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66 -- FT-IR MICROSCOPE/SPECTROMETER SOL CS-I-99-014 DUE 040199 POC Patricia Startzman, Contract Specialist, 317-298-1180, ext 1120; Contracting Officer, Lee Sullivan, 317-298-1119 This is a modification of the combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number, CS-I-99-014, is issued as a Request for Proposal, and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect though Federal Acquisition Circular, 97-16. The standard industrial classification code is 3826, with a small business standard of 500 employees. The proposed contract will include one contract line item (CLIN); one each FT-IR Microscope with all attachments, accessories, including computer, monitor, printer, and software. This instrument will function as (1) a fully automated research microscope to identify multi-layer materials in the analysis of textile, plastic, and coating samples without the need of physical or chemical separation. (2) include a research-rade FT-IR spectrometer which interfaces with a Windows NT computer system with the following specifications: a. vibration isolated optical bench; b. dual level, optical bench with up to four equivalent output beam paths; c. uniformed distribution of IR intensity; d. iris aperture pre-otpics include a variable j-stop and a variable B-stop in 0.01 increments; e. interferometer to provide immunity to alignment errors; f. FR-DTGS to be thermo-electrically cooled and temperature stabilized; g. otpics required to attach microscope; h. OPD velocity digitally selectable between 0.05 and 5.0 cm-1 with interchangeable beamsplitters, multiple sources, and detectors; i. Spectral resolution to isolate absorbance bands. Variable resolution in 0.01 cm -- 1 increments; j. validation for component and system diagnostics; k. optical alignments to be automatic; l. minimum specifications for noise are 45,000/1 rms, 9000/1 peak to peak for five second measurement and 180,000/1 rm, 360,000 peak to peak for a one minute measurement. Measurements to be made a a minimum of 4 cm-1 spectral resolution with strong apodization; m. Ordinate linearity to be a minimum of 0-3 absorbance units with FR-DTGS detector using a pathlength plot on a 1987cm-l band of cyclohexane; n 110-120/220V; (3) The software is to allow the analyst to identify a multi-layer sample unattended including the automatic adjustment of the aperture, auto focusing and correction. (4) Software to collect data, control spectrometer function, post-run data manipulation, processing and building reports. Software completely controls instrument, including alignment and trouble shooting, diagnostic and maintenance functions. (5) Databases to include Dyes; Dyes, pigments & stains; Fibers/Textile Chemical; automobile paint chips; rubber chemicals; atr of polymers; pyrolyzates of polymer library; pyrolyzates of polymers library; Canadian forensic library; and food additives as a minimum requirement. (6) Installation and training (minimum of four hours) (7) The equipment is to be delivered FOB destination within consignees premises within 30-60 days of contract award. (8) Minimum of one year warranty to be provided. Two copies of descriptive manuals to be provided and on-disk tutorials desired. (9) Two copies of descriptive literature shall be provide with offeror's proposal. (10) All electronic parts must be Y2K compliant. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply: 39.106, Y2K compliance; 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; with the following evaluation criteria; award will be made to a technically acceptable offeror, at fair and reasonable prices; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercials Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercials Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement statues or Executives Orders -- Commercial Items, will apply to the resultant contract, 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36,52.222-37, and 52.225-3. All offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.225-3 with their offer. As this is a commercial item, FAR 12.603(c)(3)(ii) will be utilized to establish the solicitation response time. The following clause is added to the solicitation by addenda: TAPR 1046.673, Inspection Acceptance, and Receiving Reports. All responsible sources may submit an proposal which will considered by the agency. Posted 03/24/99 (I-SN311980). (0083)

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