Laser and software to ablate coating

Request for Information (RFI) CO2 Laser Equipment and Associated Software (to ablate conformal coating) The US Army Communications Electronics Command, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is seeking interested sources to obtain information about capabilities and market information from potential responsible sources in regards to CO2 laser equipment and associated software designed specifically to remove (ablate) conformal coating from precise locations on small circuit card assemblies (CCAs) in order to facilitate repair of the CCAs. The equipment will consist of a laser (approximate power, 30 watts), a computer-controlled, motor-driven table (24" x 24" range) to precisely re-position the circuit card under the laser. Equipment will utilize (machine movement) EXCELLON format software to transfer information regarding specific points on the CCA where the coating is to be removed from an exported Gerber files (essentially a .txt file after exporting). Equipment will also include a vision system, joystick table control, and software interface (or similar) to allow the operator to input the X-Y axis starting coordinates of a CCA (i.e. the exact location of the CCA on the table). This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this RFI. If the Government develops a program that addresses any submitted or similar topic, the resulting procurement will address technology and business specific requirements as defined by the Government to achieve the required objectives. Any projects developed from the RFI responses may be the subject of a subsequent acquisition, and any such subsequent acquisition will be publicized accordingly. Responders to this RFI will have no competitive advantage in receiving any awards related to the submitted topic area. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. TYAD will not publicly disclose proprietary information obtained as a result of this RFI. To the full extent that is protected by law and regulations, information identified by a respondent as Proprietary or Confidential will be received and held in confidence. Proprietary information should be clearly marked on the page containing the proprietary data and the title page should be marked stating that the package contains proprietary information. TYAD reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted by industry respondents' best practices, industry environment, and other subjects relevant to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of any results derived from a review of the information provided. Responses to this RFI shall include the following information: - A brief summary description of previous experience with the type equipment described above Questions and responses concerning this RFI shall be addressed to the following: Name: Edward Matla Work area: Mission Modernization Branch, D/Production Engineering Tobyhanna Army Depot Tobyhanna, Pa 18466 Office 570-615-9639 DSN 795-9639 E-mail: edward.d.matla.civ@mail.mil Responses in CD format are acceptable but must be readable in Microsoft Office Word 2013 software. An email confirmation of receipt from TYAD will be sent within a one-week period to the designated respondent's point of contact. Responses shall include: - Company Name, Address, Telephone number, E-mail and Point of Contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with TYAD. - Company's current registration in System for Award Management (SAM) - Primary NAICS - Business Size - Web Page address Complete written responses are requested no later than 12:00 PM ET 9 May 2016.