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67 -- FILM SCANNER SOL 1-168-GMJ.3133 DUE 061098 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contract Price Analyst, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-168-GMJ.3133. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. The scanner must: (1) be capable of being operated via computer with the ability to save images to external storage devices directly or via the network; (2) scan sheet film in sizes: 35mm, 70mm, 6x4.5cm, 6x7cm, 6x9cm, 4x5 in.; (3) scan images from long roll film in sizes including 16mm, 35mm, 70mm; (4) handle long roll film in lengths of at least 800 feet; (5) provide a minimum optical scanning resolution capability of: 16 mm -- 4000 pixels per inch, 35mm -- 4000 pixels per inch, 70mm -- 1600 pixels per inch, 6x4.5cm -- 1800 pixels per inch, 6x7cm -- 1800 pixels per inch, 6x9cm -- 1600 pixels per inch, 4x5 in. -- 1000 pixels per inch; (6) scan color negatives, color positives, B/W negatives, B/W positives; (7) be capable of scanning at resolutions lower than the minimum scanning resolution capability; (8) open film gates must tension film to a flatness of +/- 0.005 inch; (9) provide automatic focus; (10) be capable of changing film formats in less than 10 minutes; (11) provide fullresolution scans in under 5 minutes; (12) have a dynamic range of at least 2.7 above the film D-min. The scanner is to be delivered to NASA s Photo Lab where site setup and training shall be performed by the provider. 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). Film Scanner, 1 Each The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3861 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 NASA Langley Research Center is required within 90 days 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 [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. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.214-34, 52.214-35, 1852.215-84, 1852.225-73 FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-21 Alt. 1 Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 5, 1998. Quotations are due by 2:00 p.m., local time, June 10, 1998, to the address specified above. Selection and award will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 with the following evaluation factors: ability to meet the requirements (technical acceptability), ability to transport film faster, delivery by September 18, 1998, and price with all factors being of equal importance with price being slightly less important. 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). (0147)

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