Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD, 21226-5000

J -- CUTTER SYSTEM, CNC CONTROLLER, WARRANTIES & TECH. SUPPORT SOL Reference-Number-DTCG40-00-Q-40041 DUE 070500 POC Sandra Miller, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6452, Fax 410-762-6056, Email smiller@elcbalt.uscg.mil -- David Monk, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6456, Fax 410-762-6056, Email dmonk@elcbalt.uscg.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-DTCG40-00-Q-40041&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Sandra Miller, smiller@elcbalt.uscg.mil. Quotation DTCG40-00-Q-40029 published in the CBD on 27 March 2000 is cancelled in its entirety due to changes in the government specifications. The USCG Engineering Logistics Center is resoliciting quotations under DTCG40-00-Q-40041 from qualified organizations to award a firm fixed price contract for: (1) "ESAB GXA Rebuild and (2) "Repair/retro-fit on ESAB GXM 1600 cutting system". The CLINS are: CLIN 1. MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM, CLIN 2. CUTTING SYSTEM, CLIN 3. INSTALLATION, CLIN 4. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND CLIN 5. WARRANTIES AND LOCAL SUPPORT. These supplies (CLINS 1 & 2) and services (CLINS 3-5) are considered commercial supplies/services. The SIC code for this requirement is 7373. It is estimated that quotes will be issued five (5) days after the date of this notification, and the quotation opening date will be approximately ten (10) days after the issuance. This notice is for informational purposes only. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered. Delivery of CLINS (1) and (2) to be 4 to 6 weeks after award and installation is to start immediately upon receipt of CLINS (1) and (2). The CLINS and salients are: CLIN 1. MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM: CNC (computer numerical control) Motion control System to retrofit to existing ESAB gantry system including oxygen cutting at the Coast Guard YARD. Control system minimum requirements are: HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS include: *Pentium III 433 MHz Intel Processor or higher, *64 RAM, expandable *Dual scan or optional active matrix display, *3.1 Gig hard drive or higher, *1.44 M Floppy Drive, * Industrial hardened enclosure, *Keypad for ease of use (Keep press indicator to audible or visual devise may be sued.) *EMI/RFI suppression, *Eight-direction joystick, and *External Speedpot feedrate. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS include: Replacement of the following items to be included in mechanical repairs, (1) All gear racks with standard racks, (2) Servo Drive motors on X & Y-axis to be replaced, (3) Rail to be replaced with new hardened rail, and (4) Operator panel which controls oxy/fuel torch operation NOTE: All components replaced during repair will be items, which are readily available through local industrial supply MOTIONS FEATURES include: Two axis standard. Expandable to six axes of motion for Dual Gantry, Contour Bevel head and multiple height control. *Automated torch height control feature for arcwriter, *Closed loop positioning for accurate motion based on encoded feedback, *Dynamic accuracy of up to .002 with 1000 line encoders. *Programmable cut speeds of up to 500IPM. *Automatic corner slowdown and torch height disable. Speed increase/decrease buttons. * Two or more tool offsets for multiple tool support.*Complete cut loss recovery feature with backup on path, forward on path, off path restart, return to path and move pattern functions. *Rip-mode for straight-line cutting. * Move to pierce function for easy navigation within a part program. *Cut to path feature for restarting of the cut processes anywhere along path or edge starting. *Home position location supported through manual commands or the part program * Homing switches used with the home position feature for position recovery in the event of a power loss. *Kerf changes during the cut process through the part program with real time graphic display of cut path. OPERATIONAL FEATURES include:*Real time graphic display showing the positioning of the cutting tool in process, *Feature allowing display of cut speed, position, following error, consumablelife, I/O status and other process start information, *Zoom in/Zoom out feature which automatically centers tool during the cut process, *Three operation modes: plasma, Oxy, and contour test, *Operator may configure the plasma and oxygen process timing for optimum cut quality, *Ability to rotate, scale, and mirror part programs *Shape repeat functions with three grid patters (straight, staggered and nested). *Ability to perform part alignment and skew adjustments. COMMUNICATIONS FEATURES include: *Serial communications up to 115K Baud. Up to 200K Baud when using the communications software provided with the control -- using 2X compression, *Communications link can be used to view files and folders on the host PC or network for upload and