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66 -- OMNIGAGE BASIC SYSTEM SOL 53SBNB7C1106 DUE 032697 POC Brenda K. Lee (301) 975-6394, CO 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@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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 53BNB7C1106 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 90-45. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3825, 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 1 each OmniGage Basic System to include OmniGage Laser Ball Bar, Portable Computer, 4 Magnetic Sockets, Initialization Fixture, Case, Software and Manual; CLIN 0002 1 each Environmental Sensor; CLIN 0003 1 each Material Temperature Sensor; CLIN 0004 1 each Linear Axis Angular Parametric Kit; CLIN 0005 1 each Spindle Alignment Kit; CLIN 0006 1 each Fiber-Fed Interferometer Kit. The government requires a one day training class. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to award to Tetra Precision Inc., P.O. Box 12812, Gainesville, FL 32604 on a sole source basis for a OmniGage Laser Ball Bar System. The Government requires the following specifications: (1) Displacement measuring heterodyne laser interferometer (Zygo ZMI-1000) with atmospheric correction capability. (2) Measurement range 330mm -- 735 mm. (3) Resolution 0.05 micrometers or better. (4) Accuracy 0.5 micrometers or better. (5) Computer Pentium 100 MHZ or better 8Mb RAM, 750 Mb Hard Drive, 3 1/4" Floppy Drive. This is a sole source procurement because Tetra Precision Inc. is the only manufacturer that can provide a system that carries out machine errors in six degrees of freedom simultaneously with 0.5 micrometer volumetric accuracy. The Automated Production Technology Division is working on fast characterization of machine tool performance. In order to minimize the time required for full characterization of machine tool, the new metrology system has to measure errors in 6 degrees of freedom simultaneously. The government needs a very high precision machine tool metrology system to carry out such demanding tasks the with greatest possible accuracy. Laser interferometer based metrology system is the most accurate way of accomplishing this. Required delivery and acceptance within 30 days from contract award. FOB Destination Gaithersburg MD. Delivery location is National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building 301, Receiving Room, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, 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 Statues 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 Veteran 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; FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act-NAFTA Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. Interested offers shall submit the following: Quotes which addresses the CLIN established in the CBD announcement; Technical description and/or product literature; Three copies of the published price list and one completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; Submission shall be sentto the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg MD 20899, ATTN: Brenda K. Lee, Solicitation Number 52SBNB7C1106. Submission must be received by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 26, 1997. Offers or modifications of offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers/quotes after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. Copies of the above referenced clause are available upon request either by telephone at (301) 975-6394 or fax at (301) 963-7732. Faxed proposal will not be accepted. This announcement constitute the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements by submitting a capability statement. The capability statement must provide adequate information and qualifications of your ability to provide the requested system in order for the Government to consider whether to openthis request for competition. However, all capability statements received within 15 days after date of preparation of this synopsis/solicitation will be considered by the Government. See Note Numbered 1 (0070)

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