Laser Marking System

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.

Solicitation Number: W50S89-22-Q-DN06 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ)

Solicitation Date: 8 September 2022

Description: Firm Fixed Priced Contract for the following items:

Item 0001: Laser Marking System, 1 each 

Minimum Requirements:

1. Unit will be brand new, not refurbished, re-purposed, rebuilt, renewed, or recycled.
2. Capable of etching steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, anodized aluminum, ABS, Polycarbonate, Delrin, copper, Inconel, and machine tool steel polypropylene foam.
3. MINIMUM of 30 watts.
4. Furnished with a CDRH Class 1 Safety enclosure.  If there’s another Class (i.e. Class 4) use option (such as you can open the Class 1 enclosure for larger tools) then safety eye wear (2 each) must be provided.
5. Red-dot pointer indexer or similar pointer.
6. Must be able to mark (marking field) items that are a MINIMUM of 12”L x 12”H.
7. Powered by 110 to 240 volts AC 50 to 60 Hz single phase.
8. Pulsed operation mode.
9. A MINIMUM of 100,000 hours life expectancy.
10. Air-cooled.
11. Maintenance free.
12. Delivered with integrated computer system and software included. Software must allow for creation of data by user to include the importing of images, and default material settings selections.
13. Capable of printing a MINIMUM of 640 CPS.
14. Must have rotary function (i.e. 3-Jaw Chuck attachment).
15. Delivered with all parts manuals, maintenance manuals, and preventative maintenance manuals at time of delivery. Electronic format is acceptable.
16. Be able to use for marking tools and foam shadowing.
17. Must have an exhaust port with a hose like item (at least 6 feet) to be able to connect to existing ventilation system.
18. On-site installation if requires more than a plug and play type that a government employee can complete.
19. Provide training on how to use the machine and software.   

Quotations Due: NLT 9:00 a.m. CST, 20 September 2022.  Quotes must be emailed to danielle.nuss.2@us.af.mil.  Questions deadline is 9:00 a.m. CST, 15 September 2022 and must be submitted electronically by emailing danielle.nuss.2@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact:
Danielle Nuss, (402) 309-8269, danielle.nuss.2@us.af.mil

FOB Destination: Nebraska Air National Guard, 2420 West Butler Ave, Lincoln, NE 68524

Items shall be received and/or installation complete NLT 180 days ADC.  Please provide the lead time needed for the product quoted. 

This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2 (a).  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333517 and the small business size standard is 500 employees.  Classification Code is 3611-Industrial Marking Machinery.

*** To be considered for award, you or your company must be registered with SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Please note that electronic funds transfer through WAWF is the ONLY acceptable means of invoicing and payment. Refer to https://piee.eb.mil for registration information. Offerors must provide their UEI number, CAGE/NCAGE code, and confirmation of their registration along with their quote.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07, effective 10 August 2022.

The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is: none.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies and the following evaluation factor will be considered to meet the minimum requirements of the government:

The contract will be awarded on the basis of the lowest price that meets or exceeds the solicitation requirements and past performance. 

-A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.

-Past Performance based on SPRS Supplier Risk Score to include CPARS and FAPIIS reports. A SPRS Supplier Risk Score in the red and/or more than two terminations for cause/default is unacceptable.  No Risk Score will be evaluated as neutral (acceptable).  

Offerors must include a completed copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. The following FARS provisions or clauses apply: 52.204-22, 52.232-39, 52.232-40.  The following DFARS provisions or clauses apply: 252.203-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.203-7005, 252.204-7008, 252.204-7011, 252.204-7012, 252.204-7015, 252.204-7016, 252.204-7017, 252.204-7018, 252.211-7003 (will be incorporated in full text), 252.223-7008, 252.225-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7048, 252.225-7055, 252.225-7056, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7006 (will be incorporated in full text), 252.232-7010, 252.232-7017 and 252.244-7000.The full text of a FAR and DFARS provision or clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov.