SolicitationPosted Jun 6, 2025·Responses due Jun 12, 2025

CNC KNIFE CUTTING SYSTEM

DLA Land and Maritime · DLA MARITIME - NORFOLK

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
333517
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
SPMYM125Q0112
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
3620
Place
Portsmouth, VA, USA
Contact
MONICA RICHARDSON (monica.richardson@dla.mil)
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  • Jun 6, 2025
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  • Jun 6, 2025 · this notice
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Award
  • Jul 18, 2025
    Award Notice
    GFS SUPPLY & SERVICES COMPANY · $139K
    Open

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Evaluation Factors for the item listed below. The required item is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Part 13 and FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. The Contract Line Items (CLINs) are as follows: 0001 CNC KNIFE CUTTING SYSTEM QTY: 1 U/I: EA ATOM FLASHCUT FLEX L12 1. SCOPE OF WORK 1.1. This scope covers the r… (show all)

equirements for ordering, a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Knife Cutting System and all tooling required to provide an efficient operating system. This system will be used to cut an assortment of different material. 1.2. Installation of the purchased knife cutting system in Building 171, Norfolk NavaL Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. 1.3. Contractor shall provide training and technical manuals as explained as herein this specification. 2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: The equipment shall consist of three (3) axis CNC controls. The equipment shall be operable under control of the CNC. Must be capable of cutting gaskets in their various forms (6mm Compressed & Tang Graphite Included) and Rubber and it�s by-products up to 25mm in thickness. 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: The equipment will have the following salient characteristics: 3.1. Table: 3.1.1. Table size � minimum of 47�x 39� 3.1.2. Vacuum Table shall have multiple working zones, which can be independently activated. 3.1.3. Vacuum pump shall be adjustable to conserve energy. 3.1.4. Table Load Capacity � minimum 125 lbs. 3.1.5. Table shall be able to cut sheet sizes ranging from 1�X 1� to 5� X 5� 3.1.6. Table shall be able to hold different size materials in different work zones simultaneously. 3.2. Minimum Travels: 3.2.1. X axis 48� 3.2.2. Y axis 48� 3.3. CNC Features: 3.3.1. Simultaneous 3-axis linear and circular interpolation 3.3.2. 10� (minimum) color flat panel display 3.3.3. Absolute and incremental programming 3.3.4. Inch and metric programming 3.3.5. Lenses for point acquisition and shape or layout automatic repositioning 3.3.6. Feed rate override 3.3.7. Mathematical functions including arithmetic and trigonometric 3.3.8. DXF file input 3.3.9. Maintenance diagnostic routines embedded in system 3.3.10. Automatic nesting for material saving, in off-line or in-line mode. 3.3.11. High Brightness Overhead Projection System: The overhead projectors shall allow for a clear visualization of parts and commands on all materials. 3.3.12. CD Rom input 3.4. Multi-tool cutting head: 3.4.1. Multi-tool cutting head speed minimum of 60m/min 3.4.2. Shall be able to hold a Pneumatic oscillating knife chuck or fixed knife chuck size 40mm. 3.4.3. Shall be able to hold a minimum of 2 Punching tools or kiss-cutting knife holder chuck size 20mm 3.4.4. Multi-tool cutting head acceleration minimum of 1 G 3.4.5. X and Y axis must operate on a solid steel rack and pinion system 3.5. Performance: 3.5.1. Shall be able to punch minimum of .8mm to 6mm holes 3.5.2. Shall a minimum punching Frequency 3 Holes per Second 3.5.3. Precision and repeatability, to within +/- 0.1mm 3.5.4. Must be able to cut 1-2 layer steel inserted graphite, dense rubber, cross linked polyethylene foam, Kevlar, 6mm non-asbestos, tang graphite, cork, rubber, foam, fish paper and plastic 3.5.5. Material must be able to be cut without being blocked, stripped or captured by plastic sheet on top of material. 3.5.6. Must have the ability to total cut, score cut (partial depth cut) & kiss cut with one knife chuck. 