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45 -- RADIO FREQUENCY INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM SOL 3-120214 DUE 032699 POC Jon C. Schultz, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2764, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Jon.C.Schultz@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/date.html#3-120214. E-MAIL: Jon C. Schultz, Jon.C.Schultz@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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Quotes are for a 1 ea. 5 KW induction heating system based on the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The equipment shall be a solid state, radio frequency (RF) induction heating system capable of heating tensile, creep, and fatigue test specimens to at least 1100 degrees C in air. The specimens are typically in one of two forms; plate specimens of 6" in length and 1" wide and 0.25" thick or cylindrical specimens of 5" in length and 0.6" in diameter. The specimen material is typically Ni alloys, Ti alloys, and ceramic and metal matrix composites.The ends of the specimens shall be held with water-cooled grips.The equipment shall be capable of continuous operation for at least 4000 hours. Each system shall consist of a solid state, radio frequency, induction heating power supply. 2.SOLID STATE, RADIO-FREQUENCY INDUCTION HEATING POWER SUPPLY. A.The induction heating power supply shall be a solid-state, radio frequency, generator capable of delivering at least 5 kW of RF power at the work coil. B.Power input for the generator shall be 440 volts, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase. 8.0 kVA maximum.The maximum voltages generated within the unit shall be line voltage or less. C.The generator shall be microprocessor controlled, providing automatic tuning for maximum load over the frequency range of 50 to 450 Khz.After operating parameters have been established, the voltage shall go to zero for instant on/off power. D.The generator shall be housed in a cabinet with safety interlocks on any door.The cabinet shall be no larger than 38 inches wide by 36 inches deep by 36 inches high. E.The control section of the generator shall include, as a minimum, readouts of the following: 1. DC voltage 2. DC current 3. DC power 4. Rf frequency 5. Status condition F.The generator shall incorporate a resonant tank circuit of the parallel L-C (inductor-capacitor) type.All components of the tank circuit, including the work coil, shall be water-cooled. G.Voltage levels at the isolated work coil shall be 500 volts (RMS) maximum to minimize danger to personnel and equipment in the event of accidental grounding. H.The output power shall be stable with a +/- 10% fluctuation in supply AC power line. I.The induction heating supply shall include a coil mounting assembly.This assembly will enable attachment of a water-cooled work coil,used to heat the laboratory test specimens. The water-cooled work coil shall be supplied by NASA. J.The induction heating power supply shall include a temperature controller.This temperature controller shall be used for closed loop control of the induction heating power supply via a thermocouple. The West temperature controller, model N5010-T1127-H21-C651-D0-E0-A0000-X361, shall be installed by the contractor.The temperature controller shall enable utilization of platinum/platinum-13% rhodium (Type R) thermocouples and chromel-alumel (Type K) thermocouples for control signal input. 3.DOCUMENTATION The contractor shall supply two sets of drawings, operation and maintenance manual for all components of the heating system. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3567 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 John H. Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio is required within 90 days ARO. Delivery shallbe FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, 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. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. 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 requiredby 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 and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-26,52.222-35,52.222-36,52.222-37,52.225-3,52.225-18,52.225-21 Alt.1 The following provision,GRC 52.212-156,is provided in full text: Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (February 1999) By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 37 U.S.C. 4212(d)(i.e., the VETS-100 report required by Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has submitted the most recent report required by 37 U.S.C.4212(d) Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 10 days from the posted date of this synopsis. Quotations are due by 4:30, local time, March 26,1999 to the address specified above and to theattention of the Bid Depository. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. 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". 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). See Note(s) _1_ Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 03/11/99 (D-SN307495). (0070)

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