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66 -- CHILLED-MIRROR HYGROMETER(CMH) SOL 53SBNB960048 DUE 051499 POC Diane M. Loeb (301) 975-6399, FAX: (301) 963-7732, Email Address: dloeb@nist.gov. WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract.contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation number is 53SBNB960048 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The standard industrial classification (SIC) Code is 3823. SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary labor, material, equipment, packing, shipping, and insurance as necessary for this requirement. This instrument will be used as a check standard for measuring the frost/dewpoint temperature of two of NIST's working standard humidity generators. The operating range of the CMH shall be -95 Degrees Celsius to 20 Degrees Celsius in frost/dewpoint temperature. The CMH mirror temperature shall be actively controlled using thermoelectric (Peltier) coolers activated by a servo-loop. This mirror shall be composed of a gold-plated rhodium substrate and equipped with two calibratable 100 Ohm platinum resistance thermometers, and one of these resistance thermometers must be measurable using an external AC bridge. The CMH shall be equipped with both analog and digital outputs (RS-232) and a digital display. The device requires a flow meter in the range 20 L/hr to 60 L/hr, a gas pump and all-electropolished stainless steel 316L tubing. For operation at low temperatures, below or nearly equal to -70 Degrees Celsius, the response time of the instrument shall not be rate-limited by ice formation from the sample gas. Instead, a system for seeding the formation of an ice layer on the mirror and hence reducing the response time (with respect to passive systems) by a factor of 10-15 is required. The offeror shall include the same warranty terms offered to the general public in customary commercial practices. Requested delivery is 16 weeks from date of award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies with the following specific evaluation criteria: (i) technical capability to meet the Government requirement; and, (ii) past performance. Evaluation of the specific evaluation criteria will be based on information submitted in response to this RFQ. It is recommended that information be included which demonstrates that the instrument to be provided meet all the requirements identified in this combined synopsis/solicitation. In addition, past performance will be evaluated (include contact points, telephone numbers, and a description of the items). Information which merely offers to furnish an item in accordance with the requirements of the Government or does not address a requirement contained herein will be evaluated based on this information or lack of information. All responsible vendors may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are cautioned to submit quotes on the most favorable basis, since the Government may elect to make an award without further discussions or negotiations. Award is anticipated to be made within 30 days after receipt of quotes; and to the offeror submitting the best value to the government. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following FAR clauses: FAR 52.222.26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; and FAR 52.225-21, Alternate I applies to this acquisition. Department of Commerce Agency-Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer (DEC 1996) apply to this acquisition and may be read at http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/protest.htm. The offeror responding to this RFQ shall submit prices for all requested items, demonstrate the capability of providing the instrument required by NIST, past performance information, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (available at http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm), with their RFQ to NIST, Acquisition and Assistance Div., Bldg 301, Rm B117, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3572 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3572, ATTN: Diane Loeb, Solicitation No.: 53SBNB967001. Quotes and information pertaining to this requirement shall be received by 3:00 p.m. EST May 14, 1999. For information regarding this solicitation contact Diane Loeb, Contract Specialist, telephone number (301)975-6399 or FAX (301)963-7732, or email: dloeb@nist.gov. Posted 04/29/99 (W-SN326083). (0119)

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