NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE, CONTRACTING DIVISION, CODE N41, STENNIS SPACE CNTR, MS 39522-5001

66 -- PORTABLE SALINOMETER SOL N62306-99-Q-C003 DUE 112498 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST, S.R. KEEL, (228) 689-8368, E-MAIL keels@navo.navy.mil (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued: Request for Quotations (RFQs) are being requested in response to this notice and no written solicitation will be issued. (ii) RFQ/ Solicitation N62306-99-Q-C003 is applicable and the RFQ is being under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), FAR 13.5. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. (iv) This solicitation is SIC 3812, Search Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical Systems, Instruments and Equipment. Size standard of 750 employees. (v) This is an IDIQ type procurement totaling a possible maximum of twenty (20) units over a five year period. The minimum quantity is established as one (1) unit. The contract type will be a firm fixedpriced, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for a base period from date of award up to twelve (12) months, with options for up to four (4) additional option periods of twelve (12) months each. The term of the contract including options shall not exceed sixty (60) months. (vi) The scope will be for the delivery of Portable Shipboard Salinometers used to validate conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) measurments. Water samples are to be collected at various depths and are measured by the portable shipboard salinometer. These results are then compared to the CTD instrument to determine data validity. Portable shipboard salinometers must be rugged, portable and provide laboratory accuracy. The are to be in accordance with Government specifications. The contract line item numbers (CLINs) are as follows: CLIN 0001: A portable shipboard salinometer as per the specifications contained herein. (A) Measurement Range: (a) Conductivity: 0.0004 to 76 mS/cm (milliSiemans/centimeter) (b) Conductivity Rations: 0.0001:1.15 (c) Salinity: two (2) to forty-two (42) equivalent practical salinity units (PSU); (B) Accuracy: plus minus 0.003 equivalent PSU; (C) Resolution: 0.0003 mS/cm at 15 degrees C and 35 PSU; (D) Sample Volume; 100 ml maximu, included flushing volume; (E) Water Bath Temperature: 15 degrees C to 36 degrees C in one (1) degree steps; (F) Temperature Stability: plus minus 0.001 degree C; (G) Dimensions: (a) Height: Not to exceeed 55 cm (21 inches) (b) Width: Not to exceed 45 cm (18 inches); (c) depth: Not to exceed 45 cm (18 inches); (H) Weight: (a) with empty water bath: Not to exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) (b) WIth full water bath: Not to exceed 30 kg (66 lbs); (I) Electrical: (a) 130/260 VAC (b) Power: Not to exceed 250 watts; (J) Computer Interfacts for data loggin: (a) RS232/SAIL (b) IEEE 488; (K) Enviornment: (a) Operating; ten (10) degree C to forth (40) degree C (b) Storage: minus 40 degree C to 70 degree C. (K) Documentation: Manuals shall be included for each salinometer. The manuals shall include, but not be limited to, instruction manuals and schematics necessary to operate, test, and maintain the pinger at the board level. Maintenance and operating manuals complete with all necessary repair parts lists, components, etc. identified. Salinometers shall include any accessories required for normal operation. Quantity 1 LOT. CLIN 0001AA: Base Period: Date of Award for nine (9) to twelve (12) months, minimum quantity one (1) each, maximum quantity four (4) each, CLIN 0001AB First Option Period for twelve (12) months, minimum quantity one (1) each, maximum quantity four (4) each, CLIN 0001AC Second Option Period for twelve months, minimum quantity one (1) each, maximum quantity four (4) each, CLIN 0001AD Third Option Period for twelve (12) months, minimum quantity one (1) each, maximum quantity four (4) each, CLIN 0001AE Fourth Option period for twelve (12) months, minimum quantity one (1) each, maximum quantity four (4) each. The Total Estimated Minimum Quantity for the entire anticipated contract period minimum is set forth as one (1) each and the total maximum quantity of twenty (20) each. (viii) Date of Delivery is sixty -- ninety days after award. Quotations are to be submitted FOB DESTINATION: Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS. A copy of the Commercial Warranty for item(s) offered shall be provided with the offer.(ix) The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquistion Regulations (DFAR) Supplement provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation. Full text of these provisions and clauses can be obtained via the Internet at the following address: http www.arnet.gov far or contact the POC listed herein. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 97), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, DFAR 252.212-7001 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and DFAR 252.225-7000/7001 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate are hereby incorporated by reference. (x) Award of the contract resulting from this CBD notice/solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms with all the requirements of the quotation, and whose quotation is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government. The Government reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration those quotations which are considered non- responsive and/or technically unacceptable. An offeror must quote on all items in this Request for Quotations to be eligible for award. