NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 215, Greenbelt, MD 20771

66 -- PURCHASE OF SURFACE PROFILOMETER SOL 551-32939-920 DUE 100699 POC 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#551-32939-920. E-MAIL: Mary E. McKaig, Mary.E.McKaig.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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC plans to purchase (quantity 1 of each of the items): 1) Surface Profilometer (KLA Tencor Model P10 OR equivalent) with the following required minimum specifications: Scan Length: 60mm (2.3 inches) Scan Speed: 1 micrometer/second to 25 millimeters/second Sampling Rate: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 samples/second (nominal) Micro-Head: exchangeable measurement head; programmable force range: 1.0 to 50 milligrams; constant stylus force control over vertical range; vertical range: 0 to 300 micrometers, 1 angstrom resolution; stylus: 2.0 micrometer radius and 0.1 micrometer radius; step height repeatability: 7.5 angstroms. Dual View Optics: side view: 150 to 600x; top view: 185 to 750x and 300 to 1200x with user interchangeable lenses; black and white camera (color camera available). Sample Stage: 8 inch diameter table; motorized leveling, positioning and rotation (360 degree); vacuum sample hold-down; maximum sample size: 10 inches x 10 inches (254 mm x 254 mm); maximum sample weight: 5 pounds (2.2 kg); throat depth: 9 inches (228 mm); throat height: 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). Computer System/Software: 233MHz Pentium processor (minimum); 16 MB RAM; 2.0 GB hard disc drive; 1.4 MB 3.5" floppy disc drive; 15" SVGA color monitor; Windows 3.11 operating System; Electronic (data) sample leveling; Programmable scan parameters/within scan recipe; Scan repeat & average mode (repeats scan 2-10 times and displays computed average); 3-D software to present surface topography in photo-realistic, color coded and rotatable 3-D or top-down contour maps. To be capable of analysis of multiple user specified regions; Stress analysis software to be capable of measuring thin film stresses (dynes/sq.cm); including average, maximum and center stress over 60mm scan length; Computer system and any software supplied to be fully Y2K compatible; Power Requirements: 108 to 130 volt, 50/60Hz. 2) L-Stylus, 2 micrometer radius, 60 degree (KLA Tencor part number 217182 OR equivalent) 3) L-Stylus, 0.1-0.2 micrometer radius, 85 degree (KLA Tencor part number 217212 OR equivalent) 4) Step Height Standard, 80 Angstrom (KLA Tencor part number SHS-80QC OR equivalent) 5) Step Height Standard, 440 Angstrom (KLA Tencor part number SHS-440QC OR equivalent) 6) Max View Photo Realistic 3-D Image Rendering Software (KLA Tencor part number 401250 OR equivalent) 7) Film Stress Analysis Software (KLA Tencor part number 308870 OR equivalent) The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-12. 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 to GSFC is required as soon as possible after receipt of order (ARO). Please state number of days ARO for delivery. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on 10/05/99 and may be mailed or faxed to Mary E. McKaig, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 215/Bldg. 11/Rm. S215A, Greenbelt, MD 20771, FAX 301/286-1720, and include solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, 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 FAR52.212-1. 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: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 09/29/99. 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 Representationand 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 09/15/99 (D-SN380517). (0258)

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