# Updated Welding Simulator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa500424q00431

- Solicitation number: FA500424Q0043-1
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA5004 354 Cons PK (FA5004)
- NAICS: 333992 Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3438 Miscellaneous Welding Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Eielson AFB, Alaska
- County: Fairbanks North Star Borough (FIPS 02090). https://abierto.us/counties/fairbanks-north-star-borough-ak-02090
- City: Eielson AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/eielson-afb-ak-0221370
- First posted: September 24, 2024
- Last posted: September 24, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e712276512424c92af033aa2d55c6b83/view

## Description

This solcitation serves as an update for Notice ID FA500424Q0043. From this solicitation we are requesting a VRTEX 360 Welding Simulator from Lincoln or a some thing equal with the following characteristics. Updated Characteristics Oxyfuel cutting – setup and cutting capabilities, leads and software Free standing, stand alone system = (monitor mount, welding table and arm, bracket, adjustable pole, saddle bag for holding coupons, and weighted base)

**INTERACTIVE PARTS:** Realistic torches and electrodes/holders PROCESSES: GMAW (Short Circuit, Spray and Pulse) GTAW (with Filler, Pulse with Filler, without Filler) FCAW (Gas-Shield, Self-Shield) SMAW (E7018, E6010, E6103)

**POSITIONS:**

**Groove Weld Positions Include:**

PLATE PA-1G, PC-2G, PF/PG-3G, PE-4G PIPE PC-2G, PH/PJ-5G, H-L045/J-L045-6G Fillet Weld Positions Include:

T-PLATE PB-2F, PF/PG-3F, PD-4F PIPE ON PLATE PB-2F, PD-4F, PH/PJ-5F Lap Weld Positions Include:

PB-2F (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), PF/PG-3F (SMAW, GMAW), PD-4F (SMAW 6010)

**COUPONS:** Practice Plate, Pad, Lap Joint, Tee Joint, Groove 3/8 in. (9.5 mm), Groove on 2 in. XXS Pipe (50 mm), Groove on 6 in. Sch 40 Pipe (150 mm), Pipe on Plate BEND TEST: Simulates welding certification test MATERIALS:

**Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel INTERACTIVE PARTS:** Realistic torches and electrodes/holders PROCESSES: GMAW (Short Circuit, Spray and Pulse) GTAW (with Filler, Pulse with Filler, without Filler) FCAW (Gas-Shield, Self-Shield) SMAW (E7018, E6010, E6103)

**POSITIONS:**

**Groove Weld Positions Include:**

PLATE PA-1G, PC-2G, PF/PG-3G, PE-4G PIPE PC-2G, PH/PJ-5G, H-L045/J-L045-6G Fillet Weld Positions Include:

T-PLATE PB-2F, PF/PG-3F, PD-4F PIPE ON PLATE PB-2F, PD-4F, PH/PJ-5F Lap Weld Positions Include:

PB-2F (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW), PF/PG-3F (SMAW, GMAW), PD-4F (SMAW 6010)

**COUPONS:** Practice Plate, Pad, Lap Joint, Tee Joint, Groove 3/8 in. (9.5 mm), Groove on 2 in. XXS Pipe (50 mm), Groove on 6 in. Sch 40 Pipe (150 mm), Pipe on Plate BEND TEST: Simulates welding certification test MATERIALS: Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

## Publications

- September 24, 2024: Solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice e712276512424c92af033aa2d55c6b83. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e712276512424c92af033aa2d55c6b83/view

## Points of contact

- Kai Croghan, kai.croghan@us.af.mil
- Marta Burke, marta.burke@us.af.mil, 9073770109

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