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66 -- FABRICATE AND DELIVER LIGHTWEIGHT RETROREFLECTORS SOL 1-128-DMH.1537 DUE 072898 POC Cynthia W. Dea, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2440, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email C.W.DEA@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, 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#1-128-DMH.1537. E-MAIL: Cynthia W. Dea, C.W.DEA@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). Fabricate and deliver lightweight graphite/polycyanate ester composite reflectors as follows: 1. Fabricate one each of a prototype lightweight composite retroreflector and four each production retroreflectors. The prototype will be used to develop fabrication processes and to demonstrate compatibility with the design requirements prior to fabricating the four production retroreflectors. 2. The retroreflectors shall be fabricated from low coefficient-of-thermal- expansion (CTE) composite laminates. The retroreflectors shall consist of flat laminates bonded together to form three mutually perpendicular reflector surfaces. Separate stiffening ribs shall be bonded to the back surface of the reflector to provide additional stiffness as required to minimize distortion and to provide an interface for the attachment fitting. 3. A small threaded (#1/4-20NC thd. x 1/4 deep) invar mounting fitting shall be bonded to the back of the reflectors. Concentricity of the retro apex with respect to the optical axis will be less than 0.020 inches. 4. The reflector shall use nickel plating as a moisture barrier. Each reflecting plate shall be coated with a protected reflecting coating that provides a reflectance of at least 90% over the spectral region of 2-14 microns. 5. Performance goals for the completed retros shall be as follows: Clear aperture -- 2 inches Surface error -- lambda/4 RMS (@0.632 microns) Angular error -- < 2 arc sec Surface finish -- 60/40 scratch/dig 6. Performance goals shall be verified on the completed retroreflectors. Performance testing at room temperature is acceptable. 7. Minimization of mass shall be the primary goal of this effort. 8. Period of performance shall be 4 months. Informal written monthly progress reports shall be a deliverable. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3827 and 500, 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 LaRC is required within 4 months 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, 52.219-6, 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, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.225-18 Quotations are due by close of business July 28, 1998 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://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 07/13/98 (D-SN222508). (0194)

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