NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 216, Greenbelt, MD 20771

66 -- HELIUM LEAK DETECTOR SOL 685-30332-203 DUE 083199 POC Loren M. Kruger, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-286-2028, Fax 301-286-1773, Email Loren.M.Kruger.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- Leigh Anne C. Giraldi, Contracting Officer, Phone (301)286-3318, Fax (301)286-1773, Email Leigh.Anne.C.Giraldi.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#685-30332-203. E-MAIL: Loren M. Kruger, Loren.M.Kruger.1@gsfc.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). A helium leak detector with the following features: 1) Sensitivity 5X10 (12) ATM CC Sec Helium 2) Oil free (Dry Technology) 3) Roughing pump: Multi stage roots pump, 15 CFM or faster, air cooled, with 16 CFM or faster molecular drag booster 4) High vacuum pump: 130 L/S or faster tubolmolecular drag pump 5) Hulium pumping speed 4.4 L/S or faster at inlet port 6) Allow contra flow operation. 7) Internal helium calibrated leak with temperature compensation. 8) 180 degree mass spectometer 9) Metal seals for vacuum module 10) Continuous bar graph range from 2X10 (-11) to .1 ATM C/Sec 11) 115 v power. 12) Field servicable 13) Automatic protection against power failure, air inrush and operator error 14) Control panel cover to include following accessories as noted above: A) Long-distance sniffer probe (16 feet). B) Transport cart C) Soft wire for metal seals (32 feet). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97- 13. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to GSFC is required within 45 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4 P.M. 8/31/99 and may be mailed or faxed to the point of contact 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. 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. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb. 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for disabled veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212) 52.225-3, Buy American Act 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31USC 3332) Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 8/24/99. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. 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's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/class.html Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 08/17/99 (D-SN368890). (0229)

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