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66 -- UNIFORM SOURCE INTEGRATING SPHERE -- 2 METER DIAMETER SOL 53SBNB960028 DUE 011599 POC Trena N. Bercaw, Contract Specialist (301) 975-6324; Pauline Mallgrave, Contracting Officer (301) 975-6330. WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for the fabrication and installation of one (1), 2 meter diameter, uniform source integrating sphere, to be used in artificial weathering of organic materials. The sphere shall be able to accommodate several organic specimens, where they will undergo testing of exposure to UV radiation, humidity and temperature conditions. 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; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation #53SBNB960028, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-09. There are no set-aside requirements for this acquisition. The associated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3826, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001 is for a quantity of one (1), uniform source integrating sphere-2 meters in diameter. CLIN 0002 is for the complete installation of the instrument in CLIN 0001. The sphere shall have the following specifications: 2 m (78.7 in.) inner diameter, MODULAR, REMOVABLE PANEL DESIGN INCLUDING: 16 equatorial panels, each containing a 11.2 cm (4.4 in.) port and mounting flanges for future port attachments and accessories; 16 panels in plane above equatorial panels, each containing a 11.2 cm (4.4 in.) port and mounting flanges for future port attachments and accessories; Capability of modifying port sizes as needed; Capability of supporting attachments on each port weighing up to 11.25 kg (25 lbs); Port plugs for each of the 32 (16 + 16) ports described above; 60.96 cm (24 in.) diameter entrance port at apex of sphere with corresponding port plug (to be modified as necessary); 30.48 cm (12 in.) diameter port at south pole of sphere with and port plug; Support frame with ground clearance of 7.62 cm (2.5 in) with capability to level and move the sphere; Total height of sphere and support frame shall not exceed 211 cm (83.1 in); Total width of sphere and support frame shall not exceed 239 cm (94.1 in); REQUIREMENTS FOR SPHERE INNER SURFACE MATERIAL: Interior spectral reflectance must be lambertian and no less than 95% at any wavelength in the UV region 250-400 nm (Please note that the government shall have the option of verifying this requirement against NIST Standard Reference Material #2044, if determined to be necessary); Reflectance and UV durability data must be documented in the open, peer-reviewed literature. No manufacturer's data or trade journal references will be accepted; Shall not contain any organic binders, i.e. acrylics, that can degrade under UV exposure; Resistant to moisture in the range 5% to 80% RH; Thermally stable up to 200 C; Capable of being restored to original reflectance by manual cleaning or sanding. The government requires a 24 month warranty on all parts and labor for the requested instrument. The FOB Point shall be destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Delivery and installation are required within 4-6 weeks after issuance of purchase order. The delivery location is the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building 226, Room B350, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-8260. Acceptance shall be made by the technical point of contact, named in the purchase order, at their NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland address. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (a) Capability of the item offered to meet the government specifications; (b)Experience of company in large sphere technology; (c) Past performance of product being quoted. Technical criteria and past performance when combined are approximately equal in importance to price. All potential suppliers shall include with their quotation, a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4-Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; Department of Commerce Agency Level Protest Procedures-Level Above the Contracting Officer (Dec 1996). The clause at 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses, which are cited in clause 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6-Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10-Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8-Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26 -Equal Employment Opportunity; 52.222-35-Affirmative Action for SpecialDisabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36-Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era;52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreement Act -- Balance of Payment Programs (41 U.S.C.10.19.U.S.C.2501-2582; 52.247-64-Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). All quotations should be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3572, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3572. Copies of clause 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications, are available on the Internet at http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/repcert.htm . Copies of all the above referenced clauses are available at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or by telephone, e-mail or fax request. All companies responding to this solicitation must include, with their quotation, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in this solicitation. Faxed quotations shall not be accepted. ALL QUOTATIONS ARE DUE BY 3:00 PM, WASHINGTON, DC TIME, ON JANUARY 15, 1999. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. NOTES: 1. This document must be created in Word for Windows for use in CBDNet. 2. 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