Statement_of_Work.doc

Statement of Work Aerosol Jet Direct Write (DW) Printer 12/15/2015

1.0 Scope/Background

In order to meet emerging requirements of Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division – China Lake (NAWCWD) customers, the Applied Manufacturing Technology Division (AMTD) intends to procure an Optomec Aerosol Jet 200 (AJ200) Direct Write (DW) printing system. The Optomec Aerosol Jet Direct Write printer will provide NAWCWD with the capability to print both conductive and non-conductive inks and similar materials onto various substrates from a digital model via an Aerosol Jet, i.e. aerodynamic deposition, process. Applications for this technology include printed electronic circuits, antenna, sensors, etc. The requirement for the systems also includes printing system training and maintenance.

2.0 Applicable Documents

Not applicable.

3.0 Requirements/Specifications

3.1 The contractor shall provide one (1) Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system.

3.1.1 The Optomec printing system shall be in accordance with the equipment specifications stated herein. Products such as a prototype unit, pre-production model, or experimental unit do not qualify as meeting the requirements specified herein.

3.1.2 Material Requirements

The printing system shall be capable of printing different types of materials including: conductive nanoparticle inks, polymers, insulators, adhesives and etchants. The system shall support materials purchased from commercial vendors, as well as, custom formulated materials.

3.1.3 The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall include an instruction sheet stating the required formulation guidelines for the proper use and creation of custom formulated materials within the system.

3.1.4 The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall achieve all of the requirements listed herein for all materials specified in section 3.1.2.

3.1.4.1 Work Area

The printing system work area shall include a heated platen which can support the printing onto a substrate of size no larger than 7.8 x 7.8 x 1.8 (x,y,z) inches.

3.1.4.2 Printer Capability

3.1.4.2.1 Printer Motion Control: The system shall be capable of providing x,y-automated motion control traveling the entire span of the platen in both directions. The z-axis shall be either manual or automated and provide a minimum of 1.8 inches of travel.

3.1.4.2.2 Printing Accuracy: The part accuracy shall be defined as the amount of deviation the printed pattern has from the theoretical perfect part size existing in a CAD model. The achievable part accuracy of the printer should be ±15 micron.

3.1.4.2.3 Monitoring: The printing system shall be able to provide in-process print monitoring via a vision system comprised of process, alignment cameras, and lighting.

3.1.4.3 Hardware Requirements

3.1.3.3.1 Computer Control System:

The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall include its own computer control system that maintains and monitors current print jobs. The computer control system shall be supportable for the expected lifecycle of the Aerosol Jet 200 printer.

3.1.3.3.2 Equipment Size

Based on the required location for this equipment, the printer shall not exceed the following maximum parameters:

3.1.4.4 Operational Environment

The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall operate in an environmentally controlled location meeting the following conditions:

3.1.3.4.1 Operational:

3.1.3.4.1.1 Temperature: 68°F to 85°F

3.1.3.4.1.2 Max. 60 % relative atmospheric humidity 3.1.3.4.2 Storage:

3.1.3.4.2.1 Temperature: 0°F to 100°F

3.1.3.4.2.2 Max. 80 %, Relative humidity non-condensing

3.1.4.5 Electrical Power Requirements

The printer shall be able to operate with at least one of the available power requirements listed:

3.1.4.5.1 480 V 3~/N/PE

3.1.4.5.2 208 V 3~/N/PE

3.1.4.5.3 220 VAC

3.1.4.5.4 110 V AC

3.1.4.5.5 Voltage fluctuations: +6 % to -10 %

3.1.4.5.6 Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz

3.1.4.5.7 Max Nominal power: 15 kW

3.1.4.5.8 Current consumption (max.): 50 A

3.1.4.5.9 All electrical connections shall comply with NFPA 70 Class II, Division 1, Group E standards.

3.1.4.6 Atomizer

The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall include two separate atomizers as listed below:

3.1.4.6.1 Ultrasonic Atomizer capable of processing materials in viscosity range of 1 to 5 cP.

3.1.4.6.2 Pneumatic Atomizer with vacuum pump capable of processing materials in the viscosity range of 1 to 1000 cP.

3.1.4.7 Print Heads

The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall include two separate print heads as listed below:

3.1.4.7.1 Print head capable of fine features with external shutter capable of features as small as 10µm.

3.1.4.7.2 Print head capable of wide features with shutter and process blade.

3.1.5 Software Requirements

3.1.5.1 Supporting Software

Any and all software required to set up and complete a print shall be provided. This shall include software that is capable of performing the following functions:

3.1.5.1.1 Orient print patterns on material substrate

3.1.5.1.2 Generate custom toolpaths

3.1.5.1.3 Convert files to a format readable by the printer

3.1.5.1.4 Operate the printer

3.1.5.1.5 Modify printer settings

3.1.5.1.6 Facilitate monitoring of printing

3.1.5.2 Computer

All required software shall run on a computer meeting or exceeding the following specification:

3.1.5.2.1 OS: Windows 7

3.1.5.2.2 Processor: 2 GHz

3.1.5.2.3 RAM: 4 GB recommended

3.1.5.2.4 Graphic card: 1 GB

3.1.5.2.5 Network interface: RJ45/100BaseTX

3.1.5.2.6 Network protocol: TCP/IP

3.1.5.2.7 Drives: CD-ROM

3.2 The contractor shall provide remote systems services for one-year after acceptance of the Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system by the Government.

3.3 Installation shall occur within ten (10) business days of delivery of the Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system.

3.4 Training: The offeror shall provide operation and programming training of up to four Government employees for a maximum of three (3) days at the destination Government facility, concurrent with the time of installation.

3.5 Acceptance will be done by Government personnel within three (3) days of completion of training.

4.0 Deliverables

4.1 Delivery: The Optomec AJ200 Direct Write printing system shall be delivered within 90 days of contract award.

4.2 Manuals: The contractor shall provide one set of programming, operation, maintenance and installation manuals.

4.3 Warranty: The contractor shall provide a standard commercial warranty of one-year.