NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

66 -- ICP SPECTROGRAPH SOL 8-1-8-21-B9071 DUE 073198 POC Janice M. Stewart, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-6093, Fax (256) 544-9080, Email janice.stewart@msfc.nasa.gov -- Valerie N. Holmes, Contracting Officer, Phone (256)544-0314, Fax (256)544-4400, Email valerie.holmes@msfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/MSFC/date.html#8-1-8-21-B9071. E-MAIL: Janice M. Stewart, janice.stewart@msfc.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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offer (RFO) for an ICP Spectrograph to include the following: Item 1-Iris advantage ICAP solid state spectrograph with extended wavelength range axial plasma with TJA 300 autosampler. Should also include duo option for iris axial plasmas and a mass flow controller for trace, tracescan, iris ap. Specs: 0.38 meter purged echelle spectrograph system with 54.4 groove/mm echelle grating w/blaze angle of 45.5 degrees and 15 degree prism, focuses light from the plasma onto a cooled charge injection device (CID) sensor, consisting of a photo-active array of 512 X 512 pixels. Wavelength coverage 165-800 NM. CID camera controller to operate all spectrograph hardware functions. Information is transmitted over a data link to a pentium 100 MHZ (minimum) computer w/16 mb ram, 3 1/2" floppy disc, 500 mb (minimum) hard drive, 15" color monitor, deskjet color printer. The readout system should be capable of acquiring data from the entire photo-active area simultaneously. Should include a software package to perform all sample analysis and output functions. Sample introduction system to include glass cyclone spray chamber, torch with demountable center tube, computer controlled gas flows with auto ignition and computer controlled four channel peristaltic pump. Compact 2 KW direct coupled RF generator designed with auto power control, auto-tuning, and built-in coolant recirculator to include a microprocessor controlled autosampler consisting of a programmable, random access sample changer, with removable sample trays to hold 13mm, 16mm, and 28mm diameter tubes and an "L" shaped tray capable of holding 28 X 80 mm vials for calibration and QC standards and a flowthrough rinse station. Setup of the autosampler is to be accomplished using the PC workstation. Software should operate within the Microsoft Windows 95 environment for ease of use and data transfer to auxiliary programs. Price should include three day of training onsite at MSFC. Quantity 1 each; Item 2- Free Standing Remote SSA solid sampling accessory. Specs: Should be a self contained solid sampling system for use with the ICP instrument. Should all OW sample ablation into the ICP VIA A transfer system. Voltage triggered electronically controlled waveform source. High voltage undirectional spark (14,0000 volt) with constant high repetition rates of 240, 360, 480, or 600 discharges per second at 60 HZ, and a discharge current of up to 5 rf amps to include an advance V-tec source, solid sampling stand and necessary hardware, and mounted in a special cabinet to be run as a remote device. All software should be provided, along with all necessary hardware interfaces, to allow solid sample ablation or conventional plasma operation. Quantity 1 each. The provisions and clauses in the RFO are those in effect through FAC 97-4. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are SIC 3826 and 500 respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to MSFC is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above may be mailed to George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Attn: GP23/Janice M. Stewart, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, by the date/time specified above 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. Offerors 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 offer. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 with exceptions of (d), (h) and (i). If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.204-4, 52.211-15, and 52.247-34. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference; 52.212-5(b: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 20, 1998. Offers are due by close of business July 31, 1998 to the identified distribution office, marked with this solicitation number. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their offer. These may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/midrange/. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site and/or the CBD for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors 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. Posted 07/24/98 (D-SN227988). (0205)

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