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, the Government intends to make a single award to the offeror whose total offer on all items is the considered to be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical compliance with the specifications and other related factors. Insert: 1. Technical: Technical compliance of the items being offered to the specifications contained herein. Offerors are requested to submit with their quotations adequate item description of products offered including but not limited to manufacturer name, part number, model number and any additional technical information/ description in sufficient detail for evaluatation of the quotations as to the compliance with the specifications. Documentation may include product literature, brochures, etc.; 2. Past Performance: Those submitting a quotation in response to this notice are to provide past performance information relative to the item quotes, such as past customers, customer order number, quantities sold, price sold, Point of Contact including phone number, name of company, of at least three (3) Government and/or Commercial sources and any other information on past performance in support of this factor for evaluation deemed applicable. Such as documentation supporting the offerors committment to customer satisfaction, the company knowledge and experience, performance record for products and any other factors deemed relevant to past performance excellence.3. Price. The Government will determine the relative capability of each offeror on the basis of its relative organizational past performance on directly related or similiar contracts, its relative understanding of the Government's requirement and demonstrated ability to provide products meeting the salient characteristics and specifications conforming to customer satisfaction and requirements. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price. (xi) Offeror's are reminded to include a completed copy with the quotation of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 and 252,212-7000, Offeror Respresentations and Certifications Commercial Items. Electronic copes of the provisions may be found on the World Wide Web site above. DFAR 252.225- 7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate is applicable to this acquisition. (It is the responsibility of the contractors submitting a quotation in response to this notice to obtain, complete and return this information with the offer). The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and COndtions -- Commercial Item, applies to this acquisition. The FAR Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items and clause at 252.212.7001, Contract Terms and Condtions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commerical items, apply to this acquistion. The clause at 252.204-7000 Required Central Contractor Regstration applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.216-18 Ordering INSERT: Date of Award through twelve (12) months from issuance of the contract (Mar 89). (xii) The following paragraphs apply to FAR Clause at 52.212-5 and any resultant contract (b)(1) 52.203-6, (b)(2)52.203-10, (b)(3)52.219-8, (b)(5) 52.219-14, (b)(6)52.222-26, (b)(7)52.222-35, (b)(8)52.222-36, and (b)(9) 52.222-37. The following FAR clauses apply FAR 52.216-9, Order Limitations (Oct 95), INSERT: (a) $2,500, (b) (1) $250,000, (b) (2) $800,000, (b)(3) 30, (d) 15. FAR Clause 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the contract (Mar 89), INSERT: (c) sixty (60); FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 95), INSERT: Sixty Months. FAR 52.247-67 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. -- Flag Commercial Vessels (Jun 97) are hereby incorporated by reference. The additional DFAR clauses included in this quotation and/or any resulting contract are as follows: 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, DFAR Clause 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items, 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data, DFARS 252.232-7000 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). (xiii) Offers shall be in writing, signed, dated and must be submitted to Naval Oceanographic Office, Code N412, B.9134, 1002 Balch Blvd., Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-5001, Attn: S.R.Keel. All responsible sources may submit a quotation if received in a timely manner, and shall be considered by the agency if quotations are received by the closing date specifiedherein. Offers are due by the closing time of 2:00 PM CST on 25 NOV 98. Defense Priority and Allocations System (DPAS) C9E is applicable. All questions or clarifications or technical inquiries must be submitted in writing and ten days from posting of this synopsis and faxed to (228) 689-8392, E-mailed to keels@navo.navy.mil, or mailed to the address cited above. Posted 10/28/98 (I-SN266248). (0301)

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