SOLICITATION NOTICE
93 -- EROSION AND OXIDATION RESISTANT COATINGS
- Notice Date
- 4/14/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC09289373Q
- Response Due
- 5/6/2009
- Archive Date
- 4/14/2010
- Point of Contact
- Antoinette M. Niebieszczanski, NAIS Superuser, Phone 216-433-2806, Fax 216-433-2480, - Dorothy E Viancourt, Purchasing, Phone 216-433-2532, Fax 216-433-2480, />
- E-Mail Address
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Antoinette.M.Niebieszczanski@nasa.gov, Dorothy.E.Viancourt@nasa.gov<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the onlysolicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.This notice is being issued as Request for Quotations (RFQ) for: Here are the Salientfeatures:A plasma enhanced magnetron sputter deposition magnetron coating process approach shallbe developed to optimize NASA specified multi-component Ti nitride-based coatingcompositions to increase the erosion and oxidation resistance on selected Ti alloy and/ornickel based superalloy materials for NASA future turbine engine applications.The coatings shall be multilayer, multi-component Ti nitride based coatings. Approachesshall be established and demonstrated to effectively deposit thick (30 microns)multi-component Ti nitride based coatings, with other elements being Aluminum, Chromium,Silicon and Tantalum. Alternating layer coatings shall be required for the coatingprocessing.The deposition parameter boundaries for the coating technique shall be first determinedwith a preliminary process matrix using the following parameters including the magnetronpower for each metal target, tetramethylsilane (TMS) flow rate (for Si concentration), N2flow rate (for nitride formation), and discharge current (related to ion flux, whichinfluences the coating microstructure). The results shall be used for guiding andcompleting the Design of Experiment (DOE).A larger processing matrix with three factors (for Titanium, Aluminum and Chromium) andthree concentration levels for each element, plus additional two factors (for Si andTantalum) and two levels shall be considered in the formal DOE studies. The DOE testmatrixes shall be designed using a computer software. A minimum nine (9) compositionprocessing tests shall be performed for the coating processing optimization. A minimum ofsixty (60) NASA supplied substrate specimens (either Ti alloys or Ni-based superalloys)shall be prepared per run. Specimens will be a combination of 1" diameter discs, and1/2x1/4x4" bars, and 1/4 dia. x 3 or 4 long rods. The specimens shall be coated on allsurfaces except where the specimen is being held by the fixture. Good adhesion shall beexpected and demonstrated for the processed coatings.The offeror shall perform limited coating characterizations mainly for the coatingprocess development and coating quality control. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) andenergy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) shall be used to study the coating thickness,microstructures, morphology and composition. Rockwell C scaled indentation will beperformed to examine the coating adhesion. The preliminary coating characterizationsshall be used as a first screening tool for the subsequent oxidation, fatigue and creeptests planned at NASA.The offeror shall have had prior experience in the magnetron coating technology anddemonstrate that they have substantial experience the thick erosion resistant coatingprocessing. Prior experience in the coating system DOE study will also be a plus.The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC _2005-32.The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 541712 and500 employees respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status forthis procurement.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Mail Stop 500-302,Cleveland, OH 44135 is required within 60 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.Offers for the items(s) described above are due by May 6, 2009, to AntoinetteNiebieszczanski, Mail Stop 500-302 and must include, solicitation number, FOB destinationto this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (ifapplicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any specialcommercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors areencouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for CommercialItems form found at URL:http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tmlOfferors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUNE 2008), Instructionsto Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in theclause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall listthe country of origin.FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2007), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (JUNE 2008), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutesor Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clausesare incorporated by reference: The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.htmlThe NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htmAll contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to AntoinetteM. Niebieszczanski (antoinette.m.niebieszczanski@nasa.gov or fax (216) 433-2480) notlater than April 27, 2009. Telephone questions will not be accepted.Selection and award will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 (JAN 1999) with the followingevaluation factors: Technical acceptability will be determined by review of informationsubmitted by the offeror which must provide a description in sufficient detail to showthat the product offered meets the Government's requirement.Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous tothe Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit,price, and past performance. Other critical requirements: Delivery time, Quality shallalso be considered. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allowevaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)).Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (JUNE 2008), OfferorRepresentations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may beobtained via the internet at URL:http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/eps/Templates/Commercial_Greater_Than_25K.doc. Theserepresentations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultantcontract.1852.215-84 Ombudsman. (OCT 2003) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concernsfrom offerors, potential offerors, and contractors during the preaward and postawardphases of this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strictconfidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman is notto diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Source Evaluation Board, or theselection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation ofproposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Therefore, before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first addresstheir concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officerfor resolution. (b) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, interested parties maycontact the installation ombudsman, Kirk D. SeablomGRC Orion Project Planning and Control LeadPhone:216-433-5593FAX: 216-433-8000Email: Kirk.D.Seablom@nasa.gov. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at theinstallation may be referred to the NASA ombudsman, the Director of the ContractManagement Division, at 202-358-0445, facsimile 202-358-3083, e-mailjames.a.balinskas@nasa.gov. Please do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of thesolicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiriesshall be directed to the Contracting Officer or as specified elsewhere in this document.(End of clause)1852.223-72 Safety and Health (Short Form). (APR 2002) 1852.225-70 Export Licenses. (FEB 2000) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (NOV 1991) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007)52.222-3 Convict Labor52.222-19 Child Labor52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities52.222-26 Equal Opportunity52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central ContractorRegistration 32.1110(a)(2)Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It isthe offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release ofsolicitation amendments (if any):http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22.Potential offerors willbe responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitationand amendments (if any).Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
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