DOD/Support Services Contract Section, USCG Aircraft RepaVY3 Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

36 -- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY SOL DTCG38-96-Q-L00092 DUE 092496 POC Contact Linda Stulick, Purchasing Agent, (919) 335-6640 This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation 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 request for quotation; proposals are being requested and a written request for quotation/solicitation will not be issued. The request for quotation incorporates provision and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. This is an unrestricted requirement for the procurement of the following: Clin 1: Universal Testing Machine should be the Tinius Olsen Model H50K-S or equivalent. The machine should have a 50kN (11250 lbf) capacity for tension and compression tests. The machine should be a benchtop device with dimensions not to exceed 65''H x 30''W x 20''D. The machine should not exceed 400lb in weight. The machine needs to have a data port transmitting load cell data to a PC computer. The machine needs a digital display able to convert units of measurement. Grips for tension testing need to be able towithstand 12,000lb, and accommodate diameters up to 7/8''. Tooling for flexure tests and compression tests are to be included. An extensometer for measuring strain of samples shall be included. UTM for Windows software package or ?equivalent shall be included for gathering stress/strain data from the machine to perform various materials calculations and statistical analysis (Windows95 compatible). A Universal Impact Tester with 300 ft-lb capacity is used in accordance with ASTM E23 for determining fracture toughness and impact strength of materials. The unit should be the Tinius Olsen Model 84 or equivalent and have a motorized return for the pendulum. The unit should have a low-blow feature or equivalent to allow smaller impact energies of 0.17 ft-lb to 300 ft-lb for testing. Tooling for the machine should have the Tinius Olsen Model 892 digital impact display or equivalent for recording the energy absorbed by the specimen to within 0.1 ft-lb. The total space required for operation including pendulum swingshould not exceed 85''W x 35''D x 72''H. Your offer must include sufficient equipment specifications for the Government to be able to determine if our needs are met. Items are to be delivered to USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Receiving Section, Bldg. 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001. Final Acceptance shall be at destination. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 24 Sept 1996, 3:00pm, Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile Offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via Fax Number (919)335-6496. FAR provision, 52.212-2 does not apply in that award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest price for a system meeting all of our stated requirements. Offerors are instructed to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 ''Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items: with their bid. If a copy of this certification is needed, it may be requested by calling the contact number identified above. Offq2c may be submitted on company letterhead stationery indicating thenomenclature, part number, unit price, and extended price for each item offered; plus the FOB point, and any discount offered for prompt payment, and the business size standard and any minority classification. The offer must be signed by a company representative authorized to commit the company.? The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 1996) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Imple-J 4!*)x:WV)hK4x^YUtive Orders. (Jun 1996) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988) FAR 52.225-3, Buy-American Act--Supplies (Jan 1994) Defense Priorities and Allocations System Rating: DO-A1. For Minority, Women-Owned and disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantage business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0249)

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