Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

66 -- 2M MICROSCOPE SYSTEM SOL N00164-99-R-0133 DUE 081399 POC Ms. Stacy McAtee, Code 1163WD, telephone 812-854-1988, fax 812-854-5666 WEB: clikc here to download copy of RFP, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact via e-mail, mcatee_s@crane.navy.mil. This acquisition is for a quantity of 72 each 2M Microscope Systems, Meiji P/N EMZ-5TR or equal. This microscope system shall consist of a fiber optic light, Fostec P/N A20500.2 (w/DDL Lamp) or equal, and light duty ball bearing microscope stand, Diagnostics, Inc. P/N SMS6B or equal. Four option quantities of 60 each are required, and one option quantity of 73 each. It is anticipated that the option quantities will be exercised beginning in the year 2000 and continuing through 2004. Salient characteristics for this microscope system are as follows: Zoom stereo body, 0.7X-4.5X; (6.: 1 zoom ration) eyepiece tubes inclined 45 degrees; zoom stereo body shall not be made of plastic materials; each eye tube will have +/- 5 diopter adjustment; interpupillary distance will adjust from 54mm to 75mm, minimum; working distance under microscope will be a minimum of 148mm; super wide field eyepieces, 10X magnification (paired); field number of 23 or greater; rack and pinion focus mount will allow the microscope to be rotated 360 degrees and tilt 90 degrees allowing viewing perpendicular to the bench; focus adjustment will have a slip-clutch to prevent stripping, and will include tension adjustment; microscope body will have chemical resistant paint (acid, alkali & solvent resistant); vertical pole of ball bearing boom stand will be 21.75" high with 2 horizontal ball bearing supported arms. Horizontal arms will be made of stainless steel hardened (Rockwell 50 or higher) to prevent wear; boom stand base will be steel and coated with chemical-resistant paint (acid, alkali & solvent resistant); boom stand will not weigh more than 50 lbs.; fiber optic light source will have an infrared interference filter and use a 150W halogen DDL bulb; light source will have an ESD bifurcated light pipe with a 30" common and two self-supporting 16" goosenecks. The light output will have adjustable lens that will focus from narrow to wide angles. All aluminum parts will have a static conductive irridite finish; goosenecks will attach to the bottom side of the focus mount, and will attach with an M6 screw thread size or larger; all electrical components will bear the mark of a "Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory" (NRTL) having been tested to UL-STD 1571, and also be tested and bear the CE mark. Delivery is required FOB NSWC Crane within 90 days after contract award. Delivery of option quantities will be within 90 days after exercising of each option quantity. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation will be available only on the Internet at www.crane.navy.mil/supply/fs_acq.htm. A written solicitation will not be issued. This is a brand name or equal requirement for a 2M Microscope System consisting of a Meiji P/N EMZ-5TR Microscope, Fostec P/N A20500.2 Fiber Optic Light with DDL Lamp, and Diagnostics, Inc. P/N SMS6B Light Duty Ball Bearing Microscope stand. If quoting other than the brand name product, the offeror must provide the manufacturer's brand, model or part number along with a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of this announcement. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. The following clauses are applicable to this procurement, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms & conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontractor Sales to the government, Alt I, 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief, 52.203-03 Gratuities, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors who respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Written proposals and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 13 August 1999 at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable. POC for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Stacy McAtee, telephone 812-854-1988, fax 812-854-5666, or e-mail mcatee_s@crane.navy.mil. Although contract award is anticipated to be made on the basis of lowest quoted price meeting all the above terms and conditions, including meeting or exceeding all salient technical characteristics, the Government may also evaluate offerors' performance on previous Government or commercial contracts for similar products. In the event substantive differences exist among offerors' past performances, the Government reserves the right to displace lower priced proposals in favor of an offeror with substantially superior past performance. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. All responsible offerors may submit an offer which shall be considered. ***** Posted 07/14/99 (W-SN353960). (0195)

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