Lab Scale Vacuum Induction Furnace
| Agency: | Iowa State University |
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| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Due Date: | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Solicitation No: | RFQ-1000905 |
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RFQ-1000905
Lab Scale Vacuum Induction Furnace
Issue Date: 12/15/2023
Questions Deadline: 12/28/2023 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/29/2023 03:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Melissa Gruhn
Address: 1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Email: msgruhn@iastate.edu
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Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000905
Title:
Lab Scale Vacuum Induction Furnace
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
12/15/2023
Question Deadline: 12/28/2023 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/29/2023 03:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
On behalf of the Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Department (IMSE), Iowa State University is requesting bids for a Lab
Scale Vacuum Induction Furnace. The equipment will used to melt and cast
alloys, especially magnesium alloys that requires vacuum or inert gas.
Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Suppliers must direct all questions and comments in reference to this RFP to the
University Representative using the QUESTIONS tab via this electronic bid system.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
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Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
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Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED APRIL 2022
Insurance Language - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020.pdf
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Insurance Requirements - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020
Requested Attachments
Technical Datasheet
(Attachment required)
Attach a Technical Data Sheet for each component being offered.
Detailed Quote
(Attachment required)
Attach a detailed, itemized quote for all equipment and services included in the offer.
Warranty Information
Attach a document describing the warranty
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Bid Attributes
1 INTENDED PURPOSE AND APPLICATION / SCOPE OF WORK
The equipment described in this bid will used by the Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Department (IMSE) to melt and cast alloys, especially magnesium alloys that requires vacuum or inert
gas.
Frequent use includes fabricating new magnesium alloys.
2 EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation criteria utilized for this RFP may be based upon, but not limited to the following criteria:
Ability to meet or exceed specifications
Total cost to ISU
Customer Service Offered
Installation and Training Offered
Lead Time
Warranty
ISU reserves the right to waive minor differences in the stated specifications, if an offered system is found to be
substantially compliant, and its’ purchase would be in the University’s best interest.
Proposal Process and Ev aluation. The proposal process employed by ISU allows Suppliers latitude in responding
to the needs of ISU. The features and requirements stated Technical Specifications represent ISU’s best assessment
of technical requirements. Suppliers should communicate with ISU to ensure they understand the equipment
requirements of the university.
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 EQUALITY OF EQUIPMENT
University will consider equipment that, in the opinion of University, is equal to or better in performance and quality
than the equipment specified in the Specifications.
Read and understood
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 LAB SCALE VACUUM INDUCTION FURNACE
All proposals/quotations are expected to meet or exceed the technical specifications below.
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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The equipment included in you offer is expected to meet or exceed the following specifications:
ability to melt and cast alloys, including magnesium alloys that require vacuum or inert gas
max 2000 Celsius - temperature control
ingot casting can be made directly inside the vacuum chamber
includes mechanical stir mechanism to allow for uniform composition of the alloys
includes appropriate accessories/consumables for uses described
includes digital temperature-controlled recirculating water chiller
includes secondary material feeder
UL certified parts
Describe how your unit meets or exceeds the specifications
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
These optional accessories can be included in your quote as OPTIONAL and the cost must be clearly itemized.
turbo pump
high temperature thermocouples
Describe the options/features that are included in your offer.
Please make sure the cost of these options are clearly marked as optional on your quote and the costs
are itemized separately from the furnace.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
7 INSTALLATION AND TRAINING
Describe the installation and training services that are included with the unit(s).
In-person installation and training should be included in the original package offer.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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8 Describe the warranty duration and what does it cover?
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
9 Customer Support
Provide the methods and hours customer support is available.
How quickly will customer support requests be handled?
If in-person technical support is required, where will service be dispatched from and how quickly can support
be on-site?
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION TIMELINE
0
Describe the proposed delivery and installation timeline.
Be specific in your answer as the delivery and installation timeline is an evaluation criteria.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
Bid Lines
1
Lab Scale Vacuum Induction Furnace
(Response required)
Quantity: 1 UOM: EA
Price: $
Total: $
Item Notes:
ENTER TOTAL COST OF THE SYSTEM INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, ACCESSORIES, PACKAGING,
DELIVERY, DUTIES, INSTALLATION, AND TRAINING.
ATTACH A SUPPORTING QUOTE DOCUMENT IN THE RESPONSE
ATTACHMENT TAB.
COSTS CAN BE ITEMIZED ON THE QUOTE
No bid
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
Supplier Notes:
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