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66 -- ALLOY ANALYZER SOL N00244-97-Q-9565 DUE 071897 POC Point of Contact is Bid Officer at 619-532-2690/2692; Gwen Young, Contracting Officer at 619-532-2890; FAX 619-532-1088/9 WEB: Click here to learn more about FISC San Diego and additional contracting opportunities., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer or submit your quote via e-mail., gwen_young@fmso.navy.mil. This procurement is published as a Total Small Business Set-Aside action per FAR 52.219-6; all eligible, responsible sources may submit an offer. 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 SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number N00244-97-Q-9565 applies and is issued as a Request For Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The standard industrial code is 3826 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for One (1) line items as follows. Line Item 0001: Series 9277 Metallurgist -- General capabilities: Simultaneous analysis of 21 elements. Modes: Identification/alaysis (Universal, Speccial flat, Reference analysis), Signature match mode/quicksort, Mask Mode (for welds and small parts), Factory supplied library consisting of 225 alloy specifications; User defined alloy library for up to 25 alloys; Reference mode allowing user with alloy standards; Data storage for 100 ID/Analysis results. Basic system consists of: Measurement probe with -- a) 45 mCi Fe-55 and 5 mCi Cd-109 radioisotope sources; High resolution, mercuric iodide semiconductor detector; push-button control to start and stop measurement; 6-foot probe/processor cable. Data Processing Unit with: Large, high contrast LCD Display for menus, identification, analysis, and spectrum graphics; Sealed, multi-function membrane keyboard with tone generator to acknowledge key strokes; RS232 port for data transfer to a PC; GET Data Transfer Software program with RS232 cable to attach to analyzer port, software disks and manual (allows transfer of data to a PC); Internal, high capacity Nickel/Cadmium battery cells in quick change pack; Battery charger (110/220 VAC, 50-60 Hz); Adapter for battery charger; Pure element set consisting of the following standards -- Aluminum, Copper, Cobalt, Nickel, and Iron; Titanium standards installed in safety cover used for instrument standardization; Shoulder strap, padded, detachable; Basic system carrying/shipping case, heavy duty industrial grade, with foam inserts for above system items; Standard accessories -- Spare quick change battery pack, screwdriver for battery pack changing, spare battery charger (110/220 VAC, 50-60 Hz), probe stand, probe fixture for small or odd-shaped parts, probe window replacement kit, speed enhancement: analyze 30% to 50% more samples per hour (reduces useful battery time to 5.5 hr per charge); instruction manual and complete documentation. Government-owned TN Technologies 9266 Alloy Analyzer FOR TRADE-IN. Delivery of all items is required 30 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination to: Receiving Officer, FISC San Diego Ingleside Detachment, 188 Coral Sea Road, Ste A, Bldg 233, Naval Station, Ingleside, TX 78362-5000. Mark for: V47316-7157-6269. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5): Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clauses: FAR 52.211-5, New Material; FAR 52.211-7, Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): 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. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO-rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the product offered meets all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions for Line Item 0001. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 071897, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-1088/9) or via e-mail (gwen_young@fmso.navy.mil) ONLY. DO NOT mail. See Numbered Note(s) 1, 13. (0181)

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