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70 -- 3D PRINTER/MODELER SOL 9-BJ23-Z39-08-05Q DUE 031398 POC Linda S. Dunn, Purchasing Agent, Phone 281-244-5351, Fax 281-483-4173, Email linda.s.dunn1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Marie D. Kliment, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4168, Fax (281) 483-4173, Email mkliment@ems.jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BJ23-Z39-08-05Q. E-MAIL: Linda S. Dunn, linda.s.dunn1@jsc.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). This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) 3D Printer/Modeler. This is a system that will build real time 3-dimensional models from information contained in a CAD database. This system receives a print command from the CAD station and proceeds to build (print) the file in 3-dimensions. (See specifications below). Technical contact for this procurement is Scott Swan at (281) 483-9156. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-03. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to JSC is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurment are 3577 and 1,000, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact by the date 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. 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. FAR 52.212-1, 52-212-3, 52-212-4 and 52.212-5a(1) and (2); 52-212-5(b)(6), (7), (8),(9), and (10)are applicable. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than March 9, 1998. Quotations are due by March 13, 1998, to the point of contact specified above. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm.: Specifications: 1. Build time estimator for the operator at his workstation. 2. Ability to remove temporary supports without any tools. 3. System is fully safety interlocked. 4. Serviced and supported by 3D Systems. 5. Software to submit models are networkable and supported on HP Workstations and Windows NT workstations at no additional cost. 6. Provides part sizes of up to 10" x 10" x 8". 7. Maximum layer thickness of 0.0039". 8. Accuracy of .010 9. Resolution of 0.003 10. Full network access. 11. Fully automatic multi-part nesting. 12. Automatic error checking and repair -- automatic for simple errors, warning issued for major errors. 13. Minimum of 90 jets. 14. Thermoplastic material. 15. Material cost of about $50/lb. 16. Must be compatible with an office environment (small size, nontoxic media, low noise level, low odor emission, etc.). 17. Two (2) cases of media. 18. On-site machine installation of hardware and software. 19. One year warranty. 20. Product documentation 21. Three (3) platforms and model removal tools. (0056)

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