12th Contracting Squadron/LGC, 395 B Street West, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4525

34 -- LASER ENGRAVING AND CUTTING (100 WATT C02 AND 50 WATT Q SWITCH YAG) SYSTEM SOL F4169199T0084 DUE 020599 POC Audrey Smid (210)652-5171, Sandi Odem (210)652-5171, or Fred Lagunas (210)652-5178 This 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. Solicitation F4169199T0084 is issued as a Request For Quote seeking written quotes for the type of equipment outlined herein and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business concerns, utilizing the Size Standard in FAR Part 19 under Standard Industrial Code 3599, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 12 CONS, Randolph AFB, TX has a requirement for the following item: 0001a laser engraving and cutting system 1 assembly. The assembly consists of the following A and B: A. CDHR Class 3A, 100 watt, water-cooled, RF driven, sealed C02 laser engraving and cutting system. The system is designed for precise cutting of foam toolbox inserts. The system is also capable of engraving and cutting of wood, rubber, acrylic and engraving plastic, and engraving on coated brass and aluminum, glass, stone and leather. Water chiller cooling system, Pentium level host design station including software and graphic scanner, air assist cutting, cutting table, rotary attachment, external exhaust and odor reduction system will be included. CHARACTERISTICS: 1. CDHR Class 3A Design with Interlocked Safety Enclosure. 2. Raster and Vector Motion Control. 3. 32" X 18" Active Work Area. 4. Maximum Work Piece Dimensions 32" W X 19"D x 8"H. 5. Automatically Adjustable Proportional Pulsing. 6. Automatic Focus. 7. Motorized Z Axis w/Digital Readout. 8. Red Laser Diode Positioning Pointer. 9. True 1000 DPI Optical Resolution. 10. Resolution Adjustable (6 Settings From Low Resolution Draft made to 1000 DPI). 11. Flash Software & Firmware Upgrades. 12. Automatic File Compression. 13. 16 MB Memory Buffer (Expandable to 64 MB). 14. Parallel and High Speed Serial Interface. 15. Digital Power Control (.3% Increments) with Color Linked Power Settings. 16. Continuously Variable Speed Adjustment .1 to 65 IPS. 17. Custom 32 Bit Print Driver (8 different speed and power settings per job). 18. Quick Change Laser Cartridge. 19. Direct CAD Interface. 20. Rubber Stamp Manufacturing Capability. 21. Protected Laser Optics. 22. LCD Display. 23. Stationary Laser and Processing Table. 24. Dual Head Option. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 220 VAC, 60 HZ, Single Phase, 10 AMPS. UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS X100, OR EQUAL. B. CDHR Class 1, 50 watt, water-cooled Q-Switch laser engraving and cutting system. The system is capable of operating in both raster and vector motion format. The system is designed for engraving on ferrous and non-ferrous metals including hardened and polished steel tools. A water chiller cooling system, external exhaust and Pentium level host design station are included. CHARACTERISTICS: 1. CDHR Class 1 Design with Interlocked Safety Enclosure. 2. Raster and Vector Motion Control. 3. 32" X 18" Active Work Area. 4. Maximum Work Piece Dimensions 32"W X 19"D X 8"H. 5. Automatically Adjustable Proportional Pulsing. 6. Automatic Focus. 7. Motorized Z Axis. 8. True 1000 DPI Optical Resolution. 9. Resolution Adjustable (6 Settings From Low Resolution Draft made to 1000 DPI). 10. Flash Software & Firmware Upgrades. 11. Automatic File Compression. 12. 16 MB Memory Buffer (Expandable to 64 MB). 13. Parallel and High Speed Serial Interface. 14. Digital Power Control (.3% Increments) with Color Linked Power Settings. 15. Continuously Variable Speed Adjustment .1 to 65 IPS. 16. Custom Print Driver (8 different speed and power settings per job). 17. Direct CAD Interface. 18. Protected Laser Optics. 19. LCD Display. 20. Stationary Laser and Processing Table. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 220/308 VAC, Three Phase, 30 Amp/line and 220VAC, 20 Amp/line for 380 VAC, 50/60 HZ. UNIVERSAL LASER SYSTEMS YAG50, OR EQUAL. If offering an equal, Offerors must provide brochures/literature of system being offered along with their quote. The technical literature submitted needs to clearly communicate the offeror's compliance with the minimum requirements as set forth in response to this solicitation. Discussions may or may not be held with offeror; therefore each offeror's initial quote should be complete and accurate. FOB destination is required by the Government. FOB point is Randolph AFB TX 78150. The required delivery and complete installation is 30 days after award. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor and transportation necessary to deliver and install the above mentioned items and provide operational training by factory trained representatives. Offerors must provide warranty information specific to all equipment. Inspection and Acceptance will be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items (AUG 98). 52.212-2, EvaluationCommercial Items (JAN 99). The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (APR 98); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (JAN 99); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 84); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 98); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 98); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 99); DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 99); 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 98); 252.232-7009 Payment By Electronics Funds Transfer (CCR) (JUN 98); and 252.225-7036 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program (MAR 98). Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and CertificationsCommercial Items (OCT 98) and DFARS 252.225.7035, Buy American ActNorth American Free Trade Agreement Implementation ActBalance of Payments Program Certificate (Mar 98). Offerors interested in a product demonstration should notify Audrey Smid for scheduling by 22 Jan 99. Conducting a product demonstration will be at no additional cost to the government. Offers must be sent in writing/fax to the Contracting Office above no later than 5 Feb 99. Award will be made on or about 1 Mar 99. Effective 1 JUN 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Posted 01/19/99 (W-SN289048). (0019)

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