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Tilt-Frame Band Saw, Hydraulic, Fully Featured
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The Department of Defense, through the contracting office at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, has issued a solicitation for a single Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw, Hydraulic, Fully-Featured, under solicitation number FA488726Q0035, with a NAICS code of 333517 and a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications including a frame capable of tilting up to 60 degrees left and right with electronic touch-screen control, a fixed 3-degree forward saw head angle, a 10-horsepower blade drive, and a self-tensioning rotating carbide and ball bearing roller guide system. The machine must support a minimum work load of 8,000 lbs, feature a full-stroking hydraulic main vise with 60-degree faceplates and a secondary vise, variable clamping pressure control, a powered chip conveyor, laser alignment guidance, and a flushing hose. Control must be via a programmable logic controller with a 12-inch color touch screen and include a hydraulically positioned and locked upper guide arm, along with a dual lubrication system combining flood coolant and selectable mist. The machine must be configured for right-to-left work entry, and all components must be documented with product literature to prove full compliance with the salient characteristics provided. The evaluation methodology is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, meaning offers must first pass a technical acceptability gate by fully meeting all requirements, after which award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant offeror. The solicitation explicitly states that funds are not currently available and no award will be made until such funds are appropriated; the Government retains the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement for offeror costs. Quotes must remain firm through September 30, 2026, with any limitation on price validity clearly stated. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days from the award date to FOB Destination, Luke AFB, Arizona, under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with all items subject to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 marking requirements including unique item identifiers derived from enterprise identifiers, and machine-readable labeling verified by qualified automatic identification technology. Contractors must be registered in SAM, certified as small businesses, comply with Buy American provisions, and provide representations regarding cybersecurity and security prohibitions, including FAR clauses covering debarment, trafficking, confidentiality, and cybersecurity compliance. Electronic invoicing and receiving
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Leuppx, AZ, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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
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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.
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Canted Saw Head: Saw head must be fixed at a 3° forward approach angle to optimize cutting efficiency on structural materials.
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Advanced Blade Guidance System: Must feature rotating easy-load combination carbide and ball bearing roller guides with a self-tensioning design.
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10-Horsepower Blade Drive: For tough-to-cut applications.
B. Material Handling, Clamping & Automation
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Work Load Capacity: Machine bed and structure must support a minimum workload of 8,000 lbs.
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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.
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Variable Vise Pressure Control: The hydraulic system must allow for the adjustment of clamping pressure.
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Powered Chip Conveyor: Must be equipped with a powered conveyor system to automatically remove cutting chips.
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Work Entry: The machine must be configured for opposite hand (right-to-left) work entry.
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Laser Alignment Light: Must be equipped with a laser projected for quick spotting of the cut to be made.
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Flushing Hose: Must include a hose to wash away chips from hard-to-reach places.
C. Control System & Lubrication
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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Must have a programmable control with a 12" color touch-screen.
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Automated Guide Arm: The upper blade guide arm must be hydraulically positioned and locked via controls at the operator's station.
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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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