SOLICITATION NOTICE
40 -- GRAPHITE FIBER PANELS
- Notice Date
- 5/18/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 326199
— All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX09T0145
- Response Due
- 5/29/2009
- Archive Date
- 7/28/2009
- Point of Contact
- Daniel Balizan, 505-678-4349<br />
- E-Mail Address
-
RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi
(daniel.balizan@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-09-T-0145. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 325211. The small business size standard is 750 employees. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: 40 inches x 60 inches x 3D orthogonal woven IM7 preforms in accordance with the specifications, Qty 156, EA; CLIN 0002: 40 inches x 60 inches x 0.28 inches 3D orthogonal woven IM7 preforms in accordance with the specifications, Qty 35, EA. CLIN 0003: Shipping charges to Building 4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. (vi) Description of requirements: CLIN 0001, 40 inches x 60 inches x 0.14 inches (nominal dimensions) 3D orthogonal woven preforms, 46.4% IM7 in-plane fibers by volume, equally divided between the warp and fill directions (GP sizing-12K roving), 5.6% S2 glass Z-fiber warp weaver by volume (463 sizing), avg. thickness dimension to within 0.010 inches of target (0.14 inches), total fiber areal weight to within 3% of goal (0.703 psf). Note: thickness and fiber content assume approximate 8% thickness drawdown during vacuum resin infusion. Actual goal final cured thickness is 0.13 inches. The IM7 pick fibers on both surfaces be arranged so there is no visible spacing between the pick fibers to avoid resin-rich pockets. The end application cannot tolerate resin pockets. The Contractor shall have the ability to design the pick surface layers to meet this requirement. The contractor shall submit one (1) sample preform unit for quality and verification acceptance by the Government prior to production and shipment of the remaining 155 preform units. Within five days after the government receipt, the contractor will be notified of the approval or disapproval of the sample. The contractor shall not produce any additional units aside from the sample unit until notified by the Government that the sample unit is approved. The Contractor acknowledges that all cost(s) associated with production of the sample will be the responsibility of the contractor. Any unit(s) produced by the contractor prior to acceptance of the sample unit will be the responsibility of the contractor. The Government will only be obligated for units that meet the quality and verification inspection and are accepted by the Government. CLIN 00002, 40 inches x 60 inches x 0.28 inches (nominal dimensions) 3D orthogonal woven preforms, 46.4% IM7 in-plane fibers by volume, equally divided between the warp and fill directions (GP sizing-12K roving), 5.6% S2 glass Z-fiber warp weaver by volume (463 sizing), avg. thickness dimension to within 0.010 inches of target (0.28 inches), total fiber areal weight to within 3% of goal (1.406 psf). Note: thickness and fiber content assume approximate 8% thickness drawdown during vacuum resin infusion. Actual goal final cured thickness is 0.26 inches. The IM7 pick fibers on both surfaces be arranged so there is no visible spacing between the pick fibers to avoid resin-rich pockets. The end application cannot tolerate resin pockets. The Contractor shall have the ability to design the pick surface layers to meet this requirement. The contractor shall submit one (1) sample preform unit for quality and verification acceptance by the Government prior to production and shipment of the remaining 34 preform units. Within five days after the government receipt, the contractor will be notified of the approval or disapproval of the sample. The contractor shall not produce any additional units aside from the sample unit until notified by the Government that the sample unit is approved. The Contractor acknowledges that all cost(s) associated with production of the sample will be the responsibility of the contractor. Any unit(s) produced by the contractor prior to acceptance of the sample unit will be the responsibility of the contractor. The Government will only be obligated for units that meet the quality and verification inspection and are accepted by the Government. (vii) Delivery of the two (2) sample units outlined in CLIN 0001 and CLN 0002 above shall be delivered 10 (ten) days after receipt of order (ARO). Upon acceptance of the sample units, the remaining lots shall be delivered six (6) weeks after contractor receipt of acceptance of the sample units. Delivery shall be made to Building 4600, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at APG, MD. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical: The technical evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets all of the specifications set forth in the solicitation. The technical evaluation will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information necessary for the Government to determine whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the vendor shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. 2. Past Performance: Vendors experience and past performance related to six (6) records of sales for all flat 3D woven carbon fiber preforms between the thickness of 0.125 inches to 0.250 inches during the previous 24 months. Records of sales should include contract numbers, performance periods, and point of contact with phone numbers and email addresses. This Past Performance section of the proposal will be evaluated based upon the extent to which the information demonstrates how the offerors experience contributes to his specific capability for performance of the requirements. Past Performance elements to be reviewed include quality and timeliness of performance. The Government may contact references other than those identified by the offeror and use the information received in the evaluation of the offerors relevant past performance. The Government may inspect the deliverables of those prior sales to ascertain the requisite quality of preform. 3. Price: The offerors proposed price must be consistent with the cost/price proposal. Price will be assessed for completeness and reasonableness. 4. Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. (b) The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) Offerors shall complete the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. Offerors shall include DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 5.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984), 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995), 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUN 2007), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004), 52.215-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (MARCH 2005), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004), 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment 2005 (MAR 1998) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.004-4409 RDECOMAC Point of Contact; 52.004-4411 Technical Point of Contact; 52.005-4401 Release of Information; 52.011-4401 Receiving Room Requirements; 52.032-4418 Tax Exemption Certification; and 52.032-4431 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions. A copy of the full text of these provisions will be made available upon request. (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as NONE. (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: None. (xvi) Offers are due on 26 May 2009, by 12:00pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) submitted electronically to Daniel.Balizan@arl.army.mil. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Daniel J. Balizan, 575-678-4349, daniel.balizan@arl.army.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi ATTN: AMSRD-ACC, 2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi MD<br />
- Zip Code: 20783-1197<br />
- Zip Code: 20783-1197<br />
- Record
- SN01821527-W 20090520/090518235432-e6e6d77130dcfdc380c6c2463448c91e (fbodaily.com)
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