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66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL 53SBNB760083 DUE 032597 POC Contract Specialist, Tamara Grinspon -- (301) 975-4390, Contracting Officer, Pauline E. Mallgrave -- (301) 975-6330 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a quantity of two (2) compression-type Proving Rings, one having 10,000 pounds-force (10 klbf) capacity (compression only) and one with a 100,000 pounds-force (100 klbf) capacity (compression only), to be used in internal Quality Assurance Programs and training. The following specifications apply equally to both Rings. The basic design of the Rings includes integral bosses internal and external; forged and machined steel of a single defect-free blank with less than 5% alloying elements; homogeneous and adequate heat-treatment to produce desired yield and tensite strengths in material itself; and a surface finish which will be of fine quality to avoid stress risers or surface defects. In addition, the finished Rings are to have a temperature coefficient of 0.027% per degree Celsius, and the Ring deflection measurement system will consist of current-best-available micrometer-reed assembly with vernier index post. Only the finest grade of materials and workmanship are to be employed throughout. The Rings will include the following: dial revolution counter, carbide micrometer ball insert, replaceable reed, ball seat in top boss, ball retainer clip with load ball and an instrument case. The Rings shall be high-deflection; that is, the dial will contain approximately 2000 major divisions with vernier readout to 0.1 division (one-tenth) and interpolation to 0.05 division (one-twentieth). The final calibration of the Rings will be performed by NIST, and the Rings must display uncertainty of 0.0125% of capacity or less. Calibration and data analysis is to be performed as outlined in ASTM Standard Practice E74-95. The Rings are to be proof-loaded prior to delivery to NIST. Final acceptance will be based upon performance of Rings in NIST Deadweight Machine Calibration. The Rings are to follow the design parameters set out in National Bureau of Standards Circular C454, most of which have gained world-wide acceptance. 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 ; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation, #53SBNB760083, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 46. The associated Standards Industrial Classification Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3823, and the small business size is 500 employees. The FOB Point shall be Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Delivery is required within 14 weeks of Date of Award; Delivery location is the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building 301, Receiving Room, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001. Acceptance location will be the address of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Evaluation Criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: Past Performance, Technical Capability, Quality and Price. Technical evaluation criteria, when combined, are significantly more important than price. All vendors are to include with their quotes, a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses, which are cited in clause 52.212-5(a) are applicable to this acquisition and (b) as follows: 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; 52.225-21, Buy American Act, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. All quotes should be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001. Copies of above-referenced clauses are available upon request, either by telephone or fax. However, faxed quotes will not be accepted. All responsible small business firms may submit a quote (original plus three copies) by 3:00 PM, Washington, DC time, on March 25, 1997. 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