AFMETCAL Det 1/MLK, 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Suite 4M, Heath, OH 43056-6116

66 -- STANDARD MEASURING MACHINE SOL F33660-99-Q7501 DUE 030199 POC Jim Hood, Contract Specialist, 740-788-5046 or Glenna Pound, Contracting Officer, 740-788-5043 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. AFMETCAL Det 1 intends to negotiate solely with Pratt & Whitney, Moore Products Division, 74 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT. to provide for the Retrofitting of Standard Measuring Machine for Laser Measurement. The Air Force Metrology and Calibration Detachment (AFMETCAL Det 1) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 as the item to be upgraded has proprietary data rights. SCOPE: This purchase description covers the retrofitting of the 48 inch Standard Measuring Machine, Pratt & Whitney, Number U50077, for laser measurement. COMPONENTS: A retrofit kit, Pratt & Whitney, Number U305468, consisting of: new headstock, measuring display, laser head, interferometer and retroreflector is required. Also a new power unit, Pratt & Whitney, Number U305737, along with a new tailstock, Pratt & Whitney, Number U305739, is required. COMPATABILITY: The retrofit kit shall be capable of being mounted and interact with a 48 inch Standard Measuring Machine, Pratt & Whitney, Number U50077. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: The retrofit kit shall embody the following salient performance and product characteristics. The laser shall be accurate to +/- 0.1 inch per inch at an operating temperature of 68 oF. The system resolution shall be 1 inch. The system accuracy shall be +/- 10 inch per 24 inches travel of gagehead. The measuring pressure shall be adjustable from 2 to 48 oz. The laser measurement display shall provide control and display interface of the system, including thermal expansion and manual velocity of light compensation. The system shall operate using 115 volts and 60 Hz. The system output shall be IEEE STD 488 Port (HPIB). The bed shall be inspected and remanufactured as required for suitability for retrofitting to English/Metric Digital Laser. The bed and cylindrical supports shall be rescraped to meet original Pratt & Whitney specifications to meet system accuracy. The elevating table shall be rebuilt and ground as required to meet original Pratt & Whitney, Number U50077 specifications. Two copies of Operation and maintenance manuals will be provided with the upgraded unit. The contractor will install the system at AFMETCAL and provide training for up to one day on the operation the upgraded system. This item will be inspected and accepted at AFMETCAL Det. 1within 45 days after completion of installation and training. The item will be checked with test equipment with parameters equal to or better than those required to assure specified performance requirements are met. Test equipment used has first echelon certification directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) where required. Tests will be performed to assure the item meets the requirements of this purchase description. Such testing at destination does not relieve the contractor of performing all inspections and quality checks at the point of fabrication, or as is necessary, to assure performance as specified herein. Delivery is required within 180 calendar days after contract award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to Jim Hood, Contract Specialist, at AFMETCAL Det 1, MLK Contracting, 813 Irving-Wick Dr. W. Suite 4M, Heath OH 43056-6116, phone 740-788-5046 or by FAX to 740-788-5157. Respondents must provide supporting evidence that they can furnish the requested items. Vendors with this capability may submit a response for Government consideration no later than 45 days from the published date of this synopsis announcement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. SIC code 3829 applies. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Mr. Hood at the phone number listed above. Note 22 Posted 01/11/99 (W-SN286697). (0011)

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