AFMETCAL Det 1/MLK, 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Suite 4M, Heath, OH 43056-6116

66 -- PRESSURE RANGE UPGRADE FOR RUSKA 2465 SOL F33660-98-R7012 DUE 072198 POC Janet Casler, Contract Specialist, 740-788-5041 or Glenna Pound, Contracting Officer, 740-788-5043 The Air Force Metrology and Calibration Detachment (AFMETCAL Det 1) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 as the item to be upgraded has proprietary data rights. AFMETCAL Det 1 intends to negotiate solely with Ruska Instrument Corp, Houston TX, to purchase 18 each Pressure Range Upgrades for the Ruska 2465 with an option quantity of 0-30 in FY99. An extension of the Ruska 2465 from the current 700 psi maximum range to 1000 psi is required. This requires a new high range piston and accompanying extended range mass set for inclusion in the current Ruska 2465 system configuration. Calibration of the high range piston and mass set to NIST traceable standards is also required. The requirements for this solicitation consists of a Ruska 2465/729 High range piston/cylinder assembly with calibration; a Ruska 2465/781-EXT Extended Range (ER) mass set for upgrading current mass set to 1000 psi range; Ruska 2465-799 Current mass set +ER mass set and appropriate packaging material for adding the required items to the current Ruska 2465 system case. The maximum pressure range must be at least 1000 psi, as stated in the Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) literature for P/N 2465-729. Associated mass set of appropriate value shall be included to generate 1000 psi. The total uncertainty of the high range piston shall be no greater than +/- 0.0015% of Reading, as stated in COTS literature for P/N 2465-729. The total uncertainty for the ER mass set shall be as stated in COTS literature for Mass Set. A certificate of calibration showing traceability to NIST must accompany each high range piston and ER mass set. This certificate shall conform to DD Form 1664, Data Item Description (DID) DI-QCIC-80798. The ER Mass set shall include mass platters #7 through #18 for operating with the Ruska 2465 deadweight gauge. The masses shall be engraved in sequence order to operate with the Ruska 2411 Autoprompt Converter. Each ER mass set shall be engraved with a mass set serial number that is identical to the original mass set serial number. The contractor shall insert the high range piston and the entire mass set (#1-18) into the original case. The entire mass set shall include the new ER mass set (#7-18) along with mass values #1-6 of the original mass set. All items shall fit into foam cutouts in the original equipment case. The pistons and ER mass sets must be tested and calibrated by the contractor prior to shipment. Tests will be performed by AFMETCAL Det 1 to ensure the high range piston/cylinder and ER mass set assembly works with the Ruska 2465 system base. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days after contract award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. This is not a request for competitive quotes but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). Firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to Janet Casler, Contract Specialist, at AFMETCAL Det 1, MLK Contracting, 813 Irving-Wick Dr, W, Suite 4M, Heath OH 43056-6116, phone 740-788-5041 or by FAX to 740-788-5157. They must, however, provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested items. Vendors with this capability may submit a quote for Government consideration no later than 15 days from the published date of this synopsis announcement. SIC code 3823 applies. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Ms Casler at the phone number listed above. Note 22 Posted 07/06/98. (0187)

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