PROCUREMENT OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGNING AND ENGINEERING OF INSTRUMENT HARDWARE
Added: Aug 07, 2009 2:35 pm
NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a 3D Printer Package which includes, 3D printer,printer stand, 1 year of printer maintenance, printer installation, training, follow upvisit, and Catalyst software (site license). Printer also includes one water solutiontank and an ABS Plus Nectarine. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Stratasy. Stratasy is the sole proprietorof the design and technology of the Dimension 3D Printer and sole manufacturer that usesdurable ABS Plastic build material and water soluble support structures for printers thathave a layer thickness of ten thousand and use a high density plastic.The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon August 24, 2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
NNG09305320Q National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Center
8/7/09, 2:35 PM Deep Draw Vacuum Former
Added: Aug 24, 2009 8:44 am
PURCHASE DESCPRITION/SPECIFICATION FORDeep Draw Vacuum Former 20 Aug 2009Prepared by:Todd Richmond, phone 801-586-5364Hill AFB, UT 840561.0 Specification1.1 Scope: This specification describes the minimum requirements for the purchase of the latest generation of a deep draw vacuum former.1.2 Operation: Excluding customer installation this vacuum former when purchased shall be turn-key, ready for use, and require no additional equipment purchases to commence production.2.0 Applicable documentsGovernment DocumentsSpecifications and Standards: The following specifications and standards form a part of this purchase description to the extent specified herein.SPECIFICATIONS - MILITARYASME Y14.24- Engineering Drawing Practices, 30 Sep 91MIL-STD-130- Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, 11 Oct 88MIL-DTL-15024E- Plates, Tags, and Bands for Identification of Equipment, 28 Nov 97MIL-P-15024/5- Plates, Identification, 11 Jun 71STANDARDS - FEDERALOther Government Documents and Publications: The following other Government documents and publications form a part of this purchase description to the extent specified herein.U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR29 CFR 1910- Occupational Safety and Health Standard (OSHA) 1990(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402).Other Publications: The following documents form a part of this purchase description to the extent specified herein.NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) NFPA - 79- Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, 1997 Edition(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.3.0 Minimum Machine Specifications:3.1 Depth of draw Up to 20 in.3.2 Forming area 48 in. x 96 in.3.3 Plastic clamping Fully adjustable material clamping3.4 Pneumatics pneumatic cylinder operation3.5 Heaters Upper & lower radiant panels3.6 Heater power 240 KW3.7 Heater controls3.7.1 Upper heater Independent variable control3.7.2 Lower heater Independent variable control3.8 Vacuum system 60 gal. surge tank3.9 Vacuum pump 1 HP high volume3.10 System power 208 - 240V 3ph 60Hz3.11 Construction Heavy wall3.12 Types of material Formable plastic sheets including Kydex3.13 Material thickness up to 3/8 in.3.14 Air regulator and filter3.15 Two vacuum boxes 30 in. x 40 in. & 15 in. x 20 in.3.16 Operation Manual operation preferred4.0 Deliveries:4.1 Preparation for Delivery: The supplies shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the provision identified in the Purchase Request. Yellow packaging, packing, preservation, and marking, in any form or manner (unless deemed "radioactive materials"), regardless of the method of preparation specified is prohibited.4.2 Delivery: 12 - 14 weeks after contract award.4.3 Shipment: F.O.B. Destination5.0 Documents and Manuals:5.1 Schedule: The contractor shall submit a detail schedule of this Purchase Description to include a timeline and plan for parts procurement and delivery.5.2 Manuals: In addition to the installed and operational systems, the contractor shall supply 3 sets of CD-ROM formatted drawings of equipment, mechanical and electrical schematics in AutoCAD 2007 or later version .DWG format and 3 sets of manuals, maintenance and operator manuals in electronic and paper format. The three copies of electronic and paper manuals shall contain all information required to properly install, operate, disassemble and reassemble, reorder replacement parts, and otherwise guarantee the operability and maintainability of the delivered equipment. All appropriate electrical, mechanical circuit and functional diagrams shall be provided to properly describe the equipment operation. Operational specifications, and listings