SOLICITATION NOTICE
36 -- Two (2) Three-Dimensional(3-D) Printers, one (1) stereolithography (SL) apparatus, one (1) wash unit,and one(1)blank ancillary SL system
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333511
— Industrial Mold Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Adelphi, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX15T0290
- Response Due
- 9/9/2015
- Archive Date
- 10/11/2015
- Point of Contact
- Nathlie M Hicks, 301-394-3985
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG - Adelphi
(nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-15-T-0290. This acquisition is issued as an request for proposal (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 333511. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): -CLIN 0001: QTY One (1) Direct Metal Laser Sintering Machine that conforms to all the minimum requirements stated in the Salient Characteristics, which is listed below in section 8 (vi). (Unit: Each) -CLIN 0002: QTY One (1) Multi-Material Deposition Machine that conforms to all the minimum requirements stated in the Salient Characteristics, which is listed below in section 8 (vi). (Unit: Each) - CLIN 0003: QTY One (1) Stereolithography Apparatus that conforms to all the minimum requirements stated in the Salient Characteristics, which is listed below in section 8 (vi). QTY One (1) Ancillary Wash Unit that conforms to all the minimum requirements stated in the Salient Characteristics, which is listed below in section 8 (vi). (Unit: Lot) -CLIN 0004: QTY One (1) Ancillary SL System that conforms to all the minimum requirements stated in the Salient Characteristics, which is listed below in section 8 (vi). (Unit: Each) -CLIN 0005: The cost of this CLIN includes all shipping costs for CLIN 0001 to CLIN 0004. (vi) Description of requirements: CLIN 0001: Direct Metal Laser Sintering Machine The Government requires one (1) direct metal laser sintering machine with automatic loading and recycling of metallic feedstock powder delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. The direct metal laser sintering machine shall conform to all of the following minimum requirements: 1. A build volume (length (l) by width (w) by height (h)) of at least 9 inches ( quote mark ) by 9 quote mark by 10.5 quote mark and no greater than 20 quote mark by 20 quote mark by 20. quote mark 2. Fabricate/build specimens using laser sintering/melting of powder precursors. 3. Fabricate specimens in three dimensions (x,y,z) 4. Process both ceramic and metal materials. Ceramic capability shall include: Aluminum Oxide and others. Metal capability shall include: Titanium, Aluminum, Stainless steels, tool steels, non-ferrous alloys, super alloys and others. 5. A resolution of at least 300 microns in one plane (x,y), and a thickness resolution of at least 20 microns (z direction). 6. The metal sintering process shall be conducted in an inert environment. 7. The laser processing system shall build the three dimensional parts from a compacted powder bed before each layer is processed in order to achieve maximum densification. 8. An open architecture software system that allows for manipulation of processing variables. 9. An ancillary vacuum cleaner that is suitable for the safe collection of combustible metallic dust in the micrometer size range. 10. Automatic loading, recycling and sieving of powder feedstock in an inert environment. 11. Equipped with at least a 500 watts (W) (or greater) fiber laser that operates at 1070 nanometers (nm) wavelength. CLIN 0002: Multi-Material Deposition Machine The Government requires one (1) multi-material deposition machine that shall process rigid and elastomeric polymers, mixtures of rigid and elastomeric polymers, and have a build volume of at least 20 quote mark by 15 quote mark by 11 quote mark (l by w by h) and no greater than 20 quote mark by 20 quote mark by 20. quote mark The multi-material deposition machine shall be delivered to APG, MD and conform to all of the following minimum requirements: 1. Fabricate/build specimens using liquid polymer deposition and the polymer shall be cured/solidified via thermal, chemical, or ultraviolet (UV) stimulation. 2. Fabricate specimens in three dimensions (x,y,z) 3. A build envelope of at least 20 quote mark x15 quote mark x11 quote mark (l,w,h) and no greater than 20 quote mark by 20 quote mark by 20. quote mark 4. Process both rigid and elastomeric polymer materials. 5. Mix the rigid and elastomeric polymer materials before or during deposition. 6. A resolution of at least 33 microns in the (x,y) plane. This is equivalent to approximately 375 by 375 by 790 dots per inch (DPI). 7. A part finishing station for post processing of parts. 8. A removable build platform. 9. Process melt away support material and allow for the removal of support materials from internal geometries. 