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66 -- MODULAR PLUS SPECIMEN STAGE FOR HITACHI MODEL S4700FE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE SOL RFO3-143501 DUE 031300 POC Konrad B. Mader, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2138, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Konrad.B.Mader@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22#RFO3-1435 01. E-MAIL: Konrad B. Mader, Konrad.B.Mader@grc.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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). QUOTES SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. E. FJELD CO. INC. MODULAR PLUS SPECIMEN STAGE MODEL NUMBER H-4700-MP CONFIGURED FOR HITACHI MODEL S-4700 FE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE, FIVE AXIS MOTOR PACKAGE MODEL H-4700-MS-5, ADVANCED MICROSTEPPING MOTOR PACKAGE MODEL H-4700-AMS-5, COORDINATE STORAGE SOFTWARE MODEL H-4700-SS, INSTALLATION AND ONE YEAR WARRANTY The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-15 This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3827 and 500, respectively. 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 NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER is required within 150 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by MARCH 13, 2000 and may be mailed or faxed to NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER: ATTN KONRAD MADER: MAIL STOP 500-306: 21000 BROOKPARK RD.: CLEVELAND, OH. 44135 FAX NUMBER (216) 433-2480 and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), 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 FAR 52.212-1. 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. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and 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://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 02/26/00 (D-SN428824). (0057)

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