Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 210000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

34 -- COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT OF A COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROLLER TURNING CENTER SOL N68936-99-R-0020 DUE 010599 POC Margaret Keen, Contract Specialist, (760) 927-3180 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to enter into negotiation on a Full and Open competition to procure a Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) Turning Center. The requirements are listed as the following contract line item numbers (CLIN) item and quantities: CLIN 0001 shall be a CNC lathe capable of turning a piece of material over the cross slide with the dimensions of 29 inch diameter(minimum); Z axis travel is 96 inches long; Horsepower is 60); Hydraulic Chuck (24 inches minimum); Through Hole Spindle diameter is 4 inches minimum; Steady Rests (2) with (1) 76.2 mm-279.4 mm (3 inches-11 inches minimum (any vriation up to +25.4 mm (1 inch) at both ends is acceptable. Stock items only); (2) 279.4 mm-486.6 (11 inches minimum)(any variation up to +25.4 mm (1 inch) at both ends is acceptable. (Stock items only); 4 station turets (2)-accepting both turning tools and boring bars; Maximum length and width is 8534.4 mm X 4572 mm (28 ft X 15 ft); Control includes canned cycles and the ability to program in absolute, incremental and decimal point input. Programmable in metric and inches. Ability to copy, move, insert and store programs; I/O Interface -- RS-232 serial port. The lathe shall include a Tailstock, Chip Conveyor, Operation and Programming Manuals. Repeatability of Axis (X&Z) movement must be accurate within .0005 of an inch. The machine must be able to perform machining processes using canned cycles; OD ID roughing, OD ID turning, rough facing, and simple thread cutting. The machine must use qualified industry tooling, both boring and turning, and be able to index turrets within .0005 inch. The machine must have the capacity to machine a 2,000 lb. Workpiece while supporting the material with a tailstock and steady rest. The machine must be able to drill a 4 inch diameter hole 12 inches deep in 4130 steel. It must also be able to turn a piece of material, (4130 steel 275 bhn 26 inch diameter by 26 long), cutting at a depth of .300 of an inch at .020 inch per revolution and at 350 fpm. CLIN 0002, Installation of Lathe; CLIN 0003, 1 week Operational Training for 3 people. Optional items include the following: Variable lead thread cutting; Optional block skip switches; Stored pitch error compensation; Load meter display; Running time display. Delivery shall be within 6 months of award. The following optional equipment must be available and compatible: Variable lead thread cutting; optional block skip switches; stored pitch error compensation; load meter display; running time display. In order to be installed, the machine must pass through an aisle with a maximum width of 14 feet 2 inches and through a door 16 foot wide. A written solicitation will be used in awarding the contract. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. Requests for the RFP should include the company name, address, company size, point of contact, phone number, tax identification number (TIN) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Fax requests can be sent to (760)939-4241, Attn: Margaret Keen regarding N68936-99-R-0020. Requests may be sent by internet mail to KeenMA@navair.navy.mil. Posted 11/18/98 (I-SN272642). (0322)

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