Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

49 -- WELDING SYSTEM DUE 120197 POC Terence J. McGinn CTQ2TM, Fax (703) 784-5826 The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is researching replacement options for their aging fleet of mobile welding systems. In order to form a comprehensive collection of the various welding systems available, MARCORSYSCOM is requesting information in the form of brochures and letters of interest from the manufacturers of mobile welding systems. Some features which are of interest to the Marine Corps are as follows: a trailer mounted welding system/unit which (1) is capable of performing Gas, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, Shielded Metal Arc, Fluxed Core Arc, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, and Plasma Cutting (2) is not government unique and has been on the market for at least one year (3) is equipped with a deck mounted generator/welder, compressor, and pressure cylinders for oxygen, propylene, argon, and CO2 with full length weatherproof enclosures which are padlock secured for stowage of equipment (4) contains reels inside enclosure for stowing hoses, chords, and cables along with compartments forstowing equipment and consumables (5) has a transportable, padlock secured enclosure whose sides fold down as work surfaces (6) has lifting eyes for sling handling of entire unit (7) has a rotary air compressor delivering at least .17 m^3/min @ 690 kPa (6 cfm @ 100 psi ) (8) has equipment and controls for the air cooled GTAW unit built into the welder/generator or included as accessory items (9) has a skid mounted basic welding machine which can be removed from the assembly and lifted by a 10k forklift (10) has a life expectancy of 10 years (11) is capable of storage and operation without special preparation in temperatures ranging from -31 C to 52 C (-25 F to 125 F) in all environments, and is provided with a weatherproof cover for protection during periods of nonuse (12) is mounted to a HMMWV compatible Marine Corps trailer or is capable of being towed by a HMMWV (13) is provided with controls and equipment to allow welding up to 15.25 m (50 ft.) from the main unit, including hi-low idle sensing when welding (14) is powered by a liquid cooled, diesel engine driven alternator/generator (15) has a welder/generator which (a) is capable of AC and DC constant current output of 40 to 250 amp for manual welding (b) is rated at 250 amp 100% duty cycle (c) produces 10kW 115/230 V, 60 Hz AC, with two 20 amp 115 V duplex receptacles and one 50 amp 115/230 V receptacle capable of 43 amp at 230 V (d) has shock absorbing deck mounts and weather protection which provide access and security when generator is removed (e) weighs a maximum of 500 kg (1100 lb) dry (f) has sound attenuation to < 75 dB @ 7.62 m (25 ft) with a vertical exhaust protected from the weather (g) has an engine hour meter, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and volt and amp gauges. Interested parties should send technical brochures and letters of interest to COMMANDER, ATTN: T. J. McGINN, MARCORSYSOM, 2033 BARNETT AVE SUITE 315, QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010 by 1 December 1997. Proprietary information will be protected and should be clearly identified. No solicitation document exists at this time. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. (0301)

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