National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

66 -- GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM SOL 53SBNB6C9238 DUE 082996 POC Linda Shariati (301) 975-5053 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 53SBNB6C9238 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-33. This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3823 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contract line item numbers (CLIN), items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 A Gas Chromatography System, 1 lot; CLIN 0002 Software and any necessary interface cards to control the system on an IBM PC or compatible computer under DOS or Windows operating environments, 1 lot; CLIN 0003 Full Documentation, User Manuals, etc., 1 ea.; CLIN 0004 Installation and Set-up, 1 lot; CLIN 0005 Familiarization Training for 2 NIST personnel; 1 day; and, CLIN 0006 Warranty. Please submit your pricing in accordance with the CLIN structure identified in the sentence above. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is interested in acquiring a gas chromatography system with the following specifications: The system shall be optimized for the analysis of trace impurities in high purity argon gas; The system shall have a guaranteed detection limit of 1 ppm for hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide; The system shall have a guaranteed detection limit of 0.1 ppm for total hydrocarbons; The system shall be capable of detecting krypton and xenon; The system shall use helium as a carrier gas; All valves, fittings and columns that are subject to possible leakage of air shall be enclosed and purged with helium gas; Any getter necessary for the purge gas shall be supplied; The system shall use a discharge ionization detector or a helium ionization detector, plus any additional detector necessary to achieve the detection limits identified above; All valve operations shall be automated by the system; All columns, fitting, injectors, valves, and auxiliary ovens necessary for operation of the system shall be supplied (the Government will provide an all-metal, pneumatically controlled bellows valve on the gas line connecting the gas line connecting the gas chromatography system to the argon gas manifold); The Contractor shall install and set-up the system so that it is ready for use; The Contractor shall install and set-up the system within ten working days after delivery; The Contractor shall provide on-site training in use of the system to 2 NIST personnel; This training shall be one day in duration and shall be conducted as mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the Government; The Contractor shall provide software and any necessary interface cards needed to control the system on an IBM PC or compatible computer under DOS or Windows operating environments; The Contractor shall provide one set of the most current version of user manuals and publications for all Contractor provided hardware and software under this contract. These manuals shall be delivered with the system. The Government has the right to reproduce these documents for internal use. The Contractor shall deliver the complete system within 90 calendar days after the date of contract award. Partial deliveries will not be accepted. FOB Destination. The place of delivery is: NIST, Process Measurements Division (836), Physics Building (221), Room B119, Gaithersburg, Maryland. After the Contractor has installed and set-up the system, the Contractor shall perform a capability demonstration on the installed system. The capability demonstration will be attended by NIST personnel. The capability demonstration shall demonstrate that the equipment and software can perform all the requirements set forth herein as well as those requirements in the Contractor's proposal/submission to this RFQ. In addition, the capability demonstration shall include the processing of a gas calibration sample which will be provided by NIST. This sample shall support the system's ability to meet the detection limits established above. The system shall successfully pass the capability demonstration meeting all the requirements including the specified detection limits before the system will be accepted by the Government. If the system does not pass the capability demonstration, the Government reserves the right to request the Contractor to replace or remove the system at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall provide the Government the same warranty terms offered to the general public in customary commercial practice. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies with the following specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a): (I) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance/experience; and (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Evaluation ofthe specific evaluation criteria will be based on information submitted in response to this RFQ. It is recommended that information be included which demonstrates that the system and items offered meet all the requirements identified in this combined synopsis/solicitation. In addition, past performance/experience will be evaluated on information which demonstrates three years experience in the field of trace analysis of noble gases. Please include information on delivery of similar system over the last three years which includes but are not limited to the name of the contact point for previous delivery of similar systems, the name of the company, telephone numbers for the contact person, and a description of the system. Information which merely offers to furnish an item in accordance with the requirements of the Government or does not address a requirement contained herein will be evaluated based on this information or lack of information. Offerors are cautioned to submit quotes on the most favorable basis, since the Government may elect to make an award without further discussions or negotiations. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms andConditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following FAR clauses: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies; FAR 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products;and, FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act - NAFTA Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Interested parties shall submit two copies of the following: quotes which address the CLINs established in this CBD announcement; the 11 items outlined in FAR 52.212-1(b); and technical information and past performance information which addresses the requirements set forth herein. Submission should be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, ATTN: Linda Shariati, Solicitation Number 52SBNB6C9238. Submissions must be received by 3:00 pm Eastern Time on August 29, 1996. Offers or modifications of offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers/bids after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. There is no separate solicitation for this requirement. This synopsis constitutes the only solicitation which will be issued. Interested parties shall submit information in accordance with this combined synopsis/solicitation to the address identified above for submissions and within the time established. Requests for a copy of a solicitation will be disregarded since this CBD announcement is the solicitation. For further information contact Linda Shariati, Contract Specialist. Her telephone number is (301)975-5053. See Numbered Note 1. (0226)

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