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34 -- SEMI-UNIVERSAL DIVIDING HEAD PLUS 4 JAW CHUCK SOL N00140-96-R-3411 DUE 091196 POC Steve Santoro, Contract Negotiator, (215)697-9652. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared i/a/w the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This constitutes the solicitation for the required items. Proposals are hereby requested under RFP N00140-96-R-3411, a subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. FISC Det Phila intends to purchase, on a full and open competitive basis, twenty-two (22) 10-inch semi-universal dividing heads plus 4 jaw chucks to be used on mill presses. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated. The standard industrial classification code is 3545. Dividing heads plus chucks must be commercially available. Requirements to be provided: High Precision Dividing Head 550 series must be adjustable between -10 degrees tp and +90 degrees, capable of dividing any angle by the direct, indirect, or differential methods. The Dividing Head must have a tapered roller bearing spindle, a direct mounted 24 division indexing plate (three dividing plates will be included), hardened and ground worm gear, have a 40 to 1 ratio and positive locking mechanism, and use a 360 degree brake shoe. The dividing head and chuck must be in accordance with the following specifications: Spindle Thread (mm) M30 X P3 Size 10'' Semi-Universal Weight (lbs) 80 Center Hole Taper B&S9 Center Height 5.039'' Chuck No. 585-106 Chuck Diameter 6-1/2'' Maximum Variation (inches/seconds) Center concentricity .0004'' Inside taper concentricity of dividing spindle measured at spindle hose .0004'' measured at arbor (12'' long) .0008'' Axual movement of dividing spindle .0002'' Alignment of dividing head and tailstock vertical plane .0008'' horizontal plane .0008'' Maximum cumulative spacing error 1 minute Proposals received shall specify FOB Destination, offers other than FOB Destination shall be ineligible for award. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, The Government intends to make an award to the responsive, responsible offeror who submits the lowest overall price, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders: The following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (13) and (14). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-37. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items: The following clauses referenced under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: 252.225-7001. Award will be made to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined most advantageous to the Government, considering price. As a minimum, vendors should provide this office: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 for the requested items w/unit price, extended price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, and copies of FAR 52.212-3 and DFAR 252.212-7000. Responses to this solicitation are due by COB 10 September 1996. All offers shall be sent to FISC Det Phila, S. Santoro, Code 0223H. Reference RFP N00140-96-R-3411. SYN 424 (0236)

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