SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Custom Integrating Sphere - Specifications
- Notice Date
- 1/13/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- 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
- NB686010-16-00770
- Archive Date
- 2/3/2016
- 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
- Specifications 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, NB686010-16-00770, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This is unrestricted 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 commercial item(s): CLIN 0001: One (1) Custom Integrating Sphere per the attached Specifications Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Division 686 is developing a calibration system for the US Air Force. The Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) provides a means of scanning a broad range of wavelengths and with accessories, a method of determining the reflectance of a surface, such as that of a thermal laser detector. NIST proposes a reflectance-based spectral characterization of thermal and pyroelectric detectors using a broadband source with a FTS-based characterization. Combining this with an existing laser-based single-wavelength absolute responsivity measurement will yield an infrared spectral radiometer ("IR Radiometer") providing the Air Force eventually with "in house" capability to calibrate the absolute responsivity of laser power meters from 0.9 m to 25 m with traceability to NIST. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall provide one (1) Custom Integrating Sphere to develop a calibration system for the US Air Force as described below and per the attached Specifications. The integrating sphere accessory to the Fourier Transform Spectrometer shall meet the minimum government requirements listed below along with the attached Specifications. 1. The integrating sphere shall be 4" to 6" (100 to 150) mm diameter, commensurate with appropriate signal to noise ratio as obtained from samples that have a total hemispherical reflectance of 0.2 % to 5 %, on samples no greater than 19 mm x 19 mm area. 2. The integrating sphere shall operate over the wavelength range from 0.9 µm to 25 µm. 3. The sphere shall be capable of performing 8 degree total hemispherical reflectance measurements and specular excluded measurements. 4. The sphere shall have demountable fittings for a D315 / D316 detector from Bruker Instruments. There is the possibility of using a larger active area detector from another supplier to enhance the signal to noise ratio. This will be discussed at time of purchase. 5. The centre of the entrance port of the sphere shall be at the same height as the centre of the exit port of the FTS. 6. There shall be a spare port at the top of the sphere. 7. The entrance port to the sphere shall be no larger than 25 mm and the exit port no larger than 20 mm. It is expected existing ports will be reduced to these dimensions. 8. A plugged port shall exist for specular excluded measurements. 9. The sphere shall be mounted remote to the FTS on a small breadboard with ¼ - 20 mounting holes, spaced on a 1" pattern. This could be a small commercial breadboard. 10. The radiation from the exit port of the FTS shall be coupled into the sphere with external gold coated reflective optics to maintain maximum signal. These reflective optics will be required to reduce the diameter of the optical beam from the FTS (nominally 40 mm diameter) to approximately 20 mm diameter at the entrance port of the sphere and no larger than 15 mm, but greater than 5 mm at the exit port of the sphere. The total free space path distance from the FTS to the entrance port of the sphere shall not be greater than 0.75 m. This path could be folded. The optics should minimize optical signal loss. 11. The sphere shall be mounted to a rotating stage that is mounted to the breadboard, allowing for rotational movement about the entrance port. The control of this stage shall be integrated with the FTS software. 12. The operation of the sphere and signal out from the MCT detector shall be integrated with the Bruker V70 FTS software - this includes automatic recognition of the detector being used. 13. Normal transmission measurement of samples shall be possible with this sphere. 14. Sphere shall include removable sample holders for sample (reflection), transmission and comparison ports. 15. There will be an enclosure for the sphere system with appropriate beam ports and bulk head connections for electronics so the optical measurements can be made in a dark ambient environment. Enclosure will include nitrogen line ¼" NPT nipples for potential N2 flushing of system (positive pressure, not a sealed vessel). 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. Failure to clearly and unambiguously demonstrate this will result in an "unacceptable" technical rating. 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's Interest When Subcontracting Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program 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, Equal Opportunity 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 Act-Supplies 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act w/ Alternate II 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law of Breach of Contract Claim 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 52.225-18 - 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 NIST LOCAL-39 Marking/Packing Instructions If the total contract/order includes multiple quantities of the same or like item(s), segregated as separate CLIN/Item numbers, deliverables shall be packed accordingly. Each individual package/container in the shipment shall include deliverables on a per-CLIN or Item basis. For each shipment made under this contract/order, the Contractor shall furnish itemized packing list(s), enumerating the specific contents of each shipping container and what specific individual components constitute a full and complete "unit" for each bid item. The packing list shall include the brief description of each item found in the schedule. If more than one container is required for each unit, each container should be marked accordingly, e.g., "Box 1 of 2," "Box 2 of 2" and the boxes, where feasible, should be taped or shrink-wrapped together as an issuable unit. The contract number and CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) OR ORDER ITEM NUMBER shall be placed on the exterior of all containers. The Contractor shall submit a Quote, to be received no later than 2 p.m. Mountain Time, Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 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 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, Friday, January 15, 2016.
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- 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
- Zip Code: 80305
- Record
- SN03989943-W 20160115/160113234318-42cf2cea374dcd85a82f71101d7b4be0 (fbodaily.com)
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