Heavy duty sewing machine   2

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically a heavy-duty sewing machine. The goal of the contract is to procure a programmable sewing machine that meets specific requirements for stitching heavy items used in cargo lifting equipment and personal protective equipment within aviation and military industries. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses.

Work Details
The contract includes the procurement of one heavy-duty programmable sewing machine with the following specifications:
- Brand Name: HM Hightex
- Part Number: 733PLC/X
- Quantity: 1 each
- Salient Characteristics:
- Capable of stitching heavy items similar to flat webbing.
- Minimum pressure foot lift of 32mm.
- Shuttle hook and bobbin capacity thread rating up to metric size #4.
- Can sew between 6-8 synthetic webbing slings of 3.5mm width each or join ropes together with each having a strength of 28mm.
- Extra large barrel shuttle & bobbin dimensions: 31.7mm diameter × 44.1mm length.
- Needle bar stroke of 66mm for strong needle penetration force.
- Capable of stitching parachute harness made of 4-ply Mil-W-4088 military spec Nylon webbing with a total thickness of 18mm.
- Minimum sewing speed of 500 RPM.
- Sewing area covering at least 250x16mm.
- Requires two jigs and warranty.
- Must offer ten customizable programs including specific stitch dimensions (e.g., WW stitch, Box stitch, Type XXVI splicing).
- Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, with offers submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. destination being rejected as nonresponsive.

Period of Performance
Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of order.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for delivery will be determined based on the contract's terms.