DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, BLDG 4118 SUSQUEHANNA BLVD, APG MD 21005-5001

34 -- CUTTING MACHINE, RETROFIT/UPDATE SOL DAAD05-97-R-0504 DUE 122796 POC Contract Specialist Nada Manning (410) 278-0892 (Site Code DAAD05) 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 re being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. DAAD05-97-R-0504 is issued as a request for proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. The US. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005- 5001 has a requirement to purchase 2 each Retrofit cutting machine updates to be installed in an existing, Government owned ESAB L-TEC model CM-250C shape cutting machine w/Vision 2000 CNC microprocessor control system. Contractor shall install upgrades and provide on-site training as specified below. Contractor sall follow the following SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VISION 2000 CONTROL SYSTEM: Contractor shall provide a Nine inch monochrome graphic monitor; Real time cut path display, Machine operator shall be able to monitor machine progress during cutting operations; Eght position joystick, Controller shall provide multiple axis control while in manual mode; 1 Megabyte of RAM. Controller shall provide capability to process larger and technically complex cutting programs; Soft key menu, Controller shall provide dedicated function keys governing specific software functions during programming and machine operation; Program prompting, Controller shall provide user-frindly prompting allowing machine operator to enter data as requested by the controller in order to reduce errors based on missing or incomplete data entry; Graphics to Text Editor function, Controller shall allow machine operator to toggle between a graphic mode and a text mode in order to verify program parameters and data; Create/Edit Program (MDI), Controller shall provide capability for manual data entry while creating and/or editing programs; Program Scaling, Controller shall offer the capability to expand or reduce the size of previously programmed parts; Program mirror imaging and part rotation, Controller shall offer the capability to mirror image (revrse) and/or rotate preprogrammed shapes; English or Metric Programming, The controller shall be programmable in either the english standard or metric units of measure; Programmable Kerf and Feed rate, Controller shall offer the ability to preprogram kerf wdth and machine feed rate; 51 Shape Library, Controller shall offer a library with a minimum of 51 preprogrammed shapes which the machine operator may edit and use as needed; Multi-tasking Capability, Controller shall offer capability of executing an assigned task while another is being programmed; RS-232 Interface, Controller shall offer a RS-232 Interface for connecting with a remote file server or netork; Built-in 3.5" Disk reader, Controller shall feature a 3.5" disk port for file entry, file storage, and system backup; Remnant Management, Controller shall offer plate remnant management capability, allowing machine operator to maximize use of scrap maerials in order to conserve resources; Interactive Parts Nesting, controller shall offer interactive parts nesting, allowing machine operator maximum control over parts cutting and materials layout; Diagnostics, The controller shall offer diagnostic software allowing the machine operator to quickly identify problems and take corrective action, minimizing downtime. SPECIFICATIONS FOR RETROFIT: Machine Drve and Interface Package. Cabinet, control package shall include a permanently mounted cabinet containing primary electronic equipment; Operator's Control Panel, Shall allow machine operator to directly control station select, on/off, and up/down functions Two Axis Drive Interface, The Controller package shall include a controller/drive interface controlling torch movement along two axis; Motor/Gearbox/Encoder Assemblies, New motor/gearbox/encoder configurations shall be provided, including all required cabling; Control Arm Mount, A mounting arm shall be provided to allow the controller to be securely mounted to the machine; Interface wiring and Interconnecting ables, All required cables and wiring are to be provided; Built-In Video- Path Tracing System, Built-in CCD Video Camera shall be for pattern tracing and the Video Path Tracing System shall provide the CCD video camera to interface directly into the controler, allowing the machine operator to digitally trace a pattern and load it into the controller as a part program; Solid State Integrated Circuit Technology, the Video Path Tracing system shall utilize solid state integrated circuit technology for enhanced reliability; Interconnecting cables, All required cables to interconnect components shall be provided; Oxy-fuel Torch Stations, Three oxy-fuel toch stations shall be provided, stations shall include vertical motorized slides for adjusting torch height, manual station clamping, and electronic torch ignitors; Oxweld torch and tips, Three oxweld torches/tips combinations shall be provided; Auto HeightControl, Three auto-height control units shall be provided; Controls shall include height sensor foot, station mounting bracket, and height control circuitry; Solenoid valves, All required solenoid valves shall be provided; Interconnecting cables and hoses, All interconnecting cables and hoses shall be provided. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the complete retrfit of the machine(s) at the Aberdeen Test Center (Welding and Metal Working), Building 315, APG, MD 21005-5001. Contractor shall provide three days (24 hours) of training for up to five (5) Government personnel for two (2) machines within 90 days ARO. FOBDestination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable offeror. In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror shall meet the requirement set forth above. An offeror shall meet all specifications for the compatibility of this system to be eligible for award. Evaluatin of offers shall be based among other factors, the total price quoted for the two retrofit updates. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in th offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercal Items, with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items, applies t this acquisition with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-3, Employment Reports of Special Disabled Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. All offerors shall include with its proposal a completed copy of the clause 52.212-7000 Offeror Represntations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the following: 52.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 52.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, with the following: 52.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.233-7000 Certificate of Claims and Reques for Adjustment or Relief. 52.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. 52.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.52.247-7024, Notification of Transp of Supplies by Sea. 52.232-28 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods. 2.233-4052 HQ, AMC- Level Protest program procedures. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating DO S10 applies to any resulting contract. Offers are due at the U.S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Building 4118, Room 130, ATTN: STEAP-PR-CT, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5001 by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard time on 27 Dec 1996. Date shall beused as a basis for submitting an offer. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Nada Manning, (410) 278-0892 is the point of contact for additional information. Note 1 applies. (0341)

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