SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 6/26/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC06160357Q
- Response Due
- 7/5/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/26/2007
- 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 procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is NOT set aside for small business. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offer (RFO) for the items shown below. Please see the Solicitation Instructions that follow the specification portion of this solicitation. VECTOR NEWORK ANALYZER GENERAL SPECIFICATION The Contractor shall furnish one (1) Vector netework analyzer system, one (1) set of operation manuals, and one (1) extended warranty. The Vector Network Analyzer system shall cover the frequency range of 10 MHz to 50 GHz (minimum frequency range acceptable) and shall contain all features and/or optional components in order to meet the following specifications: 1. Minimum System Dynamic range shall be: Frequency Range At Test port (dB) 10 to 45 MHz 79 45 to 500 MHz 92 500 MHz to 2 GHz 117 2 to 10 GHz 120 10 to 20 GHz 119 20 to 30 GHz 107 30 to 40 GHz 103 40 to 45 GHz 101 45 to 50 GHz 93 2. Analyzer shall have 2.4 mm port cable adapters 3. Corrected System Performance with 2.4 mm port connectors shall be: Description Specification (dB) Columns for each feature below are: (a)45 MHz to 2 GHz, (b)2 to 20 GHz, (c)20 to 40 GHz, (d)40 to 50 GHz Directivity a42 b42 c38 d36 Source match a41 b38 c33 d31 Load match a42 b42 c37 d35 Reflection tracking a?0.001(+0.02/degreeC) b?0.008 (+0.02/degreeC) c?0.020(+0.02/degreeC) d?0.027(+0.03/degreeC) Transmission tracking a?0.019(+0.02/degreeC) b?0.053 (+0.02/degreeC) c?0.109(+0.02/degreeC) d?0.182(+0.03/degreeC) 4. Nominal Test Port power shall be -17 dBm 5. Frequency resolution at test port shall be 1 Hz 6. Frequency stability at test port shall be +- 1 ppm when operated in laboratory environment 7. Power Level linearity at test port shall be _- 1.0 dB 8. Lower value for power range at test port shall be -85 dBm or lower. 9. Minimum Power sweep range with Automatic Leveling Control at test port shall be 29 dB from 45 MHz to 10 GHz and 10 dB from 40 GHz to 50 GHz. 10. Power resolution at test port shall be 0.01 dB or lower. 11. Maximum Phase Noise at test port shall be -55 dBc at 1 kHz offset from 20 to 50 GHz 12. Noise floor at the test port shall be -116 dBm from 2 to 10 GHz and -109 dBm from 40 to 50 GHz for 10 Hz IF bandwidth. 13. Trace noise shall not exceed 0.1 dB and 0.1 degree from 45 MHz to 50 GHz at 1 kHz bandwidth. 14. Test ports shall not be damaged if input power is less than 30 dBm or +- 40 V DC. 15. Analyzer shall have internal bias tees 16. Analyzer shall have < 26 ?sec/point measurement speed 17. Analyzer shall have user selectable number of measurement points with 16,001 points per channel maximum 18. Analyzer shall have a Windows? operating system 19. Analyzer shall permit frequency-offset capability implemented in an integrated hardware and firmware solution to independently set the analyzer?s source and receiver frequencies for measuring mixer conversion loss/gain, harmonic and spurious responses, intermodulation distortion (IMD) 20. Analyzer shall have integrated firmware that automates mixer and frequency converter measurements. Feature shall include graphical user interface and control of LO source and power-meter simplifies test setup. 21. Analyzer shall have I/O interfaces (including GPIB, USB, LAN, and parallel connections) and shall be capable of integration with NASA owned HP/Agilent sweepers, power meters, and pulse generators. 22. Analyzer shall permit front panel access to source output, receiver inputs and couplers to configure a custom test set. 23. Analyzer shall have software that enables transform of measurement data from the frequency domain to the time domain. 24. Analyzer shall provides network analyzer IF signal path access for antenna and RCS measurements. Provides internal IF gates for point-in-pulse testing. MANUALS The Contractor shall provide operational manuals that shall be written in English. One (1) set of operator manuals shall be included which shall document operation and maintenance of the vector network analyzer system. All software documentation required to operate/program/diagnose the system shall be included. EXTENDED WARRANTY The Contractor shall furnish an extended warranty for 3 years that includes the fault determination and repair (including all parts, labor, and shipping) of the analyzer by the original manufacturer for equipment failures not due to NASA?s negligence during use. Full calibration shall be performed as part of the warranty each time the system or subsystem component is repaired under the warranty. DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND FOB POINT Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center is required within 6 weeks from date of contract. