65--Laser Cutter/Engraver & Supporting Equipment

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton VA 23667, intends to negotiate a single source Firm-Fixed Price contract for Laser cutter/engraver and supporting equipment for Richmond VAMC with TyrrellTech Inc., in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b). This is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation is available. Market research has determined that these items are highly specialized, are only available from a single source without an unacceptable delay or duplication of cost and no other type of items will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award the contract with an effective date of 24-25 July 2018 to Tyrrelltech Inc., 9045 Maier Rd Ste A, Laurel, MD, 20723-130 2. Cage Code 1GCR7. This is a Brand-Name Only requirement to satisfy the minimum requirements of the Richmond VAMC Assistive Technology Program. The requiring activity is currently in need of a Laser cutter/engraver and supporting equipment (manufacturer Universal Laser Systems Inc). This device will be used to fabricate custom assistive technology for Veterans with physical disabilities. It will allow the Assistive Technology Program to quickly and safely modify existing devices by engraving tactile cues, labels, and other features for Veterans with low vision and physical or cognitive impairments. It will allow rapid fabrication of devices using materials ranging from plastics, glass, ceramic, and wood. Requesting activity already owns a specific air compressor that interfaces directly with this device both physically and in software. This compressor is necessary for the laser cutter to effectively and safely cut materials. This compressor will not work with any other brand system. This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the contract specialist within three (3) calendar days of this publication by contacting Jacqueline Ambala via e-mail at contact@example.gov Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This announcement closes 24 July 2018 at 0200PM EDT. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or items. ***Reference RFQ 36C24618Q9446 in all replies ***Please see statement of Work and Salient Characteristics below Statement of Work VLS4.60 50 Watt Universal VLS Laser Platform (24x18) table with deep cabinet design, table stand, red dot pointer, shielded optics, auto focus, USB 2.0 interface, window XP/Vista/7/8 materials based and advanced driver, connecting cables, optics cleaning kit, 1 year Chassis and 2 year laser Tube Warranty Downdraft honeycomb cutting table (accessory provides a raised platform of honeycomb material to support materials for cutting applications. Exhaust and fumes are removed from above and below the material being cut, keeping the material clean and producing better cuts) VLS4.60 High Torque Rotary Fixture On site installation and 1 day on site training BOFA Base 1 Air Filter Unit (235 CFM) with hose kit Corel Draw X7 Graphics Suite Salient Characteristics Work Surface Area: 32 x18 Motorized Z-Axis : 40lbs Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1 (32-bit & 64 bit) PC connection: USB 2.0 Laser Power Options: 10,25, 30, 40, 50, or 60 Watts Approximate Weight: 325lbs Power Requirements: 110v/10A or 220V-240v/5A Exhaust Connection: two 4 ports 500 CFM