DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

66 -- EQUIPMENT TO RECORD VIBRATION GENERATED FROM HAND TOOLS SOL RQ99-007 DUE 121898 POC Brenda Goodwin, 304/285-5882/Contracting Officer, Rex S. Wolfe, 304/285-5883 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation No. RQ99-007. This procurement is being issued unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3826 with a size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. Furnish and Install to the Appalachian Laboratory for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV the following eleven (11) Contract Line Items (CLINs) Brand Name or Equal to PCB Piezotronics, Inc., Depew, NY: (001) 10 EACH, Model 350B02 Shock Accelerometer or equal: Built-in ICP electronics 0.1 mV/g sensitivity +/- 50,000 g pk amplitude range 4 to 15,000 Hz frequency response (+/- 1dB) Ceramic shear design sensing element +/- 150,000 g pk shock limit Built-in electrical and mechanical filters Case isolated Laser welded hermetically sealed titanium housing 1/4-28 integral mounting stud 10-foot integral cable terminating in a 10-32 plug (002) 12 EACH, Model 356A11 Triaxial Accelerometer or equal: Built-in ICP electronics 10 mV/g sensitivity +/- 500 g pk amplitude range 2 to 10,000 Hz frequency response (+/- 5 percent) on z-axis 2 to 7,000 Hz frequency response (+/- 5 percent) on x- and y-axes Ceramic shear design sensing elements Miniature, 4 grams in weight Laser welded hermetically sealed titanium housing 5-40 threaded mounting hole 5-foot integral cable terminating in a 4-socket Microtech plug connector 5-foot shielded cable, 4-pin Microtech jack to three BNC plugs (003) 12 EACH; Model 339B24 Triaxial Accelerometer or equal: 10 mV/g sensitivity Built-in ICP electronics +/- 500 g pk amplitude range 2 to 5,000 Hz frequency response (+/- 5 percent) on all axes Quartz flexural sensing elements Low profile design, 0.25 inch in height Laser welded hermetically sealed titanium housing Through hole mounting design 5-foot integral cable terminating in a 4-socket Microtech plug connector 5-foot shielded cable 4-pin Microtech jack to three BNC plugs (004) 36 EACH; Model 070A02 Scope Input Adaptor or equal: Micro 10-32 jack to BNC plug (005) 6 EACH; Model 370A02 Capacitive Accelerometer or equal: 100 mV/g sensitivity +/- 20 g pk amplitude range 0 to 300 Hz frequency response (+/- 5 percent) 320 g rms resolution +/- 5,000 g pk shock limit Ground isolated Laser welded hermetically sealed titanium housing (006) 2 EACH; Model 478A16 Capacitive Sensor Signal Conditioner or equal: 16-channel DC to 50 kHz frequency response (+/- 1 percent) Minimum 74 dB channel isolation LED overload indicators DB-50 and 16 4-pin Microtech jack input connectors on rear panel DB-37 output connector on rear panel 16 BNC jack output connectors on front and rear panels (007) 3 EACH; Model 394C06 Hand Held Shaker or equal: 1 g output signal at 159.2 Hz User-selectable between rms or peak output Battery powered Automatic shut-off Mechanical overload protection For use with accelerometers up to 210 grams Supplied with soft carry case Supplied with hard storage box (008) 1 EACH; Model 9150C Turnkey Accelerometer Calibration Workstation or equal: Fully automated Graphical user interface Provides NIST traceable calibrations from 5 Hz to 10 kHz Uses PCB model 394A10 reference sensor and PB model 422E preamplifiers Includes up-to-date personal computer and laser printer Includes setup, verification, and training (009) 12 EACH; Model 002C10 Cable or equal: White coaxial cable, 10 ft, 10-32 plug to BNC plug connectors Waterproof extruded Teflon jacket 400 degrees F maximum temperature range (010) 24 EACH; Model 012A03 Cable or equal: Black coaxial (RG58/U) cable, 3 ft, BNC plug connectors (011) 16 EACH; Model 034D10 Cable or equal: Twisted 4-conductor shielded cable, 10 ft, 4-pin Microtech plug connectors Teflon insulation 392 degrees F maximum temperature range Desired delivery within 6-8 weeks; required delivery within 8-10 weeks after receipt of order. The Government will evaluate based on F.O.B. Destination (Morgantown, West Virginia). Shipping and Handling costs shall be included in the price or identified as a separate line item. The requirements at FAR 52.214.21 "Descriptive Literature" apply. Information provided must demonstrate each unit's ability to meet the specifications stated or your offer may be rejected. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212- 5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in Clause 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition as follows: 52.222.26 "Equal Opportunity"; 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans"; 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers"; 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era"; 52.225-3 "Buy American Act -- Supplies"; 52.225-18 "European Community Sanctions for End Products." Quotes are due December 18, 1998, 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time. Facsimile submissions are not authorized. Submit the following to DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, Attn: Brenda Goodwin, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505: (1) original and three copies of a completed SF 1449, signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization; (2) Detailed Pricing Quotation for each line item; (3) Completed Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52,212-3; (4) Delivery Schedule; (5) Descriptive literature and other information demonstrating compliance with the specification, for evaluation purposes; and (6) Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if any. The Government anticipates one award to the offeror whose quote offers the best value to the Government. Offers that fail to furnish the required information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Information regarding this notice can be obtained from Brenda Goodwin at (304)285-5882 or by fax at (304) 285-6083. All responsible sources may submit a response, which shall be considered by the Agency. Posted 12/01/98 (W-SN275756). (0335)

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