66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

August 29, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department Of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439

ZIP Code

60439

Solicitation Number

DE-RP02-01CH11106

Response Due

September 13, 2001

Point of Contact

James R. Bieschke, Contracting Officer, 630-252-2120

E-Mail Address

James R. Bieschke, Contracting Officer, 630/252-2120 (jim.bieschke@ch.doe.gov)

Description

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program in FAR Subpart 13.5, and FAR Part 15, 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. 17(ii). The solicitation no. is DE-RP02-01CH11106. 17(iii). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the issuance of Federal Acquisition Circular 97-2. 17(iv) N/A. 17(v) N/A. 17(vi). The required instrument is an extended geometry magnetic sector, multiple ion collection thermal ionization mass spectrometer (TIMS). In addition to the fully functional instrument, the price for the TIMS shall include, but not be limited to the following items: Two (2) sample magazines, Two (2) ion collimator (lens) stacks, Two (2) cryopumps, High performance energy/direction filter lens assembly, Multiple Ion counting with Six (6) detectors, each per moveable channel, Nine (9) Faraday collectors, a single ion counting channel after the energy/direction filter, refrigerated water recirculator, and to include shipping, insurance, installation and warranty. The offeror should provide product literature or other information about the product being offered to show it is a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101. The Government reserves the right to inspect the offered item(s) to ensure that it does comply with the terms solicitation. 17(vii). The offeror must propose a date for delivery of this item to occur no later than April 2002. The offeror's proposed date for delivery will be a consideration in the selection process. Delivery of the thermal ionization mass spectrometer (TIMS) will be to the New Brunswick Laboratory (NBL)located at 9800 South Cass Avenue, Building 350, Argonne, Illinois 60439. Delivery/shipping charges of all components to NBL are FOB Destination. 17(viii). Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial items (OCT 2000) is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(ix). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous, representing the best value to the Government price and other factors considered. Offerors will be evaluated on the following technical evaluation factors and subfactors. 1) Instrument Performance, 2) Compatibility with existing Finnigan MAT Triton Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer, 3) Past performance, and 4) Price reasonableness. The evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance, however, please note that this does not apply to technical evaluation subfactors set forth below. Under the evaluation factor 1) Instrument Performance, there are 10 evaluation subfactors, as follows: 1. Effective ion analyzer dispersion; 2. Faraday amplifier range, linearity, and stability; 3. Internal (SE) and external (SD) precision of 87Sr/86Sr, 143Nd/144Nd multidynamic and static multicollector measurements; 4. Internal and external precision of U isotopic ratios in CRM U010; 5. Capability for mass dispersion adjustment; 6. Magnet design and construction; 7. Turret sample capacity; 8. Ion counting dark noise; 9. Abundance sensitivity; 10. Faraday inter-cup efficiencies. Under evaluation factor 2) Compatibility with existing Finnigan MAT Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometers, the offeror will be evaluated based on the following subcriteria: 1. Compatibility of filament types and associated hardware; 2. Software algorithms; 3. Hardware compatibility and parts interchangability; Under evaluation factor 3) Past Performance of the offeror will be evaluated. Proposers should submit a list of reference names and telephone numbers of prior users of the item which is offered, and of prior users of offeror's line of TIMS. Under evaluation factor 4) Price reasonableness will be considered. The evaluation of the offerors will include consideration of the probable price to the Government of doing business with the offeror, including, but not limited to the cost of training and adaptation to new procedures for instrumental analysis, peripheral equipment, and maintenance. Price reasonableness will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 15. 17(x). Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (MAY 2001), with offer. 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 2001), is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 2001), is hereby incorporated by reference; the following clauses apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 52.203-6, 52. 203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-21, and 52.247-64. 17(xiii). Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) N/A (ii) Type of Contract: A firm fixed-price definite quantity, definite delivery contract will be awarded. 17(xiv). The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. 17(xv). N/A. 17(xvi). One original signed and dated offer must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Room No. 315, Argonne, Illinois, 60439, Attn. James R. Bieschke, Contracting Officer on or before 3:30 p.m. local time, September 13, 2001. 17(xvii). Contact James R. Bieschke at (630) 252-2120. The Government will not select an offeror for award on the basis of a relatively superior capability without concern for the amount of its price. The offeror which provides the overall greatest value to the Government will be selected for award.

Web Link

Chicago Operations Office Acquisition and Assistance (www.ch.doe.gov/insidech/org_offices/acqandassist/acq.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010831/66SOL039.HTM (W-241 SN50W2B5)