SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- REFURBISH INSTRON 1125 LOAD FRAME
- Notice Date
- 6/7/2007
- 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
- NNC07ZRX019Q
- Response Due
- 6/22/2007
- Archive Date
- 6/7/2008
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NASA/GRC has a requirement for Refurbishing an Instron 1125 load frame; see the Statement of Work below. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item(s) prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) set forth in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the refurbishing of an Instron 1125 load frame. Statement of Work follows: Statement of Work 1. The Offeror shall do the following to refurbish the Government supplied Instron 1125 load frame: a. Disassemble the load frame and remove all electronics and mechanical systems for inspection, repair and/or replacement. b. Replace all bearings. c. Remove all paint and repaint using an industrial grade paint or powder coating. The color shall be a neutral color, beige, brown or blue. d. Install an optical encoder for crosshead positioning. e. Add all electronics to the frame necessary for complete computer control and data acquisition. At a minimum there will be four channels as follows: i. One load channel ii. Two strain channels iii. One optical encoder channel f. Provide a handset for control of the crosshead movement. 2. The Offeror shall provide a stand alone computer with a 15? or larger flat screen monitor for control and data acquisition. 3. The Offeror shall provide all cables and connectors necessary to connect the computer to the load frame. 4. The Offeror shall provide a software and electronics package for the data acquisition and control with one load conditioner channel, two strain conditioner channels and one optical encoder conditioner channel. 5. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of two (2) days on-site installation and training for the basic machine and software operation. 6. The Offeror shall provide calibration of up to three (3) load cells. 7. The Offeror shall provide one (1) year phone support. 8. The Offeror shall provide a warranty of twelve (12) months on the software and eighteen (18) months on the load frame. 9. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland Oh 44135. 10. Installation shall be at NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135, Building TBD Room TBD. Government Furnished Property The Government will provide an Instron 1125 load frame, serial number 6126. The unit is nominally 78? high x 22? deep x 40? wide. The column separation is 22?. The frame capacity is 20,000 pounds. The load cell will be shipped to the Offeror using an air ride truck. Offers for the item(s) described above are due by June 22, 2007, 4:30p.m. GRC local time and may be mailed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, MS 500-305, Cleveland, OH 44135, and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), Cage Code, taxpayer identification number (TIN) and other Representations and Certifications (52.212-3), identification of any special commercial terms, description of items offered per FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 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 requested items 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. This form may be obtained via the internet at URL: Informed : ftp://ftp.hq.nasa.gov/forms/form/sf1449.itp PDF : ftp://ftp.hq.nasa.gov/forms/pdf/sf1449.pdf Faxed offers are not acceptable due to the required information of 52.212-1. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 as amended and the following: 52.212-1 (b) amendment: All offerors shall include full and complete product specifications including technical specifications on all components. Offerors shall also include a list of at least three (3) recent sales of identical or similar equipment, including contact information for the customer, so the Government can verify past performance. 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 provide a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quote. FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/rforms.html FAR 52.212-4 (Feb 2002), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (Apr 2003), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 15, 2007. Telephone questions will NOT be accepted. Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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) and for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html
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