THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide a desktop printed circuit board milling machine with the following exact specifications: 1 EACH Fabrication machine to create circuit boards, prototype and production 2 EACH High- strength tape double side for heavier CNC machining jobs 2 EACH Electronics Bundle carbide end mills for milling circuits boards FR-1 board blanks 1 EACH Prototyping bundle material used for the fabrication of circuit boards 2 EACH Makerspace Bundle fabrication materials to mill 1 EACH Liquid Silicone Rubber used to create flexible molds 1 EACH Scraper Putty knife used to remove PBC and other materials 2 EACH Pulley Belt Set 1 EACH Pro Advance bundle 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Blue 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Gold 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Green 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Hot Pink 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Purple 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Red 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Silver 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Orange 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Light Blue 3 EACH Aluminum Dog Tag-Black Description Desktop CNC Mill for Printed circuit boards and small mechanical parts Dimensions Frame Dimensions 10.25 × 10 × 12.75 in 260 × 254 × 324 mm Overall Dimensions 12.75 × 12 × 12.875 in 324 × 305 × 327 mm Working Volume (spoilboard removed) 5.5 × 4.5 × 1.6 in 140 × 114 × 40.6 mm Working Volume (spoilboard installed) 5.5 × 4.5 × 1.35 in 140 × 114 × 34.3 mm Weight 16.8 lb 7.62 kg Mechanics Body 3/8 in (9.5 mm) HDPE and 6061 aluminum Ways Case-hardened precision-ground steel Bed ¼ in (6.4 mm) 6061 aluminum mounting plate XYZ Bearings PTFE-filled acetal resin sleeve bearing Allows for faster rapid speed and increased machine rigidity XYZ Motors Stepper motors with 0.000125 in (0.003175 mm) microstepping Spindle Motor Custom designed brushless DC motor dynamically balanced to G2.5 grade for minimal vibration. Extends tool life Increases precision Reduces machine noise Max XYZ Traverse Speed 100 in/min 2,600 mm/min Spindle Speed 8,500 - 26,000 rpm Accuracy <0.003 per 6 linear travel Repeatability =± 0.001 in Backlash <0.002 Max Resolution 0.001 in 25 microns PCB Cut Speed Up to 100 in/min 2,600 mm/min Electronics Power Requirements 100-240 V AC 50/60Hz 1.4A Consumption 50W Typical / 120W Peak Operating Temperature 40 110 °F 4 43 °C Interface USB 2.0 File Input Eagle BRD (.brd) Gerber RS-274X (.gtl and .grb) G-Code (.nc and .tap) SVG (.svg) Features Free Easy install Intuitive interface Full tech support automatic tool location Automatic homing/calibration Real-time data feedback while milling 3D multi-axis view of your imported file Tools Tool Holding ER-11 collet Largest Recommended Shank Size 1/8 in 3.5 mm Smallest Recommended End Mill Size 0.010 in 0.25 mm Materials Verified Materials Machining Wax High speed Regular FR-1 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Blanks Single-sided Double-sided Wood Birch plywood Maple Metal Copper Brass Aluminum, 6061 Plastic HDPE PVC Acrylic Delrin In the Box Mill Power Supply External Power Cable IEC Type B USB 2.0 Cable A-type to B-type Additional Accessories Wrench, small, for tool changing×1 Wrench, large, for tool changing×1 Collet, ER-11, 1/8"×1 Belts, replacement×5 alignment jig×1 Screws, M3 x 8 mm, for jig×3 Allen Wrench, 2 mm, for jig×1 End mill, flat, 1/32"×1 End mill, flat, 1/64"×1 All responses shall be submitted no later than 3:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) on August 7, 2017. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to
[email protected]. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name Address Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, if applicable Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities Statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Proof of verification as a SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable) The Government anticipates this to be a Small Business set-aside however, if sufficient service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB or VOSB) responses are received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for SDVOSB participation, then the action will be advertised as a SDVOSB set aside, if not, then he action will be advertised as unrestricted. all interested parties responding shall be eligible to bid. The NAICS 334418- Printed circuit assembly- (Electronic Assembly Manufacturing) is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 750 Employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered