SOURCES SOUGHT
52 -- Lab Equipment
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-16-T-0151
- Archive Date
- 9/17/2016
- Point of Contact
- Leila N. Bussey, Phone: 7193338093, Diana Myles-South, Phone: 719-333-8650
- E-Mail Address
-
leila.bussey@us.af.mil, Diana.South@us.af.mil
(leila.bussey@us.af.mil, Diana.South@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice for lab equipment for the Air Force Academy Prep School. This Sources Sought Notice (FA7000-16-T-0151) is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine if there is lab equipment that meet the Buy American Act at DFARS 225.225-7001. All businesses capable of providing lab equipment are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis. 10 CONS/ LGCB is seeking potential sources who can manufacture lab equipment that is Buy American compliant IAW DFARS 252.225-7001 and are equal in quality and function. Lab equipment is considered commercially off-the-shelf items. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516. The size standard is 500 employees. All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School Lab Equipment Requirements: LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS QTY CLIN 0001 LQ2-CH-ST: LABQUEST 2 DATA LOGGER INTERFACE- STARTER PACAGE (CHEMISTRY) OR EQUAL Vernier LabQuest 2 is a standalone interface used to collect sensor data with its built-in graphing and analysis application. The large, high-resolution touch screen makes it easy and intuitive to collect, analyze, and share data from experiments. Its wireless connectivity encourages collaboration and personalized learning. You can also use LabQuest 2 as a USB sensor interface using Logger Pro software or with our Graphical Analysis app for iOS, Android, or Chrome to stream data wirelessly to one or more mobile devices. Key Features: Standalone and computer sensor interface with a touch screen; Compatible with all Vernier sensors; Large and high-resolution screen with portrait and landscape orientations; Fast data collection; Rechargeable, high-capacity battery; Compatible with Windows and Macintosh computers; Collect, analyze, and share sensor data wirelessly with iPad, Android devices, and Chromebooks; Free software updates; Large, high-resolution touch screen; Built-in sensors such as GPS and accelerometers; Wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Fast data collection with 100,000 samples per second 36 CLIN 0002 COL-BTA: COLORIMETER This 4-wavelength Colorimeter measures the amount of light transmitted through a sample at a user-selectable wavelength in order to determine the concentration of a solution. Features such as automatic sensor identification and one-step calibration make this sensor easy to use. Specifications: Range: 0 to 3 (absorbance); Useful Range: 0.05 to 1.0 (absorbance); 90% to 10% transmittance (%T); Wavelengths: 430 nm, 470 nm, 565 nm, 635 nm; Typical Resolution: 0.035 %T; Supply voltage: 5VDC +/- 25 mV; Supply current: 40 mA (typical) ; Power up time: 700 ms (maximum); Output voltage range: 0 - 4 V; Transfer function: Vout = 0.035 x (%T) + 0 36 CLIN 0003 EMISSIONS SPECTROMETER Emissions Spectrometer to conduct emissions analysis. It gives precise measurements over a range of 350-900 nm to examine spectra of light bulbs, spectrum tubes, or the sun. Item: VSP-EM Spectrometer allows you to instantly collect emissions spectra from light bulbs, gas discharge tubes, or the sun. It connects directly to your computer or LabQuest with a standard USB cable and gives precise measurements over a range of 350-900 nm. Specifications: Dimensions: 10.1 cm × 7.0 cm × 4.5 cm; Power Supply: USB powered; Detector: Linear CCD; Wavelength Range: 350-900 nm; Wavelength Reporting Interval: 1 nm; Optical Resolution: 3 nm (as determined by the full width of half maximum of hydrogen 434 nm peak); Wavelength Accuracy: ±2 nm (as determined by hydrogen peaks) 10 CLIN 0004 EMISSIONS SPEC OPTICAL FIBER Item: VSP-EM-Fiber: This fiber is an accessory for the Vernier Emissions Spectrometer that allows for precise measurements of emissions spectrum wavelengths. This fiber can also be used with the Vernier Spectrometer and other Ocean Optics VIS-NIR Spectrometers Specifications: Length: 1 m; Core diameter: 400 µm; Core material: glass; Covering: 2.2 mm PVC; Connectors: SMA 905 10 CLIN 0005 DUAL-RANGE FORCE SENSOR Item- DFS-BTA: The Dual-Range Force Sensor is a general-purpose sensor for measuring pushing and pulling forces. Two ranges allow you to measure forces as small as 0.01 newtons and as large as 50 newtons. It can be used in a broad range of ways: As a replacement for a hand-held spring scale; Mounted horizontally on a dynamics cart to study collisions; Mounted on a ring-stand to measure forces in a vertical direction; Collect data from two Force Sensors