Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375-5326

66 -- ISOTOPE RATIO MASS SPECTROMETER SOL N00014-97-R-JR03 DUE 051697 POC Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.JR (202) 767-2120, Wayne A. Carrington, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Click here to forward a request via e-mail, synopsis@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, N00014-97-R-JR03 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) for the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN). CLIN (1): The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for a gas chromatograph (GC) isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) capable of determining isotope ratios of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. The IRMS system shall meet or exceed the following: mass range of 10 to 70 molecular weight; resolution for all collectors of M/DM > 90% and 10% valley definition; a stable and linear electron impact ion source demonstrated by voltage response curves for GC injections of standard gas (CO2) over a range of 1.0 to 10 nmole with linearity of better that 0.3 ppt., and; absolute sensitivity of the ion source shall be equal to or greater than 1 mass 44 ion per 1500 molecules of CO2 with a He carrier gas stream. The GC-IRMS hardware standards shall meet or exceed the following: combustion interface for compound specific isotope analysis; auto sampler for injection of liquids and gases; insulated or heated valves, connections, and tubing to avoid condensation of the sample at "cold spots"; ultra-high vacuum conditions achieved with high speed, high capacity turbomolecular pumps, true differential pumping system for use with carrier gas, fail-safe interlocking vacuum for protection against power failure or vacuum breakdown, and pressure gauges for forevacuum and high vacuum; stigmatic focusing achieving 100% transmission in the Z-direction; Faraday cup configuration for determination of stable isotope ratios of C, N, 0, and the potential for S isotopes; electromagnet for rapid switching between masses; and, inert metal seals (i.e., gold) for rapid switching between analysis of high (> 1 at % excess) and low (< 0.1 at % excess) enrichments. Peripheral requirements shall meet or exceed the following: integrated computer automation and software; 32 megabytes random access memory; multi-tasking operating system with high resolution color graphics, system control, data acquisition, and data processing and editing both off-line and during data acquisition; and, 2 gigabyte hard drive for software and data storage, and a tape backup system. The required delivery schedule is 90 days from date of contract award. CLIN (2): Installation. Upon delivery at the designated destination set forth above, the contractor shall provide complete installation of all equipment hardware and software, into a fully functional and operating unit. The contractor shall provide complete and detailed descriptions of all pre-installation requirements for NRL, including the area of power supply. CLIN (3):Training. The contractor shall provide on-site operation and maintenance training of three individuals designated by the Government. Training shall be for a minimum of two work days. CLIN (4): Documentation. All equipment hardware shall be accompanied with documents to describe the operating and maintenance procedures. CLIN (5): Warranty. The contractor shall provide at least the same commercial warranty terms it offers to the general public in its customary commercial practices. The warranty shall be a minimum one year warranty on the IRMS system, including parts and on-site labor. Such warranty shall begin on the date of acceptance by the Government of a fully installed, functional and operating unit. The required delivery schedule is ninety (90) days from date of contract award. Delivery and acceptance shall be NRL, 4555 Overlook Ave, SW, Washington, DC. FOB Destination. The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The FAR and DFARS clauses cited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of-Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 are: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet NRL's need (2) past-performance (3) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are of significantly more important than price. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.215-43, Audit-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The additional clauses cited under FAR 52.232-5 that are applicable to this acquisition are: FAR 52.203-6; FAR 52.203-10; FAR 52.219-8; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-18; and, FAR 52.247-64. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited under DFARS 252.212.7001 that are applicable to this acquisition are: DFARS 252.225-7001 and DFARS 252.223-7000. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO Rated Order certified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700). Note 1 applies. Offers must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Code3220:JR, Bldg 222 Rm 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave., SW. Washington, DC 20375-5326 and received no later than 4:00 P.M. EST on 16 May 1997. The package should be marked: RFP N00014-97-R-JR03, Closing date 16 May 1997. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist, at (202) 767-2120. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0104)

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