NASA Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

43 -- VACUUM PUMP SOL SFQ3-060661 DUE 092996 POC Jean M. Boylan, Contracting Officer, (216) 433-2140, or Internet E- Mail: Jean.M.Boylan@lerc.nasa.gov. 1) Turbo Cart Pumping Station Varian P/N 344-MSP-8607; 2) Mechanical Pump Varian P/N 334-MSP-0202; 3) Gauge Controller Varian P/N 334-MSP-L9120; 4) Gauge Tube Varian P /N 334-MSP-24715; 5) Hand Valve Varian P/N 334-MSP-0280; 6) Spool Piece Varian P/N 334-MSP-0254; 7) Adapter Spool Tap to NW-40; 8) Thermocouple Gauge Tube P/N 0531-4-472-303; 9) 48'' NW-40 Flexible Coupling P/N KL-0150-4800. Varian part or equal. Specifications for Turbo Pumping System #42488510: Mechanical Pump: Oil free scroll design, free air displacement of 21 CFM minimum. Gauge Controller: Two thermocouple and one ionization gauge. Spool Piece: Turbo inlet spool to fit turbo pump inlet, IS 100 with ports to mount gauge tubes and adapter that will reduce the inlet to accommodate NW-40 hand valve. Flexible Coupling: Stainless steel flexible hose 48'' long. System Specifications: Must be caster mounted with lockable casters, have single switch operation (single switch starting of turbo pump and scroll pump) cart should be of open design to permit easy access to all interior components. Combination of turbo pump and scroll pump must be oil free. The system should be fully assembled and tested or the services of a qualified engineer shall be provided to assemble or test the system at the final destination. Delivery to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3443. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees . This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Internet Acquisition Service (NAIS). The documents will reside on a World Wide Web server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Procurement Home Page is http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/home.htm. Award shall be made on best value to the Government, with consideration given to price, delivery, past performance, warranties and other considerations of value. It is anticipated that an award will be made within 10 business days after the date for submission of quotes. Quotes may be submitted via Mail: NASA-Lewis Research Center, Attn: Jean M. Boylan, MS 500-306, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135, or Fax: 9216) 433-2480 (0260)

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