SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- ELEXYS Electron Paramagnetic Resonance System
- Notice Date
- 8/22/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Directorate of Contracting, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814-4799
- ZIP Code
- 20814-4799
- Solicitation Number
- MDA905-02-Q-0022
- Response Due
- 9/9/2002
- Point of Contact
- Christina Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 295-3069, Fax (301) 295-1716, - David Denton, Contract Officer, Phone 301-295-3068, Fax 301-295-1716,
- E-Mail Address
-
cjohnson@usuhs.mil, ddenton@usuhs.mil
- Description
- The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), the Department of Defense Medical School and Health Sciences University, Bethesda, MD intends to procure on a Brand Name or Equal basis, an ELEXYS Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectrometer System, Brand Name - Bruker Biospin Corporation, Billerica, MA. This notice is being used as a request for quotes (RFQ) for a commercial item of equipment with the following Contract Line Items (CLIN's) Brand Name or Equal: CLIN 0001, Qty - 1 Ea, ELEXYS EPR Spectrometer System consisting of the following components: Model Number - F8636120, E-500-10/12 EPR Spectrometer System; Part No. ER 049SX, SuperX X-Band High Power Microwave Bridge; Part No. ER 041-1161, Microwave Frequency Meter 1 kHz - 10 GHz RS 232C Interface; Part No. ER 513S, Single Door Console including Console Wiring, Safety Circuits and System Power Supply; Part No. E-027T Signal Master Base Station accommodating up to four Signal Master Modules, including modulation power amplifier; Part NO. ER-027-H, Signal Channel Module, 6 kHz to 100 kHz, ER-027-L, Signal Channel Module, 100Hz to 6 kHz; E-032M, Microprocessor Based Field Controller; CLIN 0002, Qty - 1 Ea, LINUX PC Data System including the following: Dual Processor Pentium PC, 256MB Memory, >18 GB System Disk, 2nd Autosensing Ethernet TX Adapter, 18" Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, LINUX Operating System and NFS Software; CLIN 0003, Qty - 1 Ea; Part No. E-532, Acquisition Server Data System including the following components: Part No. E-532-M Data System Mainframe; Part No. E-532-CPU MC68040, CPU, 8 Mbyte; Part No. E-532-ADF Flash Digitizer; Part No. E-532 SIP Spectrometer Interface Panel; Part No. E-532-PSU Power Supply Unit; Part No. E-532-RSC Digital Rapid Scan Controller; Part No. E-532-GSI General Spectrometer; CLIN 0004, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. E-048 Microwave Bridge Controller for attenuation, reference phase, bias, frequency setting setup scan with real-time display, sweep width variable to 5mT; CLIN 0005, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. Xepr Software Package; CLIN 0006, Qty - 1 Ea, Aepr Acquisition Software; CLIN 0007, Qty - 1 Ea, FDepr Functional Device Software; CLIN 0008, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. A6103183, ER 083-Z Zero Crossing Option for 12 kw Supply; CLIN 0009, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. F8636085, E-036 TM Pulse Teslameter; CLIN 0010, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. F8636095, E-033S Digital Field Frequency Lock; CLIN 0011, Qty - 1 Ea, Prt No. F4734991, ER 6706KG K-Band Microwave Bridge; CLIN 0012, Qty - 1 Ea, A6130960, ER 6706KT K- Band Resonator; CLIN 0013, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. F6130394, ER 051QG Q- Band Microwave Bridge; CLIN 0014, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. A6240455, ER 5106QT Q - Band Resonator; CLIN 0015, Qty - 1 Ea, A61X7921, ER 4118CV-M Flexline Dewar - metal - Nitrogen; CLIN 0016, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. A4745404, ER 4118SN - M10 FlexLine Dewar Clamp - 10" Magnet; CLIN 0017, Qty - 1 Ea, Part No. A6130600, Freight Charges (FOB Origin) to USUHS, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799; CLIN 0018 Installation, Qty - 1 Ea. Complete System Installation, Testing and Acceptance; CLIN 0019, QTY - 1 Ea, Trade-In of Government owned System. System will be installed at the Armed Forces Radiobiological Institute, Bldg, 54, Bethesda, MD. A site visit to inspect the old EPR equipment can be arranged by contacting the Contracting Officer. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISITICS FOR EQUAL ITEMS: The selected EPR System must meet the following minimum essential characteristis: (1) Fully integrated EPR Spectrometer (hardware and Software) capable of operating in X, K and Q bands; (2) Sensitivity - Signal-to-noise ratio of 3000:1 for weak pitch. This level of sensitivity is essential for measuring occupational level doses;(3)Stability - Phase resolution 0.1 degrees, phase stability 0.1 degrees/degree hour; field accuracy > +/- 500 mG over entire range. these levels of stability and field accuracy are essential for multiple scan coupled with signal averaging. DELIVERABLES: Entire EPR System with all components will be delivered as specified in the schedule. DELIVERY: Delivery shall be FOB: Other. Delivery shall be made between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays, and shall be scheduled with the COR named at the time of award. PACKING and SHIPPING: Standard Commercial packaging and shipment will be used. DOCUMENTATION: Upon completion of installation and acceptance testing, the contractor shall provide two (2) sets each of all equipment/software manuals for the EPR System and associated peripherals. Final payment shall not be made until such documentation is received and accepted by the Contracting Officer. WARRANTY: A standard commercial warranty shall be provided for the software and equipment. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The provision of FAR 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items and 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of Addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-1 1) Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your proposal, acknowledgment of amendments (if any), software licensing agreements (if any), descriptive literature for the proposed equipment and software, and the FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, prior to an award. Telegraphic or facsimile offers are not acceptable. Period for acceptance of offers is amended to include the following: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-2 Evaluation Factors for award is applicable and any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that will be considered are Technical capability, past performance, trade-in and price. Technical capability is significantly more important than past performance, trade-in and price. Failure to provide the information relative to each evaluation factor may render offer non-responsive. 1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Technical capability shall be based on product literature, technical features and/or warranty provisions. Each vendor's offer is required to submit licensing (if applicable), descriptive literature, or other documentation, manufacturer or brand name and model of the item, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as stated in the Specifications or is equal to that of the Brand Name product specified above. 2) PAST PERFORMANCE: Vendor's history of demonstrated performance will be evaluated to determine ability to provide the equipment, install and make operational at Government site. Vendors shall provide three references where similar equipment has been installed by their company; 3) TRADE-IN: Value of trade-in of Government owned EPR System equipment; 4) PRICE: Price includes all equipment, software, software licensing, training, warranty costs, discount terms, and transportation costs. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Vendor offer shall include descriptive literature, equipment specifications and detailed drawings as applicable. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the minimum characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that all offers provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the quote as meeting technical acceptability. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (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); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994); 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.225-21, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1997); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996). ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); remit to address if different; and business size. As of 31 May 1999 all Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database as a condition for contract award. Contractors may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www/acq/osd.mil/ec or call the DOD Electronic Information Center at 1-800-334-3414.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD. 20814-4799
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00148232-W 20020824/020822214243 (fbodaily.com)
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