of test points and checks to be performed to verify satisfactory operation, shall be provided. Complete step-by-step operating procedures shall be included. All drawings in the paper manual shall be no larger than "B" size. Photographic reduction to the required size is permitted if the result is legible. These manuals shall contain a total illustrated parts list with a recommended list for stocking as spare parts. The electronic version of the manuals shall be installed on the control system pc.5.3 Contractor Submittals: The contractor is requested to submit a list of United States Department of Defense (DoD) and Commercial Aerospace facilities that have purchased their equipment in the last 5 years. The references shall be used for evaluations of the contractor's performance and follow-on maintenance contracts. The submittals shall also be used for site visits to determine if the equipment meets or exceeds the contract specifications. Submittals shall not exceed three (3) and each submittal not to exceed two (2) pages in length.5.4 Submittal format: The contractor is asked to submit a bid that addresses each specification as defined herein. As a minimum, each section shall be addressed and listed as "will comply", "will comply with exception or clarification", "Will not or cannot comply".6.0 Warranty:6.1 Warranty Period and Plan: Items proposed shall be warranted for two (2) years for parts, two (2) years labor. The standard commercial warranty, if applicable, will apply to items offered in response to this solicitation. Offerors are requested to include a copy of each applicable warranty with their response to this solicitation. The contractor is tasked to submit with their bid a detailed plan as to how the will accomplish the planned and emergency maintenance requests during the warranty period.6.1.1 Warranty Commencement: Warranty period shall begin at final acceptance of equipment listed herein. Final acceptance date shall be the date of acceptance for final payment as found in Wide Area Work Flow. 6.2 Planned Maintenance visits for the Pad Forming Press: The contractor shall establish and maintain maintenance and logistics support program which will assure 94% system availability at Hill AFB, UT during the length of the warranty period. After notification of a failure the contractor shall have four (4) work days to correct the deficiency. A work day shall be considered as 0600 to 1600 hr., Monday thru Friday, excluding Government Holidays.6.3 Engineering Support: The contractor shall provide engineering support for the Pad Forming Press (problem resolution, trade studies, failure investigation studies, software support, engineering tasks, etc...) that are beyond the scope of normal operation, maintenance, and supply requirements during the length of the warranty period.6.4 Logistics Support: The contractor shall provide logistics support at Hill AFB, UT for the Pad Forming Press. Logistics support shall include providing all material, tooling and test equipment required to repair and maintain the Pad Forming Press and equipment during the length of the warranty period.
FA8224-09-R-0117 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
8/24/09, 8:44 AM RAPID PROTOTYPING MACHINE
Added: March 14, 2008
NASA/LaRC has a requirement for a Rapid Prototyping Machine to provide the capability to construct models/prototypes of various types of flight articles with the following specifications: - The machine?s build envelope shall measure at least 14? x 10? x 10? with the capability of expansion to 16? x 14? x 16.? -The machine shall contain two material bays: 1 model bay, and 1 support bay. - The machine shall produce models to an accuracy rate of +/- .005? or +/- .0015 in/in whichever is greater. - The machine shall be capable of producing models using thermoplastic material with a minimum strength of 5200 lb/in2. The built parts must reach full strength without additional post-processing. - On-site installation/set-up shall be provided by the contractor. The price shall include 1 full year of on-site service. - Offeror may provide a trade-in credit for unit being replaced with this acquisition. The current unit is a Stratasys Prodigy Plus that makes prototype parts from ABS plastic using fused deposition; has a build volume of 8" x 8" x 10"; and is not operational. Offerors shall show credit for trade-in as a separate item on quote. 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, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than 3/21/2008. 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 notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs link below.
NNL08239101Q National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center
3/14/08, 12:00 AM