Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Code 1164EJ, Bldg. 64, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

66 -- CONCEPT MODELER SYSTEM SOL N00164-97-Q-0055 DUE 012397 POC Contact point, Ms. Hilda Quillen, Procurement Technician, Code 1164EJ, 812/854-2422, Fax 812-854-3465 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00164-97-Q-0055 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-33 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. This action is 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a). The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3699 and Small Business size standard is 750 employees or less. This is a brand name or equal requirement for one each Concept Modeler System, 3D Systems P/N Actua 2100 or equal. If quoting other than brand name product, the offeror must provide the manufacturer's brand, model or part number along with a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of this announcement. This may include product literature, specification sheets, cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other documents if necessary. The salient technical characteristics listed below provide the minimum requirements for this concept modeler system, which will be used by the Government to build physical prototype parts directly from design workstations. The system shall be capable of being directly hooked up to the existing Novel network and it must work seamlessly with the network. All operating software for the controlling workstation and hardware modeler must be included. The following salient characteristics apply: Concept Modeler -- Build Volume: minimum 10 in. x 10 in. x 8 in.; Build Rate: 10.5 in3/hr or greater; Support Structures: All support structures must be automatically generated. No special tools will be required for support removal; Material: thermal polymer, systemfully loaded; Extra Material: 4 cartridges of ThemoJetTM 45 or equal; Accuracy: +/- 0.010 in., in all axis; Network: Must be network ready with 10 BaseT Ethernet connector; Software: System must operate in conjunction with Windows NT. System must have automatic part queuing; Interface: System must accept Stl files from any system that can send the file over network; Safety: Must be capable of unattended operations. Must be safe for office environment, with no special venting required. PC WORKSTATION -- Minimum acceptable configuration -- Dual Pentium Pro 200 processor; 128 Meg Ram (8x32-60EDO); Intel Chipset 440FX; 256 L2 cache; Mattrox Millennium 3D or equal with 8 MB WRAM & MPEG (upgradable); Adaptec 2940UW Ultra fast and wide PCI controller; 2.1 GB fast and wide SCSI hard drive; 1.44 MB 3.5" Floppy; 12X E-IDE CD-Rom; External RCD 4x4 recordable CD System, minimum 600 kbps read/write transfer rate, SCSI-2 interface, 220 Msec access time, and Disk Archive software P/N 016900 (or equal); Ten writeable CD's; 3COM PCI Ethernet Combo Card (or equal); ViewSonic P815 monitor (or equal), .25 dpi, resolution 1800x1440; Creative Lab Soundblaster AWE32 wavetable sound card (or equal); Digital Stereo Speakers; Two 8x32-60EDO RAM Simms (separate); Software included: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, SolidView/RP with IGES Translator (from Solid Concepts Inc.), CorelSuite 7.0. The contractor shall assemble and install the entire system at NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane. Following installation, the contractor shall demonstrate the system's performance by building a sample part using information from a Government workstation. Standard 110 Volt AC electrical service will be provided by the Government for installation. The offeror's Standard commercial warranty, preferably for a period of at least 24 months, is acceptable. This is anticipated to be a firm-fixed price contract. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN with inspection/acceptance at destination. Delivery will be required within 30 days after issuance of the Purchase Order. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Incorporating FAR clauses 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies; 52.225-16 Buy American Act -- Supplies under European Community Agreement certificate; 52.225-17 Buy American Act -- Supplies under European Community Agreement; 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services; 52.225-21 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program; also incorporated is DFARS clause 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors who respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 17 January 1996 at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable. POC for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Hilda Quillen, telephone 812-854-2422, fax 812-854-5666, or e-mail hq6591@smtp.crane.navy.mil. See numbered Note 1. Although contract award is anticipated to be made on the basis of lowest quoted price meeting all the above terms and conditions, including meeting or exceeding all salient technical characteristics, the Government may also evaluate quoters' performance on previous Government or commercial contracts for similar products. In the event substantive differences exist among quoters' past performances, the Government reserves the right to displace lower priced quotes in favor of a quoter with substantially superior past performance. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Navy. See Note(s): 1. (0355)

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