SOLICITATION NOTICE
36 -- Sole Source-3D Vanguard si2 SLS System
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
- ZIP Code
- 15206
- Solicitation Number
- 244-04-00401
- Response Due
- 7/23/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/22/2004
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Kathleen Grundza, Contracting Officer, Ph: (412) 365-5426, Fx:(412) 365-5451, Contracting Officer - Kathleen Grundza, Contracting Officer, Ph:(412) 365-5426, Fx:(412) 365-5451
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Kathleen Grundza
(kathleen.grundza@med.va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 intends to negotiate with 3D Systems on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, for purchase of a computer controlled, 3 Dimensional rapid prototyping system using Selective Laser Sintering technology that can fabricate in plastic elastomers or tool grade steels. This Item from 3D Systems is Vanguard si2 Selective Laser Sintering System; 100 W BDS rapid prototyping system and includes process station, SLS software, computer cabinet, chiller, laser form oven (crane, retort and kiln), breakout station, spark-free vacuum cleaner, installation, start up materials, and initial training. Must be able to process polymers, metals (including tool steel for injection molding tools) and elastomers. Minimum build envelope: 15" X 13" X 18". Vertical build rate: polymers 0.5"/hour; metals 0.2"/hour. Accuracy: Polymers +/- 0.015"; metals +/- 0.008". Meet standards 21 CFR1040.10 Class I laser during normal operation and CE requirements. Environmental constraints: Floor space maximums: Process station 15' X 20'; laser form oven 11' X 12' Power: 240 volts or 208 volts, 3 phase, stations combined not to exceed 35 kVA Maximum gross weight: process station 6000 lbs, Laser form oven 2000 lbs Max dimensions of process station (uncrated): 84" wide, 53" depth, 78" height Heat dissipation (stations combined): less than 100,000 BTU's/hr. The System must meet safety standards for equipment and have been independently tested to CE. Firms who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide an alternate system which will meet the capabilities and functionality described above may notify the Contracting Officer in writing, no later than 4:30PM on 7/23/04. Such notification must include a complete description of proposed equipment, including narrative and specifications, and must demonstrate that it meets or exceeds the capabilities described above, with Prototyping technology with components to sinter a variety of polymers and metal with one machine. Notification shall be mailed to Kathleen M. Grundza, Contracting Officer, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
- Web Link
-
RFP 244-04-00401
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=244-04-00401)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
- Zip Code: 15206
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 15206
- Record
- SN00613812-W 20040703/040701212024 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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