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66 -- SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET SYSTEM SOL NIH-NIDDK-96-11 DUE 071596 POC Katrina J. Gross, Contract Specialist, (301) 594-7730 Dorann L. Penney, Contracting Officer, (301) 594-7733. 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. The solicitation, number NIH-NIDDK-96-11, is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 90-36. The superconducting magnet system must have the following technical requirements: (1) The magnetic field strength must be 9.4 Tesla, corresponding to a 400 MHz proton NMR frequency. (2) The drift rate of the magnetic field must be less than or equal to 0.02 ppm per hour. (3) The magnet system must include both superconducting and room temperature shim coils for adjustment of the homogeneity of the magnetic field. The room temperature shim coils must include at least 34 independent gradient channels. The magnet system must include a power supply for the room temperature shim coils, compatible with control by a Chemagnetics Infinity NMR spectrometer console. (4) The usable diameter of the bore of the magnet must be greater than 88 mm without room temperature shim coils, and greater than 72 mm with room temperature shim coils. (5) The homogeneity of the magnetic field must be 0.2 ppm or better over a 20 mm diameter by 20 mm length cylindrical volume with use of the superconducting shims only. The homogeneity of the magnetic field must be 0.02 ppm or better over the same volume with use of both superconducting shims and room temperature shims. (6) The magnet must be contained in a liquid helium and liquid nitrogen-cooled cryostat with refill periods of at least 14 days for liquid nitrogen and 170 days for liquid helium. (7) The magnet system must be mounted on pneumatic vibration isolation legs or stands. (8) The magnet system must include liquid helium and liquid nitrogen level sensors and meters and must include a vacuum insulated liquid helium transfer line. (9) Installation and charging of the magnet, and optimization of the superconducting and room temperature shim settings must be included. Provide existing product literature, owner's manual with maintenance procedures as part of the proposal. The Superconducting Magnet System must have a minimum warranty period of one (1) year labor, material and one way-freight. Delivery shall be no later than FIVE (5) MONTHS after contract award. Deliver Free On Board (FOB) Point: DESTINATION TO: National Institutes of Health National Institute of Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Laboratory of Chemical Physics, Building 5, Room 112, 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 The FAR Clause 52-212.2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCTOBER 1995), will not be used in the evaluation of offers submitted. The existing product literature, owner's manual with maintenance procedures and test reports will be used as a basis for evaluation with submitted offers. Past Performance will also be considered. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses, FAR 52.212.1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCTOBER 1995) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MARCH 1996). FAR 52.212.4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCTOBER 1995) The resultant contract incorporates the following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5, FAR 52.212.5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JANUARY 1996) The resultant contract incorporates the following DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR)(48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES: HHSAR 352.202-1 Definitions (APRIL 1984) HHSAR 352.232-9 Withholding of Contract Payments (APRIL 1984) All offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MARCH 1996). A copy of the OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS can be obtained from Katrina James Gross, via (301) 594 - 7730 (Voice), (301) 480 - 4226 (FAX) and jamesk@ep.niddk.nih.gov (Email). SIC Code is 3826, and the Size Standard is 500 employees. See Numbered Note #1. Offers are due no later than THIRTY (30) DAYS from the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) Publication Date. (0164)

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