SAM #2031ZA26Q00088

Ablative Laser Cleaning Services and Custom Stainless Steel Chamber Parts for IPC 1100 PVD Machines

This opportunity from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Department of the Treasury, seeks both ablative laser cleaning services and the supply of custom-fabricated stainless steel chamber shields and covers for IPC 1100 Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) machines. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Department of the Treasury, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer - Products and Services Requested: - Ablative laser cleaning services for IPC 1100 PVD machines - Non-contact, highly controlled laser process to replace manual, abrasive cleaning - Service must preserve the integrity of PVD machine components and support high-quality chrome coatings for intaglio plates - Custom-fabricated metal shields and covers (primarily AISI 304 stainless steel) - Items include chamber shields, viewport shields, cathode shields, heater plates, rings, rods, plates, covers, and brackets - Over 40 distinct part types, with quantities ranging from 1 to 80 per item - Total combined surface area of all items is approximately 262,712 cm² - Fabrication requires precision and adherence to specified materials and dimensions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of ablative laser cleaning technology (non-contact, non-abrasive) - Fabrication of complex, custom stainless steel components for specialized PVD equipment - All items are likely intended for use in high-precision, high-purity manufacturing environments - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC 20228

Description

The Contractor shall provide ablative laser cleaning services for BEP’s IPC 1100 PVD machines. This service is required to replace manual, abrasive cleaning methods with a highly controlled, non-contact laser process. Routine ablative laser cleaning preserves the integrity of PVD machine components, ensuring the equipment operates at peak specifications to deliver the high quality chrome coatings required for intaglio plates.

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