Pipe Bending Machine
ID: 47QSWC25N0103Type: Sources Sought
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS/GSS/QSCBD/ASSISTED CONTRACTING BRANCH BWashington, DC, 20006, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/e38348c8239249df9c8c633d4ceca26e/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking sources for a manual Pipe Bending Machine, which will be procured under a government Request for Proposal (RFP). The machine is designed to bend pipes with an outer diameter of up to 1.5 inches and a maximum center line radius of 8 inches, featuring a hydraulic foot-operated extractor and requiring a floor space of 12 feet in length and 40 inches in width and height. This equipment is crucial for industrial applications within government projects that necessitate precise pipe bending capabilities. Interested vendors should reach out to Antwoine Griggs at antwoine.griggs@gsa.gov or Phil Cleveland at phillip.cleveland@gsa.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    The document outlines specifications for a manual Pipe Bending Machine, intended for procurement under a government RFP. The machine features a hydraulic foot-operated extractor, is floor-mounted, and has a capacity to bend pipes with an outer diameter of up to 1.5 inches and a maximum center line radius of 8 inches. It is designed to accommodate a maximum over-mandrel tube length of 10 feet and requires a floor space of 12 feet in length and 40 inches in width and height, weighing 900 pounds. The accompanying tooling includes 20 mandrels ranging from 0.375 to 1.5 inches, 6 mandrel rods, various clamp and side blocks, a mandrel extractor system, an angle bend indicator assembly, and a wrench set. This information emphasizes the machine's capability and the necessary tools for effective operation, focusing on industrial applications likely relevant for government projects or contracts that require pipe bending capabilities. The inclusion of detailed specifications aligns with the common practice in federal RFPs to ensure procurement transparency and to meet operational requirements for contractors.
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