NASA/Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

66 -- AXIS ACTUATOR SOL 3-099193 DUE 041798 POC Nancy M. Shumaker, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2133, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Nancy.M.Shumaker@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-099193. E-MAIL: Nancy M. Shumaker, Nancy.M.Shumaker@lerc.nasa.gov. DESCRIPTION: Item 1: 3 Axis Actuator which supplies circumferential, radial and yaw positioning -- specifications available upon request. Item 2: 2 Axis Actuator which supplies radial and yaw positioning -- specifications available upon request. If other than the brand name idenitified is quoted, then the quoter shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, and model/part number quoted and provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the specifications and brand name identified in this notice. Delivery is 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 97-3. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3825. The Small Business Size Standard is 500. 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 (available at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats/ with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Acquisition Internet Service (NAIS). The documents will resided 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 Business Opportunities page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/class.html. EVALUATION FACTORSAward 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. 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). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. In accordance with NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84, an ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors, potential offerors and contractors during the preaward and postaward phases of this acquisition. HOWEVER, BEFORE CONSULTING WITH ANY OMBUDSMAN, parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer specified above for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties maycall the installation ombudsman, Dr. Julian Earls, at (216) 433-3014. Concerns and issues which cannot be resolved at the installation may be referred to the NASA ombudsman, the Deputy Administrator for Procurement, at (202) 358-2090. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OMBUDSMAN TO REQUEST COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION, VERIFY OFFER DUE DATE, CLARIFY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC. Requests of this nature should be made either to the contracting officer or as specified elsewhere in this document. Requests for copies of 11 pages of specification related to this requirement will be accepted via fax at (216) 433-2480 or Internet e-mail: solicitation.request@lerc.nasa.gov. Requests shall include the solicitation number and your company s name, phone number, and mailing address. Quotes may be submitted via the point of contact listed above. Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. NUMBERED NOTES: 1 100% set aside for small business concerns A Definition of Commercial Items (0097)

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