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43 -- CRYOPUMP SYSTEM SOL RFQ3-099243 DUE 083198 POC Linda M. Kendrick, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2407, Fax (216) 433-5185, Email Linda.M.Kendrick@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#RFQ3-099243. E-MAIL: Linda M. Kendrick, Linda.M.Kendrick@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 intends to acquire ONE CLOSED GIFFORD-MCMAHON HELIUM REFRIGERATION CYCLE SYSTEM, 48 INCH FLANGED CRYOPUMP FOR VACUUM TANK OPERATION. The SPECIFICATIONS may be viewed by "clicking" on the hyperlink "SPECIFICATIONS" at the top of this page. 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 3561 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 Lewis Research Center is required within 30 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 by the date/time specified and shall include the solicitation number, confirmation that the Quoter agrees to FOB Destination to Lewis Research Center, the Quoter's proposed delivery schedule, the Quoter's discount/payment terms, the Quoter's warranty terms & duration (if applicable), Quoter's taxpayer identification number (TIN), an identification of any special commercial terms/conditions, and shall 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. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than August 20, 1998. Quotations are due by August 31, 1998 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Contracting Officer. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE QUOTE: 1. The government anticipates a minimum no-cost warranty of 18 months on the entire Cryopump system. The Quoter shall include detailed information concerning its no-cost warranty, including any limitations on that warranty. 2. The government requires a reliable product. The Contractor shall submit a list, identifying at least four separate 48 inch cryopump operating installations in the United States which the Contractor has manufactured, and providing cognizant points of contact (names, titles, and telephone numbers or e-mail addresses) at those installations. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., shorter delivery schedule, extent of no-cost warranty, industry/customer reputation, and economy of scale [LeRC already has 2 CVI Cryopumps, so there would be some cost savings -- due to parts/maintenance/operational training costs -- if a third CVI unit were purchased]) will also be considered. For selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). 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://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Posted 08/14/98 (D-SN237124). (0226)

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