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66 -- LASER MICROMACHINING SYSTEM SOL 53SBNB960103 DUE 080999 POC Brenda K. Lee (301) 975-6394 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to procure a Laser Micromachining System using simplified acquisition procedures, under the authority of the test program for certain commercial items cited in FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. 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. Quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 53SBNB960103 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This is a small business size set-aside, and the related small business size standard is 500 employees. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3699. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), quantities, and unit of issues are as follows: CLIN 0001, 1 each. Laser Micromachining System: optimized for microfluidics fabrication on polymer substrates consisting of the following specifications: I. Laser: (1) Laser Performance. a) 248 nm wavelength; b) 200 Hz repetition rate; c) 10 mJ per pulse; d) 2 watts average power at 200 Hz. (2) Laser discharge head must be a cartridge that is removable from power supply and frame for ease of replacement and repair and to minimize down time. (3) Prealigned laser head cartridges -- prealigned at factory for quick installation and realignment. Laser discharge head shall contain both active and passive internal debris-control devices to prevent contamination of the inside surface of the output coupler and high reflector mirrors. The mirrors should not have to be removed for cleaning until a rotation is needed for a new surface on the mirror. (4) Off-axis mounted laser mirrors that can be rotated to get 10-15 spots on each mirror increasing useful lifetime. (5) High reliability optics that provide 50 M shots per spot (500#M-750#M shots per mirror). II. System Enclosure: (1) Fire-rated gas cabinet with safety glass viewing port. Laser, gas manifold, and a premix gas bottle must be contained in a single gas cabinet that is integrated to the translation stages and beam delivery system for stability and safety. (2) Safety interlocks on all panels and doors that shut down laser when opened, preventing harm to personnel. (3) Gas cabinet shall contain an exhaust vent and fan with louvers in the door to provide a means of evacuating the cabinet and maintaining a negative pressure thereby preventing leaks into the room. (4) Lockable doors for maintenance access control. III. Motion Control System: (1) Two, 100 mm (4") translation stages for high precision placement; a) DC servo motor -- controlled XY drive; b) Optical encoders for XY position sensing; c) +/- 1 micometer repeatability; d) +/-6 micrometer accuracy. (2) Pulse Synchronization Option (PC Card); a) Synchronizes laser rep rate with translation stage motion; b) Ensures constant pulse spacing regardless of stage speed. (3) Motion control driver and amplifier. (4) Joystick control -- operator interaction as needed. (5) MicroMMI Software that allows user-developed motion-control programs. IV. Micro Tools Software Package: Software package must integrate motion control, video measurement and inspection, and real-time video capabilities with a common format and operating procedure for ease of use. (1) MicroMMI: a) Basic motion and integrated motion control software for XY stages; b) Allow user developed motion-controlled programs; c) Editor for program modifications in real-time. (2) MicroView: Real-time live video software shall provide the following: a) Digital zoom function; b) Generate user-selectable alignment crosshairs and overlays; c) Pan across magnified field of view; d) Utilizes system frame grabber; e) Allow archiving of data and images for display or analysis. (3) Microinspector: Video microscope measurement system and software must provide the following: a) Calibrated measurement and analysis of work piece through video system without removing from translation stages; b) Vertical, horizontal, and circular caliper measurement lines on screen that can be calibrated to a traceable reference; c) "Tape measurement" function for objects outside of view screen; d) Real-time or freeze-frame video; e) Joystick maneuverability; f) Mini-display of up to four images simultaneously for quick retrieval. V. Beam Delivery & Optics: (1) High-reflectivity dielectric beam steering mirrors with long life time. (2) Standard aperture assembly with interchangeable disks: a) Changes laser spot size and shape; b) Includes 5 pre-cut aperture disks and 5 blanks. (3) Stable industrial mounts optical rail that can be reconfigured as needed. (4) 25mm (1") focal length focussing lens with Z-axis adjustment. (5) Aerodynamic protective window for focussing lens that minimizes optical cleaning. (6) Hand-held power meter to monitor system performanceand laser power. VI. Video Monitoring and Viewing System: (1) B/W CCD camera.(2) Video illuminator with variable intensity that provides light at the work area. (3) Camera and illuminator collinear with laser beam for a direct view of laser work area. (4) High-speed frame grabber. (5) Optional multi-camera input that can view whole work site. (6) Optional video monitor for split screen or secondary view. VII. Electronics Cart: Separate electronics cart must be supplied for computer, keyboard, monitor, stage amplifier, and illumination source to prevent vibrations and disturbances to the micromachining work station during operation. NIST will provide the control computer for this system. CLIN 0002 The Government requires one (1) set of operation and maintenance manuals as well as mechanical and electrical schematics. CLIN 0003 On-site installation. CLIN 0004 Acceptance Testing. The Government requires acceptance testing to be performed after installation and set-up. The contractor shall perform a capability demonstration after installation and set-up. The contractor shall demonstrate that the system meets or exceeds all performance specifications identified in this solicitation. The system shall successfully pass the capability demonstration before final acceptance. CLIN 0005 The contractor shall provide training at the contractor facility or at NIST for at least three operators. CLIN 0006 The Government requires a 12 month warranty on all parts and labor. Warranty shall begin when the system has passed acceptance testing. Maintenance and repair cost shall not exceed the cost of the system. Required delivery within 120 days from contract award. FAR 52.247-35 FOB Destination, Consignees Premises, Delivery location is National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 227, Room B155 Gaithersburg, MD, 20899. The provisions of FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The provision of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will make award to one offeror. The quotation selected for award will be made to the offeror whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical specifications, price, and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate information based on the following criteria listed in descending order of importance. 1) Technical capability to meet the agency need; and 2) Past Performance. Offerors must provide a list of at least three (3) references confirming the installation and use of similar systems. Technical capability factor is worth slightly less than three-fourths of the total point score. Past Performance factor is worth slightly more than one-fourth of the technical points. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Offerors shall comply with the provision of FAR 52.212-1(b) and submit 1) three (3) copies of quotation which addresses CLIN 0001-0006; 2) three (3) copies of technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in this solicitation; 3) two (2) copies of the most recent published price list(s); and 4) three (3) copies of a list of references. The list of references shall include at minimum: the name of the reference contact person and the company or organization; the telephone number of the reference contact person; the contract or grant number; the amount of the contract and the address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer, if applicable; and the date services were completed. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items which may be downloaded from http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/repcert.htm. The clause of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and the clause of FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, including subparagraphs (1) 52.203-6 (3) 52.219-4 (5) 52.219-8 (11) 52.222-21, (12) 52.222-26, (13) 52.222-35, (14) 52.222-36, (15) 52.222-37, (16) 52-225-3, (21)(I) 52.225-21, (22) 52.232-33, and 52.233-3; and Department of Commerce Agency Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer, which can be downloaded at the Internet address http://sage.ogc.doc.gov/OGC/fl/cld/car/car1333.htm. Submission shall be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Stop 3572, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-3572, ATTN: Brenda K. Lee, Solicitation Number 53SBNB960103. Submission must be received by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 9, 1999. Faxed quote will not be accepted. Requests for a copy of a solicitation package will be disregarded. No solicitation package will be issued. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Brenda K. Lee at the telephone number identified above. Numbered Note 1 applies. Posted 07/19/99 (W-SN355689). (0200)

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