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70 -- PURCHASE OF PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) HARDWARE AND RELATED PRODUCTS FROM ALLEN-BRADLEY/ROCKWELL OR THE ALLEN-BRADLEY GROUPS SOL 01-111-GGH-1749 DUE 051299 POC Lauretta E. Cole, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2443, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email L.E.COLE@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#01-111-GGH-1749. E-MAIL: Lauretta E. Cole, L.E.COLE@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). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase only Allen-Bradley products in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), no other supplies or services will satisfy agency needs. NASA Langley Resarch Center has standardized on Allen-Bradley equipment in order to increase productivity and reduce operating costs by reducing training and learning time required for engineers, designers, and programmers. Additional brands of this equipment would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The purchase of Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)system as listed: 1 ea PLC Processor, P/N 1785-L80B; 1 ea Ethernet Interface, P/N 1785-ENET; 4 ea Power Supply, 8 amp, slot mounted, P/N 1771-P4S; 4 ea Power Supply, 16 amp, P/N 1771-P7; 3 ea Local Power Supply Cable for 1771-P7, P/N 1771-CP1; 3 ea I/O Chassis Assembly 16 slot, P/N 1771-A4B; I/O Chassis Assembly 12 slot, P/N 1771-A3B; 1 ea I/O Chassis Assembly 8 slot, P/N 1771-A2B; 5 ea Remote Input/Output Adapter, P/N 1771-ASB; 28 ea Isolated Input Module, 16 input, 120V, P/N 1771-ID16; 18 ea Isolated Output Module, 16 output, 120V, P/N 1771-OD16; 4 ea Isolated Contact Module, 16 point select, P/N 1771-OW16; 2 ea Input Module, 16 input, high true/low true logic level, P/N 1771-IGD; 3 ea TTL Output Module, 16 Output, P/N 1771-OGD; 1 ea Digital DC Input Module, 16 Input, 10-30V, P/N 1771-IBD; 1 ea Digital DC Output Module, 16 Output, 10-60V, P/N 1771-OBD; 56 ea Field Wiring Arm, P/N 1771-WH; 16 ea Remote I/O Adapter with 24VDC Power Supply, P/N 1794-ASB; 30 ea DC Input Module, 24V, 16 Point, Sinking Inputs, P/N 1794-IB16; 32 ea DC Output Module, 16 Point, P/N 1794-OV16; 64 ea Terminal Base, P/N 1794-TB3; 2 ea Flex I/O Extension Cable, P/N 1794-IB16; 1 ea PC Interface Comm Card, P/N 1784-KTX; 1 ea Comm Cable, P/N 1784-CP13; RSLinx, P/N WABC; and RSLogix 5/500 EMU 5/500 Bundle English 3.5 Disk, P/N 9324-RLC350END. Offerors shall only quote the above referenced Allen-Bradley part numbers. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3679 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 ENTER LaRC is required within 45 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A-7. 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. 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.211-17; 52.213-2; 52.213-3; 52-219-6; 52.223-3; 52.227-14; 52.227-19; 1852.215-84; 1852.223-71; 1852.225-73; 1852.245-72. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.225-18. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than May 5, 1999. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m., May 12, 1999, 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. 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) __. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html and http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html. Posted 04/28/99 (D-SN325523). (0118)

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