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58 -- COMPACT EXCIMER LASER SOL SOL.3-128197 DUE 071699 POC Wayne R. Girard, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2799, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Wayne.R.Girard@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/date.html#SOL.3-128197. E-MAIL: Wayne R. Girard, Wayne.R.Girard@grc.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). This compact Excimer Laser shall conform to the following specification: The compact footprint shall be no more than 12 X 24 X 24 IN; 2 MJ/pulse at 157 NM, 30 MJ at 248 NM; 15 MJ at 308 NM and 193 NM; Semi GAUSSIAN beam profile; 5% energy/pulse stability; 157 NM (F2) Operation Standard. The laser specfied will be used as a compact photolysis light source for chemical kinetics research in the smart green engine program. The laser is required to have minimum output pulse energies as specified in the description. In particular, the 2 MJ at 157 NM is critical. Furthermore, the laser needs to be compactto assure it fits in available laboratory space, which is very congested. Other desirable features, but not critical, include: 1) the ability to operate without the additional complexity and cost associated with external cooling water; 2) the ability to use standard single phase 120 VAC electrical connections; 3) the ability to operate without requiring a vacuum system. In addition to the laser, this acquisition includes one (1) set of 248 NM mirrors (for operation at 248 NM (KRF)); one (1) set of 308 NM mirrors (for operation at 308 NM (XECL)); one (1) set of 193 NM mirrors (for operation at 193 NM (ARF)); and six (6) each additional halogen filters for laser gas changes. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-11. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3674 and 500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. Allqualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to Glenn Research Center is required within the specific number of days ARO, as agreed upon in block 9.B. of the purchase order. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 p.m. July 16, 1999 and may be mailed or faxed to the NASA -- Glenn Research Center, ATTN: Wayne Girard, Mail Stop 500/305, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 FAX # (216) 433-5489. 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. 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. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than July 9, 1999. 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". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/class.html Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 06/28/99 (D-SN347723). (0179)

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