NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

B -- DESIGN, FABRICATION, SYSTEM VALIDATION TEST, AND ASSEMBLY OF A FULLY OPERATIONAL MINIATURIZED DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND EXCITATION VOLTAGE SUPPLY FOR USE IN WIND TUNNEL MODELS. SOL RFQ2-36858-JRC DUE 112697 POC J.R. Carpentier, Contract Specialist, Phone (650) 604-3011, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email jcarpentier@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Lupe M. Velasquez, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-4522, Fax (650) 604-4377, Email lvelasquez@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36858-JRC. E-MAIL: J.R. Carpentier, jcarpentier@mail.arc.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; a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Government intends to negotiate this acquisition on a sole-source basis with AerospaceComputing, Inc., Mountain View, CA., as compatibility with existing equipment is essential, the AerospaceComputing embedded data acquisition systems are proprietary in nature, and no other data acquisition system can provide the required support. Interested firms have 10 days from the date of this posting to submit in writing their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 10 days or without the required information will be considered non-responsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Products required to be delivered: Product 1: One tested and fully operational miniature data acquisition system and excitation voltage generator which will be suitable for operational use in the Ames 12-foot pressure wind tunnel. Product 2: Design documents, drawings, component lists, and assembly instructions for fabrication of additional systems that have identical capabilities. Product 3: Support/Analysis to NASA technical staff to accomplish data system integration with existing NASA systems. Product 4: Monthly progress reports. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-02 The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3823 and 500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. Delivery to NASA/Ames Reseach Center, Receiving Section/255-3, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000 is required within 12 months ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact by 3:30 p.m., PST on 11-26-97 including 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. 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 Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable, and is incorporated by reference FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alt. 1; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 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. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing to J.R. Carpentier, NASA/Ames, Mail stop 241-1, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000, FAX: (650) 604-4646, no later than 11-17-97. Quotations are due by 3:30 p.m. PST, 11-25-97 to the address specified above and to the attention of J.R. Carpentier/Mail Stop 241-1, NASA/Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. 94035. The Government intends to award based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. 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. (0316)

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