Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

59 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SOL N00164-97-Q-0353 DUE 080497 POC Diane Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, fax 812-854-3465, Luann Shelton, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here for questions, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. 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 procurement is reserved for small business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-97-Q-0353 is issued as a Request for Quotation. 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 Classification Code for this procurement is 3699. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business. The size standard is 500 employees. This action is for the procurement of 4 each Programmable Dual Zone Hot-Bonder Composite/Metal-Bond Repair Console, Atacs Products Model Number 8024-2, Brand Name or Equal in accordance with the following salient characteristics: Package Non-Vented, Self Contained Cooling; Weight not to exceed 40 pounds; Maximum Current 25 AMPS per Zone (continuous); Power Output (Total Capacity) 6000 Watts at 120 Volts; Operating Input-between 90 -- 264 Volts AC, 47 -- 63 Hz Single Phase; 80 -- 120 PSI air; Zones 2 Independent; Temperature Control to all active thermocouples (Up to 8 per Zone); Temperature Sensors "J" type Thermocouples (minimum of 8 per Zone); Display Liquid Crystal Display, Text and Graphics Illustration, Contrast Adjustment; Printer Output minimum data output shall include date, time, job description, operator identification, cure profile number, Thermocouple Data, Vacuum at Repair, warning and alarm data, fault history and curve summary; Instrument accuracy + or equal to 1 degree Fahrenheit; Temperature range 32 -- 750 degrees Fahrenheit; Temperature ramp rates 0 -- 99 degrees per minute in 1 minute increments; Set point resolution + or equal to 1 degree Fahrenheit, + or equal to 2 inches Hg.; Length of cure minimum of 0 -- 99hours in minutes; Vacuum Internal pressure generated, 0 -- 28 inches Hg. adjustable, front panel regulation, programmable vacuum alarm threshold; Preprogramed Cure Profiles 15 programed cures; Manual Operations Menu-selectable option for Manual Control; Diagnostics Auto self-test on power-up and prior to cure start up; Diagnostics Auto-safety checks; blanket continuity, shorted blanket, thermocouple cross-layup and accuracy, ground fault, part vacuum levels, thermocouple in contact with blanket (over temperature Thermocouple); Safety Features Over temperature protection, Ground Fault Interrupt (Operator/equipment protection), Electrically isolated inputs/outputs, heater current monitoring, access codes prevent unauthorized data entry, battery-backed memory; Over temperature protection independent over-temperature protection circuit, front panel adjustable threshold, controlled heat rise with out over-shoot; Quality Control -- Manufactured to MIL-I-45208; Computer interface Serial, 19.2 Baud, upgrade software, upload profiles, data collection. Accessories to be included with 8024-2 Hot Bonder Composite/Metal-Bond Repair Console as follows: Part Number 4539 (1) each heater cord, 15 feet; Part Number 4973 (2) each Vacuum Probe Assembly; Part Number 4970 (1) each Vacuum T Assembly; part Number 4971 (2) Vacuum Hose Assembly; Part Number 4972 (1) each Vacuum Gauge Assembly. (All above are Atacs Model and Part Numbers, Brand Name or Equal.) This award will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane IN, with inspection/acceptance at destination. Required delivery is September 1997. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-35) 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. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/ amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: Technical, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following facts shall be used to evaluate offers: The Contractor shall provide past performance for same/similar products, technical interface in accordance with the specifications, with other Government Agencies, public or local Government for the past three years. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 04 August 1997 at 3:00 PM Central Time. Proposals may be sent to: Contracting Officer, Bldg. 64 (ATTN: Diane L. Pearson, Code 1163W7) NAVSURFWARCENDIV, 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5011. Facsimile quotes are acceptable (812-854-3465). POC e-mail address is pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Numbered Note 1 applies. (0204)

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