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

66 -- SCANNING TUNNELING MICROSCOPE SOL RFQ2-36883 DUE 091698 POC Rhonda O. Baker, Contract Specialist, Phone (650) 604-5631, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email rbaker@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36883. E-MAIL: Rhonda O. Baker, rbaker@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, 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/ARC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of one complete system, the Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) to make sensors and devices from carbon nanotubes. NASA Ames Research Center has an Integrated Product Team (IPT) on Devices and Nanotechnology conducting research on advanced miniarization systems, sensors, and devices for future Agency missions. Recently Ames has been challenged by the Administrator to use Information Technology in helping Astrobiology. Meeting that challenge is now a task for the IPT. This task requires extremely sophisticated, atomically precise instrument called STM. Offers will be evaluated and purchase order awarded based on the items meeting the following minimum requirements: Atomic resolution, cooling option, high temperature capability, modularity for future addition of options, tunneling current range, system noise, sample size, resolution, and maximum scanned area. One major Ames requirement is that we should be able to attach carbon nanotubes (CNT) grown at Ames as a tip material to the STM to be purchased The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-05. This procurement is issued on an unrestricted basis in accordance with FAR Part 19.502-2(a). The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3826 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 NASA Ames Research Center is required within 120 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/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to 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 with the exception of FAR 52.247-64, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-44, and 52.222-47. All other clauses under 52.212-5 are applicable and are incorporated by reference. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than September 15, 1998. Quotations are due by September 16, 1998, to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Selection and award will be made 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". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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 09/09/98 (D-SN247733). (0252)

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