SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- MICRO MANIPULATED CRYOGENIC PROBE SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 6/22/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC05117538Q
- Response Due
- 7/7/2005
- Archive Date
- 6/22/2006
- 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 01-27. The NAIC code is 334516 and the small business size standard for this procurement is 500 employees. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for: Item 1) one Micro Manipulated Cryogenic Probe System. The Contractor shall furnish 1 Micro Manipulated Cryogenic Probe System in accordance with the following minimum specifications: Specifications NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is procuring an RF/DC cryogenic probe station that will be used for characterization of electronic components and circuits at DC and over the frequency range of 0.045 to 50 GHz. The Contractor shall provide a complete cryogenic probe system (with the exception of a DC characterization instrumentation, RF characterization instrumentation, and RF probes) that shall be temperature controlled; the temperature range shall be 10 K (with liquid helium) or 80 K (with liquid nitrogen) through 475 K, and the system shall be controllable to obtain any temperature in that range and hold that temperature to within 0.1 K for 30 minutes. The system shall consist of the following components at a minimum: 1. A continuous flow cryostat system with internal phase separator and multihelical heat exchanger to ensure full use of the enthalpy of the transferred cooling liquid. The system shall have a low level of vibration. The cryostat shall be easily removed from the probe system for maintenance. A gold plated polished OFHC copper sample mount that shall accommodate a 3" wafer operating in the temperature range between ~ 10 K (with liquid helium use) or ~ 80 K (with liquid nitrogen use) to 475 K. 2.A minimum 7.0" sample vacuum chamber with a minimum of four ports for four independent micro-manipulated probe stations. The system shall have a minimum 3.5" diameter, 3.0" open clear view O-ring sealed fused quartz window adjusted to ensure clear viewing of the sample area and the four probes with the optical microscope. The chamber shall include a high throughput pumping port, a safety pressure relief and a high vacuum valve, plus multi pin electrical feedthrough access to the probes, the built in heater(s) and thermometry. 3. A minimum of a 50 Ohm control heater and two Si diode thermometers mounted on the cold finger and the sample holder for active temperature control. Company shall determine need for and install into system enough heater(s) capacity to meet the temperature stability criteria. 4.An automatic temperature controller (PID control) with digital set point and readout, two heater outputs, IEEE-488 interfacing, with a two sensor input for operation with the supplied Si thermometer in the entire temperature. The controller shall be supplied with fully wired cabling to the thermometry and heater in the sample chamber. The temperature controller, heater, and cryogenic cooling system shall stabilize to within 0.5 K of a set point temperature over the entire temperature range and maintain a stability of 0.1 K for 30 minutes over the entire temperature range. 5. A high efficiency multi-layer shielded liquid helium (or nitrogen) flexible transfer line with optimized radiational shielding designed to offer a controllable stream of cryogen to the cryostat. The line shall include a control valve that is located at the bottom of the storage dewar for reduced heat load into the flowing cryogen. 6. Four independent probe stations, mounted on X, Y, Z translation stages, designed so that each probe can reach any area on a 2" diameter or greater wafer. The stage assembly shall provide a minimum of 50 mm linear travel along the probe axis (X-direction), a minimum of 40 mm total travel in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the probe (Y-direction) when the probes are installed in-line with the stage and a minimum of 10 mm total travel along the vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the sample (Z-direction). 50 mm travel in the horizontal direction is preferred and methods of achieving that such as rotation of the probe head are acceptable. Each stage shall be capable of an incremental translation of 10 microns or greater with a typical 3 micron sensitivity for probe planarization. 7. Two single-tip coaxial probe-holders with replaceable heavy duty Tungsten tips on each probe, wired with flexible coaxial cables to BNC feedthroughs. The tips shall be easily replaced and a pack of at least eight extra tips shall be included with the system. 8. Two arms shall be designed to accept model 50A, P-style GGB Industries RF probes or an equivalent Cascade Microtech RF probe, wired with semi-rigid beryllium copper/stainless steel cables to V microwave connectors capable of probing up to 50 GHz. 9. A vapor cooled high polished radiation shield surrounding the main section of the cryostat to reduce the total heat load on to the cold head shall be installed. 10. A model S6 D Leica Stereo Zoom Microscope with 38?a viewing angle, 0.63X to 4.0X zoom range, 20X wide view eye pieces, 1.6X objective lens with a 55 mm working distance, a total magnification of 128X, resolution of 2.9 um and a camera port or equivalent shall be provided. A 150 W dual adjustable fiber-optic self supporting light sources with focusable lens. The microscope shall be mounted on a vertical boom attached to a stable base and, a horizontal swing boom equipped with vertical focus adjustment arm. 11. A 52 l/sec minimum turbo-molecular pump with a back-up mechanical pump, vent device to prevent oil contamination, cold cathode and thermocouple gauges with controller and readouts, plus a stainless steel flexible pumping line and fitting adapters to match the evacuation ports on the system shall be provided and integrated with the system. 