24-60.docx

INVITATION FOR BIDS

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

a. Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Procurement & Contracts, Mississippi State University, for the purchase of the items listed herein.

b. All bids must be received in the Office of Procurement & Contracts on or before the bid opening time and date listed herein. Delivery of bids must be during normal working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, except on weekends and holidays when no delivery is possible.

c. Bidders shall submit their bids either electronically or in a sealed envelope. To submit electronically, follow the instructions below. Bids CANNOT be emailed.

i. Sealed bids should include the bid number on the face of the envelope as well as the bidders’ name and address. Bids should be sent to: 245 Barr Avenue, 610 McArthur Hall, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

ii. At this time we only accept non-ITS bids electronically. For electronic submission of bids, go to: portal.magic.ms.gov.

and use the RFX number on the next page as your reference number.

d. All questions regarding this bid should be directed to the Office of Procurement & Contracts at 662-325-2550.

2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

a. All bids should be bid “FOB Destination”

b. Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing in the State of Mississippi, in addition to the requirements on this form. General Bid Terms and Conditions can be found here: https://www.procurement.msstate.edu/procurement/bids/Bid_General_Terms_May_2019_V2.pdf

c. Any contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid shall be in substantial compliance with Mississippi State University’s Standard Contract Addendum: https://www.procurement.msstate.edu/contracts/standardaddendum.pdf Bid Number/RFX Number: 24-60/RFX #3160006670 Opening Date: July 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Description: Laser Wire-Feed Metal 3D Printer Vendor Name: ______________________________________________________ Vendor Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________________________________ Days the Offer is Firm: ________________________________________________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________________________

· Print Envelope (WxDxH): 300 x 400 x 600

· Movement System: Servo Motor Linear axis with Absolute encoder on all axis

· Movement System: Servo Motor Linear axis with Absolute encoder on all axis

· Environment Control: Control O2 and Humidity level

· Laser Type: 9x Direct Diode Lasers

· Laser Wavelength: 450 nm (Blue)

· Total Laser Power: 1000 W

· Power Input: 208/230V Three phase and 400V three phase are compatible

· Power Consumption: 4 – 6 kW Peak depending on selected options

· Process Control: Closed-loop, Laser and Wire Modulation

· Touch Probe: Automated XYZ Touch Probe integrated

· Enclosure: Laser-safe, Controlled inert atmosphere

· Interface: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi

· Cooling: Active Water-cooled chiller included

· Wire Feedstock Diameter: 0.8 – 1.2 mm

· Material Options: Stainless Steels, Mild Steels, Carbon Steels, Titanium Alloys, Nickel Alloys, Copper, and Aluminum.

· Other Capabilities:

· Dual-Wire, allowing for sequential 3D printing of up to 2 materials with very fast automatic wire switches.

· Hot wire, Programmable power supply that preheats the material to increase the deposition rate.

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