NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

66 -- PORTABLE ULTRASONIC C-SCAN TESTING SYSTEM SOL RFQ10-99-0048 DUE 062899 POC Jacklyn L. Norman, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)867-7056, Fax (407)867-1029, Email jacklyn.norman-1@ksc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/date.html#RFQ10-99-0048. E-MAIL: Jacklyn L. Norman, jacklyn.norman-1@ksc.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 notice is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the following: ITEM NO. 1 -- Data Acquisition Software, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 2 -- Digitizer and Ultrasonic Pulser/Receiver, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 3 -- ISA Expansion Chassis, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 4 -- 4-axis Motion Controller Card, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 5 -- Portable Scanner, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 6 -- 3-axis Encoder Card, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 7 -- Eddy Current Plug-in Card, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 8 -- System Computer, Notebook Type, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 9 -- Cable Assemblies, in accordance with specification. Quantity: 1 each. ITEM NO. 10 -- Training Course, providing instruction as a minimum in accordance with the following requirements: (10a) The contractor shall be responsible for training personnel on operational aspects of the system, including, but not limited to, performing successful ultrasonic and eddy-current C-scan (manual and motorized), understanding system features and capabilities, using all hardware and software components, and assembling and disassembling system to component level. (10b) The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a Training Manual for the training course for review and approval. The Training Manual should provide an operating statement, method of instruction, classroom requirements, materials necessary, and a lesson plan including topics tobe covered. Provide Manual (paper or electronic) detailing above information. (10c) Training shall be conducted at KSC. (10d) Training shall include hands-on operation so operators can become familiar with the operation of the system. (10e) The contractor shall provide materials and supplies needed by personnel attending the training course, including copies of applicable manuals and handouts for each attendee. (10f) The training course shall be classroom instruction provided by a qualified and/or certified instructor, if required. (10g) Training shall be provided to a minimum of 10 students. (10h) Quantity: 1 lot. DELIVERY -- Items No. 1 through 9 are to be delivered F.O.B. Destination to NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on or before September 30, 1999. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE -- The Period of Performance for Item No. 10 shall be a minimum of two (2) days between contract award and 4 weeks after acceptance of the equipment at KSC. The actual performance dates shall be determined by the NASA technical representative. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The FAR provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-12. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO A-7. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act-Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3826 and 500 employees, respectively. The offeror shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. This procurement is being conducted as a total small business set-aside. All responsible business sources may submit a quote that shall be considered by the agency. Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 22, 1999, to Jacklyn L. Norman by fax at 407/867-1029 or by Internet e-mail to jacklyn.norman-1@ksc.nasa.gov. Quotations are due by 12:00 Noon Eastern on June 28, 1999, to the address and identified point of contact specified above. The offeror shall complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, (which may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/date.html#RFQ10-99-0048) and submit it as part of the quote. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-4; and FAR 52.212-5. The following identified clauses in FAR 52.212-5(b) are incorporated by reference: 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.232-34. NFS 1852.227-86 Commercial Software -- Licensing (December 1987) is applicable. All FAR Clauses may be obtained via Internet at http://procurement.nasa.gov/FAR/ . The offeror shall provide, operate, and/or maintain information technology (IT) that is Year 2000 compliant, and shall demonstrate through documentation that IT to be provided is Year 2000 compliant. The offeror shall also warrant in the quote that IT to be provided is Year 2000 compliant. The offeror should also provide a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Information about CAGE Codes may be obtained from the following URL: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.htm . By submission of its quote, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 37 U.S.C. 4212(d) (i.e., the VETS-100 report required by FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has submitted the most recent report required by 37 U.S.C. 4212(d). Onsite KSC Final Inspection and Acceptance of the supplies to be furnished will be accomplished at the Government facilities. Onsite KSC Final Acceptance Testing is an inspection process to see if the supplies meet the specifications. These tests may require at least 30 days from the date of delivery at destination. The supplies will not be accepted prior to successful completion of these tests. The Onsite KSC Acceptance Testing is to be performed by a NASA technical representative. The Contractor shall provide a replacement for any supply that is rejected. The NASA technical representative will coordinate with the Contractor to attempt to resolve any discrepancies prior to rejection of any supplies. The NASA Quality Representative's signature on the Test Traveler form indicates the Government's final acceptance of the supply. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact should include, solicitation number, FOB Destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration, taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms; and should be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors 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. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. Facsimile Quotes are authorized; however, the Government shall not assume responsibility for proper transmission. FACSIMILE QUOTES SHALL BE FOLLOWED BY THE ORIGINALS IN THE MAIL. An ombudsman has been appointed -- (see Numbered Note "B"). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html . Posted 06/18/99 (D-SN344867). (0169)

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