Minimum Requirements Document (MRD).pdf
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This is a Minimum Requirements Document for the procurement of a CO2 laser system to replace a failed legacy asset in the RQQ laboratory's power and thermal research facility.
The procuring activity requires one Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 CNC CO2 Laser or an equivalent system with a minimum of 80W of power and a cutting area of at least 24"x36". The laser must be capable of being de-rated to Class I or Class II laser classification through the use of interlocks and must operate fully offline and air-gapped without internet connectivity to meet security requirements. The system shall be sourced from a fully American-owned and operated company to ensure domestic supply chain security and mitigate risks associated with foreign part obsolescence. The vendor must provide support services with response time to be determined. The laser must integrate with industry-standard drawing programs including Adobe Illustrator, LightBurn, or CorelDRAW. The requirement addresses the laboratory's need for rapid fabrication of custom components from dense materials such as fiberglass, acrylic, and polycarbonate, as well as support for general laboratory operations including fabrication of foam inserts for sensitive equipment and tool engraving to maintain tool control kit (CTK) program compliance. An existing 40W directorate-level laser proved technically insufficient for the workload, lacking the required power and processing speed needed. The document is dated 20 May 2026.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
Title: Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 CNC CO2 Laser or Equal
Document Date: 20 May 2026
Background & Scope:
The vendor shall provide one (1) Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 CO2 Laser or equal.
The laser does not support one single, specific weapon system platform. Rather, it is a foundational laboratory and fabrication asset that broadly supports the RQQ laboratory's power and thermal research mission. It directly supports various experimental platforms and testing environments by enabling the rapid fabrication of custom components from dense materials (fiberglass, acrylic, polycarbonate). Additionally, it supports general laboratory operations and safety programs by fabricating custom foam inserts for sensitive test equipment and engraving tools to maintain strict adherence to the facility's CTK programs.
Historically, this fabrication and engraving capability was handled in-house using a different legacy laser system. This requirement is a one-time replacement for a failed legacy system that was rendered permanently unrepairable due to supply chain obsolescence of its foreign-manufactured part. Following the failure, the RQQ lab attempted to utilize an existing 40W directorate-level laser to handle the workload.
This proven to be technically insufficient, as the 40W system lacks the required power (80W minimum) to process the necessary materials at the required depth and speed.
Requirements/Salient Characteristics:
1. Epilog Fusion Ascent 36 CNC CO2 Laser or Equal
2. Shall deliver a minimum of 80W of power
3. Minimum of 24”x36” cut area
4. Shall be capable of being de-rated to Class I or Class II laser through use of interlocks
5. Shall be capable of fully offline, air-gapped operation without internet connectivity
6. Shall have Support services available. Response time is to be determined.
7. Shall be from/sourced from a fully American-owned and operated company to ensure a secure domestic supply chain and eliminate the risk of foreign part obsolescence
8. Shall integrate with reputable industry-standard drawing programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, LightBurn, or CorrelDRAW
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