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35 -- DICING SAW -- RESOLICITATION SOL 1-075-GJE.8822-A DUE 070399 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2433, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov -- Sandra M. Glenn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2413, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email S.M.GLENN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-075-GJE.8822-A. 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). One (1) each of a precision dicing/cutting saw to include the following specifications. Shall have computer programmable control of process parameters through interactive menu driven screens; Shall include program storage capability; shall include on-site installation and operator training; shall have integrated vision system for specimen alignment; shall have a grooved vacuum chuck to accommodate the use of film frames and grip rings; shall have a non-contact setup system to adjust depth of cut (z-axis). System shall compensate (z-axis) for blade water prior to and automatically during operation. Shall be able to cut specimens at least 0.5" thick, with a work piece size of 6.0" in diameter; shall accommodate 3" diameter blades; shall have non-corrosive non-petroleum based coolant system; shall have a maximum footprint of 4.0 W x 4.0 D x 5.0 H; -"X"axis shall have a usable stroke of 7.5" and a variable cutting speed from .0l-10 (in/sec); -"Y" axis shall have a usable stroke of 6.0", a minimum indexing step of .001", and anb indexing accuracy of .0002"; -"Z" axis shall have a cutting stroke of 1.0:, steo of .00001", and repeating accuracy of .0001"; spindle speed shall be variable from 4,000 to 40,000 rpm, with output power of 1.4 (kW); electrical service shall not exceed 220V, 3 phase. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-11. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3545 and 500 employees 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 LaRC is required within 30 days after date of order.. 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 to submit a quotation. The form can be found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html FAR 52.212-1 is applicable. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: 52.252-5, 52.214-34, 52.214-5.. 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. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the information for electronic funds transfer. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. Refer to para.(i) of FAR 52.212-4. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://aim5msfc.msfc.nasa.gov/sdgs/KFT/FT212.03G FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35,52.222-36, 52.222-37. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than July 1, 1999. Quotations are due by July 3,, 1999 to the address specified above. FAR 52.212-2 is applicable as follows: [INSERT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING] Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) with their offer. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant purchase order. 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 theirown copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URLs: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 06/24/99 (D-SN346843). (0175)

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