Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

36 -- AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION SYSTEM SOL N00164-00-R-0032 DUE 013100 POC Sandy Hobbs, Code 1163WS, telephone 812-854-1687 WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: click here for point of contact, hobbs_s@crane.navy.mil. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, N00164-00-R-0032, is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation and specification, will also be available on the Internet at www.crane.navy.mil. This synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 3679. This acquisition is for a quantity of one Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system. The AOI is used to inspect PWB media for first article and volume inspection in every application. (Inspection does not pertain to populated printed circuit boards.) Basic supplied unit shall provide maximum flexibility for full range PWB production applications, from commodity to state-of-the-art. Must utilize pixel-to-pixel comparison technology to assure accurate defect detection at all stages of manufacturing, despite the complexity and varying geometry inherent in leading edge PCB design. Must have rapid set-up and automatic data reference to maximize efficiency of data processing time. Must utilize near-infrared image capture system to detect defects in the broad variety of today's copper finishes (see Inspection media) and to be less susceptible to the effects of oxidation. Shall be able to perform accurate inspection of PWB media with a minimum 0.005 inch line width and 0.005 inch line spacing. Inspection media: Etched copper including reverse-treat and double-treat foil, photoresist over copper diazo, and silver-halide film. Must be able to detect defects where darker colored substrates are used such as some polyimid materials. Must be able to detect process-related defects such as opens, shorts, mouse bites, pinholes, excess copper, dishdowns, excessive media distortion, and line-width variation, and CAD-related defects such as missing or extra features, wrong aperture sizes, step-and-repeat and positional errors to 0.001 inch minimum. Maximum panel size: 24" x 30". Panel thickness from 0.004" to 0.250". Maximum inspection area: 22" x 26.5" Resolution/Speed: 0.5 x 0.5 mil/18 sq. inches per second minimum. Tooling alignment pins must be adjustable to match the pinning requirements of any panel size. Defect identification shall be an automatic process. Screen display for on-line review will show defects in red or green depending on the type of defect displayed. Defect identification for off-line review shall be accomplished by inkmarking by encircling the defect. Ink marking system shall have automatic ink capping. Customized ASCII reports detailing defects by job, date, or general summary must be easily generated for viewing or SPC chart input. Contractor is responsible for shipping the AOI system to Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. NSWC Crane will be responsible for locating the AOI in the designated area assigned by the Printed Circuit Technology Branch, Code 8086. NSWC Crane will also be responsible for supplying the appropriate power receptacles required to operate the system. Minimum warranty for parts and labor shall be 12 months from time of installation. The Contractor is responsible for system set-up and operation verification. Contractor is also responsible for the training of two (2) NSWC Crane personnel in the operation of the AOI. The Contractor shall conduct all training needed to operate the system on site at the NSWC Crane. Physical dimensions shall not exceed 45 inches width, 72 inches depth, and 53 inches height. The AOI system shall not exceed 1,000 pounds in weight. A transformer shall be included with the AOI unit to accept 100, 115, 200, or 230 VAC input and shall provide the required output to the AOI. The AOI system shall operate on 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12 amp peak draw; 9 ampaverage operating draw; 1018 watts average power consumption. (Values are maximum allowable.) The operating environment: 60 80o F; 40 60% (non-condensing) relative humidity. Operator, user, software and hardware manuals; system schematics and OEM supplied manuals shall be included. The manuals shall be commercially accepted contractor format. Delivery is required FOB NSWC Crane within 90 days after contract award. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination. POC is Ms. Sandy Hobbs, telephone 812-854-1687, fax 812-854-3465, or email hobbs_s@crane.navy.mil. The mailing address is Contracting Officer, Bldg 64, Code 1163WS, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN, 47522-5001. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The following clauses are applicable to this procurement, 52.203-03 Gratuities, 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program). The offeror must also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. The contractor will also be registered with the Central Contractor Registration DataBase(CCR) IAW DFAR 252.204-7004. NOTE: The provision at FAR 52.212-1 has been tailored for this procurement. FAR, DFARS, and local clauses that are added as part of the tailoring of FAR 52.212-1 will not necessarily follow the format of FAR 12.303. Paragraph (h) is deleted. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items has been tailored for this procurement. For those proposals considered to have a reasonable opportunity to be selected for award, the following evaluation criteria shall be applied on a best value basis: Factor 1 Technical, Factor 2 Price, Factor 3 Past Performance, and Factor 4 Other Price Related Factors. Factor 1 is more important that Factors 2, 3, and 4 individually. Factor 2 is of more importance than Factors 3 and 4 individually. Factors 3 is of more importance than Factor 4. Written proposals and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 31 Jan 00 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable. Contract award is anticipated to be made on the basis of best value to the Government. The Government will evaluate best value giving consideration to technical, price, past performance, and other price related factors. Life Cycle Costs will be considered in evaluation of offerors (for example costs associated with the support of a laser-based system versus a pixel technology system, and/or costs associated with the support of a new system versus a refurbished system). The Government will accept refurbished systems meeting the Government's technical requirements. The Government will accept alternative proposals meeting or exceeding the Government's minimum technical requirements. If quoting other than the salient characterists listed above, the offeror must provide a technical description of the item being offered with differences noted. The Government will also evaluate offerors' performance on previous Government or commercial contracts for same or similar products. In the event substantive differences exist among offerors' past performances, the Government reserves the right to displace lower priced proposals in favor of an offeror with substantially superior past performance. The Government requests past performance information for 5 contracts for the same or similar products. The information requested is prefered to be recent government contracts, if government contracts are not available recent commercial contracts may be provided. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. All responsible offerors may submit an offer which shall be considered. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors who respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Posted 01/19/00 (W-SN416985). (0019)

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