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

66 -- 66 -- EXPENDABLE BATHYTHERMOGRAPH PROBE (XBT) SOL N62306-99-Q-3033 DUE 020899 POC Purchasing Agent, R.J. Mayeux, (228) 689-8378, FAX: (228) 689-8392, E-MAIL mayeuxr@navo.navy.mil DESC: The Naval Ocenaographic Office has a requirement for The Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) Probe, quantity 7,290 each, in accordance with the following salient characteristics: NSN: 6655-01-269-9619, Expendable Bathythermograph T-10 Sippican part number 213412-1 or equal. 1.0 General Description: The expendable bathythermograph (XBT) probe is used to collect temperature data profiles of the ocean to various depths (depending on the model) while underway on oceanographic vessels. 2.0 Operating Characteristics 2.1 Temperature: The T-10 XBT probe shall provide direct measurement of temperature in water to an accuracy of (+)(-) 0.15 degrees Celsius. Measurement range of temperature shall be in the range of (-)2.2 degrees Celsius to +35.6 degrees Celsius. 2.2 Depth: The T-10 XBT probe shall provide an indirect, computed measurement of depth related to the probe fall rate through the water column. The probe fall rate shall be such that the computed depth measurement is accurate to(+)(-) 2% of the actual depth. Depth range shall be between 100 and 300 meters. 2.3 Underway Speed: The T-10 XBT probes shall measure temperature and depth to specifications of paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 respectively at underway ship speeds in a range of 0 to 15 knots. 2.4 Compatibility: The XBT probes shall be compatible with existing LM2A deck mounted probe launchers, LM3A hand held probe launchers, and LM4A thru-hull launchers. Delivery to be made FOB destination to Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS within 30 days after date of order. Inspection and acceptance to be at destination. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes on equal product must be accompanied with descriptive literature which may be submitted via fax to R. Mayeux at 228-689-8392. Failure to submit literature may result in disqualification. All responsible sources may submit a quotation and all quotations received by the closing date specified herein shall be considered by the agency. To be considered the quotations must meet the agency's requirements as specified in the salient charasteristics. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business under SIC 3812, Search Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical Systems, Instruments and Equipment. Size standard of 750 employees. The purchase order type will be firm fixed price. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. (1) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) (2) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) (Reference 3.202) (3) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) (Reference 204.404-70) (4) 52.214-34 Submission of offers in the English Language (APR 1991) (Reference 14.201-6) (5) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. currency (APR 1991) (Reference 14.201-6) (6) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Aug 1996) (Reference 22.202) (7) 52.222-20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (Dec 1996) (Reference 22.610) (8) 52.222-21 Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (Apr 1984) (Reference 22.810) (9) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984) (Reference 22.810) (10) 52.222-35 Affirmataive Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Viet Nam Era (Apr 1998) (Reference 22.1308) (11) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984) (Reference 22.1408) (12) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998) (Reference 22.1208) (13) 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Oct 1996) (Reference 25.704) (14) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998) (Reference 225.109) (15) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 1991) (Reference 225.109-70) (16) 252.225-7003 Information for Duty-Free Entry Evaluation (Mar 1998) (Reference 225.109-70) (17) 252.225-7009 Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (Mar 1998) (Reference 225.605-70) (18) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) (Reference 32.111) (19) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (May 1997) (Reference 32.111) (20) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Jun 1997) (Reference) (21) 52.232-28 (Reference 32.908) (22) 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996) (Reference 32.1103) (23) 52.233-1 Disputes (Oct 1995) (Reference 33.215) (24) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (Reference 33.106) (25) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) (Reference 243.205-71) (26) 252.245-7001 Reports of Government Property (May 1994) (Reference 245.505-14) (27) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (Apr 1984) (Reference 46.301) (28) 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984) (Reference 46.316) (29) 52.247-45 F.O.B. Origin and/or F.O.B. Destination Evaluation (Apr 1984) (Reference 47.305-2) (30) 4200.0004 FOB Point/Transportation/delivery schedule FOB/Point/Transportation Cost Prices are to be quoted FOB Destination or FOB Origin with shipping charges to be prepaid and added to contractor's invoice. If unable to quote FOB Destination, advise FOB point and estimated transportation charges. FOB; Transportation Cost; Delivery Schedule:(days after) receipt of order. (31) 4200.005 KR Literature/Product Info Quoter is requested to submit any available descriptive literature including equipment specification sheet and current price list so that quotation can be evaluated for acceptability. Failure to submit requested information may prevent proper evaluation and quotation may be found unacceptable. Product Information: Brand; Name; Model NO. American Made; Foreign Made; If foreign, country of origin; Duty (32) 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998) (33) 52.207-4 Economic Purchse Quantity Supplies (Aug 1987) (34) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Feb 1998) Contractor must certify business size and type (35) 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Oct 1995) (36) 52.222-22 Previous Contracs and Compliance Reports (Apr 1984) (37) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) (38) 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 1991) (39) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) In accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items, the Government intends to make a single award to the offeror whose total offer on all items is 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 evaluation of the quotations as to the compliance with the specification. 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. Offeror's are reminded to include a completed copy of DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate. (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). Offers are due by the closing time of noon (1200) on 08 Feb 99. All questions or clarifications must be made in writing and faxed to (228) 689-8392, e-mailed to mayeuxr@navo.navy.mil or mailed to the address cited above. Posted 01/27/99 (I-SN291937). (0027)

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