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34 -- ELECTRICALLY HEATED HYDRAULIC VACUUM PRESS WITH COMPUTER/MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL SYSTEM SOL 1-074-DMB.5034 DUE 072498 POC Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2432, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-074-DMB.5034. E-MAIL: Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.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). ONE each with the following salient features: 12 BY 12, 800 DEG. F, 15,000 POUND ELECTRICALLY HEATED HYDRAULIC VACUUM PRESS. A. CONSTRUCTION: 1. CHAMBER: Shall be of a side plate design with manually operated hinged doors on the front and back with one view port located on the front door of the press to form a vacuum chamber. The view port shall be located approximately in the center of the width of the door and 1/3 from the top of the door. 2. HYDRAULICS: The hydraulic system shall be powered by a dual pump, silent operating hydraulic unit capable of generating from 0 pounds to a maximum of 16000pound maximum force with 1% applied load error or better. Pressure shall be supplied through a 3 diameter cylinder with at least 10 of travel capable of generating a 40 per minute closing speed and 1 per minute pressing speed. 3. PLATEN DESIGN: This unit will be provided with two electrically heated, water cooled platens of 3 1/2 thick for maximum heat uniformity with dimensions of 12 long by 12 wide 10.1 . The top platen shall be provided with a 3, 1 0.25 top bolster and 2, 1 0.25 moving bottom bolster to minimize deflection. One opening of ten inches shall be provided. Both platens shall be surfaced ground parallel to 1 .0005 per foot at a surface finish of at least 32 RMS. Precision ground insulation shall be provided between platens and bolsters and platen sides to minimize heat loss. Each platen shall be provided with one heat zone per platen rated for 15,400 watts per platen and capable of extended use at 800 deg. F with an integral heater failure detection. All platen and part temperature shall be monitored with type K thermocouples. Cooling shall be provided through both air and water, with an automatic air blowdown purge to remove all residual cooling water from the platens and hoses. 4. DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER: As an integral part of the system the contractor shall provide a linear displacement transducer capable of monitoring par thickness from 0 -10 with a repeatability and accuracy of 10.00005 . The transducer shall be mounted with all necessary insulation and/or radiation shielding to provide transducer accuracy. The transducer shall be fully integrated into the control/data acquisition system. 5. VACUUM SYSTEM: The vacuum system shall be capable of maintaining a variable vacuum from 0 of mercury to 29.9 of mercury at 800 deg. F. A vacuum pump shall be supplied as an integral part of the system and shall have a minimum pumping speed of 15 CFM. 6. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: The overall dimensions of the system shall not exceed 90 inches in width, 45 in depth, and 85 in height. 7. POWER: The system shall operate on 460 VAC, 3 phase, 60 cycle power. A contractor supplied transformer shall be included to provide adequate 110 VAC control power. 8. SAFETY: The system shall include a single master on/off switch, require the use of two hands to initiate cycle start, and one manual button to disengage platen pressure. The press shall be provided with all necessary valves, gauges, filters, hoses, and over protection devices in accordance with LHB 1710.40 SAFETY OPERATIONS COVERING PRESSURIZED VESSELS AND LHB 1710.60 ELECTRICAL SAFETY. B. CONTROLS: System control shall be designed to permit both programmed and manual operations and consist of a industrially hardened color CRT operator interface at the press for manual/automatic operations and a PC/AT computer station for process development, monitoring, data analysis, cure cycle development, recipe development/execution, and statistical processing analysis. This system shall be capable of automatically controlling and displaying the following operating functions according to the user inputted recipe: PLATEN TEMPERATURE (MINIMUM TWO): SETPOINT AND ACTUAL PART TEMPERATURE (MINIMUM OF FOUR): SETPOINT AND ACTUAL PLATEN MOVEMENT PRESSURE: SETPOINT AND ACTUAL COOLING SEQUENCING ALARMS BUMPING RAMP TIME SOAK TIME PRESS STATUS: TEMPERATURE: CURRENT VALUES VS. SETPOINT PRESSURE: CURRENT VALUES VS. SETPOINT VACUUM: CURRENT VALUE VS. SETPOINT DOOR CONDITION PRESS CONDITION PLATEN POSITION MODE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS VACUUM SYSTEMS HEATING SYSTEMS PRESSURE BUMP PARAMETERS MANUAL MODE PARAMETERS RECIPE CATALOG DATA TREND C. ACCURACY: The system shall be capable of controlling and monitoring the following parameters: LOAD: Variable from 0 Pounds to 15,000 Pounds 11% full scale TEMPERATURE: Variable from 80 Deg. F to 800 Deg. F 10.25% full scale VACUUM: Variable from 0 of mercury to 29.9 1 1% full scale D. RECIPE CONTROL: Each recipe shall allow the programming of pressure, temperature, vacuum, and pressure bumping parameters for a minimum of ten segments each per run cure recipe. Each segment shall consist of a ramp and a hold in the controlled variables of temperature and/or pressure. The system shall be capable of manual control independent of the computer system. The independent controller shall be capable of storing and executing a minimum of 20 recipe cycles. E. SPARE PARTS: A spare parts kit shall be provided by the contractor along with a recommended list of parts and suppliers: F. DOCUMENTATION: The contractor shall provide at least one full set of all operation and maintenance manuals, schematic and wiring diagrams, and parts lists. G. SYSTEM INSTALLATION/TRAINING: Upon notice that the system has been installed and connected to government furnished utilities, the contractor shall perform a complete start up and verification test of the system. Upon completion of these tests, the contractor shall provide all training and maintenance procedures required for this system not to exceed three days unless there is a defect in the system. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3829 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 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. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. 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: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.214-34, 52-214-35, 52.219-6, 1852.215-84, 1852.225-73. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.225-18. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 07/17/98. 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). See Note 1. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Posted 07/09/98. (0190)

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