Sources Sought Notice.pdf

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes for qualified and experienced sources to provide Logistics Supply Chain Management and Business Management in support of the command-wide program management and Business Support Department Program for the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Business Development Office. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government plans to procure these services as Commercial Item as defined in FAR 2.101.

Place of Performance (Site Location): The performance of this work will be at the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, Business Development Office (Code 300), 1968 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-3392.

NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this requirement is 333244, Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, and the Size Standard is 750 employees.

Period of Performance: The period of performance for this requirement is a single base period consisting of delivery, installation, and training for the required product. See the Statement of Work for additional details.

The proposed procurement is a single award, Firm Fixed Price type contract.

Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference (1300735035-0002) and shall be submitted electronically to David Nelson at david.w.nelson3@navy.mil by 03:00 PM EST on 21 June 2021. Responses shall include the following information in this format:

1. Company name, address, POC name, phone number, fax number and email.

2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE Code) and Dunn and Bradstreet Number.

3. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned.

4. If the services can be solicited from a GSA or SeaPort-e contract vehicle, provide the applicable contract number.

5. Capability statement addressing the following items:

Contractor’s ability to provide the required services referenced above.

Contractor’s experience (identified by contract number) and strategy to provide the required services, especially for Government and corporate entities of similar size and scope.

Contractors should include their anticipated teaming/partnering/subcontracting arrangements along with corporate information such as company name, address, and point of contact name, phone number, email address, and business size.

Documentation of technical expertise and experience and strategy must be presented in sufficient detail for the U.S.

Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary capability, expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed five

(5) standard typewritten pages. All technical questions and inquiries maybe submitted within the response.

Responses must be in English.

Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S.

Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this RFI. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

STATEMENT OF WORK

AEROSOL JET PRINTER

DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, AND TRAINING

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD

1.0 BACKGROUND:

The technical curriculum at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) has a number of teaching and research activities that involve 3d printing of electronics. A 5-axis aerosol jet printer is a fabrication technology that supports multiple ink input devices allowing materials to be switched or even blended during printing. It also supports printing on a wide variety of substrates including plastics, ceramics and metallic structures.

2.0 OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this requirement is to acquire a 5-axis aerosol jet printer with wide-feature, laser, UV cure, and interchangeable platen options to support a DURIP award to the United States Naval Academy. The system will support teaching and research activities in 7 different academic departments.

3.0 SCOPE:

The contractor shall provide a brand new 5-axis aerosol jet printing system with the specified options and spare parts. The contractor will deliver, install, and train USNA personnel in accordance with the requirements detailed in the section below.

4.0 REQUIREMENT:

The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, parts, materials, and services to install the system in accordance with the below specifications. The contractor shall ensure that all associated equipment is in proper functional operating condition.

4.1 Main System and Physical Specifications:

4.1.1 5-axis aerosol jet printer system with automation and enclosure; XYZAB 5-Axis coordinated motion control with a 200 x 200 x 300mm print envelope; single process control;

advanced vision and lighting and CE compliant safety enclosure; Engine controls and interface mount; Documentation package; Spares Kit (Incl/ 6 months consumables and miscellaneous deposition components); Chiller; Two Vacuum Pumps - 60Hz Power Maximum dimensions with attachments and open enclosure:

o Length: ~110” o Depth: ~50” o Height: ~86”

4.1.2 System weight ~1088 kg (~2,400 lb)

4.2 Deposition Modulse:

4.2.1 Interface module – The module manages deposition control utilities including temperature, shuttering, and interface between software and the Process Control Module

4.2.2 Flow control module – The module manages the various gas flows required for Pneumatic and Ultrasonic atomization and deposition processes.

4.2.3 Pneumatic atomizer/virtual impactor cassette with solvent add-back module and heat/stir module – capable of handling liquid materials with viscosities of 1 to 500 cP with mix and stirring. Input gas line of 2000 cc/min (max).

4.2.4 Ultrasonic atomizer cassette with solvent add-back module – capable of handling liquid materials with viscosities of 0.7-15 cP (including high vapor pressure liquids). Input gas line of 50 cc/min (max).

4.2.5 Fine feature deposition head with 100, 150, 200, 300μm nozzles – input gas line of 200 cc/min (max).

4.2.6 Interchangeable 350mm X 250mm Heated Vacuum Platen with vacuum pump

4.2.7 Divert shutter– used to divert the aerosol stream between the deposition head and the substrate.

4.2.8 High Speed Mechanical Shutter for Fine Feature and Wide Feature Printheads

4.2.9 Wide Feature Print Head Package with 635um, 1.0mm, 3.0mm nozzles

4.3 Main System Controller:

4.3.1 Quad-core processor computer (running Microsoft Windows 10). Runs software to coordinate motion, vision, and process operations of the system.

4.3.2. Ergo Arm with computer display, keyboard and mouse.

4.4 Motion Control Module

4.4.1 5-Axis print volume (max part size): 200 mm × 300 mm × 200 mm (X, Y, Z)

4.4.2. Position accuracy: ±5microns

4.4.3. Position repeatability: ±2 microns (within a 100mm working envelop)

4.4.4. Rotational and pivot axis: Rotational position accuracy: 80 arc sec-Rotational repeatability: 03 arc sec-Pivot axis position accuracy: 80 arc sec-Pivot axis repeatability: 03 arc sec

4.5 Vision Module

4.5.1 Digital Process Viewing Camera allows for viewing of the deposition area. A viewing window is displayed on the main computer monitor. The process monitoring vision system utilizes a long working distance microscope lens to produce a high-resolution image at over 175 mm from the part. The lens has a field of view of 4.762 mm x 8.334 mm and is able to resolve objects as small as 10 microns. This long-distance working lens enables deep reach into the trunnion, in the 5-axis configuration, as well as enough resolution (with its 3.2MP imager) to monitor any printing task.

