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66 -- THERMO-GRAVIMETRIC ANALYZER (TGA) SOL F33601-96-R-A066 POC For Copy, ASC/PKWO, ATTN: Bldg 260, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309, POC: K. Bell/PKWOCE/937-257-7657, FAX No (937) 257-3926. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with TA Instruments, Inc, New Castle DE for a Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA). 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; a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation no. F33601-96-R-A066 is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 6630, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. There are three contract line items: CLIN 0001, Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) module, quantity one (1); CLIN 0002, installation; CLIN 0003, on-site training. The TGA module will be used to monitor the change of weight of materials as a function of temperature and time at temperature. The TGA model must have the following salient characteristics: Temperature range: Ambient to 1000 degrees Celcius, balance resolution: 0.1 microgram, balance accuracy: +0.1%, sensitivity: 0.2 microgram. Single thermocouple design with continuous use of the measured sample temperature to control the furnace, isothermal temperature control of +0.1 degrees Celcius, automatic recording of initial sample weight, automated taring, heating rate range of 0.1 to 50 degrees C per minute, ability to store at least 50 different heating/ cooling methods and 18 separate heating/cooling/isothermal commands within each method. In addition to these characteristics, the TGA module must be completely compatible and controllable by the existing thermal analysis controller/analyzer owned by Wright-Patterson AFB, the Thermal Analyst model 2100, serial no. 61167, and its control and analysis software, manufactured by TA Instruments, Inc. The model number is 2050 TGA. The part no. is 952400-901. Delivery is required within 30 days after contract award, FOB destination is Wright-Patterson AFB. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acqusition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Evaluation - Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial. The offer must be held open for 60 days; 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (I) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirements. Provide information or brochures in order to evaluate quote; (II) Past performance; (III) Price; in descending order of importance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items (available upon request). The following FAR clause applies to this acquisiton; 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition; 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 Vietnam Era. The following additional defense FAR clauses, which are sited in clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, are Applicable to this Acquisition; 252.219-7006, Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Alt I); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. Faxed offers will not be accepted. Direct all routine communication concerning this acquisition to Kathy Bell, ASC/PKWOCE, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309, 937-257-7657. All offers are due 4:00 PM EST on 06 Nov 96. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Daniel L. Kugel, ASC/SY, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642, at (937) 255-3855, E-Mail kugeldl@sy.wpafb.af.mil, with serious concerns only. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0296)

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