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65 -- HEARING AIDS EQUIPMENT SOL DSWA01-98-Q-0023 DUE 030598 POC Neil Gross, Negotiator, (703) 325-7658, Scott G. Morton, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-1200 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number is DSWA01-98-Q-0023 and is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this effort is 3842. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, 52.215-34, Evaluation of Offers for Multiple Awards, and any addenda, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated with the following factors to be included in paragraph (a): Low responsive, responsible offeror. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, and any addenda, apply to this acquisition. The clause 52.215-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated DX under the Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems. The following equipment shall be purchased as a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL acquisition. The pricing should address the contract line item numbers as follows: 0001 MANUAL COMPONENT PLACER AND REWORK STATION: Specifications, DR Tresky-T-4907-180 Manual Component Placer and Rework Station with Integrated Solder Dispenser: 180X180X40mm Range, Automatic Vacuum Switching, Microprocessor Control, Universal PCB Holder, Unlimited Rotation, Microscope Stereozoom, 220V, 50Hz (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1), 0002 MANUAL COMPONENT PLACER AND REWORK STATION w/o DISPENSER: Specifications, DR Tresky-T-4907-180P Manual Component Placer and Rework Station w/o Dispenser: Same as the t-4907-180 w/o the Dispenser (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1), 0003 MICROMANIPULATOR: Specifications, DR Tresky-E40.0030 Micromanipulator: 1:4 Ratio (Quantity 1), 0004 UNIVERSAL SUBSTRATE HOLDER: Specifications, DR Tresky-E40.0138 Universal Substrate Holder: 4x4 (Quantity 1), 0005 VACUUM PUMP: Specifications, DR Tresky-E12.0504 Vacuum Pump: 1.4cmh, 80% (Quantity 1), 0006 ALLROUNDER: Specifications, ARBURG-Allrounder 221-175-350, 350-75 Semi-Automatic Casting Unit for Screw-Type Injection Molding: 350kN Clamping Pressure, 221mm Horizontal Clear Span Between Columns, 20mm Screw Diameter with a 31cm^3 Stroke Injection Volume and 2400bar Injection Press (REQUIRED: INSTALLATION, TRAINING) (Quantity 2), 0007 REAL TIME HEARING AID TEST SYSTEM: Specifications, Frye Fonix 6500-CX Real Time Hearing Aid Test System: Multiple Option Package with ANSI S3.22-1982, IEC 118-7, and OES Compliance: 100Hz-8kHz Frequency with 1% Accuracy, 50-100dB Sine Mode with 1dB Accuracy, 0-150dB SPL Amplitude Range with 0.1dB Resolution (REQUIRED: TRAINING) (Quantity 2), 0008 REAL TIME HEARING AID TEST SYSTEM: Specifications, Frye Fonix 6500-CX Real Time Hearing Aid Test System: Multiple Option Package with IEC 118-7 Compliance and Quik Probe II Ear Measurement Option for measurement of canals, 220V, 50Hz (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0009 REAL TIME HEARING AID TEST SYSTEM: Specifications, Frye Fonix 6500-CX Real Time Hearing Aid Test System: Multiple Option Package with ANSI, IEC, OES Compliance, RS232 Interface Option, Uses 25 Pin Female D Subminiature Connector for Connecting to Terminal Equipment, 220V, 50Hz (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0010 LOW NOISE ELECTRET MICROPHONE: Specifications, Frye M1550E-Low Noise Electret Microphone: Used with the Fonix 6500 Systems for Testing, 149dB Maximum SPL, Pressure Type, 220/240V, 50/60Hz (Quantity 1) 0011 PRINTING TAPE ROLLS: Specifications, Frye 026-0009-00 Printing Tape Rolls: Used with the Fonix 6500 Systems for Testing (Quantity 100) 0012 SOUND LEVEL CALIBRATOR: Specifications, Frye 030-0003-01 Quest CA-12 Sound Level Calibrator: Used to Calibrate the Microphone Amplifier, 1kHz, 110dB SPL, 220V, 50Hz (Quantity 1) 0013 METER CALIBRATION SYSTEM: Specifications, Wavetek Model 9000 Meter Calibration System: 0-1050VDC with 1microV Resolution, 0-1050VAC with 1microV Resolution, 0-20A DC and AC with 1nanoA Resolution, 0-400mohm Resistance with 100microOhm Resolution, 500pF-40mF Capacitance with 0.01pF Resolution, 0.5 (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0014 FREQUENCY COUNTER: Specifications, Wavetek 2030 Multimeter: 4 Digit, Autoranging, True RMS, Frequency Counter, Capacitance, 0.1% Accuracy (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0015 SERVICE MULTIMETER: Specifications, Wavetek SXL Service Multimeter: 3.5 Digit, 0.8% Accuracy (Quantity 4) 0016 VACUUM CASTING SYSTEM: Specifications, HEK MCP Prototype Vacuum Casting System: Vacuum Casting Machine C001 with Starter Material Set, Output 25 400mm Samples within 8-16hrs, Maximum Mold Size of 400x400x320mm, 1lb Maximum Mold Material Capacity, 25cubic meter/hr Pump Capacity, 220V, 50Hz, Hot (REQUIRED: SERVICE, INSTALLATION, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0017 MOLD MAKING SYSTEM: Specifications, HEK MCP Cool-Spray Mold Making System: MCP-TAFA 8830 Spray Gun, MCP-TAFA Air Compressor System, Starter Material Set, Produces Pressforms Compatible with ARBURG type Equipment, 220V, 50Hz (REQUIRED: SERVICE, INSTALLATION, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0018 MILLING MACHINE: Specifications, Roland PNC-300 Bench-Type Milling Machine with SAMM-3 Series Programmable Control System for 3 Axis Prototyping: Working Travel X-120mm, Y-100mm, Z-120mm, 0.01mm Resolution, Centronics RS-232C Interface, Compatible