Hot Bonder Kits

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Hot Bonder Kits and Accessories" with a Product Service Code of 1560. The acquisition is being conducted by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (AFSC/PZIMA) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

• The core requirement is for eight (8) Hot Bonder Kits. Each kit must include a Dual Zone Hot Bonder with specific features such as separate sensor inputs, 10-15 thermocouple inputs, independent power operation, and a 120V, 30A rating.

• A dot matrix printer capable of printing various data, including time, date, program description, tag number, P/N, employee ID, time and temperature graphs, set points, vacuum levels, thermocouple summaries, and alarm conditions.

• Storage for 40-50 hours of cure record information for export.

• Capabilities for 8-10 ramps and dwells per program and 25-35 cure profiles.

• A screen for graphic and numeric displays of temperature and vacuum, with user-selectable units (including English).

• An alphanumeric keypad for text entry and revision.

• Temperature adjustments in increments of 1F or 1C.

• Active monitoring of all thermocouples with auditory and display alarms that cause a hold condition until resolved.

• Alarms for high/low temperature deviations and low vacuum.

• An internal vacuum system adjustable up to 28 in. Hg, operating off plant air up to 100 PSI, with a maximum flow rate of 0.75 cubic ft/min, and operating on 90-264VAC.

• PID control with tuning and a maximum weight of 40lbs.

• CE Certified equipment with English language documentation.

• Hot bonder operation and maintenance manual.

• Specific power cables, junction boxes, receptacles, and a minimum length of 10ft for each.

• Twenty (20) Type J Thermocouples meeting specific criteria (22-24 AWG, vacuum sealed, Teflon insulated, rated to 500F, welded tip, minimum 10ft length, MIL STD 45662A compliant, molded plug, and compatible with the hot bonder).

• Four (4) Vacuum Hoses with sniffers (high temperature Teflon, minimum 10ft length, stainless steel braided protective wrap, quick release fitting, and machined aluminum vacuum sniffer).

• One (1) External air filter assembly for vacuum air supply.

• One (1) Bonder Calibration Equipment set, including calibration certificate, operator manual, digital temperature calibrator, thermocouple interconnect cable, and calibrated vacuum gauge.

• Software for data storage, display, and analysis (compatible with Windows 10 and newer), including data sharing over network, time/temperature/vacuum logging, alarm logging, and Excel export.

• Various heat blankets (silicone rubber, textured, Mosites) of different sizes and wattages, with Teflon insulated leads and compatible plugs.

• MIL-STD-130N compliant labeling.

• Four (4) white printer paper rolls and four (4) printer ribbons compatible with the hot bonder per kit.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery Date: On or before August 3, 2026.

• Offers will be evaluated based on FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• Technical tradeoffs will not be made; proposals must meet minimum technical requirements for acceptability.

• Award will be made to the lowest evaluated priced proposal meeting the acceptable technical standards.

• Offerors must provide a written statement explaining how they meet the technical evaluation criteria; a simple "I concur" will not be accepted.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit completed Offeror Representations and Certifications.

• The Government reserves the right to award without interchanges, but may conduct interchanges if deemed necessary.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 336413, with a size standard of 1250 employees.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Specific instructions are provided regarding truck entry gates, delivery to Building 3001, and contractor ID badge requirements.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as payment instructions, contract administration, representations and certifications, and evaluation factors.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• The response due date has been changed.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from March 30, 2026, to April 17, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Hot Bonder Kits and Accessories" for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (AFSC/PZIMA) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The government intends to issue a commercial firm fixed price contract for this acquisition.

• Eight (8) Hot Bonder Kits, each including a Dual Zone Hot Bonder with specific features (sensor inputs, thermocouple inputs, power options, 120V, 30A).

• A dot matrix printer capable of printing various data, including time, date, program description, tag number, P/N, employee ID, graphs, set points, temperatures, vacuum, alarms, and program changes.

• Storage for 40-50 hours of cure record information for export.

• Support for 8-10 ramps and dwells per program and 25-35 cure profiles.

