Laser Wire Marker

                                                                                             Commodity Synopsis:

The US Air Force (USAF) intends to solicit and issue one (1) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the following commodities:

1.  The 76th CMXG requires a contract for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Laser Wire Marker, to include delivery, installation, startup/performance verification, calibration and training.

2. The requested descriptions/specifications are outlined below:

    a.  UV laser wire marking:

• Sealed Laser
• Direct write on wire
• Full upper and lower case ACSII alphanumeric character set
• Single floor standing Unit – fully integrated system
• Air cooled laser
• Powered coiling pan
• Electrical requirements between 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz single phase
• Floor standing single dereeler not powered

      Processing Capabilities:

• Accommodate 26 AWG to 6 AWG wire/cable
• Accommodate up to 900 m cable length and down to 150mm
• Accuracy of lengths meet -0/+0.25%
• Measure and cut wire electrically
• Marking speed of at least 25 m/min
• Splice detector capable
• Knot detector capable
• Automatic Spooling Controls
• Windows based computer controlled with software that is fully programmable
• Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse if required to control software

       Specifications:

• Required to be able to meet Boeing BAC 5152 Electrical Standards
• Maximum dimensions: 35.0 x 35.0 x 40 inch.

      Other:

• One (1) Cover to prevent dust intrusion
• User manual
• Four (4) ea Laser safety goggles
• One (1) ea Laser maintenance kit

    b.  Installation:

• Calibrated to AS5649/EN4650 standard
• Training of up to two (2) days

    c.  Two (2) year extended warranty

3.  Contractor shall provide delivery, installation, startup/performance verification, calibration and training in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW).

A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is contemplated.

Estimated Period of Performance: 73 Days ARO.

System for Award Management (SAM) is required to receive any award.  Contractors can register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ .   The NAICS code for this requirement is 333517,with a size standard of 1,000 EMP. 

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a responsive proposal for the Solicitation, once it has been posted.  Electronic procedures will be used for the Solicitation through beta.Sam.gov at https://beta.SAM.gov/.  No telephone requests. See Note 22.  Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1). 

For further information, please contact: 

Patricia A. Johnson, Contracting Specialist

patricia.johnson.27@us.af.mil