66 -- X-RAY DIFFRACTION SPECTROGRAPH

Notice Date

February 12, 2001

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-R-0042

Response Due

February 21, 2001

Point of Contact

Mr. Gary Mundy, Code 1164EH, telephone 812-854-1391, fax 812-854-5666, e-mail mundy_g@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. The Government requires BRAND NAME ONLY equipment of the part numbers indicated below. This buy is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), Application for brand name descriptions, and FAR 13.5. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL YOU NEED TO LOOK UP THE CLAUSES INDICATED AND SUBMIT CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS FOR YOUR PROPOSAL. SIMPLY SENDING IN A PRICE AND DELIVERY TERMS IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR A PROPOSAL. Solicitation Number N00164-01-R-0042 is hereby issued as an RFP. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-22 and DCN 20001213. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 334516 and the size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for the following the following: Philips Analytical BRAND NAME ONLY EQUIPMENT: CLIN 0001 -- X-Ray Diffraction Spectrograph System. One person training on equipment offsite and 2.5 days on-site by company representative; Standard Commercial Warranty shall be included. Equipment shall possess the following features: Goniometer -- high performance with two theta drives independently positioned by a servo-control system. Accuracy specs are: accuracy (+/- 0.0025 degrees), scan speed (0.001 to 1.27 degrees/sec), 2theta measuring range (0 to 167 degrees), and goniometer radius variable (130 to 230 mm). Theta/theta prefix sample stage bracket to mount sample stages; Spinning micro diffraction sample stage for alignment of small samples; Goniometer head for capillary samples -- micro diffraction sample stage; Sample spinner for round sample holders; Minimum 15-position sample changer; Monocapillary X-ray waveguide; Multiple dc motor drive of 3 dc motors maximum with incremental encoders; Diffracted beam single-wavelength monochromator with curved crystal of pyrolytic graphite; A proportional detector suitable for use with both receiving slit and parallel beam optics. CLIN 0002 -- Option Year 1 -- Maintenance for CLIN 0001 for One Year commencing with expiration of standard commercial warranty period. Exercise Period: Prior to end of Warranty coverage period. CLIN 0003 -- Option Year 2 -- Maintenance for CLIN 0001 for One Year commencing with expiration of CLIN 0002. Exercise Period: Prior to end of CLIN 0002 time period. CLIN 0004 -- Option Year 3 -- Maintenance for CLIN 0001 for One Year commencing with expiration of CLIN 0003. Exercise Period: Prior to end of CLIN 0003 time period. CLIN 0005 -- Option Year 4 -- Maintenance for CLIN 0001 for One Year commencing with expiration of CLIN 0004. Exercise Period: Prior to end of CLIN 0004. The options may, or may not be, exercised depending upon funding constraints, etc. DELIVERY: Delivery is required F.O.B. NSWC Crane, IN 47522 within 90 days after award. Final inspection and acceptance will be at destination within 21 calendar days after delivery of CLIN 0001. Selection for award will be based on PAST PERFORMANCE and PRICE, with PAST PERFORMANCE as the most important evaluation criterion. Offers that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. 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: 52.203-3; 52.211-14 (DO Rated Order); 52.211-15; 52.212-1; 52.212-3 Alt l [FILL-IN] (Offeror needs to Click on link and complete all necessary Representation/Certifications and forward with Proposal); 52.212-4; 52-212-5 (incorporating 52.219-4; 52.219-8; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33;); 52.215-05 (Fax # 812-854-5666); 252.204-7004; 252.212-7001 (incorporating 252.225-7001; 252.243-7002; 252.247-7023). 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. Offers may be faxed or e-mailed to mundy_g@crane.navy.mil or FAX 812-854-5666. All required information must be received on or before 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 21 Feb 2001. Our mission is to provide quality and responsive acquisition services for this Command. In an effort to continue to improve our services, we are 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 Divison's web address (www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010214/66SOL007.HTM (W-043 SN50D4I3)