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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst in support of the Prototype, Manufacturing, and Test Division (PMTD), is seeking sources that can provide a Vertical Proof Load System for the... The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst in support of the Prototype, Manufacturing, and Test Division (PMTD), is seeking sources that can provide a Vertical Proof Load System for the Environmental Test Laboratory (ETL). Scope of work as follows: REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Vertical Proof Load System One vertical proof load system capable of performing (at the minimum) the following requirements: Tension and Compression capacity of at least 300,000 lbs. Load cell accuracy of +/-.5% or better Machine capable of performing failure testing (break testing) 2’ hydraulic stroke minimum Usable test article working length of 8’ minimum Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) installed for precise distance measurements with resolution down to +/- .005” Hydraulically adjustable crosshead Distance between load columns shall be minimum 30” Actuator shall be mounted to top of crosshead Machine to include integrated Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU). If a computer is included, it must be operating using Windows 10. Power available for machine is 60 Hz 480V - 3 phase, 60 Hz 240V – 1 phase, and 60 Hz 120V – 1 phase. Compressed air available for machine up to 120 PSI. Any additional software for operation is included with purchase and must be compatible with Windows 10 Operating System First fluids filling and/or calibration, if applicable, must be included with overall machine cost On-Site training for equipment operation and maintenance for four people. Warranty covering parts and labor for a minimum of 1 year Hard/printed copies of user / maintenance manuals, detailed parts list with suppliers, and electrical / mechanical schematic for machine, 2 copies of each Digital copies of user / maintenance manuals, detailed parts list with suppliers, and electrical / mechanical schematic for machine CAD files for electrical / mechanical schematic Delivery, rigging, and installation and setup of machine must be included using contractor tools and labor. This includes any crane support, forklift support, leveling / shimming, packaging storage, dunnage, and final connection to utilities that we will provide within 20 ft of the installation location. Machine must fit through a 138” Wide x 136” Tall roll up door (can be disassembled / reassembled if required). Fully assembled, machine can be no taller than 205” due to overhead bridge crane clearance. 2.2 Contract Options Preventative maintenance and/or calibration service on equipment for length of warranty 2.3 Government Inspection and Acceptance Government personnel shall complete inspection and acceptance of the unit at the destination after machine start up and training have been completed. 3.0 PACKAGING, PRESERVATION AND SHIPPING Shipments shall be packaged and transported (FOB Destination) via safe, secure, reliable, and traceable means of transportation and provide protection from normal climatic/weather conditions and incidental mishandling during shipping to prevent any damage or loss during shipment. All shipments under this contract shall be addressed to the NAVAIR Lakehurst Staging Facility as indicated below. Shipping costs need to be incurred by the contractor who is doing the shipping. All exterior shipping containers/packaging shall at a minimum be marked with the information listed above and the Contract Number. Joint Base MDL, New Jersey 08733 Responses to this RFI shall be sent by e-mail to Jeffrey Chelston at Jeffrey.m.chelston.civ@us.navy.mil by the date and time designated in this posting. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.