Salient Charcteristics - AFP Machine Room (Figures 1-2)_20Q0075.pptx

This document is a solicitation for a fully functional Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine to be installed at and accepted by the US Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland. The solicitation requests proposals by 26 May 2020 for one AFP machine, perpetual software license, installation, training, and a one-year service agreement. The machine must fit within specified dimensions and clearances in an existing clean room, include interchangeable processing heads and a rotator, and handle materials and parts up to certain sizes. The software must be compatible with Windows 10 and specified file types. Installation includes integrating safety systems, installing lines and ensuring functionality. Training consists of a minimum 40 hours for up to ten employees. The service agreement covers software support and maintenance for one year. Proposals shall include technical, past performance and price volumes, and be evaluated on technical approach, past performance and price. The intended contract type is firm-fixed-price.