38 -- AUTOMATED CAPILLARY FLOW POROMETER

Notice Date

October 6, 2000

Contracting Office

Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1164, 300 Highway 361, Crane, In 47522-5001

ZIP Code

47522-5001

Solicitation Number

N00164-01-Q-0010

Response Due

October 20, 2000

Point of Contact

Ms. Marcia Ferguson, Code 1164E9, telephone 812-854-3857, fax 812-854-3465, e-mail ferguson_marcia@crane.navy.mil

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-00-Q-0010 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19 and DCN 20000831. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 3599 and the size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for the following: CLIN 0001 Automated Capillary Flow Porometer, P/N CFP-1500 plus the KOH compatibility test option and option C to test samples under compression. Critical parameters are: Test pressures 100-500psi; Flow rates up to 200 std. Liters/min; Pressure and flow resolution 1 part in 20,000; Sample size 0.25-2.5 in diameter; and Maximum pore size detectable 600 microns with water, 200 microns with specialty reagents. This requirement will be satisfied by using a sole-source procurement to Porous Materials, Inc., Cornell University Research Park, Bldg 4, 83 Brown Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850-1298 because this is the only manufacturer with the instrumentation which will satisfy the requirements of an upgrade to the current instrumental capabilities which adheres as closely as possible to the original specification and also satisfies test requirements for new material that is mission-essential. Delivery is required F.O.B. Crane, IN 47522 within 60 days after award. Final inspection will be at NSWC Crane, IN. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Clauses/provisions: 52.211-14(DX); 52.211-15; 52.212-1; 52.212-3 Alt l [FILL-IN]; 52.212-4; 52-212-5; (incorporating 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33) 52.219-6; 252.204-7003; 252.204-7004; 252.212-7001). The offeror shall provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. To be eligible for award you must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the internet @ http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil or http://www.ccr2000.com. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be faxed or e-mailed to Marcia Ferguson, FAX 812-854-3465, e-mail address ferguson_marcia@crane.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 20 October 2000, 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time. Our mission is to provide quality and responsive acquisition services for this Command. In an effort to continue to improve our services, NAVSEA Crane is conducting a survey of our vendors. This survey may be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/VendorSurvey.htm. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing this and show us ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey.

Web Link

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division's web (www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001011/38SOL001.HTM (W-280 SN5038G4)