RFR 2016-33 - Fiber Laser Sheet Metal Cutting System

The state of Massachusetts, through Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), is seeking bids for a 500 Watt Air-Cooled IPG YLR-500-MM-AC Fiber Laser Sheet Metal Cutting System. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with detailed requirements for the laser, motion system, machine base, laser safety enclosure, and controller. The successful vendor will be required to provide the complete system, installation, training, warranty, and other related services. The contract will be awarded to the responsive vendor that best meets the performance and business specifications, with the contract term effective upon award and ending no later than June 25, 2016. Proposals are due by April 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Funding for this project is provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the contract value is not explicitly stated. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.