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Salient Characteristics

Commercial Availability Certification:

I have evaluated the commercial marketplace and determined that all of the salient characteristics documented below are available in products/services offered in the commercial marketplace.

Signature (typed name): TBD Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

The Contractor shall provide Quantity (qty) one (1) Unit Robotic Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Machine, with minimum requirements:

· Robotic Arm:

· Minimum load capacity at wrist of 190 kilograms (kg).

· Minimum reach of 2000 millimeters (mm).

· Six (6) axes of operation.

· Repeatability accuracy must be within +/- 0.03 mm.

· Programmable in Karel and TP (Teach Pendant) languages.

· Must be able to interface with RoboDK, Siemens NX, or other three – dimensional (3D) printer slicer programs.

· All performance criteria and related test methods for the robotic arm must meet ISO9283 standards.

· Safety operational environment enclosure for laser and robot operations.

· Laser energy source head:

· The laser head must have the ability to print Stainless Steel alloys, Titanium alloys (grade 5), and Nickel superalloys.

· Wire feeder:

· Feeding wire diameter must be 1.0 mm +/- 0.2 mm for the laser deposition head.

· Additional Requirements:

· Work bench positioner for 2-axis operation: rotation and tilt. Must have 500 kg capacity.

· Swappable mechanical connection between deposition head and milling tool on the Robotic arm wrist.

· Perpetual license to Digital Slicer program to allow for robotic arm movement to deposit materials.

· Individual control units for Robotic arm and wire Direct Energy Deposition (DED) head.

· Cooling and shielding gas systems for wire DED head.

· Turn-key system ready to operate and print.

· Shipping, installation, and training at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland 21005.

· ARL AT-OPSEC Requirements:

· Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204.9. Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

· For contractors that DO NOT require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation facility access and local Security policies and procedures (provided by Government Representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Contracting Officer:

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