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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 FBO #5041
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Notice Date
9/10/2015
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
334515 — Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
 
Contracting Office
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
 
ZIP Code
20899-1410
 
Solicitation Number
NB688000-15-03490
 
Archive Date
9/30/2015
 
Point of Contact
Angela L. Hitt, Phone: 3034977305
 
E-Mail Address
angela.hitt@nist.gov
(angela.hitt@nist.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This solicitation, NB688000-15-03490, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This is a Brand Name or Equal, unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation and all interested parties may submit a quotation. It is being issued using the simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR 13.5 Certain Commercial Items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following Brand Name or Equal commercial item(s): CLIN 0001: One (1) Yokogawa Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Model Number AQ6375-10-D/FC/RFC Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: National Institute of Standard and Technology's (NIST) Division 688 research is focused on developing the next generation optical tools for precision time keeping. This analyzer will be used to measure the optical spectra of near-IR signals. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall provide one (1) Yokogawa Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Model Number AQ6375-10-D/FC/RFC, or equivalent as described below. The analyzer must meet the following specifications: • Wavelength range = 1200 nm - 2400 nm • Span 0.5 nm to 1200 nm • Wavelength repeatability 0.015 nm • Resolution BW = 0.05 nm, 0.1nm, 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm • Sampling points 50001 • Level sensitivity -70 dBm • Maximum input power +20 dBm, +25 dBm input power no damage • Level accuracy 1 dB • Polarization dependence 0.1 dB • Dynamic range 55 dB at 0.8 nm • Single mode fiber input FC • 0.5 sec sweep time • GPIB programming connection • USB connection for data transfer in non-proprietary data formats • 10.4 in color LCD screen Key Areas of Importance: • Wavelength range from 1200nm to 2400nm • Optical spectrum analysis capability • 0.5 sec sweep time • resolution BW better than 0.05nm • dynamic range of >55 dB at 0.8 nm Technical Considerations: This product must cover the important 1200-2400 nm wavelength range needed for NIST's experiments. Inspection and Acceptance: NIST will test the wavelength range, sweep time, resolution bandwidth, and other basic performance metrics of the optical spectrum analyzer. The required delivery is 6 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). FOB Destination for delivery is NIST, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Delivery point of contact will be provided upon award. Please note shipping information will be provided by NIST at time of Award. BASIS OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. This will be a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor submitting a quote that meets all of the requirements of this RFQ and who has the lowest price. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. Documentation submitted in the quotation shall be evaluated to determine that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the Governments minimum required specifications. PRICE: Price shall be evaluated for reasonableness. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall meet the technical specifications and deliverable schedule. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (Quotes shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria shown above). The quoter must have completed the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture FAR 52.232-15, Progress Payments Not Included CAR 1352.213-70, Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures CAR 1352.215-70, Proposal Preparation CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests CAR 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest CAR 1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: NIST 325 Broadway Shipping and Receiving Boulder, CO 80305 NIST LOCAL-04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (a) NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. (b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621 The Contractor shall submit a Quote, to be received no later than 4 p.m. Mountain Time, Tuesday, September 15, 2015, and must include the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number, itemized quote including all minimum specifications. Quotes shall be delivered via email to angela.hitt@nist.gov. Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Friday, September 11, 2015.
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NIST/AcAsD/NB688000-15-03490/listing.html)
 
Place of Performance
Address: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisitions Management Division, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, 80305, United States
Zip Code: 80305
 
Record
SN03879149-W 20150912/150910235208-9d8276a1fb02e5202e0bb781d0decde3 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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