3.6. Tooling: 3.6.1. Shall be included: (50ea.) Blades part number 01039999 (10ea.) Blades part number 01R33856 (10ea.) Blade Overhead Projection System Pneumatic Booster (1ea.) Pricking tool (1ea.) Plotting pen (2ea.) Adjustable Pneumatic Knife Chuck (0.64mm) (2) 20mm Tool: Punching tool holder (2) 40mm Tool: Pneumatic oscillating knife chuck (1ea.) Fixed Knife Chuck (AT1BK12A) w. Knife Holder 3.7. Air Compressor: Machine shall be provided with a 7.5 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor with a Dryer with installation and operator instructions. 3.8. Pneumatic Booster: Machine shall be provided with a pneumatic booster and installation instructions for the booster. 3.9. Utilities: 3.9.1. Electrical: 460 VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz 3.9.2. Compressed Air: 90 PSIG, 1-4/IPS 3.9.3. Working Environmental: 35�F to 105�F, up to 100% relative humidity 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE: 4.1. Vendor must provide cutting samples performed at destination of multiple gaskets in one sheet of �� thick tang graphite and �� thick 1-2 layer steel inserted graphite using type 2 gasket layout. NNSY can provide samples of material and gasket dimensions if needed. 4.2. Vendor must provide cutting samples performed at destination of multiple gaskets in one sheet of 1/16� and 1/32� thick soft rubber, 1/32�and 1/64� thick Fish paper and 1/16� thick Garlock using gasket type 1 layout. NNSY can provide samples of material and gasket dimensions if needed. 5. TRAINING: 5.1. After satisfactory completion of acceptance testing of the system, the services of a qualified representative(s), who is a United States citizen of good standing and repute and proficient in the English language, shall be provided for specialized training to familiarize receiving activity personnel with the equipment and to help ensure reliable performance and maximum service life, during normal usage. 5.1.1. The training shall be performed at the customer facility and shall be as stated in paragraphs below. 5.1.2. Training shall occur between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm excluding weekends and any federal holidays. 5.1.3. The course shall utilize training manuals for each of the operator and maintenance training students, as-built drawings and manuals provided under this contract, and shall include both classroom and hands on portions. 5.1.4. All printed training aids shall be supplied at no additional cost to the government, and be in the English language. 5.2. Operator /Programmer On-Site Training: 5.2.1. Training shall be provided at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. 5.2.2. Training shall include preparation of part programs, and preparation of equipment for safe operation. 5.2.3. The trainees shall be provided instructions for all aspects of machine operation. 5.2.4. Trainees shall be provided instruction for the care, use and operation of all attachments and accessories. Instructions shall also be provided for the interface between the CNC control and the existing 3D AutoCAD software. 5.2.5. Training shall be provided for three (3) operators/programmers. 5.2.6. The training period shall not be less than three (3) consecutive, eight (8) hour work days. 5.2.7. A training manual (which could be an additional operator�s manual) shall be provided for each student. 6. OPERATOR / MAINTENANCE / REPAIR MANUALS: 6.1. The equipment shall be furnished with two (3) hard copies and (1) CD�s of the manufacturer�s standard Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual(s). 6.1.1. The manuals shall include all mechanical and electrical schematics showing discrete components/block diagrams/wiring diagrams with inputs and outputs identified/system electrical interface documents and drawings for the specific model of all machine equipment/drives/controls supplied. 6.1.2. The information contained in the manual(s) shall reflect the unit and its components in the �as built� configuration. 6.1.3. Maintenance section of manual must include but is not limited to: a. Preventive Maintenance Schedule b. List of Spare Parts c. Safety Requirements and Hazards 6.1.4. The information contained in the manual(s) shall permit trouble shooting and repair of the equipment by journeymen level personnel. 6.1.5. The information contained in the manual(s) shall be in the English language. 6.1.6. The information contained in the manual(s) shall be in imperial units of measure. 7. LIFTING AND HANDLING: 7.1. Insta

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Single-winner award sizes (7): middle half $77K to $274K, median $117K; range $56K to $441K.

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