SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- X-RAY DIFFRACTION AND IMAGING INSTRUMENT
- Notice Date
- 4/11/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
- ZIP Code
- 35812
- Solicitation Number
- 8-1-2-SD-D7438
- Response Due
- 5/13/2002
- Archive Date
- 4/11/2003
- Point of Contact
- Stephen S Stewart, contract specialist, Phone (256) 544-5061, Fax (256) 544-9354, Email stephen.stewart@msfc.nasa.gov - Glen A. Alexander, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-3797, Fax (256) 544-9354, Email glen.alexander@msfc.nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Stephen S Stewart
(stephen.stewart@msfc.nasa.gov)
- Description
- This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Noun Description: X-Ray Diffraction and Imaging Instrument (NSN: 6635). Specific components and capabilities shall consist of the following: 1. X-Ray source: Ultrax 18 Kw (kW) x-ray generator with tabletop rotating anode x-ray tube assembly. Energy: Copper K (alpha), Molybdenum K (alpha). Effective size at 6 degrees take-off angle: 0.5MMx1MM (Point focus). An attachment is introduced for adjusting an exit beam position matching X-ray optics. Chill water (43 degrees F.) will be available at the installation site. 2. Mirror unit: Type-parabolic; coating-tungsten/silicon; divergence of beam is 0.04 degrees (horizontally). 3. Four bounce monochromator unit: A high precision four bounce monochromator Germanium (220/440) unit including rotation and translation stages, and cross slits designed and fabricated such that it works equally well for both Copper K (alpha 1) and molybdenum K (alpha 1) in a reliable and convenient manner. The monochromators can be introduced and removed from the incident beam, e.g., by motorized translations. Gemanium (220/440). Bragg-angle range: 5 to 60 degrees. Rotation resolution: 0.001 degree or better. Translation resolution: 2 Microns. Translation repeatability: 1 Micron. Divergence of beam: 10 to 12 arc seconds for four-bounce Germanium (220), Copper K (alpha 1). Divergence of beam: five arc seconds for four bounce Germanium (440), Copper K (alpha 1). A double-bounce mode can be conveniently realized by moving one one-channel-cut crystal out of the beam. 4. Four-circle Goniometer, sample stage: A large full-circle Eulerian cradle, either Huber 512.1 or its equivalent (form, fit and function) is required. The diffractometer provides four circle motions, e.g., Phi, Chi, Omega, and 2 Theta, and can afford a sample or a growth cell weight up to 8 kgs. Both manual and motor controlled motion modes are required for Chi and Phi. Sample adjustment stages shall include: a Goniometer head (Huber 1003) together with a pin and spacers; a Z-translation stage and an XY-translation unit enabling protein and semiconductor single crystals to be aligned in a practical and convenient manner as well as measured in-situ and statically. The XY-translation unit can be removed and repositioned back to the Phi center with positioning reproducible within 10 to 20 Microns. Sphere of confusion: 20 microns. For Chi rotation, the range shall be 360 degrees with a resolution of 0.01 degree. Repeatability: 0.01 degree. For Phi rotation, the range shall be 360 degrees with a resolution of 0.001 degree. Repeatability: better than or equal to 0.01 degree. For Theta rotation the range shall be 360 degrees with a resolution of 0.0001 degree. Repeatability: better than or equal to 0.001 degree. Speed: not less than 0.5 degree/second. For 2Theta rotation the range shall not be less than 260 degrees with a resolution of 0.0001 degree. For XY-translation the range shall be +/- 50 mm with a resolution of 2 microns. Repeatability: 2 microns. For Z translation the range shall not be less than +/- 20 mm with a resolution of 1 micron. Repeatability: 1 micron 5. Detectors: (a) High efficiency scintillation counter having a dynamic range from 0.1 to 1,000,000 counts/second; (b) Oscilloscope for fast readout; (c) Film cassettes for high special resolution Ilford L4 nuclear emulsion plates (1.5x1x0.5 inches) and Kodak X-ray film; and (d) X-ray charge-coupled device (CCD) camera for in-situ topographic observation. The CCD camera shall provide the following capabilities: Spatial resolution from 30 to 50 Microns, and a viewable area of 20 MM diagonal. The film cassette and X-ray CCD camera must be removable and interchangeable. 6. Crystal analyzer unit capable of high angular resolution triple axis reciprocal space mapping. The analyzer must be capable of triple-bounce diffraction measurements and it is desired that it also be capable of single-bounce diffraction measurements for various applications. High precision motorized motions for alignment of the analyzer are required if the alignment is essential for performing the different tasks. Fast switching from a double axis mode to a triple-axis mode and vice versa must be routinely allowed. The crystal analyzer shall be Germanium crystal (220); and shall have rotation resolution [Omega or Theta] of 0.0001 degree/step, and repeatability of 0.001 degree. 7. Microscope video unit suitable for the alignment of crystals consisting of: (a) Video lens having zoom capability ranging from a minimum focus of two (2) inches to infinity. (b) Black-white ? inch CCD camera; (c) 13" Sony monitor; (d) Fiber optic illuminator. Note: It is desired (but not mandatory) to position the microscope along the incident beam path and between monochromator unit and the goniometer. 8. Enclosure and supporting structure requirements: Ionized radiation shall not be greater than 0.1 Millirem/hour at contact on the outside enclosure of the system. The hutch-like enclosure must have extra room available for setting additional apparatus to be used for experiments. 9. X-ray optical system alignment software. SW shall allow rapid reconfiguration of optics including:(a) Four bounce monochromator crystal and mirror adjustment; (b) Two bounce monochromator switch; (c) X-ray source head or goniometer base translation adjustment; and, (d) Analyzer crystal adjustment. 10. Data acquisition software. A SW package for data acquisition and visualization is required. It shall allow for x-ray diffraction (rocking curves and reciprocal space maps) and topographic measurements of both semiconductor and protein single crystals. The SW shall provide the following functions: (a) Search for Bragg reflections; (b) Optimize sample orientations, and (c) automatically search for and index the reflections of randomly oriented protein single crystals. Note: SPEC software may be provided as an alternative approach to this requirement. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2001-05 (3/7/02). All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to MSFC is required within 330 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-09. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by May 13, 2002 at 4:30 PM CDT and may be mailed or faxed to Procurement Center, Marshall Space Flight Center (PS32-S/S. Stewart), Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. The fax number is (256)544-9354). Include solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), and identification of any special commercial terms. The offer must be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation electronically. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126); and 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332) The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing and received by this office no later than April 29, 2002. Contrat award will be based upon over-all best value to the Government, with selection based upon three factors: technical merit, price, and proposed product delivery date. Technical merit is the most important evaluation factor. Its total value shall be sixty percent (60%). It is critical that offerors provide adequate technical detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). The second most important evaluation factor is total product price and is valued at thirty percent (30%). The final evaluation factor shall be the proposed product delivery date and shall be valued at ten percent (10%). This factor is defined as a proposed early delivery date for all hardware and installation of associated computer software. To be considered early delivery, the proposed date must be at least thirty (30) days prior to the required delivery date, which is three hundred and thirty (330) days after receipt of order (ARO). Any proposed early delivery date shall become a firm required delivery date (RDD) in the contract award. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=62 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).
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