NOI_Soft_Polishing_jlf1_aah1_FINAL.doc

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL MEDICAL LOGISTICS COMMAND

NOTICE OF INTENT

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a), Sole Source (including brand name) Acquisitions. The proposed source is Satisloh North America, Inc., N106 W13131 Bradley Way Suite 200, Germantown, WI 53022. The requirement is for three (3) soft polishing units for the Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA).

The Naval Medical Logistics Command has a requirement for three (3) soft polishing units for Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA). The units shall be fully-automated lens polishing systems that use soft foam tools with disposable hard base caps to polish all lens formats, including organic lens materials with concave, spherical, toric, and free-form generated surfaces. The organic lens materials include CR39, Polycarbonate, Trivex, and Hi-Index lenses. The units shall work on lenses with a minimum base curve range of 0-14 diopters, cylinders ranging from 0-6 diopters, and lens diameters ranging from 55mm – 85 mm. Each unit shall have a minimum workload of 100 lenses per hour. Each unit shall include an automated loader conveyor belt to carry trays and load them into the machine. The automated loader conveyor belt shall be capable of directly interfacing with the existing Satisloh conveyor belt equipment, Model 02063361, in the assembly line of the laboratory. The units shall include an automated lens wash and dry cycle, as well as an automated machine cleaning cycle. The units shall include self-contained polishing chambers. The maximum dimensions per unit shall be 79” x 69” x 85” (HxWxD). The units shall be compatible with the Lab Management Software (LMS) VisionStar. The units shall be capable of integrating with the current water, air, and power supply connections of the NOSTRA optical lens fabrication factory. The power requirement is 208 V, 60 Hz.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment, such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The equipment shall be installed in compliance with OSHA requirements.

Upon delivery, the vendor shall be responsible for uncrating the equipment, transporting it through the facility to the location of intended use for installation, and removing all trash created in this process. If interim storage is required, the vendor shall make arrangements for the storage.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation document exists for the requirement; however, if a vendor challenges the basis for this requirement, please submit a capability statement that includes sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to submit a product meeting the minimum requirements specified above. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements (formats for submission: PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel) to Andrew A. Hampton at andrew.a.hampton3.civ@mail.mil no later than 1500 Eastern Time on 27 November 2018. No phone calls will be accepted.