AFMETCAL Det 1/MLK, 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Suite 4M, Heath, OH 43056-6116

66 -- HEIGHT MASTER SOL F33660-99-R7001 DUE 021799 POC Carol Luckeydoo, Contract Specialist, 740-788-5045/Glenna Pound, Contracting Officer, 740-788-5043 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. All requests for written solicitations shall be disregarded. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). This Solicitation F33660-99-R7001, is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3829 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is being issued as unrestricted. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. The Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) program requires 10 each Height Masters, for high accuracy length measurements in the USAF with 2 copies of the commercial literature. Each unit shall have 2 copies of the manual and calibration certificate. Items offered shall be commercially available with only minor modifications necessary to meet Air Force requirements. The Height Master will consist of an 18 inch height master with a twelve (12) inch riser block and case for each. The Height Master shall have a range of 0.3 to 18 inches a minimum resolution of 0.00001 inch; the lead screw uncertainty, coverage factor of two, shall not exceed +/- 0.00004 inch over the entire measurement range; the block pitch, location between any two blocks within the step gage, coverage factor of two, shall not exceed +/- 0.00005 inch up to and including 12 inches and +/- 0.000100 inch from above 12 to 18 inches; the parallelism of any face and the bottom plane of the gage shall not exceed 0.00006 inch total indicated reading; shall be provided with a twelve (12) inch riser block with the block uncertainty, coverage factor of two, shall not exceed +/- 0.00004 inch. The Height Master shall be made asa one piece with handles for ease of movement; straight pattern design; blocks of 0.5 inch size made of high-chromium steel with a thermal expansion coefficient of (6.4 +/- 0.6) x 10-6in/in/F and a hardness of HV800 for resistance to wear. The riser block shall have three (3) carbide-faced pads and two- (2) locating pins to accurately position the riser block to the Height Master. The Height Master and Riser Block shall each be provided with a shipping/storage case to permit the equipment to be safely stored and transported, with a minimum of two carrying handles. The Height Master shall not exceed 12 inches by 12 inches by 24 inches in height and the maximum allowable weight shall not exceed 100 pounds. The Height Master will be used and tested at a temperature of 68 degrees F +/- 1 degrees F and a relative humidity of not more than 45 %RH. Requires Standard Commercial Warranty. Items are for delivery to AFMETCAL Det 1, FOB Destination. Delivery shall be a minimum/maximum of 2 each every 45 calendar days beginning one hundred eighty calendar days after receipt of order and continue at the above rate until completion. Acceptance testing will be at destination, AFMETCAL. One hundred percent acceptance testing will be performed to assure the items meet the above requirements. Such testing does not relieve the contractor of performing all inspections and quality checks at the point of fabrication, or as necessary, to assure performance as specified herein. All specifications of this Purchase Description must be met before the Air Force will accept the Height Master. Acceptance testing will be completed within 45 days of receipt at AFMETCAL. Approved source is Mitutoyo Height Gage P/N 515-512 with a 12-inch riser block P/N 515-117. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commerical Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items: The specific evaluation factors are (1) technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement, (2) price and (3) past performance each offeror shall provide the name and points of contact of the last three sales to whom they have provided the same or similar item; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Order-Commercial Items. All offeror's shall provide with their proposals, a copy of their commercial warranty, any descriptive literature, brochures, and/or adequate information to determine whether the offered items will meet the terms and conditions cited above. Commercial manual to include all technical information on the assembly, installation, operation and maintenance instructions, to include an illustration parts breakdown (IPB) and theory of operation and calibration procedures. An Acceptance Test Plan is required and shall be delivered to and approved by the government. The Acceptance Test Plan, as a minimum shall detail the criteria, performance objectives, and description of tests to be performed. Calibration of test measurement, and diagnostic equipment shall be accomplished by comparison to external standards traceable to an international standards organization member such as the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST). A statement of conformance (calibration certificate) and a certificate of traceability shall be provided with each unit. All measurement instrumentation supplied by the contractor shall be fully calibrated prior to shipment to USAF. A decal shall be placed on the unit showing the date calibrated and date due for calibration of each item of measurement instrumentation supplied by the contractor. If a non-approved item is offered, technical evaluation and approval of the proposed unit by AFMETCAL will be required prior to award. Offerors of non-approved items shall submit the following additional information: (1) discussion of required modifications to the commercial height master being offered, and (2) a product sample is required with your written proposal. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this procurement. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The offer must: (1) be for the items described above; (2) be FOB Destination to this agency; (3) include a delivery schedule and discount/payment terms; (4) include copy of commercial price list; (5) include name of and be signed by an authorized company representative along with telephone number and facsimile number; (6) include their taxpayer identification number (TIN), CAGE Code Number and DUNS Number. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13. This will be a DO-A70 rated order. Offers are due by 5 Feb 1999, no later than 4:00 PM EST to: Carol Luckeydoo, AFMETCAL Det 1/MLK, 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Suite 4M, Heath OH 43056-6116, phone Number 740-788-5045, facsimile number 740-788-5157 or email cjluckey@afmetcal.af.mil. Facsimile submissions are permissible with the follow-up of an original sent by mail. Any offer or modifications to the offer received after the exact time specified for receipt of offers/quotes will not be considered. Special note to all prospective offers: DOD will no longer award contracts to contractors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Registration may be done by accessing the CCR via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered Posted 01/11/99 (W-SN286843). (0011)

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