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66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL P-9-OA-00211-MLV DUE 032599 POC Michelle L. Vial, Contracting Officer, Phone (805) 258-3513, Fax (805) 258-2904, Email michelle.vial@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/date.html#P-9-OA-00211-MLV. E-MAIL: Michelle L. Vial, michelle.vial@mail.dfrc.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). 1. #6100/.01-8 Giga-tronics Signal Generator with Option 19 (revere power protection) with Accessory A010 Maintenance Manual: one (1) each. 2. #8542C Giga-tronics Two Input Digital Power Meter (includes two (2) each power sensor cables): one (1) each. 3. #80301A Giga-tronics Standard Power Sensor (+20 to -70dbm; 18.0 GHz, Type N(m)): one (1) each. 4. #80350A Giga-tronics Peak Power Sensor (+20 to -20 dbm; 45MHz to 18GHz, Type N): one (1) each. 5. #1999 (Racal Instruments): 2.6 GHz Frequency Counter: one (1) each. 6. #1404A (Pragmatic Instruments) 20MHz DDS Function Generator: one (1) each. 7. #HP8110A (Hewlett Packard) Pulse Generator with HP81103A Output Module and Option OBW Service Manual (08110-91021): one (1) each. 8. #HP423B: Low-Barrier Schottky Diode Detector: one (1) each. 9. #3004 (Loral): 20db, Type N coaxial coupler: two (2) each. 10. #HP6633B: Power Supply with Option 760 Isolation and Reversal Relays: one (1) each. 11. #2 (Weinschel): Fixed coaxial attenuators, dc-18.0 GHz, Type N, 10db: two (2) each. 12. #2 (Weinschel): Fixed coaxial attenuators, dc-18.0 GHz, Type N, 20db: two (2) each. 13. #4790 (Loral): 4-18GHz Variable Coaxial Attenuator: one (1) each. 14. #C321C (Channel Microwave): Circulator: two (2) each. 15. #C321I (Channel Microwave): Isolator: two (2) each. 16. #HP54616C: Oscilloscope with #HP54659B Measurement/storage module: one (1) each. 17. #1992 (Racal-Dana): 1.3GHz Universal System Counter, 1nS Time Interval Resolution: one (1) each. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-11. 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 3826 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 NASA DFRC is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7. Quotations for the items(s) 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: 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 and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items ([*May] 1999) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755); and (2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program- Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246). 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38U.S.C.4212). 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C.10). 52.225-9, Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C.10, 19 U.S.C.2501-2582). 52.225-21, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, Pub.L.103-187). Alternate I of 52.225-21. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any FAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addenda to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components -- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241) (flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996). Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 03-23-99. Quotations are due by 03-25-99, 3:00PM PST to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 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". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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). Posted 03/15/99 (D-SN308596). (0074)

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