10. Operate without the need for manual print head cleaning (before, during or after builds). CLIN 0003: Stereolithography Apparatus Stereolithography Apparatus: The Government requires one (1) stereolithography apparatus with the capability of processing transparent and opaque thermosetting polymers to be delivered to APG, MD. The stereolithography apparatus shall have a build volume of at least 10 quote mark by 10 quote mark by 10 quote mark (l by w by h) and no larger than 20 quote mark by 20 quote mark by 20. quote mark Additionally, the apparatus shall have a resolution of at least 50 microns in layer thickness and conform to all of the following minimum requirements: 1. Fabricate/build specimens using single spot induced radiation source to cure liquid polymer precursors, which is commonly known as the stereolithography (SL) process. 2. Fabricate specimens in three dimensions (x,y,z) and must have a build envelope of at least 10 quote mark by 10 quote mark by 10 quote mark (l,w,h) and no greater than 20 quote mark by 20 quote mark by 20. quote mark 3. Process both transparent and opaque polymers. 4. A thickness resolution of at least 100 microns (z direction) and 4000 dots per inch (DPI) in the x,y plane. 5. Process water-tight specimens. 6. A processing system that builds solid three dimensional parts from a vat of liquid polymer (monomer) precursors, and the vat shall be removable and replaceable with vats of varying depths so that the maximum z height is 10 inches down to 2 inches. 7. A software that allows for part stacking and nesting. 8. A mechanism for assuring that layer thickness is accurate and repeatable for every consecutive layer. 9. Shields and interlocks that conform to Federal Performance Standard 21CFR1040.10 Class I laser in normal operation. 10. One (1) ancillary wash unit for washing and curing of specimens fabricated by stereolithography apparatus. CLIN 0004: Stereolithography Apparatus for Materials R&D Ancillary SL System: The Government requires one (1) ancillary SL system with open access to mechanical functions. The ancillary system shall allow for materials research and development. 1. The ancillary SL shall have a build volume of at least 10 quote mark by 10 quote mark by 10 quote mark (l,w,h) and no greater than 20 quote mark by 20 quote mark by 20. quote mark 2. A thickness resolution of at least 100 microns (z direction) 3. The ancillary SL system shall have shields and interlocks that conform to Federal Performance Standard 21CFR1040.10 Class I laser in normal operation. (vii) Delivery is required no later than two (2) months after contract award. Delivery shall be made to Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at ARL, APG, MD. The FOB point is ARL, APG, MD. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: Evaluation Criteria (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options,(if any). (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-3, 52.203-6, 52.203-6 ALT I, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.219-4, 52.219-8 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37,52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33 52.203-3, 252.203-7000, 252.203-7005, 252.204-7011, 252.204-7012, 252.204-7015, 252.205-7000, 252.211-7003, 252.215-7008, 252.222-7007, 252.223-7008, 252.225-7020, 252.225-7021, 252.225-7031, 252.225-7050, 252.226-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7010, 252.239-7017, 252.239-7018, 252.243-7002, 252.244-7000, 252.247-7022, 252.247-7023 (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all local clauses can be found in the attached ACC-APG Adelphi Local Clauses Full Text document): 52.204-4, 52.204-16, 52.204-18, 52.209-7, 252.204-7000, 252.204-0007,252.211-7003 ALT I, 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) 52.004-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011); 52.004-4411 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (DEC 2002); 52.016-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT (SEP 1999); 52.032-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999) 52.046-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999); 52.011-4401ALT RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - APG ALTERNATIVE I (JAN 2003) APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4423 PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) (SEP 2010) APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (JUL 2011) APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE Offeror(s) may access the Adelphi Contracting Division website at: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509 (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A. (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A (xvi) Offers are due on 09 September 2015 by 5:00 PM EST, by email to BOTH nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil AND jennifer.m.mun.ctr@mail.mil. Please note: IT IS IMPERATIVE TO INCLUDE BOTH EMAIL ADDRESSES IN OFFER EMAIL (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jennifer Mun, (301) 394-2014, jennifer.m.mun.ctr@mail.mil OR Nathlie Hicks, (301) 394-3985, nathlie.m.hicks.civ@mail.mil. Please note: NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.
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