download. The operator may search for files based on operator selected criteria. *Preview option allows the operator to view the part prior to loading onto the control. PROGRAMMING FEATURES include: *Windows 98 optional windows NT operating system, *On screen help, * Accepts EIA and ESSI style part programs, * Operates in Metric and English, * Forty-nine preprogrammed simple shapes, Includes a text simple shape, *Standard text editor features for amending parts programs, *Kerf, feed rate, dwells may be entered by the operator and through the part program, *Preheart time may be entered by the operator, *Database functions for tracking consumable wear, *Direct comunications interface to Oxy-fuel console, *Control softwear, link communications, and help file updates and manuals available from company Webster., * Built-in system diagnostics tools for I/O, link communications, keyboard function, drives and motors. CLIN 2. CUTTING SYSTEM: Two torch Oxygen Plasma Cutting and Marking Systems to be controlled by control system in Item (1), with the minimum requirements below, Hypertherm Ht2000, THC and Arc Writer or equal. Consumables necessary for initial install and startup shall be included. *Cutting capacities per torch of at least: Mild steel-1" thick piece and cut. Dross free to 3/4" mild steel. Stainless steel-1.5 inches thick; aluminum 1.5 inches thick; *Kerf angle 0 degrees to 5 degrees. *Power supplies must be 200 Amp, 100% duty cycle at 30 kw; Power supplies to have built in microprocessor to coordinate current and gas pressure; *Ramp down at the completion of each cut cycle for optimum consumable parts life, *Torches will have shield technology to protect the torch during pierce and cut operations; Torches will have initial and automatic height control, *System must have flexibility in plasma and shield gases:(a) Plasma gases: oxygen, compressed air, nitrogen, argon-hydrogen mixtures, (b) Shield gases: oxygen, compressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide. *The marking system must be able to mark or score mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. *The marking system must be able to travel, mark, or score at variable speeds and depths from 0 to at least 300 inches per minute, *The marking system will be driven by the control system supplied as CLIN 1 and *must be 100% duty cycle. CLIN 3 INSTALLATION: Installation and interface of CLINS(1) and (2) to gantry and water table described under existing conditions, and interface with existing network and legacy data, including fiber optic connection. Existing conditions include a 20' span, ESAB gantry (installed in 1990) over a 18' X 30' Anderson water table. Available electrical power supply is 115V and 240V. The existing oxygen cutting torches will remain in place and must be interfaced with the new control system. The installer is responsible for removing existing equipment being replaced. The installer and repair agency must be authorized by the manufacture of the products supplied (Hypertherm or equal). The installer and repair agency must have past performance for the supplied systems and components including software, hardware, mechanical and electrical components and networking/communications. CLIN 4. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT: following successful installation and integration of Items (1) and (2), on site commercial training shall be provided. Contractor shall have Internet site with online trouble shooting and diagnostics available. Contractor to provide two sets of their commercial maintenance and operators manuals. CLIN 5. WARRANTIES AND LOCAL SUPPORT: SUPPORT: The contractor shall provide at least their commercial warranty to the government. Local response time required is within 24 hours for service work. The above CLINS are a commercial buy and the bidder is responsible for providing all information and/or descriptive literature, (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings and/or other information necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the Quotation. If the bidder must modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this solicitation it shall include in its bid a clear description of such proposed modifications, and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications.. If the bidder proposes to offer an equal product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be offered shall be clearly identified in the bid. The evaluation of the offer and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based solely on the information furnished by the bidder in its bid. All interested businesses are encouraged to request a quotation via facsimile (410) 762-6056. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprise: the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the acquisition, and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. See Numbered Note 25. Posted 06/21/00 (D-SN467023). (0173)

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