Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

66 -- POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPE SOL N66604-00-Q-1559 DUE 020100 POC D. Christensen, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1445; FAX (401) 832-4820. WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Diane Christensen, Contracting Officer, christensendc@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is Request for Quote N66604-00-Q-1559. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3826 the size standard is 500 employees. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase one (1) polarized light microscope. The microscope must have the ability to (1) image samples under polarized light; (2) heat samples during imaging (hot stage); and (3) produce digital images/photographs of samples. The specific technical requirements for the microscope are as follows: a.) binocular eyepieces (10x), b.) heating stage for samples with thermocouple and measuring sensor, c.) minimum of four (4) objective lenses (5, 10, 20, and 50x) on a rotating turret, d.) built-in illumination source (100 watt light preferred) and power supply for same. e.) ability to image easily in transmitted and incident light, f.) rotating sample stage with sample holder brackets, g.) polarizers with one (1) lambda and one-fourth (1/4) lambda compensator slots; h.) PC based digital camera system (including all necessary components: PC software, camera, etc) i.) slot/port on microscope for digital camera; j.) transmitted light condenser; k.) analyzer. Delivery shall be FOB destination to NUWCDIVNPT, Newport, Rhode Island within five (5) weeks of order. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with applicable agenda. The solicitation will close on February 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Inquires may be addressed to Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, NavalUndersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI, Attn: Diane Christensen, Code 5913D, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, RI 02841-1708 or faxed to (401) 832-4820. Offerors will be evaluated per FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. the offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies with applicable addenda. Clause 252.212-7001 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items (JAN 1997, applies with applicable addenda. The Defense Priorities and Allocations system (DPARS) rating is DO-C9. Our department no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Instead, they may be accessed at our web site http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. We also provide electronic access in our Bid Room. Estimated RFP release date: 01/24/00; SIC Code: 3826. Posted 01/14/00 (W-SN416042). (0014)

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