NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

52 -- 2-AXIS POSITIONING SYSTEM SOL RFQ3-119638 DUE 032399 POC Timothy C. Pierce, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2147, Fax (216) 433-5185, Email Timothy.C.Pierce@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/date.html#RFQ3-119638. E-MAIL: Timothy C. Pierce, Timothy.C.Pierce@grc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. NASA Glenn Research Center requires a two-axis positioning system consisting of a 2-axis positioning table, motors, controllers and the necessary accessories required to operate via an Intel-based PC through an RS485 serial port connection. The linear bearings shall be Thompson Accumax CM55AADP or equal, and the motors and controllers shall be Kollmorgen BDS5 series or equal. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. In addition, quoters are required to submit a drawing showing the table structure, bearing locations, and motor locations. Quoters shall also sumbit descriptive literature stating the stiffness of the bearings in compression, tension, and shear loading, if quoting "equal" linear bearings. If quoting "equal" motors and controllers, quoters shall submit descriptive literature stating the command syntax and available connections for use with an Intel-based PC. Delivery on or before 5/21/99 is of value to the Government. Also of value to the Government, is a system that fits into a volume of 48" high (in the Z direction on the attached drawing), 30" wide, and 55" deep (in the Y direction on the attached drawing). This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3441 and 500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to GRC is required within 60 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed to the identified point of contact, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 3/16/99. Quotations are due by 3/23/99, 4:30 p.m. local time to the address specified above and to the attention of the Contracting Officer. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price, past performance, delivery and value characteristics. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prior to contacting an ombudsman, quoters are expected to attempt to resolve any questions/concerns through the Contracting Officer. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 03/10/99 (D-SN306858). (0069)

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