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66 -- FOURIER TRANSFORM RAMAN MODULE SOL 52SBNB6C9218 DUE 072696 POC Linda Shariati (301) 975-5053 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 is 52SBNB6C9218 and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-33. This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3826 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contract line item numbers (CLIN), items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 A Fourier Transform Raman Module, 1 each; CLIN 0002 A Ge Detector, 1 each; CLIN 0003 A Photoelastic Modulator, 1 each; CLIN 0004 Installation, 1 lot; CLIN 0005 Warranty, 1 lot; and CLIN 0006 User Manuals, 1 each. Please submit your pricing in accordance with the CLIN structure identified in the sentence above. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is interested in acquiring a Fourier Transform Raman module and accessories for a Bruker Equinox 55 FTIR spectrometer which is currently being purchased by NIST. The FT-Raman module shall be compatible with the Equinox 55 FTIR. Compatibility includes integration of the Raman component parts with the FTIR bench, optimized optical through put, and transparent use of Equinox 55 software to control FT-Raman operation and data handling. The Raman system shall contain a class I laser device. The Raman system shall allow switching between 90 degrees and 180 degrees scattering geometries without moving the sample. The Raman system shall allow defocusing of the laser beam to accommodate thermally sensitive samples. The sample stage for Raman measurements shall have a motorized z adjustment to bring the sample into the beam focus. The Raman system shall have a liquid nitrogen cooled germanium detector with enhanced signal to noise and a filter to remove the unshifted Raleigh scattering to provide a spectral range of 3500cm-1 to 70cm-1 Stokes and 100cm-1 to 2000cm-1 anti-Stokes or better. With the Raman accessory attached, the spectrometer shall have at least three external beam ports available for other experiments. The Raman detector and sample compartment shall be within the Raman module. The system shall include both the step-scan and Raman options. The spectrometer shall perform both phase modulation and step-scan time resolved Raman measurements at the same time. Switching between Fourier transform infrared and Raman experiments should be facile. In step-scan mode,the spectrometer shall allow phase modulation at a frequency of 1000Hz or higher, with a modulation amplitude of 21 HeNe or greater. In step-scan mode, the spectrometer shall allow simultaneous four channel acquisition, with DSP demodulation. In step-scan mode, the spectrometer shall perform time resolved experiments with a time resolution of 5ms or better with the internal ADC. The Contractor shall provide one set of the most current version of user manuals and publications for all items provided under this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall provide installation and set-up of the items. The Contractor shall include the same warranty terms offered to the general public in customary commercial practices. Offerors shall provide information which demonstrates the successful addition of their FT-Raman unit to a Bruker Equinox 55 FTIR which resulted in achieving all of our specifications and experience which demonstrates long term technical support for the combined system. NIST requires delivery of the system within 45 calendar days after receipt of the contract. FOB Destination. The place of delivery, acceptance, and FOB is: NIST, Bldg 222, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a): (i) price, (ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; and, (iii) past performance/experience. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Evaluation of the specific evaluation criteria will be based on information submitted in response to this RFP. It is recommended that information be included which demonstrates that the items offered meet all the requirements identified in this combined synopsis/solicitation. In addition, past performance/experience will be evaluated on information which demonstrates five years experience with this type of requirement and demonstrates the successful addition of the Offeror's FT-Raman unit to a Bruker Equinox 55 FTIR which resulted in achieving all of our specifications and experience which demonstrates long term technical support for the combined system. (include contact points, telephone numbers, and a description of the items). Information which merely offers to furnish an item in accordance with the requirements of the Government or does not address a requirement contained herein will be evaluated based on this information or lack of information. Offerors are cautioned to submit proposals on the most favorable basis, since the Government may elect to make an award without further discussions or negotiations. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following FAR clauses: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies; FAR 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products; and, FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act - NAFTA Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Interested parties shall submit proposals which include, but should not be limited to, the 11 items outlined in FAR 52.212-1(b) and information requested in this synopsis/solicitation to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, ATTN: Linda Shariati, Solicitation Number 52SBNB6C9218. Proposals must be received by 3:00 pm on July 26, 1996. Offers or modifications of offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers/bids after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. For information regarding the solicitation contact Linda Shariati, Contract Specialist. Her telephone number is (301)975-5053. See Numbered Note 1. (0190)

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