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95 -- MULTILAYER NEUTRON POLARIZERS SOL 53SBNB7C1085 DUE 022597 POC Contract Specialist,Kathleen Lettofsky (301)975-6342,Contracting Officer, Lisa K. Jandovitz (301)975-6344 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http:www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@mailserver3.nist.gov. This is a combined synopsis/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 53SBNB7C1085 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 90-42. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3827, and the small business size is 500 employees. The contract line item number (CLIN) and item, quantity and unit of measure is: CLIN 0001 is a quantity of 50 each, three times theta critical for Ni, Fe/Si Multilayer Polizers. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement to purchase 50 three times theta critical for Ni, Fe/Si Multilayer Polarizers on silicon substrates satisfying the following specifications: 1) The contractor shall supply Fe/Si three times theta critical (Ni), supermirror polarizer coatings on Si substrates; 2) The Si substrates shall be boron-free (n-type) and have the following dimensions: Height, 75 +/-0.2 mm; Length, 100 +/- 0.2 mm; Thickness, 1.00 +/- 0.05 mm. The substrate faces shall be of uniform thickness to 0.03 mm over the whole area; 3) The average neutron reflectivity shall be greater than 0.90 between the Ni critical angle and 3 times the Ni critical angle for one spin state; 4) The polarizing efficiency shall be greater than 0.95 between the Ni critical angle and three times the Ni critical angle; and 5) The coatings shall be permanently bonded to the silicon substrates. These coatings shall be on both sides of the substrates. Substrate thickness variation shall be less than 10 microns. NIST requires delivery within 60 days from contract award date. The FOB Destination is Gaithersburg, MD. Delivery and acceptance location is National Institute ofStandards and Technology, Building 301, Receiving Room, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies with the following specific evaluation criteria: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are equal in importance to Price. Offerors are cautioned to submit quotes on the most favorable basis, since the Government may elect to make an award without further discussions or negotiations. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-2, 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 at 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: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products; and FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act-NAFTA Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Interested parties shall submit two copies of the following: quotes which address the CLIN established in this CBD announcement; the 11 items outlined in FAR 52.212-1(b); and technical information and past performance information which addresses the requirements set forth herein. Submission shall be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithrsburg, MD 20899, ATTN: Kathleen Lettofsky, Solicitation Number 53SBNB7C1085. Submissions must be receivedby 3:00 pm Eastern Time on February 25, 1997. Offers or modifications of offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers will not be considered. Copies of above referenced clauses are available upon request either by telephone at (301)975-6342 or fax at (301)963-7732. FAXed quotations will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. (0045)

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