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66 -- TURNKEY PORTABLE SIX-AXIS, COUNTER-BALANCED, TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED MEASUREMENT ARM SYSTEM DUE 012298 POC Linda M. Kendrick, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2407, Fax (216) 433-5185, Email Linda.M.Kendrick@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-091443. E-MAIL: Linda M. Kendrick, Linda.M.Kendrick@lerc.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). Lewis Research Center (LeRC) intends to purchase ONE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM. This SYSTEM measures finite distances. It will be used to measure wind tunnel models and positions of objects inside LeRC facilities at minute accuracies that usually can only be accomplished at the LeRC inspection laboratory. The SYSTEM will be portable, so that items that cannot be physically moved to the inspection lab (or cannot survive the time delays associated with such a move) can be accurately measured. The MEASUREMENT SYSTEM shall conform to the following specifications: 1. The SYSTEM shall include a turnkey, portable, six-axis, fully-integrated, counter-balanced, temperature-compensated Measurement ARM. 2. The ARM shall be capable of making measurements in an 8-foot spherical diameter, with a minimum accuracy of +/- 0.003 inches anywhere in the measurement volume. 3. The ARM shall be constructed of anodized aircraft aluminum and shall have a built-in automatic temperature compensation system. The ARM (including the built-in temperature system) shall weigh no more than 30 lbs. 4. The ARM shall have, at minimum, six degrees of freedom: two axes at the base, two axes at the elbow, and two axes at the wrist. The ARM's design shall allow for a seventh degree of freedom, which the vendor will describe and price in its Quote. The government may (or may not) elect to purchase the seventh degree of freedom at time of Order, or may negotiate an option for future purchase. 5. The ARM shall be supplied with several removable/replaceable probe tips (items 5a through 5d, below). The probes shall be capable of being fully calibrated in less than 30 seconds. Once training has occurred (see item 17, below), calibration shall not require the vendor's participation or guidance. 5a. two 0.250" ball probes 5b. one 0.125" ball probe 5c. one hard point probe 5d. one conductance touch probe (this will allow a point to be measured when the probe contacts a metal object) 6. The ARM shall accept custom probe designs specific to the (future) needs of the user. The ARM shall accept curved/angled probes for expanded access. The ARM shall not be limited to accepting only probes manufactured by, or licensed by, the vendor. 7. The ARM shall have a surface mounting plate (this will allow the measurement system to be bolted to a stable surface). 8. The SYSTEM shall include a magnetic mounting kit. 9. The SYSTEM shall include a ball bar unit for accuracy verification that can be used before, during, and after a measurement session certification. 10. The SYSTEM shall include a Certification Kit (all of the equipment needed to perform a sphere-to-sphere certification with the NIST-certified standard). 11. The SYSTEM shall include a Leapfrog assembly, which will allow the ARM to be moved around to expand the measurement radius. The ARM shll be capable of being moved (while maintaining the original alignment) to measure a volume larger than the mechanical limitations of the ARM. Additional measuring systems, such as lasers or mechanical slide gauges, are not permissible. 12. The SYSTEM shall include a heavy-duty carrying-case for the ARM. 13. The SYSTEM shall include a controller unit, which shall capture 3-dimensional data from the ARM, by digital signal processing technology, and shall communicate by RS 232 to a Notebook Computer (see item 14, below). 14. The SYSTEM shall include a Pentium 166Mhz Notebook Computer, which, at minimum, shall have 40 MB RAM, 2.1GB HD, 12.1" SVGA color screen, built-in sound, and a rugged carrying-case. At minimum, this Notebook Computer shall have the following pre-loaded software: 14a. 3D Reverse Engineering and Inspection software that can: 14a1. perform dimensioning for point-to-point, point-to-line, point-to-plane, and plane-to-plane distance measurements; 14a2. measure a variety of basic and prismatic features; 14a3. perform cross-section, chordal, or free-hand scanning; 14a4. align a reference coordinate system using sets of planes, lines, and points; and 14a5. perform data output and exchange, including but not limited to DWG, CSF IGES, WMF, ASCII, EPS, and BMP formats. 14b. AutoCAD, Release 13 14c. AutoSURF, Release 2 15. The software described in item 14, above, shall provide real-time feedback of dimensional and visual CAD data (i.e., as a feature is measured it shall be drawn on the Notebook Computer screen (see item 14, above) in real-time. 16. The SYSTEM shall include all of the interconnecting cables to connect the ARM to the Notebook Computer. 17. The SYSTEM shall include training for a minimum of two persons, in the use of the SYSTEM and ARM and Notebook Computer. Training shall occur at LeRC, unless the vendor supplies another facility at an alternate location acceptable to the NASA Contracting Officer. (An alternate location is not acceptable, unless specifically accepted in writing by the NASA Contracting Officer.) [NOTE: THE OFFEROR SHALL DESCRIBE ITS TRAINING PROGRAM AND ANTICIPATED TRAINING SCHEDULE. THE GOVERNMENT ANTICIPATES THAT ITS FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE SYSTEM SHALL NOT OCCUR UNTIL TRAINING IS COMPLETED AND CONFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT TO THE SPECIFICATIONS IS CONFIRMED.] 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 3829 and 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 Lewis Research Center is required within 45 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 (the Contracting Officer), by the date/time specified. Quotations must include the Reference Number "091443", AN AFFIRMATIVE STATEMENT THAT EVERY SPECIFICATION (items 1 through 17, above) IS FULLY MET by the offered product, the proposed delivery schedule, the discount/payment terms, the warranty duration (if applicable), the taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, the information especially called for by items 4 and 17, and the Quotation must be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. 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&llmdash;certs/sats Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than January 16, 1998. Quotations are due by JANUARY 22, 1998 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Contracting Officer, Linda Kendrick at Mail Stop 500-305. Quoters may, if they choose, submit their quote via FAX at (216) 433-5185, HOWEVER, THIS FAX IS NOT SECURED AND THE QUOTER IS NOT ASSURED OF CONFIDENTIALITY. Quoters may, if they choose, submit their quote via e-mail (address appears below), HOWEVER, THIS E-MAIL IS NOT SECURED AND THE QUOTER IS NOT ASSURED OF CONFIDENTIALITY. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. 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". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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. (0013)

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