NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

34 -- FIBER OPTIC DELIVERED LASER WELDER SOL RFQ3-145125 DUE 041700 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.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22#RFQ3- 145125. 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 is interested in procuring one (1) each, Fiber Optic Delivered (Pulsed Nd: YAG Laser System). This Laser System shall be in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The Laser shall deliver as a minimum 5kW-peak power, and pulse energy a minimum of 50 Joules at 10ms. 2. The Laser shall have pulse-shaping capability and be designed for welding applications only. 3. The Laser System shall as a minimum include, but not be limited to the following; laser operation microprocessor control; remote pendant controller; diode aiming laser; weld schedule programming; selection capablities; a monitoring viewing system with a camera; cross hair generator; interconnecting cables; built-in diagnostic capability; PLC and datacom interface capabilities. 4. The Laser System shall include a built-in time share and energy share functions with multiple workstation capability from this single Laser unit for possible future addition of another workstation. 5. The Laser flashlamp shall have the ability to be changed quickly and easily. 6. The Laser shall be capable of producing a weld spot size ranging from .005" or smaller to .040" maximum diameter and shall have the capability to weld small delicate parts of .0002" or smaller to a maximum of .040" thick. 7. The Laser shall have a 200 micron grade index fiber optic with a 50mm focusing head on one output and a second output with a 600 micron stepped index fiber with a 70mm focusing head. Power shall be swithable between both focusing heads without any assembly or disassembly of the resonator chamber. Focusing heads shall have closed circuit TV capability. 8. The Laser system shall have as a maximum 48"W x 36"D x 36"H Center of Development for Radiology Health (CDRH) class 1 benchtop eyesafe enclosure which shall include but not be limited to; front dual sliding door access with safety interlocks; large eyesafe windows; aluminum baseplate; rigid heavy-duty gantry for mounting for delivery optics; interior lighting; gss cover module with pneumatic relay; power supply; flowmeter; solenoid and nozzle and AC power strip. 9. The Laser system shall have four (4) axis Computer Numerical Control capability (10" x 12" X,Y stage with a 4.0" +/-0.200" Stage for Z axis motion) system with precision, high load, low profile (less then 3.0") stages, micro-stepper motors and drive electronics with linear Encoder option on the X Y stages with one (1) 5" rotary stage premium grade precision head, an (X,Y) stage tooling plate and a 4 axis jog-box. 10. The Laser system shall use a Pentium base controller capable of operating in Windows NT environment, preloaded with Motion CNC software and a computer cart. 11. The Laser cooling system shall use DI water, the heat exchanger shall be able to connect to a .625" cooling water supply line diameter and handle a minimum 2.2 Gallons/minute flow rate with >40psi inlet pressure. Cooling water supply shall be in the rear of the unit. 12. Service Power requirements are as follows: 200/220V +/-10%, 3 phase 50/60 Hz and have a <20amp supply rating. 13. The Laser welder power supply shall be no larger than 22" wide x 42" deep x 41" tall. 14. The Laser system shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet of floor space. 15. The Contractor shall provide 2 (two) complete sets of Instruction manuals in English. 16. The Contractor shall provide Operating Instructions, Parts list, Troubleshooting guide and the machine's electrical schematic drawing. 17. The NASA-Glenn Research Center's Technical Representative will visit the Contractor's facility to inspect the complete Laser System prior to shipping to the GRC, final inspection and acceptance will take place at the GRC. 18. The Contractor shall install the equipment on-site at the Glenn Research Center and provide three (3) days of training on site. 19. The warranty period shall begin after set-up. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-15. 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 3845 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 21 calendar days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30pm EST on or before 4/17/2000 and may be mailed to Ronald L. Matthews, 21000 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44135 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. Use attached 1449 and Representations and Certification to submit 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. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 4/7/2000. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). 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 the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 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 Posted 03/31/00 (D-SN440246). (0091)

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