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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 17, 2010 FBO #3157
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Date

7/15/2010
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Southeast Regional Contracting Office, ATTN: MCAA SE, Building 39706, Fort Gordon, GA 30905-5650
 

ZIP Code

30905-5650
 

Solicitation Number

W91YTV-10-R-0011
 

Response Due

7/26/2010
 

Archive Date

9/24/2010
 

Point of Contact

Pamela W. Owens, 706 787 0293
 

E-Mail Address

Southeast Regional Contracting Office
(pamela.w.owens@us.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

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. The solicitation number is W91YTV10R0011. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is: 334516. This requirement is unrestricted. The U.S. Army Medical Command, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia has a requirement for the following: ClIN 0001: Joel Scanning Electron Microscope, quantity: 1 each, 352942, Item code: Jsm-6610lv. Tmp has Resolution: Hv: 3.0nm at 30kV, Lv: 4.0nm in low vacuum mode. Magnification: 5X to 300,000X (163 steps). Accelerating Voltage 300V to 30kV. Includes following computer control components: Hp xw4600 workstation w/Intel Core Duo E7500, two 160GB hard drives, nVidia Quadro FX580 512 MB Graphics, HP 16X Dvd+/-RW Super-Multi Sata, 2GB Ddr2-800 Ecc Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista 32 OS, 1.44 MB floppy drive, 20 inch flat panel display. Also, mouse control of all Sem functions, Inkjet Color Printer, and Reduced knobset for control of most common Sem functions. Includes following Automatic Functions: Vacuum sequence, automatic pressure control for Lv operations, Auto-focus, Autofocus Tracer automatically adjust focus as stage Z is moved, Auto-contrast and brightness, Auto-stigmation, Auto gun control of bias, filament saturation & alignment (full auto, semi-automatic, manual over-ride), User login with stored settings and recipes, and Storage of recipes of microscope operating conditions. Includes following Imaging System components: Gui image display mode resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels, Slow scan frame store with 320 x 240, 640 x 480 x 8 bit resolution, High speed frame store, Frame averaging and pixel integration, Look-up table image enhancement functions incl. gamma, Annotation with windows fonts, Measurements including: line, perpendicular, diameter, length, angle polygon & circular area and counting, and x,y or x,y cursors, Pseudo color image display, Digital zoom magnification, Dynamic focus and tilt correction linked to kV and mag., Quad Image Display w/Dual Live Image Display (2 signals at full resolution), split image, real time signal mixing, and four snap shot navigation windows, Digital Scan Rotation (linked to WD for stage orthogonality at all working distances), Five defineable preset mags, Image storage (save to disk) with auto sequencing of file name with four-digit extension (Bmp, Tiff, Jpeg), Image database storage software including thumbnail albums, search functions, measurement, phase analysis, montaging & report generation, Real time reduced raster,Interface for external scan control, Live full screen/full resolution image display, Rs170 (BCN) video output, User customizable toolbar buttons for commonly used functions, Operation Navigator guides user to exchange samples, create recipes, set up imaging, printing and routine maintenance. Includes the following Electron Optics components: Electron gun and pre-centered filament, Auto-bias with manual override, Two stage zoom condenser lens, Differential pumping aperture for Lv operations, Three-step externally adjustable final aperture, Electromagnetic image shift (plus or minus 50microm.) with mouse click centering, click center zoom or drag & drop, Electromagnetic beam blanking (automatic after image acquisition), and Stigmator memory for changes in kV and WD. Includes following Electron Detector components: Everhart Thornley detector for secondary electron imaging (user control of cage voltage and 10kV, and Multi-segment solid state backscattered electron detector for Compo, Topo, and Shadow mode and extreme shadow mode imaging. Includes the following Stage and Specimen Chamber components: Five axis asynchronous motorized and automated (speed linked to mag), Tilt eucentric at all working distances, Motion by joystick, keyboard entry and/or mouse (a) X 125mm, Y 100mm, Z 75mm (5-80mm WD) (b) Tilt minus 10 degrees to 90 degrees (c) Rotation is 360 degrees continuous with computer controlled eucentriciity (d) Specimen holder kit (e) Eight chamber ports for various accessories such as Bei, Eds, and Wds (10mm Wd, 35 inch Toa), Ebsd (Port is perpendicular to tilt axis), Ir Chamberscope, etc., Storage of up to 2000 stage points per log-in, Software safety limits linked to specimen holder plus grounding alarm (with user input for tall samples), Stage position graphic showing X, Y, Z, R, T positions, Backlash correction, Click center zoom functions - allows a mouse click on a feature to bring that feature to the center or move to center and zoom mag X3, Stage stepping field-by-field movement with user defineable overlap, Storage of four reference images for point and shoot navigation utilizing snap shot, the stage navigation system includes a top mount Ccd camera that can capture and display a color image of the sample(s) mounted on the stage. From this color image, the user can control the position of the stage (by point & click) for easy navigation over a sample area or from sample to sample. The color image can be stored and recalled for navigation from the stored image. The system includes: 1/4 type CCD camera, Binocular vision F=6mm, NTSC image output, Pixel count greater than 250.000. Includes specimen chamber scope power supply unit. Includes the following Vacuum System components: Turbomolecular pump - 210 l/s, Two 100 1/min roughing