NASA/Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

34 -- PRECISION AIR BEARING LATHE SOL RFQ3-088915 DUE 012398 POC Kurt A. Straub, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2769, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Kurt.A.Straub@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#RFQ3-088915. E-MAIL: Kurt A. Straub, Kurt.A.Straub@lerc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Items to be procured: DESCRIPTION: A TWO AXIS ULTRA PRECISION FINISH CNC CONTOURING LATHE FOR USE WITH A SINGLE POINT DIAMOND, CBN, OR CARBIDE TOOLS TO ACHIEVE OPTICAL QUALITY FINISHES AND DIMENENSIONS ON METAL AND PLASTIC WORKPIECES UP TO 250mm DIAMETER. SLIDE TRAVELS MUST BE AT LEAST 350mm "X" AND 250mm "Z". TAYLOR HOBSON INC. PNEUMO MACHINE SYSTEMS MODEL NANOFORM 250 CNC LATHE OR EQUAL. CNC lathe must not exceed 4200mm long, 1700mm deep and 2000mm high. This machine is to be wired for 230 VAC 60 HZ single phase power. It is also required to have a Laser DMI position feedback system with at least1.25nm resolution. The spindle is to be bi-directional air bearing with a speed range of 200-5000 rpm. A 200mm diameter vacuum chuck capable of holding work pieces or fixtures between 50-200mm diameter with tapped holes on the periphery of the chuck for dynamic balancing. A full upper machine enclosure to contain spray mist and coolant splash within the machining area, and serve as an operator safety enclosure. This enclosure is to have a stand alone temperature control unit which couples them together to significantly improve temperature control within the machining area to minimize the effects of variations in the ambient room temperature. Also required is a tooling sub-plate with micro height adjustable tool holder and air operated vacuum venturi system chip extractor tube assembly able to mount to a single tool holder. The tooling sub-plate is to have "t-slots" to allow flexible positioning of up to three individual tool holders. The tool and part are to be cooled by at least three individually controlledspray mist nozzles (via "M" commands). A refrigerant air dryer with a 30 gallon air reserve tank and 0.3um solid particle filter that also removes water from the air supply down to 10degree C pressure dew point. Two sets of operating and maintenance manuals, recommended spare parts list, machine parts list, electrical and electronics schematics are to be provided. A service engineer will travel to Lewis to install the machine and provide operator training for up to four people. Price to include all of the above plus, shipping, handling and import duties. If other than the brand name identified is quoted, then the offeror shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, and model number quoted and provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the specifications and brand name identified in this notice. Delivery is to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Delivery is required within seven months after contract award. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-01. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3541 and 500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to LeRC is required within 7 months ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9 Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. [INSERT CLAUSE NUMBERS THAT ARE APPLICABLE] Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than January 23, 1998. Quotations are due by 4:30 PM to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). See Note(s) B. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0329)

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