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66 -- X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER SYSTEM SOL RFQ-PR-R1-0513 DUE 081799 POC Frances M. Lewis, Contracting Officer, (617)918-1969 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer., LEWIS.FRAN@EPA.GOV. 1. X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer System 2. Light Element Option 3. 18 Position Sample Changer Tray 4. Vacuum Pump Station 5. High Resolution Color Printer 6. XRF Operator Training School with Custom Session 7. Complete set-up for soil sample prep including ball mill with accessories, 25 ton hydraulic press and die to accommodate 18 position sample tray 8. Filter holders for 47 mm PM 2.5 air filters, and 8 position sample changer tray High resolution energy dispersive, direct and secondary target, X-ray fluorescence spectrometer system for non-destructive qualitative and quantitative determination of elements F through U in solids, dry powders, liquids and thin film (i.e.; PM 2.5 air filters). X-ray Tube Excitation System: 60kV, 400 W, 6700uA, 0.075 mm Be end window Rh anode X-ray tube. The generator must have stable output of a minimum 60 kV in adjustable increments. A computer controlled target/filter wheel with provision for eight secondary targets ( Si, Ti, Fe, Ge, Zr, Mo, Sn, and Gd). The instrument must include all necessary cables and connectors, real-time display of generator status, a closed-loop water cooling system, an air cooled heat exchanger, and system safety interlocks for coolant failure. The XRF system must be completely enclosed in a cabinet for protection from direct and scattered X-ray beams. The enclosure must have a safety interlock switch that turns off the X-rays and must meet New England States and Federal X-ray radiation safety requirements. A key lock and/or password must be present to control use of the X-ray generator. Solid State Detection System: A liquid nitrogen cooled Si(Li) detector assembly with a resolution of 145 eV or better at Mn K-alpha. The liquid nitrogen Dewar for detector cooling must last up to 2 weeks without a refill and have a level sensor. The system should be optimized for increased sensitivity for lightest elements. Sample Chamber and Sampling System: The chamber must be able to accommodate a holding mechanism for 18 soil, solid, and liquid samples, as well as 10 pressed pellet samples. The chamber must also be able to accommodate 47mm thin film filters. The sample changer must be computer controlled and be able to automatically change the samples. The sample chamber must have the ability to operate under a helium flush, and with a vacuum. Data System: Computer with ample features to efficiently operate system and store data; with a 17 inch VGA color monitor. The necessary software for automated data acquisition of XRF measurements, instrument control, system diagnostics, data management and graphics display must be included. Software must have the capability to provide rapid qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, powders, liquids and thin films (air filters). Fundamental parameters software must also be included. The data system should be flexible enough to allow the user to process spectra using user specified methods. Detection Limits: Detection limits (1-sigma, ng/cm2, 100 seconds live time) comparable to those shown below for thin (500 g/cm2) Teflon filters must be demonstrated: Teflon Filters Na 13.4, Mg 7.7, Al 16.4, Si 4.5, P 2.3, S 3.3, Cl 9.0, K 3.6, Ca 2.9, Sc 3.0, Ti 3.2 V 1.7, Cr 1.2, Ba 5.7, Mn 1.7, Fe 1.5, Co 1.1, Ni 1.0, Cu 1.4, Zn 1.2, As 5.0, Se 3.6 Detection Limits ( 3 x M..D.L. )comparable to those shown below for soils must be demonstrated: Soils Detection Limits Na 200 ppm Mg 160 ppm Al 20 ppm K 10 ppm Ca 2 ppm Cr 0.4 ppm Mn 0.4 ppm Fe 0.4 ppm Co 0.4 ppm Ni 0.2 ppm Cu 0.4 ppm Zn 0.6 ppm As 1.0 ppm Se 1.0 ppm Tl 1.0 ppm Pb 1.0 ppm Ag 4 ppm Cd 4 ppm Sb 10 ppm Ba 10 ppm Delivery and Set-up: Delivery of the XRF with the above specifications to the EPA in Lexington, MA within 90 days of purchase. The vendor is responsible for the assembly and installation of hardware and software at the EPA Lexington, MA site. The XRF system must demonstrate the ability to analyze samples to EPA's satisfaction after set-up at the EPA Lexington site. Vendor must demonstrate how to operate instrument to ensure a working system that meetsspecifications and provide one day of operations training at the time of installation. Warranty: All parts and components must be warrantied for at least one year, starting after vendor installation and customer acceptance. Service from a trained XRF engineer must be guaranteed on-site within 48 hours of a service call during warranty period. A telephone response time of 2 hours from a trouble call by a trained XRF technical specialist, must be guaranteed. 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: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-PR-R1-0513, and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This solicitation is 100 percent Small Business Set-aside, and the Standard Industrial Code is 3841. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Background: Needed to replace equipment. Requirements: See Items 1 -- 8, with requirements. The following contract provisions and clauses are applicable: 52.212-1 Instruction To Offerors-Commercial, Addendum to 52.212-1 Offeror should include with offer any literature and warranty information available. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) is technical capability, past performance and price, with technical capability and past performance combined, being approximately equal to price) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (offeror must provide a completed copy of this provision) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or executive Orders-Commercial Items and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.222-35-Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212) 52.222-36-Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (38 USC 4212) 52.222-37-Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 252.225-7001-Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 USC 10, EO 10582) 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Implementation Act, Alternative I Applicable Commercial Business Daily Notes: Note 1 Offers are due at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts and Procurement (MCP), 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02114 on 17 August 1999 by 11:00AM. Individual To Contact Regarding This Solicitation: Frances M. Lewis at (617) 918-1969 or by e-mail at LEWIS.FRAN@EPA.GOV. Posted 07/09/99 (W-SN352246). (0190)

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