with I-DEAS CAD, 3k-8krpm Spindle Cycles (REQUIRED: SERVICE, INSTALLATION, TRAINING) (Quantity: 1). NLT 10 Days After Contract award (DAC) provide two (2) each hardcopy and two (2) each electronic copies on 3.5 inch floppy diskettes in either Microsoft Excel Version 5.0 format or ASCII of a complete Master Inventory List (see format below), inclusive of all training, documentation, component parts, spares, and consumables for all deliverables, for each and every shipment the supplier shall initiate under the provisions of this contract to the CTR Transportation and Logistics Support Project Manager, DSWA/PMRL, Alexandria, VA. The Master Inventory List shall consist of valued Item Number, Noun Name Description, Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN), Quantity of each item packed, Value of each item packed, Extended Value of the Line Item and the total value of each separate shipment. Thirty days prior to availability for shipping, the documentation shall include three sets of pictures for major pieces of equipment and all accountable property (such as computers, electronic, and other pilferable items). Pictures shall be labeled with reference to the inventory list. This list shall also be provided for review by the cognizant DCMAO. Delivery of each separate shipment by the supplier shall not be accepted by the Government until the government representative verifies that all items checked on the Master Inventory List are included in the shipment as delivered. In the event the Contractor experiences problems, the Contractor shall identify the problem and recommend solutions to the DSWA Program Manager and Contracting Officer for final review and resolution. Each item of equipment, container, and pallet shall have packing lists attached to both the inside and outside of the container, or on a placard attached to each piece of non-containerized equipment, and shall be marked on the exterior with the following information: Each item of equipment, container, and pallet shall have packing lists attached to both the inside and outside of the container, or on a placard attached to each piece of non-containerized equipment, and shall be marked on the exterior with the following information: Packing List Number (e.g., box 1 of 10, 2 of 10, etc.), Contract or Purchase Order Number, Contractor's Name and Address, Name and Address of the Shipping Point, Gross Weight and Cube, Special Marking and Labeling (e.g., lift here, this end up, fragile, CG, etc.), FOR NUNN-LUGAR DEFENSE CONVERSION. OTHER INFORMATION: 1. One (1) copy of specifications shall be provided of each contract line item at time of bid submission. 2. One (1) copy of instruction, operation, and/or maintenance manuals in Russian or English shall be sent with each piece of equipment. In addition, two (2) copies of manuals shall be delivered to DSWA within 14 days of contract award. At least one (1) of the sets delivered to DSWA must be in English. 3. Unless otherwise noted, electrical devices shall be configured to operate on standard European/Russian power of 220V and 50Hz. 4. A minimum one (1) year equipment warranty shall be provided. 5. This award shall be made based on the price of the aforementioned Contract Line Items. However, where required, the bidders shall propose and cost: one (1) year of on-site service, installation and set up of equipment, and on-site training for Russian personnel at a location in Fryazino, Russia. 6. After delivery, all equipment shall be inspected by the CTR program manager for continental U.S. cargo, the cognizant DCMAO for European cargo, and a representative of DSWA for Russian cargo. Product acceptance will be evidenced on material inspection and receiving reports (DD Form 250). The contractor shall prepare the DD Form 250s for final signature as per DFARS, Appendix F. 7. All cargo shall be transported via the Defense Transportation System (DTS). Use of conveyance other than the DTS will not allow for proper documentation of the cargo and jeopardizes the CTR program compliance with the Implementing Agreements and DSWA Special Export License through the Bureau of Export Administration and U.S. State Department. In order to ensure timely transportation, the Contractor should contact the DSWA (PMRL) Transportation Manager at (703) 325-7119/facsimile (703) 325-7522 within 5 working days following contract award. A long lead time is required to coordinate export licensing and transportation planning. 8. Equipment shall be delivered to either of the three shipping points based on the location to the awardee: UNITED STATES: Excel Transportation Services, Executive Drive, Suite 119, Sterling, VA 20166, POC: Joe Schork, PH: (703) 351-7918; EUROPE: ECR Gordijn Logistics, Drutenstraat 7, CC Rotterdam, Havenrr 2225, PH: 31-10-49-40-571, Fax: 31-10-49-52-698; RUSSIA: ISTOK Audio International, Fryazino, Moscow Region, Russia, POC: Ivan Klimachev, PH: 095-465-8668, Fax: 095-465-8858. 9. Offers are due 1600 EST 5 March 1998 ATTN: Mr. Neil O. Gross/AMB. 10. In case it may later be found necessary for the Contracting Officer to issue an amendment, offerors must provide written Address information to the Contract Negotiator, Neil Gross at FAX (703) 325-9295. The address information must be provided before the RFQ closing date, specifically, within four (4) days of CBD publication date. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 98-50 (0050)

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