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58 -- MINIATURE FLASH LAMP PUMPED ND: YAG LASER SYSTEM SOL 1-011-CAC.7070 DUE 110797 POC Marie W. Hamann, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-2258, Fax (757) 864-7709, Email m.w.hamann@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-011-CAC.7070. E-MAIL: Marie W. Hamann, m.w.hamann@larc.nasa.gov. This notice 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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 1 EACH Miniature Flash Lamp Pumped Nd: YAG Laser System. 1. Performance characteristics: 532 nm output has a minimum of 115 mJ/pulse, a maximum pulsewidth of 12 nsec and a maximum repetition rate of at least 20 Hz. Pulse-to-pulse stability shall be less than or equal to +/- 6 percent. Divergence shall be less than or equal to 4 mrad. The laser shall have a RS 232 interface for laser control. 2. Size, laser head maximum dimensions: 3.5 x 4 x 13 ; control electronics maximum dimensions: 18 x 12 x 9 . 3. Total weight: <55 lbs. 4. Accessories kit (user s manual, lamp insertion tool, coolant service kit, nitrogen purge fitting and quick start guide). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-46. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3674 and over 500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to Langley Research Center is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT. 1995). If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats. FAR 52-212.2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable. 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. It is critical that offerorsprovide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award Criteria: The resulting purchase order will be awarded based upon price, technical acceptability, and past performance. For selection purposes, technical acceptability, price, and past performance are essentially equal in importance with regard to this award. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 18-52.215-84, Ombudsman. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable with the exception of 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.219-8. 52.219-9, 52.219-14, 52.225-9, 52.225-18, 52.225-19, 52.239-1, and 52.247-64. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 10/31/97. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m., 11/7/97 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0295)

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