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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY for a burn off/pyrolysis oven which utilizes high temperatures to remove thermoplastic from metal parts (i.e., extrusion screws, spinhead/spinbeam, spinnerets, plates, packs, etc.) and which are capable of meeting the basic requirements described below. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice are not considered as offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information presented or the use of any such information.

Requested Information

The Distinctive Material Solutions Team (DEVCOM-SC) is conducting a market survey to identify sources who could supply a burn off/pyrolysis oven.

Specifically, DMST is requesting information on commercially available equipment that will meet the following requirements:

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  Load Volume: approximately: 3’(L)x4’(W)x4’(H) – Note: system shall be large enough to accommodate 5’ general purpose extrusion screws and 30”x17”x17” spinhead/spinbeam to completely remove thermoplastic and degraded material from aforementioned parts.

  
  


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  Load weight: 300 pounds or less

  
  


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  Cleaning Cycle Time: up to 10 hours or less

  
  


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  Operating Temperature Range: 800-1000 degrees F

  
  


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  Afterburner (oxidation chamber) Temperature Range: 1300-1800F

  
  


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  Machine Weight: Approx. 3000 pounds

  
  

The following specific information is requested from potential sources:

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  Brand name and model number

  
  


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  Product/item features/description to include the following performance characteristics:

  
  

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  Load features (burn chamber dimensions)

  
  


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  Load volume and load weight limitations

  
  


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  Cycle Time

  
  


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  Temperature range (oven an afterburner chambers)

  
  


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  Suitability for use with which thermoplastic polymers (nylon 6:6)

  
  


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  Controller features (e.g. temperature controller, vacuum gauge, etc)

  
  


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  Safety and Environmental features (e.g., temperature override monitor, EPA emissions compliant)

  
  

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  Product/item specifications to include:

  
  

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  Overall Dimensions

  
  

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  Overall Weight

  
  


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  Power requirements

  
  


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  other utility (e.g.,gas, water, air) requirements

  
  


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  Exhaust requirements

  
  

Sources may submit product brochures, pictures and other product literature. Also include the following information for both equipment systems:

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  2024 Price list with options

  
  


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  Production lead time and estimated delivery time

  
  


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  Shipping terms (e.g., FOB Destination)

  
  


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  Installation services (start-up, training)

  
  


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  Warranty period and pertinent information

  
  


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  Spare Parts availability time (e.g., 2-8 weeks)

  
  


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  Emergency service and/or maintenance information

  
  

Additional Information

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responses to this RFI are not offers for contract and will not be used by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Vendors having products that they believe would be suitable for military decontamination operations as described herein shall submit all supporting documentation requested by this RFI to the POC noted above.

Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject.

RESPONSES:

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to DEVCOM Soldier Center via e-mail ONLY to mary.k.prebensen.civ@army.mil and paul.w.maguire.civ@army.mil no later than March 4, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number.

QUESTIONS:

Any questions for clarification may be emailed to mary.k.prebensen.civ@army.mil and paul.w.maguire.civ@army.mil no later than March 1, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.

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