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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a Sources Sought Notice related to optical fabrication laboratory lens production equipment. The Government is seeking information regarding domestic end product sources of supply for a Satisloh VFT-orbit-2i lens generator system and associated equipment, including a Converyor VFT-orbit-2i ISC (btF), Collet chuck VFT12-leaf standard, 2nd Fast Tool option VFT-orbit-2i, performance packs, and peripherals. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, for use at an optical laboratory facility. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method and identifying qualified vendors capable of supplying brand name or equivalent equipment meeting the specified salient characteristics outlined in the attached documentation.

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Salient Characteristics

· Productivity: Up to 100 lenses/hour (with performance package up to 120 lenses/hour).

· Must be capable of generating all lens formats including but not limited to SV, lined multifocal, PAL, and freeform surfaces in combination with at least one fast tool.

· Optimized for high-speed cutting (turning) with a milling spindle (35,000 RPM) and enhanced B-axis to ensure high surface accuracy.

· High performance generator with multi-axis CNC controls for surfacing ophthalmic lenses of organic material.

· Must be able to process all organic lens materials (excluding glass).

· Energy Efficiency- Includes a power-save mode that turns off air bearings when idle, reducing energy consumption.

· Working Range (Concave): Milling: -14.5 dpt, Turning: up to -30 dpt.

· Working Range (Convex): Milling/Turning: +30 dpt.

· Dimensions (W x D x H): 1,270 x 1,501 x 1,832 mm / 50 x 60 x 72 inches

· Weight: 2200 kg / 4850lbs

· Electrical requirement is 220 VAC.

· Compatible with robotic loading (single track loader).

· Circular arrangement of tool spindles around lens holding axis.

· Air bearing spindle for work piece including data monitoring for predictive maintenance.

· One Fast Tool for predictive maintenance, Integrated 2nd fast tool option.

· Through tool cooling

· Mechanical engraving

· B-axis interface suitable for alloy, ART, OPS collect chuck including pressure monitoring.

· Real-Time axes diagnostics +B<(>&<)>R Site-Manager.

· Autocalibration

· Must be compatible with existing Satisloh equipment and Ocuco lab management software.

· High Performance control system

· Touch screen operator interface

· Included Performance packages (Enhanced Intelligence kit and Diamond Performance kit)

· Includes 1 set of operating wrenches

· Includes 1 set instruction manual

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