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59 -- FLOWMETERS SOL 1-075-DAE.1155 DUE 032598 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2433, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-075-DAE.1155. E-MAIL: Evangeline G. Poulson, E.G.POULSON@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). A Request for Quotations (RFQ) for 2 each Venturi nozzle flow meters P/N VP083500-SI(150), with approach and exit pipes, P/N AP080322-SF(150) and P/N EP08/060280-SF(15) respectively, or equal and 2 each NIST traceable calibrations for Venturi nozzles. The flow meters shall have the following features. Service conditions Flowing Media: Air Media Temperature: 40 to 120 degrees F Inlet Static Pressure: 60 psia Flow Rates: 1 to 8 lbs/sec Venturi Construction Style: Venturi Insert type flow meter, 3.5 inch throat Material: 304 Stainless steel End connections: 8-inch RF Flanged, 150 # class Approach PipeConstruction Length: Per manufacturer s recommendation Flow conditioners: Screen type, removeable Pressure Tap: Piezometric ring-type, averaging Temperature Tap: Thredolet boss Body Material: 304 Stainless Steel End Connections: 8-inch RF Flanges, 150 # class Exit Pipe Construction Length: Per manufacturer s recommendation Material : 304 Stainless Steel Inlet Connection: 8-inch RF flange, 150 # class Outlet Connection: 6 inch RF flange, 150 # class The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-44. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3823 and 500, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified small responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to LaRC is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DC-C9. Quotationsfor 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. 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: http://nais.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.219-6 and 1852.215-84. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-26, 52,222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-18, 52.225-21 Alt.1. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 3/19/98. Quotations are due by 3/26/98 to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis 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". 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. (0070)

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