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66 -- MICROPROCESSOR AND VALVES SOL N00421-97-Q-1118 DUE 072497 POC Veronica Singmore, Contracting Officer (301) 342-3310 x25; Lori Daugherty, Contract Specialist, (301) 342-3310 x23 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via e-mail, Daugherty_Lori%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. 17. This is a sole source combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. NOTICE: At the end of this synopsis/solicitation, the following note will appear: END OF TEXT. If the copy that the prospective offeror receives stops before this point, s/he has not received all of the information required. This is usually the result of editing by the on-line synopsis services. If this occurs, please call the Contract Specialist, Ms. Lori Daugherty at (301) 342-3310 extension 23, and a full version will be faxed to you. Solicitation #N00421-97-Q-1118 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The incorporated document, provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This action is not set aside for small business. . The government intends to solicit and negotiate the proposed contract on a sole source basis with the Barbour Stockwell Company, 83 Linskey Way, Cambridge, MA 02142 for the procurement of CLIN 0001: (3 Qty) Microprocessor Control (P/N TC2R); CLIN 0002: (1) Throttle Valve (P/N 1820-3-140) 3" throttle control valve to interface with CLIN 0001; CLIN 0003: (2) Throttle Valve (P/N 1820-2-140) 2" throttle control valve to interface with CLIN 0001; CLIN 0004: (2) Selenoid Valves (P/N 1847) 3" valves for On/Off accelerate and decelerate air control (Power 120 VAC 60 hz); CLIN 0005: (4) Solenoid Valves (P/N 1830) 2" valves for On/Off accelerate and decelerate air control (Power 120 VAC 60 hz), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS). Control and valves control airflow and pressure to air turbines from 75 SCFM to 3250 SCFM at 140 psig air source at 40F to 160F. All user inputs via industrial keypad or optional RS232 port. Operational requirements for CLIN 0001 -- Manual mode: Value set from 0-100% open (1% increments), solenoid value on/off control, Automatic Mode: Value throttles for controlled speed rates and setpoint accuracy's solenoid on/off control. Performance requirements for CLIN 0001- Performance (in automatic mode user inputs): Ramps rate rpm/sec.; Single cycle speed points and dwell time for up to 128 points; Selectable number of cycle repeats control then shut down; Speed input via 6 or 60 tooth wheel; Target speed accuracy 0.06% or 10 rpm; Overshoot control 0.1% of target speed or 10% ramp rate; Speed readout range 999,999rpm, accuracy readout +/-0.0025%, 2 hz update rate; Overspeed trip setting to shutdown, 0.1 second trip time; Shutdown on up to eight user N/O or N/C inputs; Faults retrievable, speed recorded; Three DC relays (2 amp) switches actuate at preselected speeds; Speed output to strip chart recorder; Accept optional remote control via RS232 port; and Power 120 VAC, 60Hz. The Barbour Stockwell Company has specifically designed and developed the control and valves to operate and control the Barbour Stockwell air turbines being used by the Navy. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. All proposals received by 24 July 1997 will be considered by the government solely for the purpose of determining whether to initiate a competitive procurement. The government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. The government will not pay for any information received. The following FAR and DFARS clauses are applicable to the solicitation: FAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (MAR 1994), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The government intends to award this sole source action to the Barbour Stockwell Company. Therefore, the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. The government will evaluate Barbour Stockwell Company's proposal for fair and reasonableness, in accordance with FAR Part 15, before making an award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 (MAR 1996), Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 1996), is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b), only the following clauses apply to this acquisition as follows: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1994), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1994), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), FAR 52.212-7, Notice of Priority Rating For National Defense Use (SEP 1990), FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (DEC 1996), FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (NOV 1991), FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (JUN 1988), DFARS 252-204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting (DEC 1991), DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms & Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1996) WARRANTY -- The contractor shall extend to the government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial items. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon delivery and acceptance of the refurbished item. This is a DO rated contract. Required delivery date is 30 Sep 1997. Delivery Address: Rotor Spin Facility, Building #34, 1440 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08628. Offers are due to CONTRACTS, LORI DAUGHERTY, (CODE 25412G) BLDG 588 SUITE 2, NAWCAD, 47253 WHALEN ROAD UNIT 588, PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-1463 by 2:30 Eastern Standard Time 24 JUL 1997. For more information regarding this solicitation contact Lori Daugherty, Code 25412G (301) 342-3310 extension 23. For copies of FAR provision 52.212.3, fax your request to Lori Daugherty, (301) 342-1161. END OF TEXT. (0184)

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