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A -- PORTABLE MASS SPECTROMETER SYSTEM SOL RFQ3-114536 DUE 121898 POC John P. Kuminski, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2453, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email John.P.Kuminski@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#RFQ3-114536. E-MAIL: John P. Kuminski, John.P.Kuminski@lerc.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). NASA is seeking a Portable Mass Spectrometer System meeting the following specifications: General Requirements and Objective -- 1. The mass spectrometer system shall consist of a portable, self-contained system that is capable of being mounted on a mobile equipment cart. There shall be pumping equipment compatible with using the mass spectrometer to sample at pressures between 500 torr and 1 x 10-7 torr. The sensitivity of the system shall be equal to or better than stated below at the specified resolution. The system shall be used as a diagnostic tool for determining the presence of various gases and for general troubleshooting. Mechanical Requirements -- 1. Shall include a high pressure sampling system consisting of a rough pump and turbomolecular pump to allow the spectrometer to "sample" gas systems with pressures from 1 x 10-7 torr to 500 torr 2. Interface connections shall consist of: minimum 1" diameter flexible stainless steel tube, 24" long with Varian type "conflat" metal gasketed flanges 2.75" nominal size. There shall be a 1" diameter isolation valve to isolate the spectrometer "head" and vacuum pumps from the flexible tube. 3. Shall include operations and maintenance manuals for all components. Electrical Requirements 1. Mass range: 1 -- 200 AMU 2. Shall consist of detector head and matched control electronics including power supply with all necessary cabling and connectors 3. Shall include suitable data recording and display devices, or be compatible with standard PC to incorporate the data storage and display with the ability to store multiple scans, display, and print out the data 4. Shall include software for control and data acquisition/display/printing -- ability to display histograms, analog peaks, pressure vs. time plots, and include a library of various mass spectra 5. Detector head to have redundant filaments for uninterrupted operation 6. Sensitivity: 2 x 10-4 amps/torr (open ion source) 7. Shall include the appropriate vacuum gauge instrumentation as follows: measurement range to be 1 x 10-9 torr -- atmosphere including the electronics, sensor head, and cabling 8. Power supply and controller for turbomolecular/rough pump package including all required cabling and connectors NASA has determined that the above specifications can be met via the following commercial products: 1. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model PPT-C200-F1Y Analyzer 2. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model CB600-4S-10 ten foot computer cable. 3. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model PS-1A Remote Power Supply for RGA System, 24 VDC 4. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model 401439-G3 PPT for Windows Software 5. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model VWPR-LG-16GUD Manifold 6. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model 122490-G1 Manifold Heater 7. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model 401654-G3 PPT Power Interlock Cable 8. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model TPK-UDNM Turbo pumping kit 9. Quantity-1, MKS Instruments Model HVG-3 Vacuum measurement gauge system Quoters may submit quotations for equivalent commercial items; however, an explanation of how each product is equivelant to those stated above must be included with the quotation. This can often be accomplished via submission of product literature. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-9. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3829 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 LeRC is required within 40 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, 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/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://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). 52.225-9, Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2582). 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products (E.O. 12849). 52.225-19, European Union Sanction for Services (E.O. 12849). 52.225-21, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C 10, Pub. L. 103-187). 1852.211-70 Brand Name or Equal Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than December 11, 1998. Quotations are due by December 17, 1998 to the address specified above. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their 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'sresponsibility 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/nasanote.html. Posted 12/07/98 (D-SN277629). (0341)

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