Industry Questions and Government Responses - Released

Federal Agency: Army
Office: Army Contracting Command-Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD) AoI Title: Building 133 Recuperator Press Modification / Replacement CSO AoI Number: AoI A0017
AoI Release Date: September 28, 2026
AoI Phase 1 Close Date: October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Industry Questions and Government Responses
CSO-AoI A0017 – Recuperator Press Modification
Additional Information
1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government responses to vendor questions. 2. Questions and answers are provided below.

Existing Equipment Information
Name Plate - KR Wilson 75 Tonnage Press Model DC4-SA Serial Number 11042-001 U.S. Patent S.Q. 11042-K Sciaky P.T. NO. 697776
Description per The Operation Manual - The test station consists of a 75-ton hydraulic press that provides the initial force to contain the core assembly being pressure tested. The press serves as a restraining fixture to withstand the reaction load of about 100,000 pounds when the core is pressurized to 250 psig. An auxiliary platen is used to preload the core assembly with a force of about I5,000 lbs. This action compresses the core slightly so it can be tested at a determined height.

Main Platen – The platen that is connected to the 10” bore Auxiliary Platen – The movable platen
Base Platen – Frame of the press the dolly sits on
Load Dolly – Rolling frame the fixture assembly sits on Fixture Assembly – 2-piece assembly the part sits on with through holes for air to be directed in and fill the part.
The swinging press stops starts at 32.1875” from the base frame with a thickness of 1” for a total number of 34 swinging press stops.
During load test, the system must be in a closed loop to maintain load. During pneumatic test, the system must be in a closed loop to maintain distance.

Question 1. Can the Government confirm the minimum daylight opening, ram stroke, shut height, and usable platen dimensions?

Answer 1.
Min Daylight Opening
Ram Stroke
Shut Height
Usable Platen Dimension

Main Platen
UNK
40”
UNK
34.5”D x 50.875”W x
11.4375”H

Auxiliary Platen
9.75”
2.5”
7.25”
29 7/8” D x 37 1/8” W x
23”H (from the base of the
main platen)

Question 2. Is there a required loading rate, hold time, or complete cycle-time target? Answer 2.Main Platen loading rate – 44”/min
Main Platen hold time – indefinite
Auxiliary Platen Loading rate – 8.5”/min
Auxiliary Platen hold time – Same as completed cycle-time target Complete Cycle-time target – 15 – 20 mins to include setup, load test, and pneumatic test.