IPD 7490016643607.pdf

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This is a General Services Administration (GSA) Item Purchase Description for a commercial embossing machine used to create address plates, dog tags, and medical alert identification devices. The document specifies the reference NSN 7490-01-664-3607 (Version 7) and identifies the baseline product as a CIM USA model ZM09209.

The embossing machine features specific technical specifications including overall dimensions of 19.15" width x 19.64" depth x 10.64" height, a weight of 52 lbs, and a blue stainless steel aluminum construction. The device operates on a universal switching power supply (100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz) within an operating environment of 41-104 degrees Fahrenheit and 30-90 percent relative humidity. Key functional capabilities include a 60-slot drum capacity, the ability to emboss or deboss up to 135 tags per hour with up to 5 lines and 45 characters, RS232/USB/Ethernet/WiFi connectivity, and PowerTag Windows PC application software. The machine includes interchangeable cassettes, a built-in keyboard, integrated carrying case, and comprehensive documentation (operating, service, and parts manuals). The included character set contains 50 alphanumeric characters at 0.12" height, with optional emboss and deboss character sets available. Jobs can be loaded via CSV files on USB flash drives.

The solicitation applies FAR Provision 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal), requiring bidders offering equivalent products to furnish detailed information addressing each characteristic within the purchase description, including unit of issue, unit of measure, and test methods and results as applicable. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, marking must follow FED-STD-123H (civilian) or MIL-STD-129R (military) standards with barcode inclusion, and palletization must adhere to normal industry standards. The government seeks the highest percentage of recovered material content commercially available and reserves the right to require proof of product conformance prior to first delivery. Quality assurance requirements mandate that products meet salient characteristics, be equal to or better than commercial market quality, exhibit uniform fabrication per good commercial practice, and be free from defects or contamination.

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ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

General Services Administration

7490-01-664-3607 Ver: 7 UI: EA Status: Active AAC: J

EMBOSSING MACHINE, ADDRESS PLATE

NSN Description:

ITEM NAME EMBOSSING MACHINE, ADDRESS PLATE

I.A.W. CIM USA P/N ZM09209

OVERALL WIDTH 19.15 INCHES

OVERALL DEPTH 19.64 INCHES

OVERALL HEIGHT 10.64 INCHES

DOG TAG THICKNESS 0.014 - 0.018 INCHES

MEDICAL ALERT THICKNESS 0.026 - 0.032 INCHES

BASIS WEIGHT 52 LBS

OVERALL COLOR BLUE

OVERALL MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL ALUMINUM

POWER SUPPLY UNIVERSAL SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY 100-240 VOLTS;

50 OR 60 Hz

OPERATI NG ENVIRONMENT 41-104 DEGREES F

RELATIVE HUMIDITY 30 PERCENT TO 90 PERCENT; NON-CONDENSING

DRUM CAPACITY 60 SLOTS

KEYBOARD TYPE BUILT IN; STANDARD INCLUDED

CASE WITH HANDLE INCLUDED (INTEGRATED TO THE UNIT)

DATA INTERFACE RS23 2, USB, ETHERNET, AND/OR WIFI INTERFACE

SOFTWARE POWERTAG WINDOWS PC APPLICATION SOFTWARE

END ITEM IDENTIFICATION ALL DOG TAGS AND MEDICAL ALERT DOG TAGS ARE

SUPPORTED

SPECIAL FEATURE INTERCHANGEABLE CASSETTES; ABLE TO EMBOSS OR

tDEBOSS UP TO 135 TAGS / HOUR (5 LINES-45 CHARACTERS);

THE INCLUDED CHARACTER SET (-350) IS THE EMBOSS

SIMPLEX 2 TYPE SET WITH 50 ALPHANUMERIC

CHARACTERS THAT ARE 0.12" HIGH; JOBS CAN BE LOADED

VIA A USER CREAT ED CSV FILE SAVED TO A USB FLASH

DRIVE; OTHER OPTIONAL EMBOSS AND DEBOSS

CHARACTER SETS ARE AVAILABLE

INCLUDES OPERATING MANUAL, SERVICE MANUAL, PARTS MANUAL

[Brand Equal] Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

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Model or Part No. __________________________________

FAR Provisions 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal Applies.

In order for the government to make an "or equal" determination of the offered product(s), the Bidder/Vendor must furnish information that specifically addresses each characteristic within the item purchase description. The unit of issue, unit of measure, test methods and results, if required, must also be included. Failure to furnish this information/literature will result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive and will not be considered for award. (see FAR clause 52.211-6).

KEY FIELDS:

PACKAGING/PACKING

PACKAGING/PACKING: Each item shall be packaged to provide protection against loss or damage during shipments, handling, and storage, and comply with the latest revision of ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging.

MARKING

For civilian destinations - In accordance with FED-STD-123H, dated August 8, 2007. For military destinations - In accordance with MIL-STD-129R, dated February 18, 2014. Bar code marking shall be included for both civilian and military destinations.

F or additional references, see below link:

FED-STD-123H

https://vsc.gsa.gov/administration/files/FEDSTD123H.pdf

MIL-STD-129R

http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/LandAndMaritime/V/VS/Packaging/LM_MILSTD129R_151007.pdf

PALLETIZATION

PALLETIZATION & PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

The item(s) shall be packaged and packed to afford adequate protection against physical damage during shipment from the supplier to the first receiving activity. The pack shall comply with the rules and regulat ions applicable to the mode of transportation. If pallet or skid is used for shipping, it shall be made in accordance with normal industry standards. In the event a wood pallet or skid is used for shipping, the requirements of GSAM 552.211-89, Non-Manufac tured Wood Packaging Material for Export, shall apply

PCM

THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION POLICY IS TO SEEK THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED

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MATERIAL, INCLUDING POST CONSUMER RECOVERED MATERIAL, WHICH IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE.

PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO ITEMS WITH THE HIGHEST POST CONSUMER MATERIAL

CONTENT WITHIN REASONABLE COST.

Regulatory Requirements: The offerer/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Th e Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The product provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this commercial item description. The quality of the product sold to the government shall be equal to or better than the quality of the product sold by the manufacturer in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

WORKMANSHIP: The material shall be uniformly fabricated in accordance with good commercial practice, and free from cracks, cuts, holes, chafed spots, or other defects which impair its usefulness. The material shall be free from dirt, contamination, mold release compounds, or other foreign matter.

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