NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

59 -- CCD DETECTOR SOL RFQ2-36673-SLC DUE 062598 POC Sharon L. Connolly, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-6927, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email sconnolly@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36673-SLC. E-MAIL: Sharon L. Connolly, sconnolly@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format of Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 Ames Research Center has a need to procure a CCD detector to use in an astronomical telescope/photometer to look for extra solar planets. The required specifications are as follows: 1) 4096x4096 pixel format array, 2) 9 micron pixel size, 3) CCD must be Grade 2 or better, 4) readout speed 1 Mega pixel per second or faster (unbinned), 5) readout noise less than 45 electrons at 1 Mega pixel per second, 6) dark current less than one (1) electron per second, 7) spectral range 450 nm to 950 nm, 8) saturation signal greater than 80,000 electrons. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code and sized standard for this procurement are 3674 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-Ames Research Center, Receiving Section, Bldg. 255, Moffett Field, CA 94035 is required within 30 days after Purchase Order award. Delivery shall be FOB destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7. Quotations for the item(s) described above may be mailed or faxed (fax machine capacity is limited to 13 pages) to the identified point of contact 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, andbe 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 with the exception of (d) and (i). 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 52.212-3 may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 is as follows: 52.247-34. 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, and 52.225-3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-5 is as follows: ARC 52.232-93. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 17, 1998. Quotations are due by 4:30pm PDST on June 25, 1998, to the attention of Sharon L. Connolly and should be mailed to NASA-Ames Research Center, M/S:241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035. Selection and award will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 with the following evaluation factors: (1) price, (2) technical acceptability, and (3) delivery. Technical acceptability will be determined using information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirements. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations 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). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0162)

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