ASC/PKW, Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

34 -- ETCHER, REACTIVE ION SOL F33601-97-R-0020 DUE 051997 POC Jeff Wilson, (937) 257-5198 ext 4303 (I) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. (II) Solicitation # F33601-97-R-0020 is a request for quotation (RFQ) (III) This solicitation document and incorporated PROVISIONS and Clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. (IV) This is a small business set aside Procurement. The (SIC) is 3699. (V) There is one line item for an etcher, reactive ion. (VI) Description: Requirement for 1 reactive ion etcher with the following specifications: 300 watt radiofrequency generator 13.56 Mega Hertz; 2 flow raters with shut-off solenoids; mixing valve; Vacuum pressure gauge and vacuum pump with an 11 cubic foot per minute charge; Automatic cooler/heater; Control system must have automatic tuning, automatic sequencing, and a digital timer; Top and Bottom electrodes must have a heating and cooling jacket; power must be 110 Volts/7 amps for the system and 110 volts/15 amps for the vacuum; System must have 1/4 inch swage lock fittings for gas hookups; Chamber and system Dimensions: table top type of instrument with approx. 4 to 6 inch diameter reactor plate, 10 inches in diameter by 1.5 inches in height, and having a focusing ring of Aluminum Oxide; 17x13x18 inches, Weight Approx 80 pounds, Installation, Training and a One Year Service Warranty to be included in Quote. (VII) Date of Delivery is 90 days ARO, Place of Inspection and Acceptance is WPAFB, Dayton Oh; for Dist. (VIII) Solicitation Provision at FAR 51.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) is hereby incorporated by reference. (IX) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- commercial items. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (1) Technical capability of the item offered to meet GovernmentRequirements; (2) Past Performance; (3) Price; in descending order of importance. Technical and past performance when combined, are significantly more important than price. (X) All Offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, offeror representatiions and certifications-commercial items. Subject Reference can be found on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. (XI) Clause 52.212-4. Cpmtract Terms amd Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) is hereby incorporated by Reference. (XII) The following additional FAR clauses which are cited in clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-35, 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. (XIII) Additional Terms and Conditions and conditions applicable to this Procurement are : (1) Hardware warranties become effective three days after successful installation and test. (XVI) All Quotes are due 1600 EDST on 19 May 97 and must be submitted to ASC/PKWOCA, Attn: Jeff Wilson, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309 (937) 257-5198 ext 4303. See Notes Below: 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. Defense procurement and finance policies, issued 10 Feb 97 require contractors to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) by 30 Sep 97 for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment. To register call 1-800-334-3414 or visit our Home Page at http:/www.acq.osd.mil/ec. The website for the DOD Electronic Commerce Info Center is: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/. (XVII) Contact Jeff Wilson @ (937) 257-5198, ext 4303. (0125)

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