Additive-Subtractive Hybrid Printer

Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) - 24-58227
Title: Additive-Subtractive Hybrid Printer

1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.
2. Definition of the requirement
The NRC has a requirement for an additive-subtractive hybrid printer with capability for reactive materials that will also have commonality/compatibility with the existing fourth generation Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 3D printer at NRC-AERO since 2020. This printer has been used for research and technology development to demonstrate capability for manufacturing maraging steels, 316L stainless steel, and Inconel alloy 718. To further advance NRC's research and development, with a particular focus on lightweight aerospace materials, an additive-subtractive hybrid printer with capability for reactive materials is required. After careful consideration, a fifth-generation Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 was selected on the basis of commonality/compatibility with the existing fourth-generation additive-subtractive hybrid printer and CAM software at NRC-AERO.

Specifically, sole source procurement of the fifth generation Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 would ensure the continued use of and conformity with the existing fourth generation system and hardware accessories, as well as the CAM software and the extensive R&D data currently housed in NRC's database, which was generated for NRC's internal and external clients. The work developed using the existing fourth-generation system is a significant step forward in further enhancing NRC-generated IP.
i. System Requirements: One LUMEX Avance-25 5th generation machine with Matsuura I-tech Advance numerical control (NC) and the following features:
1. 300 mm U-Axis build height (upgraded from usual 180 mm build height);
2. 1 kW laser (upgraded from usual 500 W laser);
3. High temperature (200 ºC) table heater;
4. Protective window attachment;
5. Tool holder set: MTUR20-MAGA6S-35 (19 pcs) and MTUR-MAGA10N-40 (1pc;)
6. Fanuc control features;
7. Replacement fume collector filters (1 Set of 3);
8. Maintenance Support & Updates for 1st year of existing Lumex CAM software;
9. TigerVac titanium powder vacuum powder recovery unit;
10. TigerVac titanium powder vacuum powder disposal unit;
11. VortiSiv titanium powder sieve;
12. Titanium powder storage cabinet (<50 kg capacity);
13. 50 kg Ti6Al4V Alloy - Sandvik Powder;
14. Titanium Baseplates (1 – 125 mm x 125 mm x 10 mm and 1 – 175 mm x 175 mm x
10 mm);
15. Titanium Cutting Tool Starter Set (5 each);
16. The contractor must provide delivery to NRC;
17. The contractor must provide installation;
18. The contractor must provide operator training for Reactive Specification;
19. Instruction Manuals, Test Documentation and Electrical Schematics;
20. Maintenance and Support Services;

ii. Technical Requirements for the Reactive Powder Bed Printer (System):
1. Traverses:
a. X-axis (Table Left/Right): >250 mm;
b. Y-axis (Table Back/Forth): >250 mm;
c. U-Axis Build Height (including build plate thickness): >290 mm;
d. Z-axis (Spindle Up/Down): > 90 mm;
e. W-axis travel (Powder Distribution Unit): >520 mm;

2. Table:
a. Working Surface Size: > 260 mm by 260 mm;
b. Loading Capacity: > 140 kg;
c. Build Table Size: > 240 mm by 240 mm;
d. Workpiece Size: > 250 mm (wide) by 250 mm (deep) by 250 mm (height);
e. Pre-Heating Heater & Temperature Controller for build table: Yes;
f. Max. Table Temperature: 200ºC;
g. Table Temperature Monitoring: Yes;
h. Table High Temperature Alarm: Yes;

3. Spindle:
a. Speed Range: 400 to 45,000 RPM;
b. Spindle End: 1/10 taper special BT20 tool shank (for compatibility with existing tooling at
NRC) ;
c. Max. Torque: > 1.2 N·m ;
d. Air Purged: Yes;
e. Spindle Orientation: Yes;
f. Spindle Integrated Run Meter: Yes;

4. Feed-rate:

a. X/Y/Z Traverse Rate: >55,000 / 55,000 / 25,000 mm/min;
b. X/Y Feed-Rate: 1-60,000 mm/min;
c. Z Feed-Rate: 1-30,000 mm/min;
d. Variable Feed Rate Control: Yes;

5. Laser:
a. Type: YB Fiber Laser;
b. Power (max): 1000 W;
c. Wavelength: 1,070 ± 5 nm;
d. Beam Mode Quality Value (M2): < 1.1;
e. Beam Spread Angle (Full Width): 0.5 mrad;

