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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF has floated a tender for Plasma Arc Melting System. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 06 Aug 2025. The tender notice number is PR396924, while the TOT Ref Number is 123176490. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Plasma Arc Melting System
Deadline: 06 Aug 2025
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 123176490
Document Ref. No.: PR396924
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
Plasma Arc Melting System
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is requesting proposals for a pilot-scale plasma arc melting system to support research on refractory metal alloys. The system must be adaptable for various feedstock types and melting conditions, with precise control over heat input, melt rate, and gas environment. Key specifications include: Melter Characteristics: Plasma Torch System: Programmable motion control with multiple plasma torches and controlled gas delivery.Cooling System: Closed-loop water cooling for heat-sensitive components, with integrated manifold and valves.Material Feeding: Capability to handle compacted powder, turnings, and scrap, with optional bar feeders.Ingot Forming: Vertical ingot formation in induction-heated molds, producing solid ingots (max: 100 mm x 100 mm x 1000 mm; min: 50 mm diameter x 1000 mm).Melting Rate: Minimum of 1000 cc/hour for refractory metals.Operational Safety & Integration: Must include necessary framing, enclosures, and controls for safe lab operation, complying with safety codes.Proposals should cover installation, commissioning, training, and a list of recommended spare parts and consumables.Utility Requirements: Power: 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, ≤1200 KVA total demand.Gases: Helium and argon at 120 psi.Cooling Water: 350 gallons per minute from a tower loop and 80 gallons for emergency use.Facility Constraints: Max footprint: 35 ft (L) x 28 ft (W) x 25 ft (H), supported by an 11-inch thick concrete slab, with no below-grade installation required.
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : PR396924
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: ORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 22, 2025 04:44 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Aug 06, 2025 03:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Aug 06, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 3431 - ELECTRIC ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT
NAICS Code: 333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Oak Ridge, TN 37830 USA
Documents
Attachment-A-Terms-and-Conditions-Fixed-Price.pdf
Attachment-C-Technical-Specification-Plasma-Arc-Me.pdf
Attachment-D-Representation-and-Certifications-A.pdf
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