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W -- LEASE OF A CNC VERTICAL SINKER EDM SOL RFQ3-120001 DUE 042399 POC Ronald L. Matthews, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2766, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Ronald.L.Matthews@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/date.html#RFQ3-120001. E-MAIL: Ronald L. Matthews, Ronald.L.Matthews@grc.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). The Government intends to Lease 1 each, CNC Vertical Sinker Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) for a period of 4 years with a Government option to own the equipment at the end of the lease. The Government will make 4 yearly payments. The machine shall be a Sodick Model A65R or equivalent. The specifications are included below. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-05. 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 3599 and 500, 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 to GRC is required within 30 days ARO. 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 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/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. 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. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. [INSERT CLAUSE NUMBERS THAT ARE APPLICABLE] Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 4/16/99. Quotations are due by 4:30pm EST. on 4/23/99 to the address 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". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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(s) N/A. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. C.N.C. VERTICAL SINKER EDM MACHINE specifications are as follows: The contractor shall provide one Computer Numerical Controlled Vertical Sinker Type, Electrical Discharge Machine with rotating spindle and rotary table to meet the following specifications: 1.0 GENERAL MACHINE TOOL SPECIFICATIONS: 1.1 The machine size shall not be larger than 90.Oin (width) x I I O.Oin (length) x 120.Oin (high) 1.2 Theminimum table size shall be 750 nun x 500 mm and be constructed of ceramic. 1.3 The machine tank size shall be a minimum of 1000-mm (width) x 700 mm (depth) x 400 mm (height) and be a powered rise/fall telescoping type design. 1.4 X-axis travel shall be a minimum of 650 mm. 1.5 Y-axis travel shall be a minimum of 450 nun. 1.6 Z-axis travel shall be a minimum of 350 mm. 1.7 Distance from floor to table shall not exceed 36.0 in. 1.8 The work area shall be able to accommodate a maximum weight of 2200 pounds. 1.9 The machine shall incorporate a counter balanced sliding ram (z axis) 1.10 X, Y, Z, axis shall all run on linear motion guides. 1.11 The control cabinet shall be air-conditioned. 1.12 The dielectric system shall be cooled by a freon type cooling unit and be a minimum of 170 gallons in size. 1.13 The dielectric fluid shall be filtered by means of replaceable paper filters that meet the manufacture specifications for acceptable particle size. 1.14 The machine shall be equipped with a fire extinguishing system for unattended operation 1.15 The machine shall be equipped will all transformers, automatic voltage regulators or additional equipment needed to operate on 460 volt 3 phase input power. 1.16 The machine shall be equipped with a 20-nu-n 3 -R type adapter. 2.0 HEAD SPECIFICATIONS. 2.1 Head shall be an internal, fully integrated part of the ram. 2.2 Head shall include a C-axis rotating spindle that can be manually operated from 0 to 1700 rpm, programmed from 200 to 1700 rpm or rotated manually by hand. 2.3 The c-axis shall also be programmable with an indexing resolution of 64,800 divisions. (20 arc seconds) 2.4 The spindle shall be cooled to insure accuracy and maintain thermal stability. 2.5 The C-axis shall have a clamping mechanism that will lock the axis after indexing to insure accurate positioning. 3.0 ROTARY TABLE SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Table shall be constructed of steel and be sealed in order to be submersible in dielectric fluid. 3.2 Weight not to exceed 50 kg. 3.3 Table Diameter 150-nim minimum. 3.4 Table to be gear driven with a minimum of a I to 90 ratio. 3.5 Maximum r.p.m. Of 2.5. 3.6 Minimum indexing unit shall be 0.001 degrees. 3.7 Indexing accuracy shall be 60 seconds or less. 3.8 Maximum repeatability error plus or minus 3 seconds. 3.9 Maximum permissible loads, 80-kg horizontal, 50-kg vertical. 3.10 Maximum machining forces with DC servo motor, 35 kg/m. 3.11 Table to be wired and ftill integrated with control. 3.12 External dimensions of the table shall not exceed 16.5 inches (L) x 12.5 inches (W) x 6.5 inches (H). 4.0 CNC POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS. (Minimum requirements, can be exceeded) 4.1 NC unit shall be 32-bit CPU, Multi-task operating system. 4.2 User's memory capacity shall be I OM bytes. 4.3 Input format by means of 3.5-inch floppy, keyboard and serial interface (RS-232C). 4.4 14-inch color graphic display (CRT). 4.5 Character set shall be alphanumeric and symbols. 4.6 Keyboard shall be standard industrial quality with a standard arrangement of function keys. 4.7 Battery back up for positioning memory shall be 1000-hour minimum duration. 4.8 Positioning command shall be incremental and absolute. 