70 -- HIGH-SPEED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM

Notice Date

April 27, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

3-174972

Response Due

May 11, 2001

Point of Contact

Michelle A. Mader, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2765, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Michelle.A.Mader@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Michelle A. Mader (Michelle.A.Mader@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

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). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the following items from Concurrent Computer Corporation, Southfield MI 48034 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A market survey has shown that only this company can provide a systems which meets all of the specifications listed below. The item being purchased is a Concurrent Computer Model 740 data acquisition computer, qty. 1 ea, in accordance with the following specifications: A minimum of 32 channel capacity expandable to 160 A sampling rate of 1.5 Million samples per second per channel A Sigma.Delta 16 bit precision Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) per channel A disk storage system capable of sustaining 15 million samples/second, without RAM buffering techniques, for up to 2 minutes burst , 30 minute total record time Magnetic tape capability for 4 mm DAT Computer platform with RISC design performance greater than 60.0 SPECint95 and 60.0 SPECfp95 256 Mbyte RAM A Real-Time Unix operating system All support software libraries, device driver software and development tools for user interface (end of specification) In addition, there is an Option Item for up to a qty. of 4 ea. of Data Acquisition Boards, Concurrent Computer Model No. ICS-145-32/002. In accordance with the clause "Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item", the Government may exercise this option, in whole or in part, through issuance of a unilateral modification for a period of six(6) months after the date of the order. If the option is exercised in part, the remaining quantity may be purchased in the same manner at any time within the six month period. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-23. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334111 and 1000 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 the NASA Glenn Research Center is required within 120 calendar 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 4:30pm, EDT, May 11, 2001 and may be mailed or faxed to Michelle A. Mader, NASA Glenn Research Center, Mail Stop 500-305, Cleveland, OH 44135, fax. no. 216-433-2480, and include: solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), cage code, 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. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: [DELETE IF NO ADDENDA]. 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989). FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52-222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.225-3, FAR 52.247-64. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm 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. [OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED] An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010501/70SOL006.HTM (D-117 SN50K5K8)