pumps (one for Lv), Digital vacuum gauge for Lv pressure readout, Fail-safe vacuum monitor, and operating pressure of 5x10 (to neg. 6 exponent) to 2.0 Torr. Includes In-Gui movies/video for routine maintenance with filament and aperture exchange, OL aperture alignment, etc. Includes installation and proof of performance guarantee in customer laboratory using Joel provided resolution standard. Includes one year all parts and labor warranty (begins with customer first use of instrument). Includes User course at Joel, including tuition and supplies for one person (valid for attendance within one year from date of new instrument installation. Includes one set of operator manuals and Table for Sem and Eds. Unit price: ______________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0002: Secondary Electron Detector for Low VAC, quantity: 1 each, 361003, (JU2010382), Item code: MP-64040L Vse. Allows collection of secondary electrons in variable pressure mode. Unit price: ______________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0003: GW Infrared Chamberscope, quantity: 1 each, Item code: Gw Ircs Pip. Integrated with Sem PC Monitor via Picture in Picture. The chamberscope image is displayed as in inset on the microscope viewing monitor. The image is sizeable from 640 X 480 to 80 X 60 and may be moved to any position on the viewable area of the monitor. The Infrared lamps may be turned off or on by computer control. Unit price: ______________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0004: Spare Wehnelt Cap, Item code: 600153428, quantity: 1 each. Unit price: ______________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0005: Vise Holder, Dovetail Base, quantity: 1 each, 613750, Item code: Jvh-60. Spring loaded vise type holder for irregular shapes up to 32mm X32mm X25mm. Can be opened with one hand. Includes 2 sets of jaws. Unit price: ______________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0006: Inca Energy 250 Eds with X-Max 20 Silicon Drift Detector (JU2010994), quantity: 1 each, Item code: LK-IE250P20. Inca Energy 250 Microanalysis System, including X-Max 20 Large Area Analytical Silicon Drift Detector (Sdd) with Pentafet_Precision. Comprehensive Energy Dispersive Xray Microanalysis system for Sems and Dual Beam Fibs. Main system includes the following (5) components: (1) X-Max large area (20mm2) Peltier cooled Analytical Sdd detector with guaranteed resolution of 129eV or better on the customer microscope at Mn Ka. (2) Inca x-stream 2 digital pulse processor. (3) MICS- Microscope Image Capture System IEEE 1394 based that provides X, Y scan generation and two analogue input channels. (4)Pentium PC, and printer. (5) WindowsXP software platform for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. Inca Energy 250 allows users to: (1) Carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis from an image on the microscope and also from an image on the Eds screen. (2) Acquire & print digital images. (3) Acquire and save spectra from individually selected multiple points and regions. (4) Import Isis data i.e, images, maps and spectra into Inca.(5) Acquire spectral maps and linescans. (6) Generate reports from a range of templates provided. (7) Export reports as Microsoft Word documents. (8) Export project as Web Site. (9) Learn about the system and techniques on-line using multimedia help and tutorials. (10) Save data in a secure, logical structure for easy retrieval and solid audit trail. Energy 250 Microanalysis System package summary: (1) Navigator navigational software for step by step guidance. (2) Advisor-intuitive on-line help to advise users throughout the analysis. (3) Information Management System (IMS) which allows simple and logical data management for users. (4) Reporting allowing professional report generation with a few mouse clicks. Main software features and abilities of Energy 250 are: Peak Auto Id, Spectrum Compare, Standardless quant, Standardization, SmartMap spectral mapping, Image acquisition and printing, Element Linescan, Beam Automation, Image with beam point references, Feature Wand, SmartMap Spectrum Reconstruction, Spectrum Examiner, ISIS data import abilities, Inca Advisor (Tm) for guidance throughout the analysis, Bubble Help for online help at any point in the analysis, IMS (Tm) reporting for one click report generation, Access to Oxford Web Site. Software includes three navigators: Analyzer, Point &ID, and Mapping. Unit price: ________________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0007: Single Keyboard, Single Mouse Operation (P10195C), quantity: 1 each, Item code: Jus-Sksm. Integration kit for the operation of the PC-controlled Sem and EDS systems. Unit price: ________________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0008: Lcd Display, Wide angle, 20 inch (JU2008162), Item code: NeclCD2090UX. 1600 X 1200, 2090UXI-White; for the EDS; matches the Sem monitor. Unit price: ________________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0009: Oxford INCA System Installation (JU2004805), quantity: 1 each, Item code: Lk-Insegr. Installation and software familiarization by Oxford Instruments engineer, including one credit towards tuition to Eds Training School at Oxford Instruments America, Inc. training facility (credit valid for use within 12 months of system installation). Warranty: All systems and equipment supplied by Oxford Instruments include a 12-month parts and labor warranty. Unit price: _______________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0010: Desk V Cold Sputter/Etch Unit (120V) (USA) (JU2010928), quantity: 1 each. Desk V units are supplied complete with 2-stage 60 liter/minute mechanical pump (110/120V), 6 inch OD x 6 inch Pyrex Cylinder Chamber, Touch pad with graphics capability, Manual or automatic Timed sputtering or etching, User choice of adjustable current control to allow either high or low rate sputtering to achieve finer grain structure, Cycle times less than