• Graphic and numeric displays for temperature and vacuum, with user-selectable units (including English).

• Alphanumeric keypad for text entry and revision.

• Temperature adjustments in increments of 1F or 1C.

• Active monitoring of all thermocouples with auditory and display alarms.

• Specific alarm conditions for high/low temperature deviations and low vacuum.

• Internal vacuum system adjustable up to 28 in. Hg, operating off plant air (max 100 PSI), with a flow rate of 0.75 cubic ft/min, and operating on 90-264VAC.

• PID control with tuning.

• Maximum weight of 40lbs per kit.

• CE Certified, English language.

• Hot bonder operation and maintenance manual provided.

• Includes various cables, junction boxes, receptacles, and Type J Thermocouples (22-24 AWG, vacuum sealed, rated to 500F, welded tip, MIL STD 45662A compliant).

• Includes four (4) vacuum hoses with sniffers and one (1) external air filter assembly.

• Includes one (1) Bonder Calibration Equipment set.

• Includes software for data storage, display, and analysis (compatible with Windows 10+, network sharing, event logging, Excel export).

• Includes various heat blankets of different sizes and wattages.

• Includes MIL-STD-130N compliant labeling.

• Includes printer paper rolls and ribbons.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is scheduled for 03 Aug 2026.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• Technical tradeoffs will not be made; no additional credit for exceeding acceptability.

• Award will be made to the lowest evaluated priced proposal meeting acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

• Offerors must provide a written statement explaining how they meet the technical evaluation criteria; a simple "I concur" statement is not sufficient.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Unreasonably low costs or prices may be grounds for elimination.

• Unbalanced pricing may be grounds for rejection.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 336413, Size Standard: 1250.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Specific packaging and marking instructions are provided.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location is at Destination.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference or full text, including those related to payment, electronic invoicing (WAWF), item unique identification, and contractor responsibility.

• An ombudsman is available for concerns.

• Contractors must comply with REAL ID Act requirements for base access.

• Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances is prohibited.

• Attachment 01: A26-038 Hot Bonders - Item Description provides further details.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a detailed item description and specifications for eight (8) Hot Bonder Kits requested by the Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG).

Each kit includes:

• One (1) Dual Zone Hot Bonder with specific requirements for sensor inputs, power, and a dot matrix printer.
• A printer capable of recording time, date, program description, tag number, P/N, employee ID, temperature graphs, set points, vacuum levels, alarm conditions, and program changes.
• Storage for 40-50 hours of cure record information.
• Capabilities for ramps, dwells, and cure profiles.
• Graphic and numeric displays, alphanumeric keypad, and adjustable temperature increments.
• Auditory and display alarms for various conditions, including low vacuum and timer.
• An internal vacuum system with adjustable vacuum levels and flow rates.
• PID control with tuning.
• CE Certification and English language operation.
• A Hot Bonder operation and maintenance manual.
• Power cables (input and output) with specified connectors and lengths.
• Twenty (20) Type J Thermocouples with specific insulation, temperature rating, and connector requirements.
• Four (4) Vacuum Hoses with sniffers, including high-temperature Teflon hose and quick-release fittings.
• One (1) External air filter assembly for the vacuum air supply system.
• One (1) Bonder Calibration Equipment set, including a calibration certificate, operator manual, digital temperature calibrator, thermocouple interconnect cable, and vacuum gauge.
• Software for data storage, display, and analysis, compatible with Windows 10 and newer, featuring network data sharing and Excel export.
• Various sizes of textured silicone rubber heat blankets (10", 12", 15") with specific voltage, wattage, and insulation requirements.
• MIL-STD-130N compliant labeling.
• Printer paper rolls and ribbons compatible with the hot bonder.

This document outlines the precise technical specifications and components required for the Hot Bonder Kits. Bidders must ensure their proposed equipment meets all listed requirements to be considered compliant. It details the scope of the required items and serves as a critical reference for proposal preparation and technical evaluation.