66 -- BULK SAMPLE ANALYZER

Notice Date

May 16, 2001

Contracting Office

Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, PSC Box 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

ZIP Code

28533-0018

Solicitation Number

M00146-01-Q-N228

Response Due

June 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Debora Berget, Contract Specialist, 252-466-7766/Fax 252-466-4056/ Email bergetda@cherrypoint.usmc.mi

Description

The Naval Aviation Depot located at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for a bulk sample analyzer. This 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. A quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M00146-01-Q-N228 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-21 and Defense Acquisition Circular 98-24. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business and is under the North American Industry Classification System code 334516, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed priced contract, brand name or similar for the following item: 1 each Niton XL-700 Series Spectrum Analyzer, manufactured by Niton Corporation, Billerica, MA. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: The unit shall be a portable, laboratory quality bulk sample analyzer. The unit shall perform analysis of bulk samples, including in-situ soil screening and prepared soil analysis, as well as analysis of liquids, oils, sediments, sludge, or building materials. Measurement results are displayed, stored, and downloaded in parts-per-million units. The unit shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements. 1. The unit shall be capable of simultaneous detection of multiple elements via x-ray fluorescence (XRF) induced by one or more radioisotope sources. 2. The unit shall have radiation safety features: shutter safety lock; safety switch; automatic shutter closing mechanism. 3. Radioactive sources: Cd. Maximum: 50 MCI (1850 MBq). Isotope Half-life: And/or Am. Maximum: 20 MCI (740 MBq). Isotope half-life. And/or Fe Maximum: 20 MCI (740 MBq0. Isotope half-life. 4. Radiation Exposure: with safety shutter open during reading; Exposure to user's hand <0.03 mR/hr ( <0.3 Sv/hr). 5. Detector: High performance, electronically cooled, solid-state detector optimized for Pb L-shell and K-shell x-ray detection. 6. Microprocessors: CPU; DSP's with rise-time discrimination; MCA with 1,024 channels displayed. 7. Auto-Calibration: The unit shall self calibrate at start-up of each test mode. 8. Measurement window: 1 cm x 2 cm, positioned to facilitate measurements on difficult-to-access surfaces. 9. Display: back-lit LCD for easy to read in all light conditions. 10. Element limits of detection: Optimal for soil, other bulk samples: 10-300ppm, element, matrix dependent. Optimal for filters, dust-wipes, thin film samples: 0.2-20g/cm, element, matrix dependent. Optimal for lead-in-paint; 50 g/cm (0.05 mg/cm). 11. Performance: Bulk sample, thin sample modes: Results for up to 25 elements with 95% confidence-intervals; detection limits (3 sigma) for undetected elements; full x-ray spectrum (2-90 KeV) with all readings. Paint modes: lead-based paint testing performance. 12. The unit shall have audible signals at the end of each reading. 13. Memory: 1000 bulk-sample-mode and/or thin-sample-mode test result and/or up to 3000 paint-mode test results. 14. Sample Description Data: Automated entry by barcode reader. Customizable barcodes provide data-entry flexibility. 15. Download readings: To PC in standard or ASCII formats. RS-232 cable provided. 16. Reporting software: Customizable PC-based reporting software. 17. Batteries: Two rechargeable 8-hour nickel metal hydride battery packs. AC/DC battery charger to be included. Internal lithium back-up battery. 18. Weight and size: 2.5 lbs ( 1.13 kg) including battery pack. Dimensions: 8.25" x 3" x 1.875". 19. Operating conditions: Temperature range: 20 to 120 F. Humidity range: 0-95% RH. The unit shall meet all OSHA requirements governing this type of equipment. The unit shall be supplied with a complete set of instruction manuals, parts breakdown, maintenance troubleshooting. Note: If quoting on a similar item please provide literature on the brand you are quoting. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The required delivery date for the above item is 6 weeks after receipt of order or sooner. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this Request for Quotation to the technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror based on price alone. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers -- Commercial Items (Mar 2000). FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I, Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1998), a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 1999). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2000), to include clauses (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (21) (24) and (26). DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). DARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEC 2000), applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b); DFARS 252.206-7000, Domestic Source Restriction; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate. The request for quote is to be priced FOB "destination" FAR 52.247-34. Request for quote must be received no later than 3:oo PM, local time, 06 June 2001. You may Email or fax your quote to the above. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., Attn: Debora Berget, PSC Box 8018 MCAS Bldg 159, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018. All quotes not sent through the US mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotes (excluding Email and faxes) must be delivered directly to building 159, first floor, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, Contracting Department. Direct delivery of quote is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. As of 31 May 1999, all Contractors must be registered in the Central Registration (CCR) Database as a condition of contract award. Contractors may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec or www.ccr2000.com or call the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. See Note 1.

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