HURON BRIDGE TYPE MACHINING CENTER

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Megatel Information Systems Inc.
3930 Griffith
St-Laurent Quebec
Canada
H4T1A7
Nature of Requirements: 

HURON BRIDGE TYPE MACHINING CENTER

The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for a Huron Bridge Type Machining Center, as specified below, to be delivered to Ottawa, Ontario by March 31, 2017.


SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS FOR A Large CNC MACHINE (5 Axis Milling Machine)

The National Research Council of Canada’s Design and Fabrication Services (NRC-DFS) has a requirement for the supply of a large five (5) Axis CNC Milling Machine. The DFS current has two Huron KX50L configured milling machines on inventory.  The new milling machine will allow the DFS to replace two machines with one and will enhance the DFS’ throughput capacity and compliance requirements with current health and safety regulations. 

Unique Technical and Performance Specification Requirements 

1.0 Due to space limitation, the machine must be no larger than 196 inches wide including the chips conveyor X 210 inches high X 396 inches long.

2.0 The machine spindle/head must be a complete fork style  and not half of a fork offering two (2) additional axis (B+/-105 degrees minimum & C+/-190 degrees minimum) for higher rigidity and vibration purposes.  This configuration will allow capability in both horizontal and vertical works onvery difficult to machine material.

3.0 The machine repeatability must be less than or equal to five (5) microns in all axis according to VDI/DQG3441 or ISO 230-2 norms.

4.0 Machine columns must allow the passage of a table with width >1500mm;

5.0 For ergonomic reasons, the machine must be equipped with an easy access window to the machine spindle for tool loading and unloading;

6.0 The machine must be equipped with a spindle Power of (S1/S6-40%) 60/75 KW and spindle Torque of (S1/S6 -40%) 60/75Nm and with a speed characteristic of 9,550 RPM or better to allow for the efficient milling of very difficult materials including, but not restricted to tool steels, stainless steels, hardened steels, titanium and Inconel.

7.0 The machine must be equipped with a clamping torque capability of >4,000 Nm for B & C axis;

8.0 For enhanced accuracy (less backslash) and reduced maintenance costs, the machine must be equipped with direct drive coupling Ball screws for the X, Y and Z axis. The machine cannot be a belt driven machine.

Other Mandatory Specifications
1. The machine must be of true 5 axis simultaneous capability- not a 3+2 position capability only;

2. For interchangeability purposes, the machine must be equipped with a Siemens 840D Control;

3. The machine must have a minimum travel of 3000mm in X, 1700mm Y and 900 mm in Z. The            spindle speed must be at least 20,000 rpm in order to accurately and efficiently machine   material such as Aluminum.

4. The head capability must be 100 RPM or better

5. The machine must have an automated tool changer with a minimum of 30 tools capacity;

6. The operating system, the measurement system software and hardware must be upgradeable;

7. The machine must incorporate a HSK-63 taper tool holder for vibration control and accuracy   purposes. This translates to longer tool life.

8. The machine must be equipped and delivered with automatic calibration devices. This will allow, quick rebalancing following a machine collision, machining precision optimization, machine thermal expansion compensation, and scrap parts elimination.

9. To kill Vibration, all structures parts are made in cast iron in the Huron. This will translate in parts better surface finish and saving from longer disposable tool life.

10. The Huron has a massive ball screw diameter “100 mm” on X Axis to drive the machine table. This translates to higher machine rigidity. Therefore higher parts tolerance can achieve;

11. To build on strength, Y axisof the Huron is being driven on 2 guide rails and held on 4 Roller Saddles on each guide rail for a total of 8 Roller Saddles; the Y-Axis has a ball screw of 80mm dia. Those allow ability to take heavy depth of cut for fast material removal, less vibration, better surface finish and longer tool life.

12. To build on strength, Z axis of the Huron is being driven on 2 guide rails and held on 4 Roller Saddles on each guide rail for a total of 8 Roller Saddles; the Z-Axis has a ball screw of 80mm dia. Those allow ability to take heavy depth of cut for fast material removal, less vibration, better surface finish and longer tool life.


APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS

This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT),the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada FTA’s with Peru, Panama and Columbia, and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP).


GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REGULATIONS (GCR) EXCEPTION AND LIMITED TENDERING REASON

In accordance with the GCR exception, this requirement is being directed to the Megatel Inc. (OEM) as the Huron KX50L is the only machine that can meet all of National Research Council of Canada’s Design and Fabrication Services (NRC-DFS) technical and performance requirements relating to form, fit and function.

Limited tendering procedures are being invoked for technical reasons where there is an absence of competition and the goods can be supplied only by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.


REQUIRED DELIVERY 

March 31, 2017


PROPOSED CONTRACTOR

Megatel Inc.
3930 Griffith
Montreal, QC
H4T 1A7
Canada


CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTING STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES

August 23, 2016, 2:00 pm. EST.


INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES

Joanne Ladouceur (M)
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
“HN” Division
Floor 7B3, Place du Portage, Phase III
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0S5

Telephone:  (819) 420-0340
Facsimile:   (819) 953-4944

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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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