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66 -- THREE (3) MICROWAVE POWER MODULES SOL 3-095426 DUE 052898 POC Michael J. Kinkelaar, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2736, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Michael.J.Kinkelaar@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-095426. E-MAIL: Michael J. Kinkelaar, Michael.J.Kinkelaar@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). NASA Lewis Research Center is procuring three (3) microwave power modules in accordance with the Statement of Work that follows: Statement of Work for three (3) Microwave Power Modules 1.0 Scope of Work The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment, services and materials to fabricate and deliver three (3) microwave power modules (MPMs). 2.0 Tasks MPMs represent a significant advancement over current state of the art traveling wave tube amplifiers for space applications. The purpose of this contract is to procure three (3) MPMs to be used in a life test to provide evaluation for potential space application. 2.1 MPMs The Contractor shall fabricate and deliver three (3) MPMs. The operating frequency range must include 8 and 12 GHz and the output power at these frequencies must be at least 100 Watts. The input power must be a DC voltage less than 500 Volts. All the components must be included in one package with a mass of less than 1.8 kg and the technology must be adaptable to produce a package with a mass of less than 550 grams. The MPMs must contain control circuitry for safe turnon and operation of the devices. 2.2 Documentation The Contractor shall provide graphs of power and gain vs. frequency for each device. Three sets of operating instructions and schematics of any required external control circuitry shall also be provided. 2.3 DELIVERY Total price shall include delivery to NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio on or before September 15, 1998. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. The SIC code and small business size status for this procurement are 3825 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. This is an unrestricted procurement. Delivery to NASA Lewis Research Center is required within approximately 105 days ARO (by September 15, 1998). 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 [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://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Affirmative Action forDisabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). 52.225-9, Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2582). 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products (E.O. 12849). 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 4:30 pm on May 19, 1998. Quotations are due by May 28, 1998 at 4:30 PM to the address specified above. Selection and award will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 with the following evaluation factors: (i)Technical ability of the Offeror to furnish the required items; include your technical approach demonstrating that all the components are included in one package with a mass of less than 1.8 kg and the technology is adaptable to produce a package with a mass of less than 550 grams. Include plan to deliver three (3) Microwave Power Modules on or before September 15,1998. 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 and include descriptive literature.(ii) price for 3 microwave power modules and (iii) past performance: The Offeror shall provide information on no more than (3) relevant past contracts with the Government or private industry, listing contract number, contract value, agency name and point of contact (including address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, if available), what the contract was for, and status of the contract (current, terminated (if so, why,)successfully completed). Offerors with no previous Government contracts shall so state. Such offerors will not be penalized for lack of Governmentcontracting experience. Include a discussion of contracts for the same type of work within the last 12 months. Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. 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). See Note(s) . Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0134)

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