12. Contractor shall provide a vibration isolation table that is 30" tall and has a 30" by 30" (or a size capable of supporting the probe station, microscope and stand, and light source) stainless steel 1" thick work surface secured to a black anodized aluminum frame with pneumatic isolators. The table shall support a minimum load of up to 800 lbs and operate with a continuous air supply of less than 100 psig. 13. The Contractor shall completely test and document the probe system with liquid helium, to fully characterize system cool down, operation and automatic temperature control. The Contractor shall include a test of the entire system of translation stations for each probe, plus testing of the microscope, to ensure full compliance with the system specifications. The Contractor shall provide written documentation supporting the characterization system cool down, operation and automatic control upon delivery and before final acceptance of the cryogenic probe system by the Government. Solicitation Instructions Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center is required within 120 calendar days from contract award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by July 7, 2005, 3:30p.m. GRC local time and may be mailed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, MS 500-306, Cleveland, OH 44135, and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), Cage Code, DUNS identification number (if they use Business Partner Network (BPN) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) and the Representations and Certifications (52.212-3)if not currently available on BPN,identification of any special commercial terms, description of items offered per 52.212-1 and as modified, and be signed by an authorized company representative. A copy of a published price list, catalog price or computer page printout showing the price for Item 1 may also be included if desired. (Note, the Contracting Officer may request this information if only 1 source provides a proposal). Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form attached to this solicitation Faxed offers are acceptable. Documents may be faxed to (216)433-2480. ALL DOCUMENTS TRANSMITTED BY FACSIMILE MUST BE FOLLOWED WITH A HARD COPY TO THE NASA CONTRACTING OFFICER AT: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Attn: Michael Kinkelaar, MS. 500-306, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1(Jan 2004), Instructions of Offerors Commercial which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the Offerors shall so state and shall list the country of origin. Note that the price proposed shall include all import duties or fees. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/rforms.html or The (BPN ORCA) Business Partner Network (BPN) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website covers almost all reps and certs. Vendors access it at http://orca.bpn. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items is applicable. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clauses: _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (4)(i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994). __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 1999) of 52.219-5. __ (iii) Alternate II (June 2003) of 52.219-5. _x_ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. __ (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. _X_ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2002) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. _X_ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (10)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (June 2003) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. __ (11) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Oct 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (12) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (13) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004). _x_ (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). __ (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2004) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __ (21)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). _x_ (22) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). __ (23)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2004) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. __ (24) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jan 2004) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). __ (25) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _X_ (26) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (Feb 2000) (E.O. 12849). __ (27) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (Feb 2000) (E.O. 12849). __ (28) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (29) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (30) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). _X_ (31) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (32) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (33) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (34)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).. __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: None Marked as Applicable The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government among those offers that meet the specifications of Item 1 above. Consideration will given to the factors of meeting specifications, total price, and past performance. (Offerors shall provide a summary of their firm that includes how many years they have furnished the same or similar product required and the number of units sold in the last 2 years.) Other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the solicitation and best value will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes past performance, delivery schedule, meeting specifications, and total price, and are essentially equal in importance. Best Value will be an important consideration in selection. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement (see specifications above) and any best value criteria the offeror wishes to address. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b) and its amendment above). Best Value Criteria: The following will be BVC considerations: 1. Specification #6 states: "Four independent probe stations, mounted on X, Y, Z translation stages, designed so that each probe can reach any area on a 2" diameter or greater wafer." A wafer with a diameter larger than 2" will be given best value consideration. 2.Specification #6, states: "The stage assembly shall provide a minimum of 50 mm linear travel along the probe axis (X-direction), a minimum of 40 mm total travel in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the probe (Y-direction) when the probes are installed in-line with the stage and a minimum of 10 mm total travel along the vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the sample (Z-direction). 50 mm travel in the horizontal direction is preferred and methods of achieving that such as rotation of the probe head are acceptable". A longer linear travel in X and/or Y directions above 50 mm X and/or Y total travel will be given best value consideration. 3. Specification #9 states: "Two arms shall be designed to accept model 50A, P-style GGB Industries RF probes or an equivalent Cascade Microtech RF probe, wired with semi-rigid beryllium copper/stainless steel cables to V microwave connectors capable of probing up to 50 GHz". A probing capability higher than 50 GHz will be given best value consideration. All questions (technical and contractual) regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing (e-mail or fax) to Michael.J.Kinkelaar@nasa.gov or FAX 216 433-2480 not later than June 27, 2005. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22 . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). 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