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66 -- ELEMENTAL ANALYZER SYSTEM SOL 53SBNB6C9267 DUE 080296 POC Kathleen Lettofsky (301) 975-6342 This is a combined 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 53SBNB6C9267 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3826. The contract line item numbers (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 Elemental Analyzer System for automated and simultaneous determination of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen abundances, 1 each; CLIN 0002 PC boards, cables and PC-Windows software for instrument operation and control, 1 lot; CLIN 0003 Microbalance (with 1 microgram readability), 1 lot; CLIN 0004 Autosampler for solids (0.1 mg to 500 mg) with capacity for at least 25 samples, 1 lot; and CLIN 0005 Installation, training, and 12 month parts/labor warranty, 1 lot. Please submit your price in accordance with the CLIN structure identified in the previous sentence. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to acquire the Elemental Analyzer System with the following technical specifications - Components: 1) The system shall be controlled through PC-Windows software,and include all necessary peripheral computer boards and cables; 2) The system shall include a microbalance with readability of at least one microgram; 3) The system shall include an autosampler for solids capable of handling at least 25 samples (0.1 mg to 500 mg) unattended, with volume capacity for each sample of at least 0.9 cubic centimeters and 4) Installation, training and a 12 month parts and labor warranty shall be included. The following are the technical specifications - Performance: 1) The system shall perform a complete and simultaneous gas chromatographic separation of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor, and detect these analytes non-destructively; 2) The system shall analyze the entire gas sample resulting from combustion. Splitting or dilution of the combustion gases is not acceptable; 3) The system shall be interfacable to a variety of detectors and gas handling systems: mass spectrometers for measurement of isotopic compositions, and trapping systems for complete collection of gas chromatographic outputs. and 4) The intrinsic carbon blank from sample combustion to detection shall be one microgram or less. NIST requires delivery of the system within 60 calendar days after receipt of the contract, FOB Destination, Gaithersburg, MD. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a): (i) technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance/experience and (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Evaluation of the specific evaluation criteria will be based on information submitted in response to this RFQ. It is recommended that information be included which demonstrates that the items offered meet all the requirements identified in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Information which merely offers to furnish the items 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. Proposals submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be in an original and two copies. 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 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: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products; 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Interested parties shall submit offers 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, MD 20899, ATTN: Kathleen Lettofsky, Solicitation No. 53SBNB6C9267. Offers must be received by 3:00 on August 13, 1996. Offers or modifications of offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. For information regarding the solicitation contact Kathleen Lettofsky, Contract Specialist. Her telephone number is (301)975-6342 and the FAX number is (301)963-7732. (0220)

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