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66 -- MULTIPURPOSE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM SOL N00173-00-R-HA02 POC Hilda R. Abdon, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.HA, (202) 767-0682, Wayne A. Carrington, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Click here, ABDON@CONTRACTS.NRL.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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. This solicitation, N00173-00-R-HA02, is a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Acquisition Circular 97-and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 91-13. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 and the SIC code is 3829. This acquisition is unrestricted. 1. BACKGROUND. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for Multipurpose Measurement System (MMS) and its accessories. The contractor must certify the offered equipment meets or exceeds thefollowing specifications. The government has the right to refuse any variance from these specifications. This is a multipurpose measurement system intended for measuring physical properties of samples, including AC susceptibility, DC magnetization, heat capacity, resistivity, magneto-transport, and torque magnetometry. This system will be used in several research programs at NRL. In general, these programs endeavor our understanding of the physical properties of novel materials by measuring and analyzing their magnetic and electrical transport properties. 1. General Specifications. Measurements shall be automated (Computer controlled). Samples shall be mountable on removable stages for easy access. The control software shall allow programmed and manual control of measurement parameters such as temperature and magnetic field. The system shall have open architecture to allow custom modifications of hardware and software. The system to be supplied shall consist of all the components necessary to implement the designs, functions, and program capabilities itemized in this specification. The MMS shall meet or exceed the following specifications: 2. Specifications Dewar- liquid He capacity: at least 5 day Max. hold time. Liquid helium transfer tube shall be included Thermometry- internal thermometer and capability to install and use an extra calibrated thermometer. Temperature control (either with internal or extra thermometer)- 0.5 K (or less) -- 400K(or more); continuous operation below 4.2 K; temperature sweep mode; accuracy: 0.6% (or better) at zero field; slew rate: 0.015 (or less) -- 5 (or more) K/min.; control modes: no overshoot, fast settle, temperature sweep; stability: 0.25% (or better) for T 10 K, 0.025% (or better) for T > 10 K; sample space size: clear bore at least 2.25 cm diameter. At least 9T magnetic field- bi-polar power supply (for continuous charging through 0): 0.015 (or less) -15 (or more) mT/sec. slew rates, current compensation, over-voltage protection; field uniformity: 0.015% (or less) over 5.0 cm x 1 cm (or more) diameter cylindrical volume; control modes (persistent and driven): linear, oscillating, no overshoot; resolution: 0.025mT (or less) to 1 T, 0.25mT (or less) to 9 T. AC susceptibility-operating frequency: 10Hz (or lower) to 10kHz (or higher), AC field: 25 mOe (or less) -15 Oe (or more), sensitivity: 2x10-8 emu (2x10-11 Am2 @ 10 kHz) or better. DC magnetization- sensitivity: 2.5x10-5 emu to 5 emu (2x10-8 Am2 to 5x10-3 Am2) or better. Heat capacity- high vacuum system included; software for acquiring data, displaying data, removing background, calculating and saving fitting parameters and c2; sample size: 5 mg (or less) -- 500mg (or more); resolution: at least 10nj/K @ 2K. DC resistivity bridge- at least 3 independent channels; maximum sample number/sequence: 3; current range: 5nA (or less) -- 5mA (or more); sensitivity: at least 25nV. Multi-function probe with sample stage and calibrated thermometer to allow later additional experiments. Horizontal sample rotation (optional) -- range: 10 (or less) -- 360 (or more); resolution: at least 0.005 . Torque magnetometer (optional)- sample size: at least up to 2 x 2 mm2, RMS torque noise level: at least 1 x 10-9 Nm for 45 sec. (or less) sampling time. Ultra low field capability (optional)- residual field < 0.1 Oe (or less) at any point, residual field uniformity: < 0.1 Oe along 4 cm at center of coils. 3. Contractor requirements. The contractor must provide set-up and installation of the MMS at NRL. The contractor must provide a minimum of one days training for a minimum of three people at NRL. The contractor will be required to certify that the MMS will perform as described in this specification. All capabilities must be demonstrated during the initial installation and will be reviewed prior to final acceptance of the system. The buyer reserves the right to refuse any variance from these specifications. 4. Warranty and Support The contractor must offer the government at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties as offered to commercial customers against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the completion of installation. 5. Installation and Training The contractor must provide set-up and complete installation of the PPMS at NRL. The contractor must also provide a minimum of one day training for three (3) people on start-up and technical assistance (on-site training) immediately succeeding completion of the installation of the equipment. Training must cover all mechanical, optical, electrical and software features. 6. Delivery and Acceptance Delivery and Acceptance is at the Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20375-5326, FOB Destination, no later than four (4) months from date of award. The FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of all requirements covered in the RFP's terms and conditions. General statements that the offer can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or paraphrases the RFP's Specifications in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with these requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to that responsible offeror proposing the lowest price for the Supplies and Services that has been determined to comply with the requirement of the solicitation. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000 and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Term and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The additional clauses that are applicable to this acquisition are FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.219-4, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.219-9, FAR 52.219-14, FAR 52.219-25, FAR 52.219-26, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.225-3, FAR 52.232-33, and FAR 52.247-64. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited applicable to this acquisition are DFARS 252.205-7000, DFARS 252.219-7003, DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.225-7007, DFARS 252.225-7012, DFARS 252.227-7015, DFARS 252.227-7037 and DFARS 252.204-7004. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15CFR 700). Any questions generated, as a result of this solicitation must be received no later than 10 days before the closing date. Original and two (2) copies of the Offerors proposal must be delivered to Contract Officer, Code 3220, Bldg. 222, Rm. 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220:HA, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20375-5326, and received no later than 4:00 p.m. E.S.T. on 24 March 2000. The package should be marked RFP N00173-00-R-HA01 Closing Date: 24 March 2000. For more information regarding this solicitation contact Hilda R. Abdon, Contract Specialist at (202) 767-0682. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Synopsis number HA02. Posted 02/23/00 (W-SN427764). (0054)

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