U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

66 -- FOX FUEL ANALYZER SOL DAAE07-99-T0002 DUE 082699 POC Elaine Chutorash / 810 574-7252 WEB: Click here to view more of TACOM's acquisitions and, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the buyer via email, chutorae@tacom.army.mil. DESCRIPTION -- This 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation number is AMSTA-rd-1-0899. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46, dated 17 Mar 97. The associated standard industrial classification code is 3599, with a size standard of 500. The requirement is for a) 1 each Fox Fuel Analyzer ZnSe Optics (Model F6001), b) 1 each Fox Fuel Analysis Software for Windows (Model F1000), c) 1 each GRAMS/32 with Data Acquisition software package (Model GRAMS-32), and d) 1 each PLS Plus/IQ Multicomponent quant analysis (Model PLS/IQ). The required test/diagnostic/ measurement equipment must be able to determine a number of key fuel quality properties either directly or indirectly through correlation to accepted ASTM standard test methods, to include cetane number (diesel), distillation (jet fuel diesel), density (jet fuel), flash point (jet fuel), and freezing inhibitor (jet fuel). The FTIR instrument must be 16" long x 14" deep x 6" high or smaller. It must be designed for operating in temperatures of 0 degrees C to 50 degrees C, automated pump/autosampler, 12VDC power, and have a portable weight of 30 lbs. or less. In addition to the instrument being designed for immediate use, the user must be able to develop calibrations with the software to measure other fuel properties. FOB Destination will apply. No options will be included. Equipment is for TACOM/TR-D, Warren, MI. Provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: i) technical capability of the equipment offered to meet the Government requirement and ii) price. Offers are advised to include a complete copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated D04. The US Army Tank Automotive Command intends to negotiate solely with MIDAC Corp.,17911 Fitch Ave., Irvine CA 92614. See numbered Note 22. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 26 Aug 99. Proposals should be addressed to USA TACOM, Acquisition Center, AMSTA-CM-CLRD, ATTN: Elaine Chutorash, Warren, MI 48397-5000. Requests for information concerning this solicitation should be made to Elaine Chutorash, 810 574-7252, chutorae@tacom.army.mil. To view more of TACOM's acquisitions and awards visit website: http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm ***** Posted 08/17/99 (W-SN368922). (0229)

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