4.9 Maximum switchable input command shall be 99999.9999 mm, 9999.99999 in. 4.10 Machining condition storage capacity shall be 1,000 conditions. 4.11 Offset settings storage capacity shall be 1,000 conditions. 4.12 Program sequence number assignments shall be from 0000 to 9999. 4.13 Subprogram nesting shall be 50. 4.14 Number of coordinates shall be 50. 4.15 Shall be able to interpolate linear, circular and spline functions. 4.16 Shall be able to control 6 (SIX) axis of motion simultaneously. (X,Y,Z,C,W,V) 4.17 Jog feed rate shall be adjustable to 1.4m/min. 4.18 Switchable input command shall be 0.0001nim and 0.00001 in. 4.19 Minimum incremental move of 0. 00 I mm (0.0000 I in). 4.20 Pulse generation by means of power transistors. 4.21 Hard drive size shall be 20m bytes. 5.0 CONTROL FUNCTIONS (must include, but not limited to the following functions) 5.1 Program diagnostic function 5.2 Multi window. 5.3 Help function 5.4 Disk run and editing. 5.5 Recall function of MDI operation. 5.6 Checking functions with graphics. (taper, offset, etc.) 5.7 Graphics (3 display methods) 5.8 Auto checking and avoidance of interference. 5.9 Machining-history memory. 5.10 Semi-cylindrical interpolation. 5.11 Rotation of three-dimensional coordinates. 5.12 Spiral interpolation. 5.13 Simultaneous control of C-axis in contour machining. 5.14 Automatic expanding of contours machining. 5.15 Graphic display of machining processes. 5.16 Inch /Metric conversion. 5.17 Mirror image ( X-axis, Y-axis independently or simultaneously) 5.18 Scaling (0.001 to 9999.999 times) 5.19 Rotation (figures or coordinates). 5.20 Axis exchange. 5.21 Degree/radian conversion. 5.22 Dry run and single block. 5.23 Program editing (insertion, deletion, alteration and search). 5.24 Automatic zero return. 5.25 Circumference length calculation. 5.26 User macros, arithmetic operations, trigonometric functions, square roots, conditional jump (if statements), print statements, unconditional jump key in (interruption) rounding off, current position read in, machining time read in. 5.27 Dwell (waiting time function). 5.28 String code (conversion from other code sets, multiple code abbreviations). 5.29 Comer R function. 5.30 Backlash compensation. 5.31 Pitch error compensation. 5.32 Electrode diameter compensation. 5.33 Stored stroke limit (limit point settable at any position). 5.34 Actual machining speed display. 5.35 C-axis machining (angle positioning, screw threading, transcribe from a cylinder). 5.36 Timers 5.37 Half way movement. 5.38 HALT-RST (temporary pause and restart) 5.39 M code output. 5.40 Self-diagnostic function. 5.41 Block skip. 5.42 Optional stop. 5.43 Subprograms call and return. 5.44 Q memory assists. 5.45 Automatic positioning (hole centers, column centers, edges). 5.46 Automatic current control (auto discrimination and control of machining conditions). 5.47 Electrode orbiting 6.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 6.1 The contractor will demonstrate the ability to Electrically discharge machine a rectangle of .300 X.600, to a depth of .01, holding a tolerance of plus or minus .001, into a piece of Poly Crystalline Silicon Carbide Wafer, approximately 4.5 in. X 4.5 in. X .030 in size. The material will be supplied to all bidders on request.. (Material has conductivity rating of 100,000 ohms per cu.cm resistance.) This is to be done prior to shipment of the equipment to NASA. Material and all cutting parameters will be submitted for inspection and approval before shipment of the equipment to NASA Lewis Research Center. The acceptance test shall also be duplicated at NASA Lewis Research Center, after completion of installation and check out of the equipment and prior to final approval. 7.0 DOCUMENTATION 7.1 Contractor shall provide the following with the machine tool: a. 2 copies of the operator and programming manuals. b. 2 copies of the maintenance manual. c. 2 copies of the electrical and electronics manuals. d. 2 back up copies of all software. e. 2 copies of the illustrated parts breakdown or full copies of machine assembly prints with parts list. 8.0 INSTALLATION CHECKOUT AND TRAINING; 8.1 The contractor shall accomplish installation, Checkout and Training within 30 calendar days after delivery. A minimum of 4 consecutive regular work days shall be used between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 PM, local time, Monday thru Friday, for machine installation, checkout and training, for 4 people on start up and stop procedures, operation procedures and instruction on proper maintenance and programming. The Checkout shall demonstrate that the equipment is performing the functions and specifications as outlined in 1.0 thru 7. 1. 9.0 SUPPLEMEMENTAL TRAINING 9.1 The Contractor shall provide advanced supplemental training for 4 people, following the initial training outlined above, for a minimum of 3 consecutive regular work days during the above time frames. The training shall include more advanced programming for understanding of the supplied APT or CAM system, operation and "hands on training". 10.0 SHIPMENT 10.1 The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer, at time of shipment, to arrange mutually agreeable dates for the installation, checkout, training and supplemental training efforts to commence. 10.2 Shipment to LERC shall be included in the total bid price. Posted 04/13/99 (D-SN319302). (0103)

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