FISC Norfolk Detachment Washington, Bldg 200 Washington Navy Yard, 901 M St S.E. Washington DC

34 -- REBUILD, RETROFIT, AND MODERNIZATION OF 5-AXIS, SINGLE SPINDLE, NUMERICAL CONTROL, MILLING/PROFILING MACHINE. SOL N00600-99-X-0350 POC For a copy of the RFI contact FISC Norfolk Detachment Washington Customer Service Center by fax at (202) 433-9569. For additional information contact: Doug T. Elliott at (202) 433-2913 or via the internet douglas_t_elliott@fmso.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to request a copy of the RFI., douglas_t_elliott@fmso.navy.mil. Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk Detachment Washington is seeking sources for industry comment for the rebuild, retrofit and modernization of an Onsrud Division of Danly Machine Corp., Numerically Controlled (NC), 5-Axis Profiling Machine, Model R288-24-10, Serial #777195-01, manufactured in 1975. The machine is currently in use at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center in Philadelphia, PA. The machine is a bridge type milling/profiling machine with stationary cross-rail and moveable table. It consists of bed, longitudinal table, rotary table, columns, cross-rail, saddle and slide assembly (with spindle and milling attachments) and hydraulic power units, air, vacuum, coolant and lubrication assembly, chip disposal conveyor system, and all necessary electrical and magnetic components required to operate this machine. The approximate size is 45 feet long x 42 feet wide x 32 feet high. The estimated weight is 1,000,000 pounds. The rotary table is 24 feet in diameter with a table load capacity of 300,000 lbs. The rebuild, retrofit and modernization shall restore, add to and enhance the capabilities of the Profiler to perform operations to both right-hand and left-hand propellers having hubs and blades formed from a single integral casting and the machining of blades including those having areas of limited tool access due to blade overlap. The material composition of bronze alloys utilized in the manufacture of propellers is in accordance with MIL-B-24480. The scope of services sought includes but is not limited to the following: a. Inspect, repair, rebuild or replace all machine components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies including axis servo drive systems and motors; positioning devices; ball screws; rack and pinions; electrical system; video monitoring system; hydraulic, coolant, lubrication, pneumatic and vacuum systems; bed; table saddle; table (including hydrostatic pump and lines); rotary table center swivel; ring gear; hydrostatic pads; machine work surface; columns cross rail saddle and ways; cross-rail vertical slide assembly ways; A-axis gear box and transmission; tychoway bearings, hydrostatic pads and tubing; headstock (spindle and drive); head (attachment) changer; spindle attachments; tool loading station; counter balance system; way covers and wipers; b. Replace meters; c. Replace the existing control system with a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system and post processor; d. Removal, disassembly, reinstallation of the machine; e. Training for Programmer, Operator and Maintenance personnel; f. Revised technical data; g. Quality assurance testing. A solicitation does not exist, therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the CBD on a later date. Contractors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements should request a copy of the RFI; complete with all requested information for a clearance to access the Government's site. The Government will respond by sending a copy of the RFI for industry review and comment. All interested parties requesting a copy of the RFI will be invited to attend a site visit projected for scheduling during the later part of November 1998. Only those personnel able to obtain clearance to enter the site shall be allowed at the site visit. To receive a copy of the RFI before the site visit, please contact Doug Elliott at the Fax number or E-mail listed in # 11 above. The purpose of the site visit better familiarize interested parties with the equipment and the site conditions so as to encourage quality comments from industry. RFI requests shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on company letterhead with the attendee's name, social security number, date and place of birth, proof of U.S. citizenship (Naturalized citizens must provide naturalization number). All visitors shall have picture identification; proof of U.S. citizenship or currently approved security clearance. The site visit will be conducted at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Detachment Philadelphia, Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Bldg. 20, Philadelphia, PA. 19112. Questions resulting from the site visit and requiring a response prior to submission of industry comment shall be sent, in writing, to the Contracting Officer no-later-than 10 days after the site visit. The Government will consider recommendations for improvements to the machine including increased spindle speeds, increased horsepower, and improved control features. Other than disassembly and reassembly, all work shall be performed off-site at the contractor's facility. The standard industrial code (SIC) for this requirement is 3559 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This Synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information received in response to this RFI. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement. All responses shall reference the RFI number associated with this announcement. Posted 10/27/98 (W-SN265664). (0300)

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