66 -- MULTI-MODE TEST EQUIPMENT FOR THE QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT SUSCEPTIBILITY

Notice Date

December 12, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River, Building 2272 Suite 353 47123 Buse Road, Patuxent River, MD, 20670

ZIP Code

20670

Solicitation Number

N00421-02-R-3042

Response Due

January 11, 2002

Point of Contact

Alfred Hensler, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 757-8939, Fax (301) 757-8959, Email hensleraw@navair.navy.mil -- Denice Cribb, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 757-2611, Fax 301-757-8959, Email cribbdb@navair.navy.mil

Description

MULTI-MODE TEST EQUIPMENT FOR THE QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT SUSCEPTIBILITY. N00421-02-R-3042 DUE 11 JANUARY 2002 BY 2:30 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME, POC Contract Specialist, Al Hensler (301) 757-8939, E-Mail: Hensleraw@navair.navy.mil. Contracting Officer, Denice B. Cribb (301) 757-2611, E-Mail: Cribbdb@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, MD has a requirement to procure three (3) RSL 1000 SI-Multi-Mode Systems from Fracture Diagnostics, Inc. The applicable NAICs Code is 334519. This is a notice of intent to request a firm fixed price proposal and negotiate with Fracture Diagnostics Inc., PO Box 6401, Denver, Colorado 80206 on an other than full and open competitive basis. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for which proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00421-02-R-3042 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 97-10 and Defense Acquisition Circular, DAC 98-01 and Defense Change Notice DCN 98-1014. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD intends to procure on a sole source basis three (3) RSL 1000 SI-Multi-Mode Systems from Fractured Diagnostics, Inc. who is the supplier of the RSL 1000 SI-Multi-Mode System which is the only known test equipment for the quantitative measurement of hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility that can interface with the existing RSL 1000 SI-Multi-Mode Rising Step Load System. The RSL 1000 SI-Multi-Mode System are multi-mode test equipment for the quantitative measurement of hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility. It is programmable for sustained, incremental, or constant rate loading in tension and/or bending, has the capability to test in selected environments, and has included integrated software to select the desired parameters and to analyze the resultant data. This contract will be negotiated as a sole source procurement under the statutory authority FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements). The solicitation will be available over the Internet in Word 6.0TM format and will reside on the NAVAIR Home Page, located on the World Wide Web (WWW). The WWW server may be accessed using client servers such as MOSAIC and NETSCAPE. The www address, or URL, for the NAVAIR Home Page is http://www.navair.navy.mil/contracts. The contract line item numbers and items are: CLIN 0001 RSL 1000 SI-Multi-Mode System (each system to include: (1) F1200 Bending Frame, (1) 2500T Tensile Loading Frame, (1) Electrolyte Reservoir w/Sample Holder & Standard Calomel Electrode, (1) Scientific Controller, (2) Motor Controllers and (1) 12 month warranty. A total of (2) PCs are required for all three systems w/ a minimum of 240mhz RAM & 1 Gig Hard Drive, and (1) Rising Step Load Scientific Investigation Software Package is required for all 3 systems. The firm fixed price for CLIN 0001 shall also include shipping and installation. CLIN 0002 is Technical Data associated with Item 0001 (Not Separately Priced). The contractor shall deliver CLINs 0001 & 0002 to: Naval Air Warfare Center AD; Code 4341, Bldg. 2188; 48066 Shaw Road, Unit 5; Patuxent River, MD 20670-1908; ATTN: Dayle Dierks (301) 342-8058. The Contractor shall deliver all CLINs in the same month starting 8-12 weeks after Date of Contract Award. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (AUG 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52-212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, this requirement is for the specified brand/part item only, as such low cost/technically acceptable criteria are the basis for this evaluation of quotes. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered, e.g. a copy of the current catalog or established price list, three invoices for the same equipment, etc. The offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (FEB 1999) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (APR 1998) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition. 52.212-5(b): 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Alternate I) (OCT 1995), 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (JAN 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999), 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels ( JUN 1997). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification ? Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (OCT 1998) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following apply: 252.225-7001 Buy American act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7007 Buy American Act ? Trade Agreements ? Balance of Payments Program (Alternate I) (MAR 1998), 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (SEP 1997), 252.243-7002 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998). Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received by 28 DECEMBER 2001. Offers are due to Al Hensler, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency, Code 251316, Bldg 441, Unit 7, NAWCAD, 21983 Bundy Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127, by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time 11 JANUARY 2002. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Al Hensler (301) 757-8939 or via E-Mail at Hensleraw@navair.navy.mil. SEE NOTE 22

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