6. Laser Scanning Module:
a. Scanning Module X-Axis and Y-Axis: Galvano Scanner System;
b. Z-Axis: Linear translator;
c. Input Laser Power Range: 100-1000 W;
d. Applicable Laser Wavelength: 1,070 ± 5 nm;
e. Laser Integrated Run Meter: Yes;
f. Quartz Window: Protective Window Attachment to extend Service Period from 24 to 100
hours of sintering;

7. Tool Changer
a. Type: Automatic Magazine;
b. Tool Selection Method: Fixed Address;
c. Storage Capacity: 20 Tools;
d. Max. Tool Diameter: 10 mm;
e. Min. Tool Diameter: 0.6 mm;
f. Auto Tool Length Measurement Detection Sensor: Touch type;
g. Tool holder set: MTUR20-MAGA6S-35 (19 pcs) and MTUR-MAGA10N-40 (1 pc);

8. Numeric Control System:
a. Type: Fanuc I-Tech advance;
b. Plate Display: 15-inch LCD with touch panel;

9. Accuracy:
a. Positioning accuracy X / Y / Z: ± 0.0025 mm;
b. Repeatability X / Y / Z: ± 0.001 mm;

10. Power Supply:
a. Power Supply Voltage (without transformer): 200/220 V ± 10%;
b. Frequency 50 Hz;
c. Compressed Air Supply: 0.6-0.9 MPa;

11. Fume Collector for Reactive Metals’ Sintering:
a. One Set (Three) Installed in System plus One Set of (Three) Replacement Fume Collector
Filters;

12. Standard Accessories on System:
a. Total safety guard;
b. Door Interlock;
c. Oil Temperature Controller;
d. Air Dryer;
e. Linear Motor Cooler;
f. Z-axis Balance Cylinder;
g. Nitrogen Generator;
h. Chamber Temperature Sensor;
i. Oxygen Densitometer;
j. Chiller Units (Spindle and Laser);
k. CCD Camera & Image Processing Apparatus;
l. Galvano Scanner & Laser controller;
m. Work-lighting Apparatus;
n. Guide beam function for sinter path verification;
o. Fanuc IPC function;
p. Qwerty key-arrangement keyboard;
q. USB interface: 2 ports;
r. AC 100V Outlet 3 A;
s. Leveling Bolts & Plates;
t. Pre-milling powder suction;
u. Scale feedback X / Y / Z Heidenhain (Absolute);
v. Feed axis auto grease supply unit;
w. 3 color signal light (red, yellow, green from top): Position from top, red/ alarm, yellow/ work
completion , green/ auto run (All lights are lighted while laser is oscillating;)
x. Interfacing with Lumex CAM software (existing at NRC);
y. Programmation hors ligne des opérations de la machine (frittage et/ou usinage) et connectivité à distance

(2) TigerVac titanium powder vacuum - powder recovery unit:
a. Complies with Hazloc Division 2 Specification

(3) TigerVac titanium powder vacuum - powder disposal unit:
a. Complies with Hazloc Division 2 Specification

(4) VortiSiv titanium powder sieve:
a. Inert Shielding Gas Conveying
b. 140 mesh Screen

(5) Titanium powder storage cabinet
a. 40-50 kg capacity
b. Explosive Proof

(6) 50 kg Ti6Al4V Alloy - Sandvik Powder
(7) Titanium Grade 5 Baseplates:
a. One (1): 125 mm x 125 mm x 10 mm
b. One (1): 175 mm x 175 mm x 10 mm
(8) Titanium Cutting Tool Starter Set (5 each)
(9) The Contractor must meet all applicable Canadian Standard Association (CSA) or Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) standards
Section (b) – Software Requirements: Runs on Lumex CAM software (existing at NRC).

Section (c) – Installation: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to deliver, install, integrate, and configure all deliverables at the location specified in the contract. The Contractor is responsible for unpacking, assembling, and installing the deliverables at the specified location. If applicable, this includes, but is not limited to, the provision of required moving and installation resources, packing material, vehicles, cranes, personnel, and floor protection panels. The Contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary materials to complete the installation, integration, and configuration of the deliverables at the specified location. This must include, but is not limited to, all the required power connectors, cables, and any other accessories necessary for the installation, integration, and configuration of the deliverables. Upon successful completion of the installation, integration, and configuration of the deliverables, the Contractor must provide the Technical Authority with written notification that the deliverables are ready for testing. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all work areas at the installation site(s) in a clean and orderly manner at the end of each workday and upon completion of acceptance. This includes the removal and disposal of all related packing materials. The contractor is required to commence installation within ten calendar days of delivery and to complete the installation within three calendar days from the commencement date.

