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58 -- 3000 WATT ND:YAG LASER, POINTING DIODE LASER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SOL N68335-99-Q-2601 DUE 092799 POC Kimberly A. Kirk, Contract Specialist, (732)323-4795 or Nancy D. LaFavre, Contracting Officer, (732)323-2149 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Kimberly A. Kirk, Contract Specialist, kirkka@navair.navy.mil. (i) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written statement will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation number N68335-99-Q-2601 is issued as a competitive request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. (iv) This solicitation is subject to full and open competition. (v) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS) are as follows: CLIN 0001 3000 watt Nd:YAG LASER. Quantity 1 (one). Unit of issue each. The contractor shall provide two copies each of operator manuals, maintenance manuals, and installations procedures. (vi) 1. Specifications. 1.1 Scope. This specification covers the procurement of a 3000 watt Nd:YAG laser, pointing diode laser and associated equipment. The Government will accept a demonstration laser that meets the specifications contained herein. The term "demonstration laser" is clarified to mean that the amount of time the laser and its associated equipment has been used or operated shall not exceed more than one thousand (1,000) hours. 2. Requirements. 2.1 Design. The equipment shall be capable of performing its intended function in accordance with the operation and performance requirements specified herein. The equipment shall be complete, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for any function for which it is designed and constructed. 2.1.1 Safety and Health Requirements. Covers, guards, or other safety devices shall not interfere with operation of the equipment. The devices shall prevent unintentional contact with the guarded part and shall be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance and repair of the parts. Laser parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on the unit shall comply with all specificrequirements of "OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), General Industry" that are applicable to the equipment itself. Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified herein. The design and manufacture shall be in accordance with all applicable ANSI safety standards. A work area enclosure will be supplied by the receiving activity. 2.1.2 Use of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB). The use of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) on or in the equipment is prohibited. 2.1.3 Use of Mercury. The equipment shall not contain mercury or mercury compounds, nor shall it be exposed to free mercury during manufacture. 2.1.4 Use of Asbestos. The use of asbestos and materials containing asbestos on or in the furnished equipment is prohibited. 2.1.5 Environmental Protection. The equipment shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system, as prescribed by federal, state and local statutes in effect at point of installation, under the operating, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein. 2.2 Technical Data. The contractor shall provide the following technical data: two copies each of operator manuals, two copies each of maintenance manuals, and two copies each of installation procedures. 2.3 Utilities. The equipment shall be designed and constructed to be complete for operation of the following available utilities: electric, single service 480 volts ( 10%), 3 phase, 60 hertz. 2.4 Components. The equipment shall consist of, but is not limited to the following described principal components, attachments and accessories necessary to meet the operational and performance requirements specified herein: one (1) 3000 watt Nd:YAG laser, one (1) 633nm wavelength pointing diode laser. 2.4.1 Laser. The laser shall be a continuous wave type fitted with a single fiber exit. The laser shall meet the following specifications: 480v/3ph/60Hz voltage; 88 KVA power supply rating; 80 KVA maximum power consumption; temperature/humidity requirements are 40 to 104 degrees F ambient, 97%RH up to 95 degrees F, falling to 88%RH at 104 degrees F; maximum output power 3000 watt average power, 3000 watt maximum peak power; laser wavelength 1064 nm; number of flashlamps 8; pointing diode wavelength 633nm; pointing diode safety classification 3B; pointing diode power 5mW. 2.4.2 Fiber Coupling. The laser to fiber connection shall be designed to accept an R3 fiber connection. The connection shall be designed to accept a 600 micron diameter fiber. The total power of the laser beam shall diminish by not more than 12 percent from the exit of the laser resonator unit, through the fiber optic delivery system, to a point just beyond the end effector optics. 2.4.3 Controller. The laser's control shall have the capability to be interface with other equipment to open and close the laser shutter and to increase and decrease laser power. The interfacing equipment may be any of the following: safety interlock; robot controller; remote pendant and/or chiller. 3. Quality Assurance Provisions. The equipment shall be operated in a manner and for a time suitable to properly demonstrate and verify the successful operation of the equipment and all of its component parts, relative to the design, construction and performance criteria established under paragraph 2 herein. The required output power of the laser system as specified in paragraph 2.4.1 shall be verified using appropriate beam power measurement equipment. (vii) All items shall be preserved, packaged, packed, and marked in accordance with best commercial practices. However, yellow packaging, packing, preservation and marking, in any form or manner, regardless of the method of preparation specified, is prohibited. Delivery shall occur within 45 days after contract award. The contractor shall notify the receiving activity of the scheduled arrival date of the equipment and any special handling requirements. Notification shall be made not less than 72 hours prior to the delivery date. This notification is necessary to ensure off-loading services are arranged. If proper notification is notgiven, the Government will not be responsible for any delays caused by the inability to off-load the supplies upon delivery. The contractor will be responsible for the shipping of the laser from origin to the receiving activity's plant. To prevent damage to the equipment, the contractor shall ensure the laser is shipped by air ride van. FOB point shall be Destination. Ship to: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Detachment, Naval Foundry & Propeller Center, Bldg. #592 Code 991.3, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA 19112-5087; M/F Mr. Joseph Perese, telephone (215) 897-1864. Note: Delivery can only be made during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 72 hours notice of delivery must be made by calling Mr. Joseph Perese. Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. Final acceptance of the supplies furnished shall be made at destination by the receiving activity within 30 days after installation. Acceptance shall be based upon satisfactory completion of the examination and tests at destination. Examination at destination shall consist of inspection for damage in shipment, verification of quantities and any visual inspection deemed necessary by the receiving activity. The receiving activity will verify that supplies received conform to the requirements of the specification. Upon completion of installation at the receiving activity, the equipment shall be placed in service, in the actual application, for a period of two weeks. This test shall be used to demonstrate reliable operation and performance. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial, is incorporated by reference. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Offerors shall submit, in duplicate, technical proposals written in the English language. Offerors shall include meter readings in their proposals. The proposal shall enable government personnel to make a thorough evaluation and determination as to whether or not the proposed equipment fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. The proposal shall be so specific, detailed andcomplete as to demonstrate that the offeror has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. Statements that paraphrase the specifications or attest that "standard procedures will be employed" etc., will be considered inadequate. The proposal must be sufficiently adequate to demonstrate full compliance with the technical requirements of the specification. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in rejection of an offer. Technical acceptability will be based on comparison between the offeror's proposal and the specifications and requirements contained herein. Facsimile proposals will be accepted at the fax numbers provided below. 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals is incorporated by reference. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. Addendum 52.212-2 Paragraph (a) is hereby tailored (deleted and replaced) as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors stated in the specifications and requirements contained herein. However, no "extra credit" will be given to proposals exceeding the standards. Past performance will not be included as an evaluation factor for this acquisition. All factors will be evaluated on a pass/fail, or go/no-go basis. This means that the factor must meet the minimum requirement or standard specified and contained herein, or the proposal will not be acceptable. A fail or no-go rating can remove an offeror from further consideration. Paragraph (b) does not apply to this acquisition, as options are not included in the solicitation. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Item and DFARS 242.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Item (Nov 1995) with its offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. The resulting contract will be firm fixed price (FFP). (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (May 1999) is incorporated in this contract by reference; the following provisions apply: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-18 European Sanction for End Products; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 1999);the following provisions apply: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy America Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following additional provisions apply: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contract Registration and 252.225-7017, Prohibition on Award to Companies Owned by the People's Republic of China. (xiii) Additional requirements. Warranty: The Offeror's commerical warranty shall apply and should be stated in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. The information should be a brief statement that a warranty exists, the substance of the warranty, the duration, and claim procedures. At minimum, supplies furnished herein shall be covered by warranty from defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days after delivery or final acceptance, whichever is the latter. (xiv) Offeror proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. EST, 27 September 1999 at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, Attn: Code 25212KK, Hwy 547, Bldg. 129-2, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item Acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as required in this synopsis/solicitation. (xv) Names and telephone numbers of individuals to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Kimberly A. Kirk, Contract Specialist (732)323-4795 or Nancy D. LaFavre, Contracting Officer (732)323-2149, fax (732)323-4069 or (732)323-2359. Posted 09/16/99 (W-SN381043). (0259)

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