SOLICITATION NOTICE
39 -- Robotic Containerization Systems (RCS)
- Notice Date
- 6/3/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 491110
— Postal Service
- Contracting Office
- United States Postal Service, Supplies and Services Purchasing, Automation CMC, 8403 Lee Highway Dewey Bldg, Merrifield, VA, 22082-8150
- ZIP Code
- 22082-8150
- Solicitation Number
- 3BMHRD-04-A-1116
- Response Due
- 6/3/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/18/2004
- Point of Contact
- Zachary Powell, Purchasing Specialist, Phone (703) 280-7930, Fax (703) 280-8426, - Zachary Powell, Purchasing Specialist, Phone (703) 280-7930, Fax (703) 280-8426,
- E-Mail Address
-
z1opowel@email.usps.gov, z1opowel@email.usps.gov
- Description
- This requirement is in support of the national deployment of the Integrated Dispatch & Receipt (ID&R) Program. The RCS is a Robotic Containerization System that can load sleeved/lidded or unsleeved/unlidder letter/flat trays into postal containers or pallets. It accommodates all standard letter and flat trays at an approximate rate of ten trays per minute (including sweep time). The system coordinates the transport of trays into the robotic work cell and sorts them by destination. The RCS is designed in a modular manner to promote a flexible system design and simple maintenance. The system modules consist of: • Two identical ABB four axis robots arranged end-to-end • Two ABB robot controllers • Two Custom gripper assemblies • Core conveyor system • Power distribution system • Custom user interface PC • Custom power control enclosure Each system consists of two cells. Each cell has its own feed conveyor, robot and robot controller. Each robot serves 12 sort positions (or 2:1 ratio for pallets). The RCS utilizes a two-armed, two-zoned approach to provide better performance, throughput, and operator interface. This redundant design permits system operation should one robot fail. This design feature, combined with the built-in safety system, makes it practical to troubleshoot and repair a failure in one robot cell while the remaining cell is used for production. This engineering program is estimated to deploy 67 units initially and provide an option for an additional 15 units. This will be a noncompetitive award to ABB Inc.; 2487 S. Commerce Dr., New Berlin WI 53151-2717. Point of contact: Stefan Larsson, (262) 785-3405. This notice has been publised for information and possible subcontracting opportunities only. Copies of the solicitation are ot available. Postal Service Point of contact: Zack Powell (703) 280-7930. email: zachary.1.powell@usps.gov NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (03-JUN-2004); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
-
Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USPS/SSP/APHQ/3BMHRD-04-A-1116/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: ABB Inc. 2487 S. Commerce Dr. New Berlin WI 53151-2717 Stefan Larsson (262) 785-3405
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00596541-F 20040605/040603212653 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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