Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, NSWC, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

34 -- RAPID PROTOTYPING MACHINE 3D'S SYSTEMS INC.'S BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SOL N61331-95-R-0026 DUE 041395 POC Mary Kitchen, Contract Specialist, (904)235-5389 Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (904)234-4863. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed price contract to provide one (1) each rapid prototyping machine (RPM) tool, on a brand name or equal basis, to be used in the fabrication of research and development engineering prototype parts. Additionally, the vendor will be required to provide any required ancillary equipment, bulk operating materials, operation/maintenance documentation, and on-site maintenance. The equipment must be equivalent to a 3-D Systems Inc. Model SLA-190 and meet the following minimum performance and physical characteristics: Electrical: 110 or 220 volt AC at 60 Hz. Size and weight: 48 inches X 72 inches not to exceed 800 lbs. Model Input Language and Method: The RPM must be compatible with .STL (Stereolithography) files for common solid modeling system software or provide an interface for the following CAD/CAM software products; AUTOCAD, SDRC Ideas, Integraph EMS. An input output/controller system for the machine should be able to accept this data via local area network interface and through disk drive input on standard floppy disk. Model Production Method: Machine tool cutting of parts is unacceptable because of safety considerations. Model Size Envelope: The RPM must be capable of producing a part of size at least 7 inches by 7 inches by 9 inches and up to ten pounds in weight. In addition, the production methods must accommodate the ability to bond parts that exceed this envelope together to create larger homogenous parts. Model Resolution: The RPM must be capable of producing three dimensional parts within plus or minus 0.005 inches tolerance typical and plus or minus 0.001 inches tolerance on precision parts. The RPM must be capable of producing three dimensional parts with a minimum wall thickness of 0.010 inches. The RPM must be capable of producing surface finishes of 64 RMS or better on all surfaces of the finished parts and 10 RMS or better on all upface surfaces without post process finishing. Model Material Type: The finished part material must possess sufficient yield strength and durability after production to withstand normal handling. Material must allow for homogenous bonds with like materials. Safety: The RPM and its operation must comply with all applicable federal safety standards. Operation: The RPM, once programmed and set up for operation, must be able to run without an operator. This solicitation is Full and Open Competition - A single award will result from this solicitation. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests for this solicitation will be accepted. However, we will accept requests for this solicitation via facsimile at (904)234-4251, Attn: Mary Kitchen, Code SC12. (0053)

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