AFFTC/PKAB Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

36 -- UV INK-JET WIRE MARKING MACHINE SOL F04700 97T5351 DUE 081597 POC Grace H. Watson, Contract Specialist, (805) 277-3900, ext 2243, John A. Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900, ext 2230 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://cpf.edwards.af.mil/contract/rfp.html. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, watsong%PK@MHS.elan.af.mil. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) has a requirement for UV Ink-Jet Wire Marking System Wire/Cable Sizes: .030 to .250 inches. This wire marking machine includes the following major components/features: (1) wire de-reeler, (2) PT-1000 plasma wire treatment system, (3) knot and splice detection, (4) UV ink jet printer [videojet excel Hr, min. character size is .029, ink color-black or magenta], (5) ultraviolet in-line curing, (6) wire cutter/coiler, (7) wire stripper [die type blades, one end], (8) host PC compatible computer with operating software, (9) operation and maintenance manual, and (10) installation and training. The following are the specifications: (1) dimensions: 56"H x 60"W x 28"D, (2) weight is approximately 350 lbs, (3) power requirements: 208 VAC 60 Hz 3j, 30A, (4) wire lengths: 1" to 9,999". Tri-Star Technologies Model M100J Wire Marking System, or equal. The simplified acquisition procedure (SAP) will be used in awarding this contract by written quotation. Companies making bids should submit a detailed proposal showing the integrated marking system required to meet the technical specification. The proposal should show as a minimum the actual marking system to be used, any applicable pre- and post-mark treatment processes, the dereeling equipment, the cutting and stripping unit, and the operator interface to the marking system via PC. It should indicate if any special procedures are needed for certain insulation types, colors, or wire sizes. Companies making bids may be requested to mark up to 20 samples of various insulation types, colors, and wire sizes for evaluation by Edwards AFB, California of the marked samples to meet the legibility and durability specification requirements. Marking of these samples for evaluation shall be at no cost to the Government. Interested sources must submit clear and convincing documentation to demonstrate their ability to meet the Government's requirements to Grace Watson, AFFTC/PKAB, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, California 93524-1185. Fax responses to (805) 258 9603. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. (0210)

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