66 -- DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYZER, DMA 2980

Notice Date

July 27, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

3-176309

Response Due

August 3, 2001

Point of Contact

Marilyn D. Stolz, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2756, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Marilyn.D.Stolz@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Marilyn D. Stolz (Marilyn.D.Stolz@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, DMA 2980 modular unit consisting of the following: 1. Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, DMA 2980 (part no. 926132.901) modular unit. Includes dual cantilever bending fixture, digital calipers, steel standards and torque meter. Includes time-temperature superpositioning data analysis program; 2. Three-point bending kit (part no. 984014.901)for DMA 2980; 3. Film and fiber tension kit (part no. 984016.901) for DMA 2980; 4. Air compressor (part no. 984350.901) for DMA 2980, 110V; 5. Gas cooling accessory with auto-fill capability (part no. 991400.902 for DMA 2980; 6. multimodule control option (part no. 926002.901) for TA 5000 7. installation and operation manuals Delivery of the above items shall be 90 days ARO or sooner. Delivery shall be FOB Destination and shall be delivered to the NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from TA Instruments on a sole source basis. The dynamic mechanical analyzer, DMA 2980 modular unit is required to be compatible with the existing TA Instruments system. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 6.302-1, 10 U. S. C. 2304 (c)(1). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Interested firms have 5 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact their qualifications/capabilities. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html

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Record

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