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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 10, 2009 FBO #2722
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- ALPHA/BETA SCALERS

Notice Date

5/8/2009
 

Notice Type

Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

2001 Mission Drive DDC CSS-AB, Bldg 404 New Cumberland PA 17070-5001
 

ZIP Code

17070-5001
 

Solicitation Number

SP3300-09-Q-0025
 

Response Due

5/28/2009
 

Point of Contact

Vonda L DeBolt, Phone (717) 770-6145
 

E-Mail Address

vonda.debolt@ddc.dla.mil
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Defense Distribution Depot has a requirement to purchase twenty-five (25) Alpha/Beta Scalers, Model 3030, or equal, for multiple locations as shown below. The following are the salient characteristics/minimum requirements required by the government: INDICATED USE: Simultaneous Alpha/Beta Sample Counting. DECTECTOR: ZnS(Ag) adhered to plastic scintillation material. TUBE: 2" (5.1cm) diameter magnetically shielded photomultiplier. WINDOW: 0.4 mg/Cm2 aluminized mylar. ACTIVE and OPEN AREA: 20.3 cm2. SAMPLE HOLDER: Brass Housing with Chrome-plated Brass sample tray capable of holding 1" or 2" diameter samples. CROSS TALK: Alpha to Beta: 10% or less, Beta to Alpha: 1% or less. BACKGROUND: Alpha – 3 cpm or less; Beta-Gamma-Typically 50 cpm or less (10 uR/hr field); 80 cpm or less (25 uR/hr field). AUDIO: Built in unimorph type speaker with volume control to provide a dual tone (1 each channel) click-per-event radio. STATUS INDICATOR: Backlit indicators for QC-Daily QC Check needed; OL-Scintillation detector is in overload condition; CPM/DPM-Counting in CPM or DPM mode; aAL/bAL-Count has exceeded alarm set point. SCALERS: 2 ea 6 digit LCD displays with backlights providing a range of 0-999999 counts (started by COUNT button). SCALER LINEARITY: Reading within +/- 2% of true value. COUNT TIMER: Adjustable from 0.1-30 minutes (PC Setting is user-defined via PC software). HIGH VOLTAGE: Adjustable from 200-2500 volts. THRESHOLD: BETA-4mV; ALPHA-120mV. BETA WINDOW: 50mV. DATA-OUTPUT: 9 pin RS-232 port. POWER: 85-265 VAC, 50-60Hz single phase (less than 100 mA) with battery backup. CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum housing with Gray Polyurethane enamel paint and sub-surface printed front panel. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -4 degrees F (-20 degrees C) to 122 degrees F (50 degrees C). SIZE: 9" (22.9cm)H x 6"(15.2cm)W x 9" (22.9CM)D. WEIGHT: Approx 40 lbs(18kg). SOFTWARE: PC based to perform setup and calibration routines including background subtract, crosstalk correction, cpm/dpm modes, daily QC check parameters, alarm levels, and automatic plateaus. All parameters are stored in the instrument in non-volatile memory. Logging of date is also available with software collecting and storing the following data: Sample Number Sample Date Sample Time Alpha Count Beta Count Sample Type Comments. EFFICIENCY: (4pi geometry). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is SP3300-09-Q-0025. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-32 effective 31 March 2009 and FAC 2005-31 efective 20 April 2009 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DCN 20090115 edition and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 2009-14. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This solicitation is unrestricted. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334519 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. CLIN 0001 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept Albany, GA 31704-1128 CLIN 0002 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Hill AFB, UT 84056-5702 CLIN 0003 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Barstow, CA 92311-5014 CLIN 0004 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept Cherry Point, NC 28533-5040 CLIN 0005 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5255 CLIN 0006 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Yokosuka Japan CLIN 0007 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept Jacksonville, FL 32212-0103 CLIN 0008 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Norfolk, VA 23512-5100 CLIN 0009 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Puget Sound, WA 98314-5130 CLIN 0010 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept San Diego, CA 92136-5491 CLIN 0011 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 2 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Anniston, AL 36201-4199 CLIN 0012 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 4 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept New Cumberland, PA 17070 CLIN 0013 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 2 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Tinker AFB, OK 73145-5000 CLIN 0014 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 2 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept New Cumberland, PA 17070 CLIN 0015 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 1 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot Pearl Harbor, HI CLIN 0016 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 2 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, Tracy, CA 95304-5000 CLIN 0017 – ALPHA BETA SCALER, MODEL 3030 OR EQUAL 2 EACH @ $_______________ EACH = $_______________ TOTAL SHIP TO: Defense Distribution Dept Robins AFB, GA 31098-1887 Delivery point is FOB DESTINATION to all destinations listed above. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. Payment for supplies under this order will be made by the Acquisition Operations Office via the Government Purchase Card (VISA). NOTE: Since all payments under this purchase order will be made via the Government Purchase Card, the Contractor must accept the VISA Credit Card for payment of all supplies ordered under this purchase order. The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-1; the following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (d) products samples, (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW FAR 52.212-1(k) and DFARS 204.1104. Registration may be done on line at: www.ccr.gov. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1- Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items: The following provisions are included in full text: 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must— (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by— (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) DLAD 52.233-9000 AGENCY PROTESTS (SEP 1999) Companies protesting this procurement may file a protest 1) with the Contracting Officer, 2) with the General Accounting Office, or 3) pursuant to Executive Order No. 12979, with the Agency for a decision by the Activity’s Chief of the Contracting Office. Protests filed with the agency should clearly state that they are an “Agency Level Protest under Executive Order No. 12979.” (Note: DLA procedures for Agency Level Protests filed under Executive Order No. 12979 allow for a higher level decision on the initial protest than would occur with a protest to the Contracting Officer; this is not an appellate review of a Contracting Officer’s decision on a protest previously filed with the Contracting Officer). Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest, protests will be presumed to be protests to the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) DLAD 52.233-9001 DISPUTES: AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (JUN 2001) (a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute. (b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1, or for the agency, by the Contracting Officer, and approved at a level above the Contracting Officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and with legal counsel (see DLA Directive 5145.1). Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the Contracting Officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate. (c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here ( ). Alternate wording may be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS–Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number; (2) Solicitation number; (3) Unit Price and extended prices for all CLINS; (4) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, (5) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation) 2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000-Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award. FAR 52-212-2 Evaluation – Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106. Award will be made to the lowest technically acceptable contractor. Contractors are required to provide descriptive literature that clearly indicates the products offered meets the salient characteristics/minimum requirements.. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-4; the following clauses apply: FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders–Commercial Items (in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor–Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional clauses/provisions apply: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act–Free Trade Agreement–Balance of Payments Program ALT I DFARS 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DLAD 52.247-9012 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) (FEB 2007) (a) This clause only applies when wood packaging material (WPM) will be used to make shipments under this contract and/or when WPM is being acquired under this contract. (b) Definition. Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD). (c) All Wood Packaging Material(WPM) used to make shipments under DOD contracts and/or acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade." DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo. (1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/). (2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp. (d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government. (End of Clause) DDC 52.247-9W11 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SB3111 DDPH (PEARL HARBOR) (FEB 2007) SMALL TO MEDIUM PACKAGES: The preferred method of shipping packages is U S Postal Priority Mail with return receipt or commercial courier service for packages less than 70 lbs., and less than 130 inches in combined length and girth. Outside markings must include contract number and copy of purchase order/contract. MAILING ADDRESS: DDPH RECEIVING OFFICER MF BOSS SUPPLIES 840 VINCENNES AVE PEARL HARBOR HI 96860-4544 LARGER SHIPMENTS: Freight address for packages over 70 pounds or 130 inches combined length and girth is: DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION SAN JOAQUIN CCP WHSE 30, MARK FOR SB3111 25600 SOUTH CHRISMAN ROAD TRACY CA 95376-5000 Appointments are required for transshipments. The phone number to schedule DDJC CCP deliveries is (209) 839-4307 / 4306. The outside packaging must include the Transportation Control Number (TCN), contract number and a copy of this order. TRUCKLOAD SHIPMENTS: If a shipment exceeds any of these dimensions: 85" high, 85" wide or 228" long, or is likely to fill more than half of a 40 foot Seavan, the shipment may be routed directly to a freight forwarder rather than the Consolidation and Containerization Point. Call Contract Specialist on this order for further information. Without proper markings shipments and payments will be delayed and may be lost. (End of Clause) DDC 52.247-9W12 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SB3112 DDYJ (YOKOSUKA, JAPAN) (FEB 2007) SMALL TO MEDIUM PACKAGES: The preferred method of shipping packages is Priority Mail with return receipt via APO/FPO if the shipment meets U. S. Postal Requirements. General guidelines for FPO addresses are: Packages 1) may not exceed 70 lbs. 2) may not exceed 130 inches in combined length and girth. 3) must be sent via the U. S. Postal System. 4) Outside markings must include contract number and statement "CONTENTS FOR OFFICIAL USE - EXEMPT FROM CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS". Include copy of contract on outside of package. Specific instructions and rates for shipments to APO/FPO addresses can be found at the Post Office website at http://postcalc.usps.gov/. (Shipment to an APO/FPO address is a domestic shipment.) MAILING ADDRESS: DEF DIST DEPOT YOKOSUKA JAPAN (SB3112) PSC 473 BOX 11 FPO AP 96349-1500 LARGER SHIPMENTS: Freight address for shipments over 70 lbs or 130 inches combined length and girth is: DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION SAN JOAQUIN CCP WHSE 30, MARK FOR SB3112 25600 SOUTH CHRISMAN ROAD TRACY CA 95376-5000 Appointments are required for transshipments. The phone number to schedule DDJC CCP deliveries is (209) 839-4306. The outside packaging must include the Transportation Control Number (TCN), contract number and a copy of this order. TRUCKLOAD SHIPMENTS: If a shipment exceeds any of these dimensions: 85" high, 85" wide or 228" long or is likely to fill more than half of a 40 foot Seavan, the shipment may be routed directly to a freight forwarder rather than the Consolidation and Containerization Point. Call the Point of Contact on this order for further information. Without proper markings shipments and payments will be delayed and may be lost. (End of Clause) Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations via FAX to Vonda DeBolt, 717-770-7591 or e-mail to vonda.debolt@dla.mil All quotes must be received by MAY 28, 2009 AT 3:30 PM EST to be considered for award. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (08-MAY-2009); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link To Document
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DLA/J3/DDC/SP3300-09-Q-0025/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: VARIOUS LOCATIONS AS INDICATED ABOVE

Country: US
 

Record

SN01812691-F 20090510/090509165714 (fbodaily.com)
 

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