66 -- ULTRA-HIGH-VACUUM MULTIPLE-TIP SCANNING TUNNELING MICROSCOPE AND NANOMANIPULATOR

Notice Date

August 17, 2001

Contracting Office

Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375-5326

ZIP Code

20375-5326

Solicitation Number

N00173-01-R-TB04

Point of Contact

John Booros, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.TB, (202) 767-2120, Wayne Carrington, Contracting Officer

E-Mail Address

click here (BOOROS@CONTRACTS.NRL.NAVY.MIL)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 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. The solicitation, N00173-01-R-TB04, is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27 . The associated NAICS code is 334516 and small business size standard is 500 employees . NRL has a requirement for CLIN 0001 -- Ultra-High-Vacuum Multiple-Tip Scanning Tunneling Microscope and Nanomanipulator that meet or exceed the specifications located on the NRL Contracts division Web-page at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm. CLIN 0002 -- Wiring and appropriate feed-through access to install 3 electrical contacts on one STM-tip. CLIN 0003 -- Operating manuals, CLIN 004 Standard Commercial Warranty . Delivery and acceptance is at NRL, 4555 Overlook Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20375, FOB Destination. Delivery shall be no later than 30 days from date of award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to that responsible offeror proposing the lowest price for the items that have been determined to comply with the requirements of the specifications and solicitation. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of the requirement and the ability to meet the specifications. General statements that the offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well-known techniques will be used, or paraphrases the RFP specifications in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with this requirement concerning the content of the technical proposal. Offeror must complete and submit with its proposal, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFARs 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items., which are available electronically at : http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/reps&certs.htm The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, FAR 52.222-3, FAR 52.233-3, FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.219-4, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.219-25, FAR 52.222-21, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.222-19, FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.225-3, FAR 52.225-5, FAR 52.225-13, FAR 52.232-33. The DFARs clauses at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items is applicable. The additional DFARs clauses cited in the clause are applicable: DFARS 252.205-7000, DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.225-7007, DFARS 252.225-7012, DFARS 252.225-7036, DFARS 252.227-7015, DFARS 252.227-7037, DFARS 252.243-7002. The following additional FAR clauses apply: 52.203-8; 52.203-10. The following additional DFARs clauses apply: 252.204-7004, 252.232-7009. All EIT supplies and services provided under must comply with the applicable accessibility standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board at 36 CFR part 1194 (see FAR Subpart 39.2). Electronic and information technology (EIT) is defined at FAR 2.101. Make sure to inlcude any applicable notes from CBD Any resultant contract will be a DO Rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Contract Specialist must receive any questions no later than 10 calendar days before the closing date of the proposal. An original and two (2) copies of the offeror's proposal shall be delivered to Contracting Officer, Bldg. 222, Room 115, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20375-5326 on or before 4:00PM, local time, 14 September 2001 . The package should be marked with the solicitation number (N00173-00-R-TB04) and due date and time. The response date published in this synopsis is the current estimated date. The actual due date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation when issued.

Record

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