SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER
- Notice Date
- 9/15/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Property Procurement and Management Section, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20535
- ZIP Code
- 20535
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ0035600
- Response Due
- 9/25/2002
- Archive Date
- 10/10/2002
- Point of Contact
- Garland Crosby, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-324-9013, Fax 202-324-0570,
- E-Mail Address
-
clcu@fbi.gov
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0035600, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-08. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract for one (1) X-ray diffractometer with the following minimum characteristics: The unit must include a Theta/Theta powder X-ray diffraction system with fixed line and mirror incident beam modules on prefix mounts; diffracted beam optics two degree line detector with monochromator and a diffracted beam mirror with programmable receiving slit both mounted on a prefix mounts; sample changer with minimum of 15 positions; sufficient sample holders to fill sample changer, including low background holders, atmosphere-sensitive holders and packed powder holders; a multi-purpose sample stage for large or irregularly shaped samples; goniometer with absolute optical encoding system for enhanced precision and accuracy; 3.0 kW solid state generator operating at ultrasonic frequencies; 2.2 kW cu anode long fine focus/flip focus ceramic X-ray tube and software for data collection, data evaluation and search/match that are true Windows applications running under Windows 2000. Training on the offered equipment must be provided by the contractor and factored into the quote as a separate line item. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (OCT 2000); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb. 2002) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2002), Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (July 2002) with its offer. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form (SF) 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items - - found on the Internet at http://www.gsa.gov/forms. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Submissions by Offerors are requested to be presented in two distinct sections, the FIRST being a technical offer to include detailed specifications, diagrams, and performance capabilities as needed to adequately represent the offered product, be certain to prove specifics on the diffractometer console, the X-Ray tube, the Goniometer, Theta/Theta information, all optics, detectors, sample stages, remote perfomance software and hardware, software, computer and training setup and a SECOND section to include item pricing, warranty information and past performance information which consists of contact information (ie. name, address and phone numbers) for three individuals. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan. 1999). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical ability to meet requirement, Price, and Warranty in descending order of importance. The destination is FOB to Quantico, VA 22135. All quotes / offers shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, September 25, 2002 OR submitted via facsimile at (202) 324-0570 [ in accordance with FAR clause 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997) ] by the same day and time. Quotes and offerors not received at the mail or fax location specified will be considered late/non-responsive in accordance with the FAR. Due to heightened security and scrutiny of mail entering Government buildings, offerors are encouraged [but NOT required] to use FedEx (Federal Express) to reduce possible delays in the delivery of quotes and offers. No hand deliveries will be accepted by the FBI. Quotations and offerors must state offeror name, address, and telephone number and be marked with solicitation number RFQ#0035600. The Government anticipates award to be made within two (2) weeks after closing.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOJ/FBI/PPMS/RFQ0035600/listing.html)
- Record
- SN00167389-F 20020917/020915221005 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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