Market Survey Announcement Industrial Resistance Spot welder

MARKET SURVEY ANNOUNCEMENT

Industrial Resistance Spot Welder

1. Introduction/Purpose

The purpose of this announcement is to conduct a market survey to solicit information, statement of interest, and capabilities from interested vendors in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) policy 3.2.1.2.1. This market survey is for a requirement to manufacture one (1) Industrial Resistance Spot Welder for the Federal Aviation Administration and will enable the FAA to review responses that are current and that will assist with the acquisition planning. 2. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333992 Welding and Soldering Equipment.

3. Scope of Work

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTCAA) requires the procurement of (1) industrial resistance spot welder to support specialized enclosures and testing equipment for the agency.
The baseline for this requirement is a Brand Name or equal machine that meets or exceeds all the salient characteristics defined below:
-Form and Physical Dimensions
• Geometric Footprint: Must be confined to a 96”/36”/96” (L/W/H) footprint. • Throat Depth: Must have a minimum throat depth of 24”. -Power and Performance Capacity
• AWS D17.2 Welding Performance: must be AWS D17.2 compliant. • Transformer Output: Must be capable to provide a 50% duty cycle when spot welding 0.063” Aluminum (total two-sheet 0.125” combined thickness).
• Welding Variability: Must be capable of variable welding power. • Facility Power Compatibility: Must operate on 480VAC/3ph/60 Hz utility power. • Maximum Welding Capability: Must be capable of welding a total combined material thickness of 0.250” Aluminum (equal 0.125” thick sheets).

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Minimum Welding Capability: Must be capable of welding a total single-sheet thickness of 0.019” (26ga) Aluminum.

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Material Capability: Must be capable of welding the following materials -5052-H32 Aluminum
-6061-T6 Aluminum
-316 Stainless Steel
-308 Stainless Steel
-A1008 Cold Rolled Steel

-Operational Features:
• Actuation: Must feature an electric foot switch for hands-free actuation. • Computer Controlled Welding: Must include a digital microprocessor controller (Ex: Weld computer controller) configured to provide computer-controlled welding control. • Weld Log Reporting: Must include a programmable digital microprocessor controller capable of storing distinct weld schedules (controlling squeeze, weld, hold, and of times, at a minimum) to be