36 -- LASER ENGRAVING, CUTTING, AND MARKING SYSTEM

Notice Date

September 21, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 9 CONS, 6500 B St Rm 101, Beale AFB, CA, 95903

ZIP Code

95903

Solicitation Number

00Q0053

Response Due

September 24, 2000

Point of Contact

Gary Metcalf, Services Flight Chief, Phone (530) 634-3370, Fax (530) 634-3311, Email Gary.Metcalf@beale.af.mil -- Michael Curry, Purchasing Agent, Phone 530-634-2875, Fax 530-634-3311, Email

E-Mail Address

Gary Metcalf (Gary.Metcalf@beale.af.mil)

Description

SIC Code 3699, Laser engraving, cutting, and marking system This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Funds are currently not available for this procurement. However, you are requested to provide your best price for the listed item(s). Should funds become available, you will be notified of contract award. Request reply not later than COB: 24 Sep 00. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F046 66-00-Q0053 is issued as a Request for Quote using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Noun: Laser Engraving, Cutting, and Marking System. Model: See Description Paragraph. Quantity: 1 each Description: The specifications are brand name or equal. The brand name is Universal Laser Systems, Inc. The name and model number of the item are: M-300 Laser Platform. Detailed specifications are on the internet at www.ulsinc.com. The work area is industry standard 24 inches by 12 inches. Accessories are: 1. Auto focus. This sets the work table to the proper height for laser processing.; 2. Red laser pointer. This is a visible red beam tool for positioning material. This accessory is used to verify the exact position of items on the work table; 3. Interlocked safety enclosure; 4. 30 watt laser cartridge; 5. Air assist. This has one air source. It suppresses flaming and protects the mirrors and lens when the operator is cutting or engraving high debris material; 6. Cutting table. The cutting table supports the material being cut. Working range is 24 inches by 12 inches; 7. Rotary attachment. This accessory enables the operator to perform laser processing on cylinders, to work on tapered items, and to engrave 360 degrees or more around a cylindrical or tapered object. The rotary attachment should be able to handle items up to 8 inches in diameter and 16 inches long; 8. External exhaust. This accessory will remove smoke and odors from the engraving chamber generated during engraving or cutting; 9. Safety Features. The system shall have a Class I rating for the enclosure and interlocks that prevent exposure of personnel to the laser beam used for engraving and cutting during operation of the system. The red laser pointer shall have a Class IIIA rating. Contact Peter Henneberry phone: (530) 634-3304, email PeterH @beale.af.mil. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to the procurement and are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certification, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractors Registration, 252.232-7009 Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). Note: Any prospective contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be eligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number. Registration may take up to 3 weeks. Phone Dun & Bradstreet 1-800-333-0505 for DUNs number. Phone Central Contractors Registration 1-888-625-3272 for CCR application. May also access CCR at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000925/36SOL003.HTM (D-265 SN499539)