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60 -- GERMANIUM DOPED PREFORM SOL 1-075-DMF.5160 DUE 032498 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2433, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-075-DMF.5160. E-MAIL: Evangeline G. Poulson, E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 10 each 9 micron core, 125 micron clading, germanium doped 40mm x 780mm preform, part number SMF-28 or fully equal with the following specifications: PARAMETER REQUIREMENT Preform Refractive Index Profile (PRIP) step index, slightly depressed cladding Preform Refractive Index delta 0.355 1 0.03% Preform Refractive Indes delta tolerance in the rod 10.015% maximum Preform noncircularity 2% maximum Preform diameter variation down the length 11% maximum Preform to preform diameter variation 14% maximum Fiber Mode Field Diameter (Petermann II, 1310 nm) 9.0 10.5 um Fiber Core/Clad Concentricity Error (Eccentricity) 0.8 um max. Mode Field Noncircularity (Core Ovality) 10% max. Fiber Noncircularity *2% Zero Dispersion Wavelength 1310 1 10 nm Zero Dispersion Slope .092 ps/km.nm 2 max. Dispersion 1285 -- 1330nm 3.5 ps/km.nm max. Dispersion 1550nm 18 ps/km.nm max. Single mode operation at 1550nm. Any bubbles located in the preform core shall be marked out and discounted from the drawable length. For nominally 40mm diameter preforms, 10 mm shall be marked out starting from either side of the bubble. This length shall be deducted from the drawable length of the preform. Deposited cladding bubbles shall be permitted as specified in the table below. BUBBLE SIZE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BUBBLES ALLOWED less than 0.3 unlimited (no count) 0.3 -- 0.8 9 0.9 1.5 2 greater than 1.5 0 LENGTH REQUIREMENTS: 40mm DIAMETER Maximum Length 800 mm Minimum Length 700 mm Max. Drawable Sections/Preform 2 Handles shall be attached to each preform and shall measure 350mm 1 10mm in length Additional REQUIREMENTS: As a minimum, the following data shall be provided for each shipment: preform id, preform drawable length in centimeters, theoretical length of fiber in, preform outside diameter in millimeters, preform delta percent, predicted cutoff, predicted mode field diameter, and drawable weight in grams, delta n, delta minus, maximum and minimum preform outside diameter 8 cm from the tip, at the center, and the handle joint. Preform maps indicating drawable length, recommended start and stop points, and any specified defects shall be included with each preform. Each preform shall be sealed in an individual plastic bag containing an inert atmosphere. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-02. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3827 and 500, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Langley Research Center is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.227-14 and 1852.215-84. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference.52.222-26,52.222-35,52.222-36,52.222-37, 52,225-18, 52.225-21. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 3/20/98. Quotations are due by 3/21/98 to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items withtheir quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0069)

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