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66 -- ALIGNMENT FIXTURES, WEDGE GRIPS, MANIFOLD KIT AND MOUNTING HARDWARE SOL SFQ3-048820A DUE 072296 POC Bernadette Kan, Contracting Officer, who may be contacted at (216) 433-2525, Mail Stop 500-306, or Internet E-Mail: Bernadette.Kan@lerc.nasa.gov. 2 each, MTS Model 609.10A-01 for Instron 8562 tensile testing machine - MTS or equal. 2 each, MTS model 647.10A-02 hydraulically operated wedge grips with Model 685.10B 10B-01 115 VAC hydraulic grip supply, MTS or equal. 2 each, MTS water cooling manifold kit for Item 2 used with Model 647.10 water cooled wedges - MTS or equal. 2 each, MTS Model 601.11B-11, spiral washers, adapter to mount item 2; grips to Instron load cell with 1.25'' X 12 - 1.5'' deep female thread - MTS or equal. Delivery to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. 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 and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3829. The Small Business Size Standards is 500 employees. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions and. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Internet Acquisition Service (NAIS). The documents will reside on a World Wide Web server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Procurement Home Page is http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/home.htm. Award shall be made on best value to the Government, with consideration given to price, delivery, past performance, warranties and other considerations of value. It is anticipated that an award will be made within 10 business days after the date for submission of quotes. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0190)

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