Laser

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of delivering the following requirement to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Minimum Requirements: Laser: 5W, 355 nm, yag laser with galvometer steering and x,y,z, linear table for step and repeat operations Spot Size 20 - m (0.8 mil) Scan Field Resolution 2 - m (0.08 mil) Laser Pulse Frequency 0-200KHz Processing Area 9"x12"x0.4" (X,Y,Z) Camera Based Auto Focus System must be able to autofocus based on use of calibrated camera system Cutting and drilling: Organic substrates (PI, PC, PE...) Epoxy glass fiber substrates (FR4, FR5, 104 ML, ...) PTFE & ceramic filled PTFE substrates (RO5880, RO4003, ...) Ceramic substrates (AL2O3, ALN, SIO2, LTCC, ...) Unfired ceramics/LTCC Green Tape Metal sheets (Cu, Al, Ni, CuZn37, etc.) Flex Substrates/polyimide Cutting/Skiving: laminated cover layers solder masks Depth Engraving: PE (Polyethylene) PTFE Ceramics (fired Alumina or unfired/LTCC) Metal sheets Surface Cu removal: (1 mil spacing with trace/pad size dependant on peel strength) Polyimide (2 mil substrate, 0.25oz copper - Achieved with AKAFLEX KCL 2-9/25 from Krempel Group) FR4/CEM10 (3 mil trace space achieved) Rogers Duroids (3000, 4000, 6000 Series) PTFE Taconic TMM Other surface metallization removal: Thin Film Metallization Removal on Alumina/ceramics Thick Film Metallization Removal on Alumina/ceramics Cooling Air cooled Fume Extraction System Extraction system must be included with filtration for release into indoor lab environment Power Requirements 110VAC @<15A current draw Dimensions 29.5" x 34.5" x 56.3" Software Software for preprocessing, operation and control must be included The requirement is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333512 Laser boring, drilling, and cutting machines, metalworking, manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 employees. In response to this notice, offerors shall submit a capability statement consisting of the evidence that the delivery of required supply, as outlined in the minimum requirements above can be accomplished successfully by the offeror. Capability packages are not to exceed 15 pages. Advertising or marketing information is NOT appropriate. The responses to this synopsis will be used for a market survey analysis. This sources sought synopsis is not a request for proposals; it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ). Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this sources sought request. Contractors who believe they can deliver the items listed in the minimum requirements shall submit one copy of their technical capabilities in writing Andy Vanover, ASC/PKOBB, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309, or electronically to gary.vanover@wpafb.af.mil. Personal visits to discuss this project will not be scheduled. Responses must be received not later than 1600 EST, November 14, 2011. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the business size: small business or small disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUBZone certified, and indicate the appropriate NAICS code. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research.