simultaneously to study Newton's Third Law; Specifications: ± 10 N Range Resolution: 0.01 N; ± 50 N Range Resolution: 0.05 N 20 CLIN 0006 MOTION DETECTOR Item MD-BTD- The Motion Detector uses ultrasound to measure the position of carts, balls, people, and other objects. Measure objects as close as 15 cm and as far away as 6 m. Sensitivity switch reduces noise and produces higher quality data for studying dynamics carts on tracks. Attaches easily to the Vernier Dynamics System. Pivoting head allows for flexibility in the experiment setup. Specifications: Range: 0.15 to 6 m; Resolution: 1 mm 20 CLIN 0007 LOGGER PRO SOFTWARE- SITE LICENSE Item LP: data-collection and analysis software for Windows and Mac computers 1 CLIN 0008 LABQUEST VIEWER SOFTWARE Item: LQ-VIEW- LabQuest Viewer is computer software that displays and controls the screen of a LabQuest using a computer. When used in conjunction with a projector, this software can be used to demonstrate the functions of LabQuest and to enhance group presentations. This software can also be used to monitor student use of LabQuest devices in your lab, view and control a LabQuest remotely, and easily capture LabQuest screen images for use in lab instructions or assessment questions. Use LabQuest Viewer in the classroom to: View and control one or more LabQuest devices from a computer; Use with a projector or interactive white board for class demos and student presentations; Display live images of all LabQuests in your lab to monitor student progress throughout the lab; Select up to four LabQuest devices for side-by-side comparison of experimental results from different lab groups; Capture and share screenshots of the LabQuest screen for use in lab instructions and assessment questions; Set customizable permissions that permit viewing without control, or password-protect a connection; Install LabQuest Viewer on any computer in your school or college department with the included site license 1 CLIN 0009 CHEMISTRY W/VENIER- LAB MANUAL Item CWV: Description Chemistry with Vernier has more than 36 experiments in thermochemistry, gas laws, acid-base reactions, equilibrium, electrochemistry, electrolytes, states of matter, and more.Experiments are included for the Gas Pressure Sensor, Temperature Probe, pH Sensor, Conductivity Probe, Colorimeter, and Voltage Probe. 1 Only responsible suppliers need respond who can provide "or equal" and are Buy American compliant lab equipment. Please provide documentation where the lab equipment is manufactured and where the components come from. NOTE: ** No telephone responses, please** This sources sought is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested. If you are not interested in supplying this item, no response is necessary. Vendors must provide documentation where their lab equipment are manufactured and where the components come from. A Class Waiver for the Non-manufacture Rule applies to this request. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package. Interested businesses shall provide the following information: •1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address. •2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc. •3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to perform the required effort. •4. Answers to the following questions: (include questions below as applicable, otherwise delete. Add any questions specific to the acquisition not included below). •a. Are salient characteristics too restrictive? If so, explain. •b. How long have you been in business? •c. Have you provided these items in the past? •d. What is the present size of your facility? How many employees do you have? •e. Can vendor quote on all line items? •f. Are you a manufacturer or supplier of the items? •g. What is your lead-time for delivery for each item? •h. Have you ever performed Government contracts? •i. What are your payment/discount terms? •j. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. k. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes. l. Do you offer any warranty coverage? m. What size business are you? n. Are you registered in SAM? o. Is this requirement considered commercial of the shelf (COTS)? p. Is their catalog pricing? q. Is it sold in substantial quantities? 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Mr. James Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-4747 email: james.anderson.72@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. Responsible vendors who are interested may contact, Leila Bussey at 719-333-8093 or email her @ leila.bussey@us.af.mil or Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer at 719-333-8650 or email diana.south@us.af.mil by 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, 2 September 2016.
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