Section (d) – Manuals
The Contractor must deliver 1 complete set of Documentation, in English with the deliverables.
This documentation must include all publications pertaining to technical specifications, installation requirements electric schematics, and operating instructions.

Section (e) - Training
The Contractor must provide onsite training on Reactive Specification to the Client in English (and French if required by the client) for the following audience: End User (up to 3): Training must include operation and manipulation of the equipment. The training should include but not be limited to product functionality, product features and limitations. The Contractor must deliver the on-site training within two calendar days of installation.

Section (f) Maintenance and Support Services
The Contractor must provide Maintenance and Support Services of the system in accordance with
supplemental general conditions 4001 (2015-04-01), Hardware Purchase, Lease and Maintenance.
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any supplier expressing interest must provide a statement of capabilities demonstrating that their product/equipment/system meets all of the technical requirements set forth in section 2.

4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
o Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
o Revised World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
o Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
o Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
o Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
o Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
o Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
o Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
o Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
o Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
o Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
o Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
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5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
The NRC has a requirement for an additive-subtractive hybrid printer with capability for reactive materials that will also have commonality/compatibility with the existing fourth generation Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 3D printer at NRC-AERO since 2020. This printer has been used for research and technology development to demonstrate capability for manufacturing maraging steels, 316L stainless steel, and Inconel alloy 718. To further advance NRC's research and development, with a particular focus on lightweight aerospace materials, an additive-subtractive hybrid printer with capability for reactive materials is required. After careful consideration, a fifth-generation Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 was selected on the basis of commonality/compatibility with the existing fourth-generation additive-subtractive hybrid printer and CAM software at NRC-AERO.
Specifically, sole source procurement of the fifth generation Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 would ensure the continued use of and conformity with the existing fourth generation system and hardware accessories, as well as the CAM software and the extensive R&D data currently housed in NRC's database, which was generated for NRC's internal and external clients. The work developed using the existing fourth-generation system is a significant step forward in further enhancing NRC-generated IP.
It is worth noting that the NRC has developed hundreds of sophisticated CAD/CAM programs and processing conditions to assist industry and other government departments with additive-subtractive hybrid manufacturing research. This research aims to gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between materials, processes, microstructure, and performance (MP2) using this cutting-edge technology. The developed programs, processing conditions, and (MP)2 data established at the NRC in collaboration with industry and other government departments form the basis for the non-competitive recommendation.The established research methods and data for the metallic materials of interest (316L stainless, Inconel alloy 718, and maraging steel) are repeatable, allowing for the continuation of research and development work for NRC to maintain our support of clients. The Lumex Avance-25 Reactive Printer has been selected as the sole source for Canada due to its value proposition. The printer is offered at a discounted price and has a research partnership with Matsuura, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with whom NRC has advanced research knowledge (since 2020). This partnership has benefited the development of demonstrators in aviation applications targeting net-zero emissions in transportation, a goal set by Canada for 2050.
6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement under subsection sub-section 6(d) - "only one person is capable of performing the work").

7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the:
a. Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) – Article 513 (1) (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
b. World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) – Article XIII (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
c. Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) – Article 19.12 (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
d. Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – Article 15.10 (2) (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
e. Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) – Article Kbis-16 (2) (c): necessary to protect intellectual property;
f. Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement – Article 1409 (1) (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
g. Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement – Article 17.11 (2) (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
h. Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement – referencing the WTO Protocol Amending the GPA, Article XIII (1) (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
i. Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement – Article 16.10 (1) (b) (iii): because of the absence of competition for technical reasons;
j. Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) –Article 1409 (1) (b) (iii): due to an absence of competition for technical reasons;
k. Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) – Annex 10-6 (2) (a): any form of preference, including set asides, to benefit micro, small and medium enterprises; and
l. Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement: refer to CETA as the provisions of CETA are incorporated by reference into and made part of this Agreement. (CETA) Article 19.12 (b) (iii).
8. Ownership of Intellectual Property: No IP will be generated as a result of issuing the Procurement Contract.

9. Delivery Date: The system is to be delivered and installed by March 21st, 2024.
10. Contract value: The estimated value of the contract, including option(s), is $550K CDN
11. Supplier: Matsuura Machinery USA 325 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102, USA
12. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities: Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
13. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities: The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is Friday November 15th 2024, 2pm Eastern
14. All inquiries and submissions of statements of capabilities: must be directed in writing to the following address: Johnathon Gillis Telephone: 343-552-4124, Address: 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa Ontario K1A 0R6 Email Johnathon.Gillis@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca