CSS_Ultrasonic_1104652.pdf

Bench‐top Ultrasonic Pouch and Cup Welder

Classification Code: 66

Subject: Laboratory Equipment

Solicitation Number: FDA‐SOL‐1104652

DESCRIPTION:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6‐Streamlined procedures for evaluation and solicitation for commercial items‐as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued using simplified acquisition procedures.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005‐59.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 a small business size standard of 500 employees. A total small business Set‐Aside shall be utilized.

FDA/CFSAN/OFS DFPST requires the purchase of an ultrasonic welder to successfully complete current and upcoming scientific research projects. We currently lack the capability of welding sample pouches and cups for use in food packaging safety experiments.

The current project on high pressure on packaging migration in FDA/CFSAN/OFS DFPST requires sample pouches and cups to be prepared and sealed for extraction and migration studies. Due to the higher melting point and the lack of sealability of the material, conventional heat sealers cannot produce consistent seals. Ultrasonic package sealing is the only sealer designed for a strong, reliable molecular bond between any polymer layers without adhesives and/or solvents. Nearly all packaging materials and laminates are suitable for the ultrasonic sealing. This unit is essential to make sample extraction packages for the project. The unit will be used in classes or for other projects and studies that require the validation of packages. This equipment will aid in the completion of milestones of DFPST's projects in the area of food packaging safety, including chemical migration from packaging to foods and package seal integrity.

The FDA intends to issue a purchase order for, brand‐name or equal for the following laboratory equipment:

Dukane Welding system. A unit with a frequency of 20 kHz Titanium booster, a minimum output of 2400 Watt, and triple welding modes of distance, energy, and time.

Configuration of welder has actuator vertical (moving up and down like a press) to allow easy placement of pouch and cup between horn and anvil. Fixture will allow pouch and cup to be held in place while both operators hands are safe operating the OSHA Compliant two‐palm button welder start. Allows full data capability with graph parameters and display to optimize welding process, data analysis (as a function of distance, time and energy), and quality control.

Technical Specifications for welding system:

One (1) 2024.2A‐P6.S ‐ 20kHz 2400 Watt iQ Press System with Time, Energy, Distance, EPR, Force & Comm

System Includes:

* 20HS240‐2A‐P6‐C2 ‐ iQ‐ES 2400 Watt 240V Generator with Time, Energy, Distance, EPR, Force & Ethernet/Serial Comm

* 43Q220‐DEL ‐ iQ Thruster with Distance EPR & Force

* 43Q290 ‐ iQ Press Support Package

* Cables, Wrenches & Manuals

One (1) BOOSTER ‐ 20kHz Titanium Booster (Ratio to be determined)

One (1) 438‐974 ‐ iQ HMI Kit

Kit Includes:

* iQ Explorer Software

* iQ HMI

* Mounting Arm

* Cables

Welding horn and anvil fixtures for plastic pouches. Horn is a uniform amplitude bar design with 20 kHz titanium and a minimum of 0.625" wide x 9" long flat face. Anvil is made of stainless steel with adjustable guide blocks to accommodate bag widths ranging from 4.0" to 8.0" wide. Fixture to be mounted to a 12.0" x 14.0" aluminum leveling plate. Abilities to weld pouches 4 to 8‐inch wide (mouth) and 6‐mil in thickness to create a seal up to 0.25" in width.

Technical Specifications for welding horn and anvil fixtures for plastic pouches

One (1) Dukane UF12141 ‐ FIXTURE: Stainless steel anvil with adjustable delrin guide blocks to accommodate bag widths ranging from 4.0" to 8.0" wide. Anvil to have 3 mm weld area with extra fine male knurl, edges of anvil to have min 1.587 mm radius.

Fixture to be mounted to a 12.0" x 14.0" aluminum leveling plate.

One (1) T9A5‐236‐2U3 ‐ HORN, OPTIMIZED: 20 kHz titanium, 0.625" wide x 9.000" long flat face.

Welding horn and anvil fixtures for plastic cups. Horn is a circular hollow design with 20 kHz titanium and a minimum of 2.250" ID x 3.000" OD flat face with extra fine male knurl. Anvil is made of stainless steel with manual part eject lever to help remove cup.

Fixture to be mounted to a 12.0" x 14.0" aluminum leveling plate. Abilities to weld cups up to 3‐inch diameter (OD) and 6‐mil in thickness lid film.

Technical Specifications for Welding horn and anvil fixtures for plastic cups

One (1) Dukane UF12141 ‐ FIXTURE: Stainless steel to locate and support cup for lid welding with shallow recess to locate foil cover. Manual part eject lever to help remove cup. Fixture to be mounted to a 12.0" x 14.0" aluminum leveling plate

One (1) T008‐212‐1N0 ‐ HORN, CIRCULAR HOLLOW: 20 kHz titanium, 2.250" ID x 3.000" OD flat face with extra fine male knurl. Inside edge of horn to be radiused.

QUESTIONS DEADLINE: all questions must be received by email (Kevin.Doss@fda.hhs.gov) before 5:00 pm (1600) EST on August 6, 2012.

Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination. FOB Destination means the contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.

Award will be made to the party whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor "Meeting or Exceeding the Requirement," and 2) Price. Technical Capability and Price are of equal importance.

Evaluation of Technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quoters shall include the manufacturer, make and model of the product, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature which CLEARLY DOCUMENTS that the offered product meets or exceeds the specifications stated herein.

FAR provisions can be found on the following website: http://www.arnet.gov.

The following provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212‐1, Instructions to Offerors‐Commercial Items;

52.225‐2 Buy American Certificate;

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 including subparagraphs:

52.222‐3, Convict Labor

52.222‐19, Child Labor‐Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity

52.222‐36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.225‐1, Buy American Act‐‐Supplies

52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232‐18 Availability of Funds.

52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer‐Central Contractor Registration.

Quotes/bids MUST be valid for 60 calendar days after the close of submission date.

This is a Total Small business Set‐Aside Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for laboratory equipment as defined herein. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation that will include the terms and conditions that are set forth herein. In order to facilitate the award process, ALL quotes shall include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:

Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)

Additionally, all quotes shall include price (s); FOB point; a poc (name and telephone number); GSA contract number if applicable; delivery date (delivery date is of the utmost importance); business size; and payment terms.

Delivery shall be to US Food and Drug Administration, 6502 S. Archer Road, Summit‐ Argo, IL 60501.

FDA intends to make an award soon after the response date of this notice and all bids must be submitted via email and be received by 5:00 PM (1700) EST on 6 August 2012 to the attention of Kevin Doss, Kevin.Doss@fda.hhs.gov. Offerors shall ensure the RFQ number is visible in the header of the email.

This award is issued subject to the availability of funds. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

FAX QUOTES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Contracting Office Address:

5630 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857‐0001

Primary Point of Contact.:

Kevin ‐ Doss, Contract Specialist Kevin.Doss@fda.hhs.gov Fax: 301‐827‐1044