BRIQUETTER AND EXTENSION CONVEYOR
ID: W519TC25Q2125Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

PSC

CONVEYORS (3910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8a585b1b98f742ffac36b70ff401abf2/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for a briquetting system and extension conveyor to process scrap aluminum chips at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. The procurement aims to acquire a system capable of converting up to 3,000 pounds of aluminum chips per hour into briquettes for recycling, with compliance to national safety codes and rigorous specifications for design, installation, and operator training. This initiative is crucial for enhancing aluminum recycling efforts while ensuring safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability standards are met. Interested vendors should contact John Jacobsen at JOHN.E.JACOBSEN16.CIV@ARMY.MIL and are encouraged to provide information regarding their socio-economic status and past performance, with an expected solicitation date of February 18, 2025, subject to change.

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    JOHN JACOBSEN
    JOHN.E.JACOBSEN16.CIV@ARMY.MIL
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    RIPD E4000-24-3-21 - B220 Briquetter TAL.docx
    The Rock Island Arsenal seeks to procure a briquetting system and extension conveyor for processing scrap aluminum chips from the Thick Aluminum Line. The primary system, a WIEMA 1500 TH or equivalent, is expected to convert up to 3,000 pounds of aluminum chips per hour into briquettes for recycling, utilizing components such as conveyors, shredder, and hydraulic power pack. The proposal outlines compliance with various safety and environmental standards, with the contractor responsible for meeting rigorous specifications related to design, installation, training, and service support. Key requirements include adherence to national safety codes like OSHA and ASME, provision of precise performance characteristics for the briquetter and conveyor, and mandatory training for operators. The contractor must ensure on-site maintenance capability and provide a detailed plan for equipment installation at the arsenal, which includes compliance with security protocols and confirmation of equipment functionality through thorough testing and documentation. The overarching goal is to enhance aluminum recycling efforts while ensuring that safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability standards are met throughout the process.
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