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66 -- CRYOGENIC PROBE SYSTEM SOL N00173-98-R-JR03 POC Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.JR, (202) 767-2120, Wayne Carrington, Contracting Officer WEB: click here, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, N00173-99-R-JR03, is a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10 and for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 91-13. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 100 employees and the SIC code is 5049. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for a Cryogenic Probe System for the measurement of semiconductor, superconductor, and other devices at low temperatures. The system must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements: 2.1. Base System: 2.1.1. The temperature of the device mounting surface shall be continuously variable over the range from 5 K to 450 K. 2.1.2. The refrigeration capacity shall be a minimum of 2 W at 5 K. 2.1.3. The cool-down time from 300 K to 5 K with no load, shall be less than 20 min. 2.1.4. The warm-up time from 5 K to 300 K shall be less than 20 min. The warm up time from 300 K to 450 K shall be less than 10 min. 2.1.5. A temperature controller, with IEEE interface bus, and suitable temperature sensors, for the full operating range shall be provided. The resulting system stability shall be 0.2 K over the entire system. 2.1.6. The device mounting surface and hold-down mechanism shall accommodate samples up to 75 mm in diameter. 2.1.7. In order to keep mechanical vibrations to a minimum, the system shall be an open-cycle, continuous-flow system. 2.1.8. It shall have optical access both for viewing the sample and for optical testing. 2.2. Measurement Ports and Sample Holder: 2.2.1. The system shall have at least six measurement ports for electrical testing. Each port must be able to accommodate either dc or microwave probes, but the maximum number of microwave probes, which must be accommodated at one time, is four. 2.2.2. Four dc probe positions shall be provided with full 3-dimensional linear position adjustment and a probe tip travel of 25 mm minimum in each direction. 2.2.3. Two microwave probe positions shall be provided. The probe position shall be adjustable linearly in three dimensions with a minimum travel of 50 mm in each horizontal direction. The vertical probe travel shall be at least 25 mm. A vertical rotational adjustment parallel to the probe arm axis shall be provided which permits the probe tip to accommodate non-planar devices. The probe mounting holes and available space shall be compatible with commercial microwave probes capable of measurements up to 50 GHz. 2.2.4. A horizontal rotational adjustment for the sample shall be provided. 2.2.5. Feed-throughs for the microwave and dc leads shall be provided. The quality of the microwave lines will be consistent with commonly used network analyzer systems, which work up to 50 GHz. The option to upgrade to triax lines to minimize noise pickup in the dc lines shall be provided. 2.3. Cooling System: 2.3.1. The system shall include a full vacuum pumping system consistent with the required temperature range. The vacuum level must be low enough to prevent the forming of condensation on the sample, as well as on the outside of the cryostat and the measurement cables and connectors over the full temperature range. 2.3.2. The system shall be capable of using liquid nitrogen, instead of liquid helium, for testing at temperatures above 77 K. . 2.3.3. The system shall include all liquid helium transfer equipment. 2.4 Viewing System: 2.4.1. A stereo microscope shall be included which permits the viewing of the working space with the resolution required of typical dc and microwave probing systems. In particular features of 5 mm size must be visible. 2.4.2. A CCD camera for the recording of the image consisting of the sample under test and all relevant probes shall be provided. A compatible color monitor, minimum size of 17", shall be provided. 3. Documentation: The Contractor shall provide Operational and Maintenance manuals on all system components. 4. Warranty: All equipment shall be warranted in accordance with standard commercial practices. The warranty period shall begin after acceptance of the system. 5. Installation: The offeror shall provide complete installation of the system and provide a Demonstration of all system capabilities during the initial installation. All capabilities must be demonstrated during the initial installation and will be reviewed prior to final acceptance of the instrument. Delivery and acceptance is the Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20375-5326, FOB Destination, no later than 90 days from date of award. The FAR and DFAR provisions and clause sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision at FAR 212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of all requirements covered in the RFP's terms and conditions. General statements that the offer can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or paraphrases the RFP's Specifications in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with these requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is: (1) price (2) technical capability of the item offered to meet NRL's need (3) past performance. Technical and past performance combined, are of equal importance compared to price. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The additional clauses that are applicable to this acquisition are FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.225-3, FAR 52.225-18, and FAR 52.247-64. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited applicable to this acquisition are DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.225-7007, DFARS 252.225-7012, DFARS 252.204-7004, and DFARS 252.232-7009. Any contract awarded as a result of thissolicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15CFR 700). Any questions generated, as a result of this solicitation must be received no later than 10 days before the closing date. Original and two (2) copies of the Offerors proposal must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Bldg. 222, Rm. 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220:JR, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20375-5326, and received no later than 4:00 p.m. E.S.T. on 05 April 1999. The package should be marked RFP N00173-99-R-JR03, Closing Date: 05 April 1999. For more information regarding this solicitation contact Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist at (202) 767-2120. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Synopsis number JR03. EMAILADD: Contracts.nrl.navy.mil EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:Center Columbus Solicitations on Web</A>">Click here to forward a</A> request via e-mail Cite: (W-259 SN122785) Posted 03/04/99 (W-SN305030). (0063)

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