37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253

63 -- RAMPART EXPLOSIVE DETECTOR SOL F41636-97-Q-0356 DUE 021197 POC Austin Foiles (210) 671-1724, FAX (210) 671-5063 This is a combined synopsis/solicition for commercial items, prepared in acordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announment constitutes the only solicition: proposals are being requested and a wrtten solicition will not be issued. This solicition is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Submit quotes (no oral ones), on requisition F41636-97-Q-0356. This procurement is unrestricted Full and Open. This solicition document and incoporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. Standard Industrial Code 8999. Furnish, one Rampart Explosive Detector, or like item, with the capability of detecting the following substances with the following sensitivities: Nitroglygerine 400 picograms; TNT 500 picograms; PETN 350 picograms; RDX 350 picograms. The system must be able to provide quanititative responses for these substances which are linear over 3-4 orders of magnitude, provide real-time video display of sampling data, and digitally store the data on a mass storage device for later retrieval and analysis. Must have a very rapid cycle time (approximately 15 seconds), and a false alarm rate below one percent. Sampling involved require the use of a two hand samplers (for multiple sampling events during a single problem), and will perform detection using high speed gas chromatography (HSGC), technology interfaced to a chemoluminesence detector. The system must be relatively compact, with a footprint not exceeding 30 x 40 inches. Cannot weigh more than 100 pounds, must operate on 110 vac with a power requirement of no more than 15 amps, and utilize an internal gas supply. Delivery: 30 days after award. FOB: Destination for delivery is 37 SUPS/LGSD, building 5160, Lackland AFB, TX. 78236-5000. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerers -- Commercial Terms, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicition. Specifically the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicition : FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for special disable and Vietnam ERA Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Afirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicition. Specifically the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicition: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. Offerers must include with their offer a completed copy of the provosions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 252-212-7000, Offerers and Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicition. Award will be based on lowest price, responsible offer. Quotes must be sent in writing to the POC indicated above. Quotes are required to be submiited not later than 4:00PM (CST), 11 FEB 97, and acceptance must be good for 60 days. Award will be made on or about 25 FEB 97. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received will be considered by this agency.**** (0009)

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