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34 -- INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM SOL 1-075-GJCE.1066 DUE 040299 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2433, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov -- Sandra M. Glenn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2413, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email S.M.GLENN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-075-GJCE.1066. E-MAIL: Evangeline G. Poulson, E.G.POULSON@larc.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). Item 1 -- One (1) each of 5 kilowatt induction heating system with the following specifications: The induction heating power supply shall have 100% solid state RF and control circuits for operation on 220 volts, 60 Hz, 3 phase AC in a bench top cabinet. This system shall be capable of automatically and continuously tuning the system to the resonant frequency of the tank circuit to maximize energy transfer into the work piece for the purpose of brazing and soft soldering. 1. Power output shall be at least 5 Kilowatts and rated for continuous duty operation. This power supply shall be tested in accordance with IEEE Standard No. 54 and exceed all ANSI, FCC, and CE emissions specifications. 2. Operating frequency range shall be 50 to 450 Kilohertz. 3. The power supply and work coil shall be water cooled. 4. The power supply shall be supplied with the following: 4.1. Remote Heat Station 0.66mf with 15 feet of interconnecting power and control cable. 4.2. Remote Pendant Station containing Heat On and Heat Off pushbutton switches, and heat indicators, with 6 foot cable. 4.3. Automated system I/O incorporating the following minimum features: 4.3.1. Heat On / Off Control 4.3.2. Ready Status 4.3.3. Interlock 4.3.4. 4-20 mA input for automatic temperature control 4.4. Front panel operating controls shall include the following minimum features: 4.4.1. AC line breaker. 4.4.2. Pushbuttons for heat on, heat off, and system ready controls. 4.4.3. Voltage Control. 4.4.4. Timer Control. 4.4.5. Digital display showing all critical operating parameters of DC Voltage, DC Current, DC Power (kW), Operating Frequency, Timer, and Internal Diagnostics. 5. Custom water-cooled 4-turn helical work coil. 6. Water to water non-refrigerated heat exchanger (on casters) shall include the following minimum features: 6.1 Adjustable temperature control from 5oC to 35oC and temperature stability of 11oC. 6.2. Positive displacement pump (3 GPM). 6.3. High temperature and low level safety switches. 6.4. Reservoir with 1 gallon volume 6.5. Water modulating valve. 7. Spare parts kit for single power supply shall include: 7.1. Spare hardware. 7.2. Fuses. 7.3. Flow switches. 7.4. Plastic tubing. 8. The induction heating system shall be supplied with 2 copies of the following documentation: 8.1. Electrical schematics of all components and interconnecting cables. 8.2. Operating instruction manuals. 8.3. Maintenance manuals. 9. The induction heating system shall be delivered and installed at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia in Building 1267A, Room 130. All documentation (Item #8.) shall be delivered with the system. Item 2 -After the system is in place and all electrical and plumbing connections have been made by the Government in accordance with the system manuals, the equipment manufacturer shall provide the services of a field service technician on-site for up to two (2) days. The technician shall provide technical direction and instruction in the operation and maintenance of the equipment. The Contractor shall provide these services within 4 weeks of notification by the Government that the installation is complete. Installation of the system may take up to 6 months from the date of receipt of the 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. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 5075 and 100 employees respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified reponsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery of the system and associated documentation to Langley Research Center is required within 30 days ARO. The technical direction and instruction is required within 6 months of system delivery and 4 weeks of Government notification that system installation is complete. Allow partial payment. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. 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/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. 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. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222.36, and 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than March 24, 1999. Quotations are due by 4:30 p.m., local time April 2, 1999 to the address specified above.. 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". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation [OPTIONAL]). 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 03/18/99 (D-SN310073). (0077)

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