SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Neutron Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 4/1/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition and Logistics Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 3571, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-3571
- ZIP Code
- 20899-3571
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-04-Q-0407
- Response Due
- 4/14/2004
- Archive Date
- 4/29/2004
- Point of Contact
- Carol Wood, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-975-8172, Fax 301-975-8884, - Patrick Staines, Contract Specialist, Phone (301)975-6335, Fax (301)975-8884,
- E-Mail Address
-
carol.wood@nist.gov, Patrick.Staines@nist.gov
- Description
- THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR SUBPART 13.5 TEST PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-20. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is unrestricted and all responsible parties may submit a quote. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a Neutron Spectrometer to be used by the NIST/Ionizing Radiation Division. NIST provides calibration fields for reference neutron dosimetry. This includes fields for the calibration of health physics monitors, for the evaluation of nuclear industry detectors and techniques, and, more recently, to resolve questions related to the location of Special Nuclear Material for Homeland Security (DHS). Neutron spectra for the NIST reference fields have been determined mostly by using well-documented sources and by calculation. Confirming measurements made by NIST were limited to low-resolution reaction rates such as could be measured by fission detectors. This inability to directly measure neutron spectra was not limited to NIST, but represented the state of the art. The determination of any of these spectra was a major effort, requiring dedicated effort by specialists over months and years. The continuing improvement of modern electronics systems has provided a means to integrate and automate neutron spectroscopy to become less time and labor intensive. NIST fields range from thermal neutron energy (0.025 eV) to above 14 MeV. These include fission-based sources (e.g. Cf-252) and 14 MeV fields, as well as gamma,n and alpha,n sources. Some of the fields include these sources with various moderators surrounding the source, such as heavy water or iron. The requirement is to measure these fields with a consistent, accurate spectrometer with sufficient energy resolution to resolve major structure in the spectra. The spectrometer will be used to validate NIST reference fields. It will be used to evaluate the effects of scattering material on these fields. Portability will give NIST the ability to do field measurements. All interested parties shall provide a quote for the following line items: LINE ITEM 0001: Quantity one (1) each Neutron Spectrometer meeting all of the following required specifications: (1)Complete coverage of the neutron spectrum from thermal energy to 16 MeV. No initial knowledge of the neutron spectrum is required to determine a neutron spectrum; (2)Ability to measure the neutron spectrum with a resolution of 20% or better (less) above 100 keV. The total fluence derived from the spectrum needs to be within 20% of the true value, and the kerma and dose-equivalent within 15%; (3)Stability in time and environment. Calibration interval needs to be at least six months. The system will be capable of being transported off-site and used to make spectral measurements without the use of a calibration source. Outdoor operation is expected. Operating temperatures will range from approximately 40 degrees F to about 90 degrees F, with relative humidity from about 10% to 85%; (4)Self-contained system with all detectors, electronics, cabling, laptop controller, and software to provide neutron spectrum, neutron dose (H*(10)), and dose rate with no additional components or software. Spectrum shall be available within 30 minutes of the completion of data acquisition; (5)Compact. NIST neutron sources are typically in shielded rooms. Field measurements are to be made to determine neutron environments in a volume as small as a suitcase and, more typically, in a volume of human dimensions. All detector components need to operate simultaneously within a 30-inch diameter x 24 inch high volume without interference. If necessary to measure a smaller volume, each detector will be separable from the remainder of the system by a distance of at least 20 feet and operated independently; (6)Controlling computer must be connected by cable to the detector systems with an available separation distance of at least 25 feet, allowing the operator to control the detectors while outside the radiation fields; (7)Gamma ray rejection of at least 10:1; (8)The spectrometer shall be capable of measuring spectra in fields of at least 50 mrem per hour; (9)The Contractor shall provide operating manuals describing principles and theory of operation, troubleshooting diagnostics, and data acquisition & analysis; (10)The Contractor shall certify that the spectrometer has the capability to be used with and not be damaged by neutron radiation. LINE ITEM 0002 - OPTION LINE ITEM: Training: The Contractor shall schedule and facilitate a training session for three (3) NIST personnel, on-site at NIST Gaithersburg. The training shall provide a thorough demonstration of all equipment functions, equipment operation and basic troubleshooting. The Contractor shall state the warranty coverage provided for this equipment. At a minimum, the warranty shall cover all parts, labor and travel for a period of one year following acceptance by the Government. Coverage shall include any problem/damage incurred by neutron radiation. Delivery shall be FOB Destination and shall be completed in accordance with the Contractor?s commercial delivery schedule. FOB Destination means the contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. Award will be made to the Contractor whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor: Meeting or Exceeding the Requirement, 2) Past Performance, and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are equal to price. Evaluation of Technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quoters shall include the manufacturer, make and model of the product, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature which CLEARLY DOCUMENTS that the offered product meets or exceeds the specifications stated herein. Training shall be evaluated as a part of Technical Capability. The Contractor must certify that the primary function of the detector will not be damaged by neutron radiation for a period of one year. NIST may require the detector be tested in a neutron beam at the NIST Center for Neutron Research with a beam provided by NIST. Past Performance will be evaluated to determine the overall quality of the product and service provided. Evaluation of Past Performance will be based on the references provided IAW FAR 52.212-1(b)(10) and/or the offeror?s recent and relevant procurement history with NIST or its affiliates. Offerors shall provide a list of at least three (3) references to whom the same or similar equipment has been provided. The list of references shall include, at a minimum: The name of the reference contact person and the company or organization; the telephone number of the reference contact person; the contract or grant number; the amount of the contract and the address and the telephone number of the Contracting Officer if applicable; and the date of delivery or the date services were completed. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items including subparagraphs: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; (2) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its? offer); (8) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its? offer); (11) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; (13) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (16) 52.222-19 Child Labor ? Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies; (23) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements; (24) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129; and (29) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity ? Separately Price Line Items; Department of Commerce Agency-Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer is also incorporated. It can be downloaded at www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/agency.htm. All quoters shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses all Line Items; 2) Two (2) originals of technical description and/or product literature; 3) Description of commercial warranty; 4) A copy of the most recent published price list(s); and 5) One (1) completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items which may be downloaded at www.acqnet.gov/far. All quotes must be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Logistics Division, Attn: Carol A. Wood, Building 301, Room B129, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3571, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3571. Offerors shall ensure the RFQ number is visible on the outermost packaging. Submission must be received by 3:00 p.m. local time on April 14, 2004. FAX & E-MAIL QUOTES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Contractor's Site
- Record
- SN00558103-W 20040403/040401211750 (fbodaily.com)
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