NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

66 -- COMPOUND MICROSCOPE SYSTEM SOL RFQ2-36703-SLC DUE 082799 POC Patricia B. Hudson, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-3001, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email phudson@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Sharon L. Connolly, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-6927, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email sconnolly@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36703-SLC. E-MAIL: Patricia B. Hudson, phudson@mail.arc.nasa.gov. NASA Ames Research plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a complete Compound Microscope System. This compound microscope system is a modified standard bench top microscope with a 240 degree rotating X/Y stage and objective magnifications/numerical apertures of 10X/0.30, 20X/0.50, 40X/0.75, 50X/0.9 and 100X/1.30. The microscope is configured for brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, DIC-Nomarski, polarization and epi-fluorescence applications. It includes a stage micrometer and eyepiece reticle for length and particle size measurements. The microscope allows for both 35mm SLR photography and color video microscopy without having to exchange camera systems while operating in the Life Science Glovebox (LSG). This compound microscope system must be identical in physical and performance characteristics to a flight-qualified compound microscope developed for Space Station applications. Also, it must interface with the host command and data systems for fluorescence applications utilizing both mercury and xenon arc sources. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP). NASA/ARC intends to purchase the item from Carl Zeiss, Inc. One Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY 10594, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This ground version of a flight compound microscope system must be identical in fit, form and function to the flight system. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 08/13/99 (D-SN367411). (0225)

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