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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 11,1998 PSA#2156

Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375-5326

66 -- SOLID FREEFORM PROTOTYPING SYSTEM FOR CERAMICS AND METALS SOL N00173-98-R-KK01 POC Kevin King, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.KK (202) 767-1495, Wayne A. Carrington, Contracting Officer WEB: Click Here, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. This is a revision of a previously issued synopsis to reflect revised requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for a Solid Freeform Fabrication/Rapid Prototyping System for Ceramics and Metals. This system shall be capable of producing green (unfired) near net shape preforms of ceramic and metal powders from tape precursors (ceramic and metal powders combined with organic binders in tape form) by a laminated object manufacturing process. System is to include one Pentium II workstation, and software which generates motion control commands, including facet smoothing and beam offset. System must be capable of producing green preforms as large as 16" in length, 14" in width, and 9" in height and weighing as much as 50 lbs. The system shall include subsystems for laser tape cutting, motion control, tape feed, and lamination. The successful offeror will also be expected to provide various system materials in tape form. Installation and training in the operation of the equipment at the Naval Research Laboratory will also be required. An amendment to Solicitation N00014-98-R-KK01 will be issued approximately 10 AUG 98, giving revised specifications and a revised closing date for the receipt of proposals. It is NRL's intent to make an award from this solicitation using the commercial item procedures of FAR Part 12. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the internet at the URL address shown below. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. Posted 08/07/98 (W-SN234261). (0219)

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