three minutes (pumpdown-coating-venting) are achieved using a two-stage, direct drive, 60 lpm mechanical pump w/ exhaust filter, which is included. The pump is enclosed within the cabinet. Also includes: Sample specimens are protected from damage by Denton's patented anode grid in conjunction with the magnetron sputterhead is used to collect stray electrons, preventing them from bombarding/heating the sample. Contamination protection is achieved by utilizing the manual shutter to cover the target during etching (this shutter is removable if samples larger than 2 1/2 inch are to be coated). Includes one gold and one etch target. Unit price: ________________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0011: Desk-Carbon (JU2007170), quantity: 1 each. Carbon Rod Evaporation Accessory/ 120V (USA) for Desk Sputter Coater. Unit price: ________________ Total Amount: __________________ CLIN 0012: Inland Transportation. Delivery charges for all. Unit price: ________________ Total Amount: __________________ ORDER Total: ______________________________ This solicitation must be quoted all or none. Substitute Items: If you plan to provide other than the brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog or part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the substitute item that are equivalent to the brand name. Also provide all documents which clearly describe the item(s) and its ability to meet the requirement, so that it can be evaluated by the end user. Substitute items must be compatible with the following equipment currently in use at the laboratory: EMS 550 Deposition purge-pump-bleeder used for coating and venting samples, EMS 25 Current Power Supply, and EMS 850 Heater/Stirrer. Failure to submit the requested subsititute item information before the closing date will eliminate the vendor from all further consideration. Items otherwise equal may not satisfy the requirement due to differences in materiel composition, size, environmental application, etc. If an item is furnished which does not meet the requirement, the item will be returned at the vendors expense for a full refund. Final decision as to award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable (technical acceptability is determined by the end-user). Technical specifications of required items are included in the line item description. (End of Provision) To be delivered to: Eisenhower Army Medical Center, ATTN: Ms. Barbara Gaston, Building 300 Hospital Road, Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905-5650 on or before August 21, 2010. FOB Destination (FOB: Origin, if delivery/ transportation charges apply). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, apply to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 paragraph (a) and (c) apply to this acquisition with the following factors used to evaluate offers: Items offered will be evaluated on equivalent technical capabilities as outlined in each line item (CLIN) description. Lowest price technically acceptable will have greatest weight on final decision. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items with their offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following clauses: 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the following additional clauses cited in this clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104 (g); 52.322-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553); 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402): 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246); 52.225-1, Buy Americal Act- Supplies (JUNE 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2010), applies to this acquisition and the following additional clauses cited in this clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207); DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181); DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2227); and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). The following additional clauses and provisions applies to this acquisition: 52.202-1, Definitions (JULY 2004); 52.203-12, Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007); 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007); 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000); 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) (MAY 1999); 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007); 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006); 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to OfferorsCommercial items (JUN 2008); 52.225-3, Buy America Act- Free Trade Agreements- Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2005) (41 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-17, Interest (OCT 2008); 52.233-2, Service of Protest; 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (JUL 1995); 52.247-29, F.O.B. Origin (FEB 2006); DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JAN 2009); DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992); DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of ownership or control by the government of a terrorist country (JAN 2009); DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (DEC 2006); DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; and DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006). Full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far or www.dtic.mil/dfars or www.farsite/hill.af.mil. All responsible sources should submit a quote to ATTN: Pamela Owens via fax at 706 787-6573 or e-mail: pamela.w.owens@us.army.mil by 4:30 pm EST, July 26, 2010. For information regarding this solicitation you may contact Pamela Owens via phone: 706 787-0293 or e-mail.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Eisenhower Army Medical Center Bldg. 300 East Hospital Road Fort Gordon GA

Zip Code: 30905-5650
 

Record

SN02207025-W 20100717/100715235216-34bcf8f55af6e4a0deced30da1ec4c4c (fbodaily.com)
 

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