70 -- 3D Printer - ZCorp Model Z310 or equal

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 is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-13 and DFARs Change Notice (DCN) 20030331. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS is 334418 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Solicitation is for commercial purchase of: 1 ea Zcorp Model Z310 or equal, 3D Printer to include: 3D Printer; Bench top De-powdering Unit; ZP102 Starter Kit; Installation, Training, and Warrenty; Shipping FOB Destination Edwards 93524. 3-D Printer System Specifications Printer Specification Layer Thickness: User selectable, 0.003 min. Build Volume: 8 x 10 x 8 min. Multiple Parts: Printer must support multiple parts in the build envelope Support Structures: Printing without the use of support structures is preferred. Network: Printer must be network compatible Vertical Speed: Printer must be capable of 1-2 inches per hour printing Model Materials Material Variety: Printer must support multiple materials for maximum flexibility Tolerance: Must print close or loose tolerance parts, including flexible media and media that can support casting. Waste Material: Printer must have the capability to recycle unused material. Color: Monochrome color of models must allow for a variety of colors. Material Cost: Material cost must be $1.00 per cubic inch or less for standard materials Post Processing: Printer process must minimize post-processing of printed parts Site Specification Power: 110V or 220V Operation Space: Unit must be self-contained within a single cabinet Location: Printer must be usable in an office environment Training Training: Purchase to include on-site training or computer based training Support Phone: Unlimited Phone support Maintenance: Maintenance Contract Available Software Specification File Formats Will accept STL export file formats OS Will run on Windows XP Pro Features 3-d viewing, text labeling, scaling, rotation and copying Timing Software must be able to estimate time to complete part The following provisions and clauses apply: Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, 52.212-3 Alternate I, 52.225-4, 52.225-4 Alt I, 52.222-22, 52.222-25 with their offer. If the offeror does not have a copy of these provision go to http://farsite.hill.af.mil and look up far clauses; copy and complete all applicable provisions answering all questions. If you do not have access to the Internet please contact the contract specialist to request a copy. Any responses without all provisions will be considered non-compliant. Additionally all bidders must have a current registration with the Central Contractors Registration database @ http://www.ccr.gov to be eligible for contract award The following provisions and clauses apply: 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) price (iii) past performance 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.212-3 Alternate I 52.225-4 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate 52.225-4 Alternate I 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 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 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26 Alternate I 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement 52.225-3 Alternate I 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.233-3 Protest after Award. 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.204-7004 Alternate A 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.225-7001 Buy American Act, Balance of Payment Program 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7023 Alternate III (MAY 2002) 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (JUN 2002) Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 by COB (1630 PST) on 21 Sep 04. Any questions concerning this synopsis should be submitted to the Contract Negotiator, Ronda Satori, by email at, contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. Faxed/email transmissions of quotes are preferred. Approve/Disapprove Senah Williams