4.5.2. Digital Alignment Camera allows for the alignment of the deposition head to the substrate.

A viewing window is displayed on the main computer monitor. The alignment vision system has a 70 mm working distance with a field of view measured at 2.701 mm x 2.026mm and is able to resolve objects as small as 10 microns. This long working distance, high-resolution video lens coupled with the 3.2 MP imager produces high-quality imaging in full color to enable any feature to be pattern matched or detected within the field of view.

4.6 Additional System Specifications:

4.6.1 Safety hood with exhaust port

4.6.2 Supporting mechanical hardware

4.6.3 VMTools 2D and 2.5D toolpath generation module

4.6.4 Mastercam with required Plug-In for 5-Axis coordinated motion toolpath generation

4.6.5 Ultraviolet (UV) cure module

4.6.6 Infrared (IR) laser module with enclosure

4.6.7 Vacuum pump for virtual impactor exhaust

4.6.8 Chiller

4.6.9 Local exhaust option

4.6.10 Ink/Solvent add-back package

4.7 Spares and small parts

4.7.1 Extra ultrasonic atomizer and components

4.7.2 Extra pneumatic atomizer and components

4.7.3 Spare Parts for Fast Material Change (as detailed in the attached quote)

4.8 Software

4.8.1 Mastercam Mill 3d & multiaxis education single network licenses (subject to Educational Institution status approval) with MastercamU online training, 12 week subscription

4.8.2 Required Additive Plug-in Single Network License

4.9 Delivery, Installation and Startup Requirements: The contractor will provide installation and startup of the complete system to include the following:

4.6.1 System Shipment from factory to USA customer dock

4.6.2 System Cargo Insurance during transport

4.6.3 Installation of the system with all its modules

4.6.4 Full instrumentation and system integration

4.6.5 Test prints for each module. The contractor will provide the inks and supplies needed.

4.6.5 Equipment Operation Training (Up to 10 day over two week period) immediately following onsite system integration for the complete turn key system including all system configurations and installed options and modules.

4.6.6 Dispose of all project related materials and provide site cleanup.

4.10 Delivery:

The system shall be completely delivery, installed, and in working order by DECEMBER 31, 2021. This also includes the initial in-site training (up to 1 week). The second in-site advanced training will occur between April and May 2022.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

The contractor shall perform services at Hopper Hall, Room 034 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

6.0 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

The United States Naval Academy is responsible for accommodating the following pre-installation facility requirements:

6.1 US Power - Electrical Disconnect for 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 A (3 wire, 2 Hot, 1 Ground)

6.2 Nitrogen Gas Supply: 20 SLM [42.5 SCFH] min at 60-80 psi (415-550 kPa) with 1/4” Swagelok® connector

6.3 Closed-circuit filtration system COMPACT X FILTRABOX with HEPA Filter (H14 HEPA filter: 99.995% @0.3 micron), to be connected with the 6” duct attachment of the AJP 5X.

6.4 Laser Shielding Gas Supply (if applicable): 20 SLM [42.5 SCFH] min; 0.35 - 0.42 MPa [50 - 60 psig] - Gas type to be determined by the contractor

6.5 AutoCAD 2013

6.6 Ultrasonic cleaning bath

6.7 Ultrasonic cleaning solution (ex. Surface Cleanse/930)

6.8 Isopropyl alcohol and Acetone

6.9 Squirt bottles, 1000 mL beakers and other various sizes, and other lab containers for cleaning and storage

6.10 Deionized water for rinsing cleaned components

6.11 CDA source for drying cleaned components

6.12 Glass microscope slides, Kapton tape, plastic sheet, etc. to be used as substrates for system orientation purposes

6.13 Nitrile gloves (powder free)

6.14 Micropipettes or disposable syringes

6.15 Lint free wipes (ex. Kimwipes)

6.16 Large clean room swabs

6.17 Hazardous waste disposal container for storage of used cleaning wipes, swabs, and other potential hazardous materials.

6.18 Stereo microscope for inspecting deposition head components and print results with 200X magnification, an objective working distance of approximately 20 mm, and transmission lighting.

7.0 QUALITY CONTROL:

Upon completion of the installation and the contractor’s testing of the equipment installed, representatives from the USNA ECE department will ensure the performance standards of this PWS are met within the quality levels, delivery, and other standards of the contract. If performance is within acceptable levels, it will be considered satisfactory. If not, overall performance may be considered unsatisfactory.

The contractor’s failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract/task order may result in termination of the contract/task order and may also result in the loss of future Government contracts/task orders. The contractor’s failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract may result in the non-exercise of available options. For each item that does not meet acceptable levels, the Government may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR).

CDRs will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer with a copy sent to the contractor. The contractor must reply in writing within five days of receipt identifying how future occurrences of the problem will be prevented. Based upon the contractor’s past performance and plan to solve the problem, the Contracting Officer will determine if any further action will be taken.