Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking information from potential contractors for the provision of a High Speed Precision Gap Bed Lathe to be delivered to Chief Joseph Dam in Bridgeport, Washington. The lathe must meet specific requirements, including being American made, having a one-piece casting, and featuring Tri-V ways. The contractor must also provide descriptive materials, operation and maintenance manuals, and spare parts. The delivery schedule requires the lathe to be delivered within 120 days of contract award.
• The lathe must have a swing over bed of at least 17 inches.
• The distance between centers must be between 57 and 60 inches.
• The spindle bore diameter must be at least 3.125 inches.
• The bed gap must have a gap in the bed of at least 7.5 inches in front of the chuck.
• The tailstock quill travel must have at least 5 inches of travel.