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66 -- TURBOMOLECULAR PUMP SYSTEM (TMP) SOL 552-30642-912 DUE 082599 POC Lou Etta M Milstead, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4782, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Lou.Etta.M.Milstead.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- Mary E. McKaig, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4240, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#552-30642-912. E-MAIL: Lou Etta M Milstead, Lou.Etta.M.Milstead.1@gsfc.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). ONE (1) TURBOMOLECULAR PUMP (TMP) SYSTEM WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS: PUMP SYSTEM to include: -220 1/S (N2) Hybrid TMP; -Inlet Screen; -Vent Valve; -Controller and Cable; -Cooling Fan. GAUGE SYSTEM to include: -Vacuum ION gauge for high vacuum inlet & pirani; -Pirani gauge for monitoring foreline pressure, especially during rough cycle; -Controller that monitors all three gauge heads; -Set-points for system control; -Cables. HARDWARE to include: -All stainless steel hardware configured for rough either through the TMP or directly through the inlet to the chanber; -Inlet reduced to NW40 for attachment to chamber(s); -Valves (electromagnetic actuation, spring to close for power failure, bellows operation, SS); 1. NW40 Inlet Valve, 2. NW40 Rough Valve, 3. NW16 Foreline Valve. ROUGH PUMP to include: -18CFM Primary Pump; -Scroll mechanism for completely "DRY" pump performance; -Power requirements = 208 VAC, 20A Minimum; FRAME to include: -Heavey duty, open style welded frame, MILE Steel; -Heavy Duty Casters, 2 rigid, 2 swivel, with brakes; -Powder coated finish; -Rack Mount for controllers; -Power Distribution for all components; -Approx. Size, 36"H x 30"D x 24"W; -Aluminum table top with hole for NW40 inlet port towards rear of cart; CONTROLLER to include: -Power coated chassis with silkscreened panel characters; -"MIMIC" style vacuum schematic = 1. Displays system status at all times; 2. Provides manual or automatic pump functions; 3. All valves close with power failure; 4. Provide interlocks (Auto Mode Only)= -Rough pressure must be crossover before inlet valve can open; -Foreline pressure cannot exceed maximum tolerable fore-pressure, if so; -Primary pump will cycle between rough and foreline until crossover is attained during bypass rough mode, or; -TMP will turn on only when crossover pressure is attained during rough through the TMP mode= 1. Manual Mode provides all valve and pump control (power distribution); 2. Front panel also controls TMP Controller functions. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-12. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3829 and 500, 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 shall be FOB Destination. State number of days ARO for delivery to GSFC. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-09. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 PM EST, August 25, 1999 and may be mailed or faxed to POINT OF CONTACT LISTED BELOW;Include, solicitation number, FOB destination to GSFC, 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. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52-222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; and FAR 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than August 18, 1999. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 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/GSFC/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 08/02/99 (D-SN361874). (0214)

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