Plate Bender

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of a Plate Bender, specifically the KAAST Machine model RBD-3M 15/2.0. The goal of this contract is to acquire new equipment that meets specific technical requirements for military applications. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, promoting competition and participation from smaller contractors in the defense sector.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one Plate Bender with the following specifications:
- Brand Name: KAAST Machine
- Part Number: RBD-3M 15/2.0
- Salient Characteristics:
- Three-roll manual/mechanical type
- Minimum roll length: 61 inches
- Pre-bend capacity: .08 inches
- Roll diameter: 3.5 inches
- Bending speed: 240 inches-per-minute
- Motor power: 1.5 HP
- Side rolls with digital readout
- Rollers with drop-end for removal of finished parts
- Double foot pedal to control roll rotation
- Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, and offers submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. destination will be rejected as nonresponsive. The preferred delivery time is within 30 days, and only new equipment will be accepted; used or remanufactured products are not allowed.