MIN QTY Two (2) hard bearing, dual drive, horizontal balance machines with potential option for QTY 2
ID: 26-13-1100Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE TOOLS (3419)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cdcef4cd576f4b748adf223296f09f71/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking responses from interested parties for the procurement of two hard bearing, dual drive, horizontal balance machines, with a potential option for two additional units. The machines must meet or exceed the Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) 1000 class specifications and be capable of balancing aerospace jet engine rotors, with specific requirements for each machine regarding weight handling and operational capabilities. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of aerospace components at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and comments on the statement of work by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Christopher Bara at avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil, ensuring to include the notice ID number in their submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Bara
    avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    26-13-1100 PD SAM.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for providing and installing two hard-bearing, dual-drive, horizontal balance machines at Tinker AFB for balancing aerospace jet engine rotors for 76 PMXG. The contractor is responsible for a turnkey installation, including all labor, equipment, and certification. Machine 1 must meet ARP 4048, 1000 class specifications, handling up to 4,500 pounds, while Machine 2 must meet ARP 4048, 3000 class specifications, handling up to 9,500 pounds, and include a clamshell-type part shroud. Both machines must be non-prototype, capable of calibrating to SAE AS8617, and operate on Windows 11 with specific balancing software features. The contractor must also provide proving rotors and adhere to stringent safety, environmental, and administrative requirements, including FOD/DOP training, tool control, and hazardous material management, all while complying with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
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