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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 06, 2015 FBO #5035
MODIFICATION

66 -- Low Level Gamma Spectrometer

Notice Date

9/4/2015
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 45CONS (Bldg 423), 1201 Edward H White II St MS 7200, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925-3238, United States
 

ZIP Code

32925-3238
 

Solicitation Number

FA2521-15-Q-B081
 

Archive Date

8/29/2015
 

Point of Contact

Kenneth H. Carpenter, Phone: 3214947041, Cheryl T. Witt, Phone: 321-494-4394
 

E-Mail Address

kenneth.carpenter.1@us.af.mil, cheryl.witt@us.af.mil
(kenneth.carpenter.1@us.af.mil, cheryl.witt@us.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Amended on 4 Sep 15) 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 FA2521-15-Q-B081 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. Item #1 of 3 Manufacturer: ORTEC or equivalent Description: GAMMA-X Coaxial N-Type High Purity Germanium Gamma-Ray Detector in Reduced Background Pop Top Capsule with carbon fiber endcap Model: GMX50P4-83-RB Quantity: 1 each Additional Specifications: - Relative Photopeak Efficiency >= 50% - Energy Res. <= 2.2 keV FWHM @ 1.33 MeV - Peak to Compton >= 58:1 - Peak Shape <= 2.0 FW.1M/FWHM - Peak Shape <= 3.0 FW.02M/FWHM - Endcap size = 83 mm (3.25 in) Item #2 of 3 Manufacturer: ORTEC or equivalent Description: Mobius Recycler - condensing liquid Nitrogen HPGe Detector Cooling System Model: MOBIUS-PT-DET Quantity: 1 each Additional Specifications: - Dewar capacity: 28 liters, excluding detector dipstick volume - Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C. 20% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing. - Must support either a vertical or horizontal dipstick cryostat - Refill period: system can run for at least 2 years without refilling - No recurring maintenance is required except cleaining a washable air inlet Filter - Display capable of being remotley mounted when the detector is placed in a lead shield - The control electronics and power supply are electrically isolated from the dewar, as is the cooler, and protected from LN2 spillage.protected from LN2 spillage. - A level sensor to provide a continuous measurement of the LN2 level from 0-100% full. - LN2 Holding time: Approximately 7-10 days for a typical detector in a Streamline cryostat if Möbius is full. Approximately 4-7days for a typical detector in a PopTop cryostat if Möbius is full. - LN2 Loss rate: Approximately 3 liters per day when cooler is off. Operates as a standard dewar when power loss occurs. Item #3 of 3 Manufacturer: ORTEC or equivalent Description: Horizontal Cryostat (Dipstick type) for a Pop Top Capsule - 8.75" Model: CFG-PH4 Quantity: 1 each Additional Specifications: - Length extended from 4" to 8.75" Ship to address: AFTAC/CVX Attn: Mark Talbert 10989 S Patrick Dr Patrick AFB FL 32925 NOTE TO OFFERORS: In accordance with FAR 8.402(f), an ordering activity Contracting Officer may combine open market items with General Services Administration (GSA) items; therefore, if any item is applicable to (GSA) Contract Schedule please clearly labeled the item GSA or open market. Include your GSA contract number for items, as well as expiration date of the contract. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2014) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies: a. The following words stating "offer", "offeror", and "proposal" are replaced with "quotation", "vendor", and "quote". b. Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: "The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above." RFQ due date: 11 Sep 15 RFQ due time: 3:00 P.M. EST Fax RFQ to 321-494-1843; email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil or mail to: 45th Contracting Squadron Attn: FA2521-15-Q-B080 1201 Edward H. White II Street, MS 7200 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238 Note:.zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system. All questions regarding this solicitation must be email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST on 9 Sep 15. Please provide the following information with your quote: DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ Tax ID Number: ___________________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB (Select): ____ Destination _____ Origin Shipping Cost included? ____ Yes _____ No 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture (Mar 2015) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Manufactured end product" means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except- (1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials; (2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies; (3) FSG 88, Live Animals; (4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables; (5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials; (6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible; (7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products; (8) FSC 9610, Ores; (9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and (10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials. "Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture. (b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly- (1) [ ] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or (2) [ ] Outside the United States. (End of provision) All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable: (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: Price, Technical, and Past performance. Note: Quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. In order to be deemed technically acceptable, the following evaluation criteria must be met: Item #1 of 3 - GAMMA-X Coaxial N-Type High Purity Germanium Gamma-Ray Detector in Reduced Background Pop Top Capsule with carbon fiber endcap - Relative Photopeak Efficiency >= 50% - Energy Res. <= 2.2 keV FWHM @ 1.33 MeV - Peak to Compton >= 58:1 - Peak Shape <= 2.0 FW.1M/FWHM - Peak Shape <= 3.0 FW.02M/FWHM - Endcap size = 83 mm (3.25 in) Item #2 of 3 - Condensing liquid Nitrogen HPGe Detector Cooling System - Dewar capacity: 28 liters, excluding detector dipstick volume - Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C. 20% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing. - Must support either a vertical or horizontal dipstick cryostat - Refill period: system can run for at least 2 years without refilling - No recurring maintenance is required except cleaining a washable air inlet filter - Display capable of being remotley mounted when the detector is placed in a lead shield - The control electronics and power supply are electrically isolated from the dewar, as is the cooler, and protected from LN2 spillage.protected from LN2 spillage. - A level sensor to provide a continuous measurement of the LN2 level from 0-100% full. - LN2 Holding time: Approximately 7-10 days for a typical detector in a Streamline cryostat if full. Approximately 4-7days for a typical detector in a PopTop cryostat if full. - LN2 Loss rate: Approximately 3 liters per day when cooler is off. Operates as a standard dewar when power loss occurs. Item #3 of 3 - Horizontal Cryostat (Dipstick type) for a Pop Top Capsule - 8.75" Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal when compared to price. (b) 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. (End of Provision) Discussions: The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions with respective vendors/quoters. The government however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2015), with its Alternate I (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition.All vendors must be registered in System For Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of Quote submittal. 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation. (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (End of provision) 252.203-7999 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION 2015-O0010)(FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause. (End of clause) DFARS Provision 252.209-7992, Representation by corporations regarding an unpaid delinquent tax liability or a Felony Conviction under any federal law-fiscal year 2015 appropriations (Dev 2015-OO0005)(Dec 2014) (a) In accordance with sections 7 44 and 7 45 of Division E, Title VII. of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235 ). none of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ]is not [ ]a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2015), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Jul 14), Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2014) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Nov 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) 52.225-3 Alternate III (May 2014) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DFARS Clauses: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Nov 2013) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014) 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Dec 2013) 252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification (Sep 2011) 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System--Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations (Jun 2015) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) 252.225-7000 Buy American Statute-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 2014) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Nov 2014) 252.225-7023 Preference for Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan (Sep 2013) 252.225-7024 Requirement for Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan (Sep 2013) 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel (Jun 2005) 252.225-7035 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 2014) 252.225-7035 Alternate I (Nov 2014) 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program (Nov 2014) 252.225-7036 Alternate IV (Nov 2014) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial items (Jun 2013) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Apr 2014) The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 14) with the following fill-in: AFICA/KS SCO 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914, (P) 719-554-5300, (F) 719-554- 5299, afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Nov 12) The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/45CONSb423/FA2521-15-Q-B081/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: AFTAC, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925, United States

Zip Code: 32925
 

Record

SN03873533-W 20150906/150904235839-e1ca6c202cc41d775a278214c8e10200 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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