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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-98-DJH-0060 DUE 012098 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Delta Helm by fax (816)823-3322 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number 6TSA-98-DJH-0060 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-02. CLIN 1. High Power Acoustic-Optically Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser System, C.D.R.H. Class IV, optical components mounted on optical rail, electronics/cooling components housed in caster-mounted console, model 406Q, Qty. 1; CLIN 2. Fiber Optic Beam Delivery System, including rail mounted upcollimator and input coupling lens assembly, optical fiber (1000 (m core diameter, 10 meter length) with armored insulating jacket and multisection output lens assembly. Output optics selected for desired laser output power, spot size, and working distance, (3300 Series), Qty. 1; CLIN 3. Laser rail enclosure for industrial environments consisting of aluminum tooling plate base with hinged, interlocked cover and air filtration system (model 519003), all connections (water, electrical) are through bulkhead fittings, air filtration system includes regulator, prefilter, oilescer and adsorber, model 414195, Qty. 1; CLIN 4. Training, Qty. 1. The following technical requirements apply to this acquisition: Laser Output Characteristics: Laser Wavelength -- 1064 nanometers; CW output power -- 500 watts; Energy per pulse -- 60 millijoules @ 1 kHz, 20 millijoules @ 10kHz; Pulse width -- less than 75 nanoseconds @ 1 kHz, less than 150 nanoseconds @ 10 kHz; Beam Waste diameter -- less than 3 millimeters; Beam divergence -- less than 12 milliradians; Q-switch frequency -- single shot to 50 kHz; Laser energy delivery system: Fiber optic, 10 meters minimum fiber length; Input power requirements: 208/230 volt 3 phase, 50-60 hertz, 15 kilowatts. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. FOB White Sands Missile Range, NM. This procurement is set aside for small business in accordance with FAR Part 13.105(a). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business January 20, 1998, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. (AC0113017-09) (0013)

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