AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

34 -- ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINE SOL F04700-98Q1410 DUE 042998 POC Darlene Anderson, Contract Specialist, (805)277-3900x2269; John Lemacks, Contracting Officer (805)277-3900x2253 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, andersod%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F0470098Q1410. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. This acquisition is unrestricted; the standard industrial classification code is 3599. The acquisition is for the following items (part numbers are Hansvedt): Line Item 0001, 1 each, Electric Discharge Machine (EDM), P/N: MS-2 Leadman, to include: training, installation, manual, warranty. Line Item 0002, 1 each, Capacitor Mode, P/N: MS-111. Line Item 0003, 1 each, Programmable indexer control, P/N: MS-114. Line Item 0004, 1 each, XY Interactive Digital Readout, P/N: MS-215. Line Item 0005, 1 each, Additional Owners Manual, P/N: MS-219. Line Item 0006, 1 each, Remote Control, P/N: RW-103. Line Item 0007, 1 each, 3R CNC Orbicut, P/N: 3R-552.2. Line Item 0008, 1 each, Adapter Plate, P/N: RS-101. Line Item 0009, 1 each, V Block Fixed, P/N: RS-103. Line Item 0010, 1 each, Adapter Plate, P/N: RS-107. Line Item 0011, 1 each, M-pulse Off-line Programmer, P/N: RW-101. Line Item 0012, 1 each, Transformer to operate 440-V, P/N: MS-217. The part numbers provided above are meant to show the Government's minimum requirements. Offerors can quote on equals. The offered EDM shall meet the following minimum requirements: minimal table size: 12"X20"; minimal worktable travel: 10"X12"; minimal Z-Axis ram travel: 7.5"; minimum platen to worktable distance: 24"; workpiece weight capacity: 1500 lbs; electrode weigh capacity: 100 lbs; programmable indexer control; manual setup functions: edge find, hole center, tram, jog and DRO zero; off line programming software; adapter plate for 3-R rotating spindle; fixed V-Block; adapter plate for 3-R mini tooling; programmable 2-Axis circular, vector, square, and star movements; CNC memory 300MB minimal; digital readout resolution .0001"; input: manual, RS-232, 3.5" floppy. Offerors quoting on equals must provide descriptive literature and narration explaining how the Government's minimum specifications will be met to the extent necessary to allow the Government to determine the technical acceptability of the equal item. Required delivery at Edwards AFB CA 93524 is 45 days ARO. FOB Destination. The following provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. (End of Provision) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (to include: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era); clause 52.232-33 Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment; and provision 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technically acceptable lowest priced offer. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with the offer. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, contact the contract specialist to receive a copy. The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (including 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program); and 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, on 29 April 1998 at 4 pm. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred, Fax # (805) 275-7843. (0097)

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