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio. Installation: The Government will install the system. BEST VALUE Used System: Although a new vector network analyzer system, fully calibrated to NIST standards, with manuals is solicited, NASA will consider a refurbished vector network analyzer system that has been refurbished by the original manufacturer, calibrated to NIST standards, and a full copy of the original manuals (paper or CD/DVD). Refurbished equipment shall not have any external damage or have been in use for more than 4 years. The Analyzer system shall be the latest model sold by the original manufacturer. If offering a used system, the offeror shall certify with their offer, the model number and that the system has been refurbished as stated above and is warrantied same as new. Warranty: Although offerors have a standard warranty included in the price of the system, the Government desires an extended warranty that will cover a period of a minimum of 3 years. Warranties for different time periods will be evaluated but a 3 year warranty is considered to be a best value for this item. Solicitation Instructions Note for those proposing advance payments: FAR limits advance payments for commercial items to not greater than 15% of the total price for the item. If you require payment in advance, do NOT exceed this limitation. Note for those proposing shipping costs: any costs for shipping shall be included in the quoted price of each item. DO NOT quote shipping separately. Note to those proposing their terms and conditions: provide a copy of such for evaluation by the Government. The Government is NOT subject to laws of a specific state or state sales tax. Therefore, either line out such language or clearly state what terms are not subject to the Government for the instant procurement. Note to those offering imported items or items subject to duties, freight and insurance: The proposed price SHALL include all duties and shipping and costs. The Government is self insured and does not pay extraordinary insurance other than that already included in normal shipping practices. Note to those offering installation at the Government facility: The proposed price SHALL include all necessary travel, per diem amounts, labor etc. In your proposal clearly state the number of people and number days they will be installing the equipment at NASA GRC. Clearly state any travel costs and whether these are air fare or other mode of transportation and the per diem rate used. Per diem rates can be found at: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=17943&contentType=GSA_BASIC The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 05-08. The NAIC code is 334519 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. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by July 5, 2006, 4:30p.m. GRC local time and may be mailed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, MS 500-306, Cleveland, OH 44135, and include on the envelope the solicitation number. Faxed/electronic offers: NASA is not responsible for non-receipt of faxed or e-mailed offerors due to mechanical malfunctions or other reasons. The signed SF1449 must be mailed (an original signature is required for an acceptable offer). Your offer may take exceptions to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. If so, state the item taken exception to and the proposed alternative. Note that by your doing so, the Contracting Officer may reject your offer as non-responsive if it is not in the best interests of the Government to accept the alternative offered. Your offers should include: FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), Cage Code, DUNS identification number (if the offeror uses 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. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form attached to this solicitation (Ensure that the ?track changes? feature is turned off when word processing this form). Fill in Block 17a including CAGE and DUNS codes. A copy of a published price list, catalog price or computer page printout showing the price for the above Items may also be included if desired. (Note, the Contracting Officer may request this information if only 1 source provides an offer). Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Offerors may cite the web site for the specifications of the item offered in lieu of providing a paper copy that demonstrates all specifications are met. Web sites that are not viewable for any reason for up to 5 business days after the offer due date may result in the offer being determined to be non-responsive. 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. 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.gov . Federal Acquisition Regulations Applicable: 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. __ (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. __ (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. __ (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). __ (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)). __ (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). _X_ (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.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Selection Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis for all items, to that offeror whose offer meets the specifications above, and is the most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price, and past performance. Other critical requirements such as the delivery schedule proposed and the Best Value criteria listed above shall also be considered. 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) including any best value criteria if offered. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, specifications, total price, and past performance are essentially equal in importance. Misc. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 2 days after the posting date of this notice. Ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". 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