SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- ACCESSORIES AND UPGRADES TO EXISTING X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER
- Notice Date
- 10/28/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334517
— Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC09251226Q
- Response Due
- 11/7/2008
- Archive Date
- 10/28/2009
- Point of Contact
- Amanda L. George, Student Contract Specialist, Phone 216-433-3265, Fax 216-433-2480, - Ronald W. Sepesi, Chief - Institutional Services Branch, Phone 216-433-2792, Fax 216-433-5489, />
- E-Mail Address
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amanda.l.george@nasa.gov, Ronald.W.Sepesi@nasa.gov<br
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- Description
- NASA/GRC has a requirement for accessories and upgrades to an existing Bruker AXSX-Ray Diffractometer system. The accessories will consist of one sample magazine thatcan accommodate 20mm high sample holders for reflection measurements and it shall becompatible with the Bruker 9-position "Flip Stick" sample changer. Other accessorieswill consist of sample holders that are compatible with all of the following Brukerstages: standard sample stage, single sample rotation stage, 9-position sample changer. Another accessory will consist of a dial indicator assembly for precise alignment ofsamples that cannot be accommodated in standard holders. The dial indicator shallfacilitate alignment of sample surface to the correct height in the center of thegoniometer, include adjustment mechanics, a digital dial indicator, and appropriateinterface hardware to mount the dial indicator assembly to the D8 Advance x-raydiffractometer. It shall also include installation and alignment of dial indicatorassembly. The upgrade will be a D8 Discover tube housing upgrade, which shall consist oftwo tube mount/tubestand/graphite monochrometer assemblies for the Bruker D8 Discoverx-ray diffractometer currently owned by NASA GRC (S/N 2902). It shall include electricaldisconnects easily accessible from within goniometer work area, provide a means to drainwater from tube housings when not in use, and include installation and alignment of x-raytubes currently owned by NASA (one Cr tube and one Mn tube). Lastly, the upgrade shallinclude retrofit of current tubestand with easy access electrical connection. NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from the Bruker AXS, Inc. of 5465 East CherylParkway, Madison, WI. The current X-Ray Diffractometer system was built by Bruker AXSand the accessories, hardware upgrade, design knowledge, and experience necessary toproduce these integral components are proprietary to this vendor. Improperly designedcomponents would compromise the quality of data gathered on these instruments and couldresult in damage to the instruments. Also, improperly designed tube housings could posex-ray radiation safety hazards. Due to the proprietary nature of the existing systems,purchase of the accessories and hardware upgrade from another vendor would result inunacceptable hardware and software incompatibilities. MANUALS:The Contractor shall provide operational manuals that shall be written in English. Two(2) sets of operator manuals shall be included which shall document operation andmaintenance of the (item name) All software documentation required tooperate/program/diagnose (CNC or PC controller) shall be included.INSTALLATION:The Contractor shall install the items specified in this solicitation at NASA GRC within30 days after delivery. Actual date(s) of installation shall be by mutual agreementbetween the Government and Contractor.TRAINING:Concurrent with installation, the Contractor shall provide training at the GRCinstallation site for up to two operators. Training shall include, as a minimum, thesafe set up, operation, maintenance, and programming of the items specified in thissolicitation. This training shall be included in the cost of the items.DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND FOB POINT:Delivery of Items 1-4 to NASA Glenn Research Center is required within 3 months from dateof contract. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, NASA Glenn Research Center. INSTRUCTIONS:The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the SimplifiedAcquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.The Sole Sources is under the authority of FAR reference 13.106-1(b)1.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact listed below no later than 4:30pmlocal time on November 7th, 2008.Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determiningwhether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination bythe Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis,based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note B.Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below: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 Point of Contact:NASA Glen Research Center21000 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH 44135Attn: Amanda L. George MS 500-319Phone: 216-433-3265Fax: 216-433-2480E-mail: Amanda.l.george@nasa.gov
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