left work entry, equipped with a full-stroking hydraulic main vise (9.5-inch high by 15-inch wide) with 60-degree faceplates and a secondary vise, and allow variable hydraulic clamping pressure adjustment. Automation features include a powered chip conveyor, laser alignment system, and flushing hose for chip removal. The control system requires a 12-inch color touch-screen PLC and an automated hydraulic guide arm operable from the operator’s station. Dual lubrication is mandatory, incorporating both flood coolant and selectable mist systems. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333517, with responses due by July 9, 2026, and all submissions directed to the Office of the Department of Defense at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

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Funding not current; no award until federal money secured; small business set-aside for hydraulic band saw with 60-degree tilt, 10-hp drive, and touch-screen automation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4887 56 Cons CcView Agency

NAICS

333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Leuppx, AZ, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Solicitation FA488726Q0035 for Vertical Tilt Frame Bandsaw

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Bandsaw Salient Characteristics Updated 6-3-26

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Salient Characteristics for Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw

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Ombudsman Guidance for Acquisition Concerns

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4887 56 Cons Cc
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OfficeLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA
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**Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.


The Government requests quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. If market volatility prevents this, clearly state the maximum length of time quote pricing can be held.


The Department of War (DoW) requires the procurement of one (1) Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw, Hydraulic, Fully-Featured.


General Description:
A heavy-duty, hydraulically powered metal cutting band saw for high-capacity, precision cutting. The system must be fully configured with all manufacturer-specified salient characteristics and optional features for maximum versatility, automation, and safety. The machine's design must feature a tilting frame to perform complex miter cuts.


To be considered for award, the offered equipment must meet or exceed the following minimum salient characteristics:


A. Core Capabilities & Frame Design


  • Miter Cutting Frame: Saw frame must be capable of tilting up to 60° left and right of vertical, with positioning controlled electronically via a touch screen.

  • Canted Saw Head: Saw head must be fixed at a 3° forward approach angle to optimize cutting efficiency on structural materials.

  • Advanced Blade Guidance System: Must feature rotating easy-load combination carbide and ball bearing roller guides with a self-tensioning design.

  • 10-Horsepower Blade Drive: For tough-to-cut applications.


B. Material Handling, Clamping & Automation


  • Work Load Capacity: Machine bed and structure must support a minimum workload of 8,000 lbs.

  • Primary Vise System: Must be equipped with a full-stroking hydraulic main vise (9.5" high x 15" wide) with 60° faceplates and a second machine vise.

  • Variable Vise Pressure Control: The hydraulic system must allow for the adjustment of clamping pressure.

  • Powered Chip Conveyor: Must be equipped with a powered conveyor system to automatically remove cutting chips.

  • Work Entry: The machine must be configured for opposite hand (right-to-left) work entry.

  • Laser Alignment Light: Must be equipped with a laser projected for quick spotting of the cut to be made.

  • Flushing Hose: Must include a hose to wash away chips from hard-to-reach places.


C. Control System & Lubrication


  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Must have a programmable control with a 12" color touch-screen.

  • Automated Guide Arm: The upper blade guide arm must be hydraulically positioned and locked via controls at the operator's station.

  • Dual Lubrication System: The machine must be equipped with both a standard flood coolant system and a selectable mist lubrication system.


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