C-FRAME HYDRAULIC PRESS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Purchase Description for the acquisition of a C-Frame Hydraulic Press. The press is intended for installation at Bld A-47 SRF-JRMC, Yokosuka, Japan. The installation site has specific building access dimensions of 6.9 meters (Width) x 6.0 meters (Height).

• The C-Frame Hydraulic Press must be a new, current, commercially available model.

• It must meet minimum performance requirements specified in the document.

• All parts subject to wear, breakage, or distortion must be accessible for adjustment, replacement, and repair.

• The machine must comply with various government documents, standards (Federal, Military, ISO, EN, DIN, JIS, IEC, NEMA, NFPA), and regulations, including OSHA safety standards.

• Specific requirements include:

  • Metric graduations for measuring and indicating devices.
  • Conveniently located operator controls.
  • Safety guarding and general safety compliance.
  • Audible noise level not exceeding 84 decibels.
  • Exclusion of hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, mercury, lead, PCBs), with specific exceptions for Nickel Metal Hydride and lithium batteries.
  • Proper lubrication systems (recirculating or standard).
  • Interchangeable replacement parts.
  • Construction of new, defect-free parts.
  • Specific requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gears, surfaces, welding, painting, and workmanship.
  • Components include a base, table with T-slots, bed plate, C-frame, slide, cylinder, electrical system, motors, and a work light.
  • Electrical system must be tolerant of voltage fluctuations of +/- 10 percent and compatible with facility power (210 volt, 3-phase, 50 Hertz, 200 amps).
  • Control features include inching with two-handed remote control, ascending, emergency stop, stepless thrust force control, and decent speed control. Single stroke and continuous stroke are not provided.
  • Size and capacity specifications are detailed in Table I, including minimum thrust force (350 metric ton force) and dimensions of the bed plate and upper die.
  • Alignment and accuracy tolerances must meet Class 3 of JIS B 6403 or better.
  • Standard tooling and equipment must be provided.
  • Marking on instruments, control panels, and plates must be in Japanese and English as specified.
  • Technical data (hard copies and electronic) must be provided.
  • A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is required.
  • An Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) must be prepared.
  • Complete installation services are required, including transportation, foundation, rigging, leveling, and utility connection.
  • Geotechnical survey, lead, and asbestos testing are required for the installation site.
  • Specialized training for government personnel is required.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document outlines requirements for a purchase description.

• Period of performance is not explicitly stated, but installation and training phases are described.

• Estimated value is not stated in this document.

• Proposals must be submitted in accordance with Section L (Instructions to Offerors) and Attachment D (Addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation).

• Quotes must be clear, concise, and provide sufficient detail for evaluation.

• Technical quotes must include descriptive literature and a compliance statement.

• Past performance data is required.

• Pricing support (commercial invoices) is required.

• The source selection process is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical review will rate quotes as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• Past performance will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• Price Reasonableness will be evaluated.

• Installment payments may be available, up to 70% financing of deliverable line items, with specific requirements for security (Performance and Payments Bonds).

• Not explicitly stated in this document.

• This document is a Purchase Description (Attachment A).

• It references numerous other documents, standards, and drawings.

• The installation location is Yokosuka, Japan.

• The document includes a Quality Assurance Provision (Attachment C) and an example of an Expected Technical Compliance Statement (Attachment B).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of one (1) C-Frame Hydraulic Press, including associated training, technical data, IUID tag, shipping, installation, and foundation. The acquisition is being conducted as an Unrestricted, Full and Open solicitation in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

• One (1) C-Frame Hydraulic Press (Purchase Description VIBB 24-25-2002, Dated 25 July 2024).

• Training related to the equipment.

• Technical Data.

• IUID Tag.

• Shipping.

• Installation.

• Foundation.

• Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) 175 applies.

• Calibration of inspection and test equipment must be traceable to NIST.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), or sooner at no additional cost. Offerors are invited to propose their best performance period.

• Delivery Date: 365 days ARO.

• Offer Validity: 120 days from the closing date of the solicitation.

• Proposals must be submitted in English and U.S. dollars.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Key deadlines: Site visit on June 17, 2026; questions due five days after site visit; proposal submission deadline to be determined.

• Submission methods: DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), email, or mail.

• Unrestricted, Full and Open competition.

• A site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 09:00 AM in Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan. Attendees must provide specific identification and information.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Specific clauses and attachments are incorporated by reference, including Purchase Description VIBB 24-25-2002, QAP 208a, and Addendum to 52.212-2.