Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

66 -- METALLOGRAPHIC PREPARATION SYSTEM SOL F05611-00-T-0539 DUE 033100 POC Mike Slocum, Contract Specialist, Phone (719)333-6572, Fax (719)333-4404, Email michael.slocum@usafa.af.mil -- Ronald Hixson, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 333-2571, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F05611-00-T-0 539&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Mike Slocum, michael.slocum@usafa.af.mil. 17. Description: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being request and a written statement will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation, F05611-00-T-0539, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. (iv) The proposed solicitation listed here is unrestricted. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. Women and small disadvantaged business are encouraged to submit quotes. (v) CLIN 0001 _ Qty 1 each system. Unit Price: $_________ and Total Amount: $___________. (vi) OBJECTIVE: The U.S. Air Force Academy_s Department of Engineering Mechanics (DFEM) requires the acquisition of a semi-automatic metallographic preparation system. This equipment will be used for preparation of metallic, composite, and ceramic material specimens for microstructural examination in department materials and failure courses. This is an _or equal_ bid. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The voltage specified for all systems is the 3 phase _ 220 volts. A Struers Inc. ROTOPOL/ROTOFORCE GRINDING AND POLISHING UNIT consisting of the following or the equivalent thereof: RotoPol-22 grinding/polishing machine (150/300 rpm) for two independently rotating discs of 250, 230 or 200 mm diameter, includes water inlet and outlet, splash rings and water taps. Two 200/400 W motors. MD-Disc magnetic fixation disc for MD-System consumables, 250mm. Specimen mover plate for 1-6 specimens, 11/4_ diameter. Clutch stud for specimen mover plates, one is required for each specimen mover plate. Multidoser, 6 bottles, for automatic dosing of 6 liquids, including three diamond suspensions, two lubricants and one oxide suspension. One RotoCom control unit. RotoForce-4 automatic specimen moverfor grinding and polishing of specimens either fixed in a specimen holder or as single specimens; includes one Lupo automatic drip lubricator. Specimen holders, specimen mover plates and additional Lupo automatic drip lubricator (PEDNY) would be quoted separately. MD-Rondo Adapter disc for application of adhesive backed consumables to MD Discs, 250MM/10_, 5/pkg. All equipment would be covered under full, one-year warranty. Also included in the package would be a start-up kit of consumables, tailored to the specific DFEM application. The vendor would be required to provide on-site training for the vendor_s system upon notice that the equipment is installed and operational. The vendor would be given 21 days notice. The vendor would be required to provide on-going technical support for as long as the system is operational and consumable supplies are being purchased from the vendor. (vii) Delivery Requirement: The system shall be delivered within the first 30 days after contract award. FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Delivery of items shall be accomplished between 7:30AM and 3:30 PM MDT, Monday through Friday. No deliveries to be made on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays. All quoters will be required to provide catalogs, descriptive literature, and any other documentation to help the Technical personnel during their evaluation. (viii) Quoters must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. There are no addenda attached to this provision. (ix) The following additional FAR provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation _Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance as follows: (1) Technical factor, which consists of: (a) Technical requirements. Has the quoter provided adequate information, with their documentation, reflecting that their system meets or exceeds the technical requirements of the Government? If bidding an _or equal_, the technical evaluation will include examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if transportation costs are provided at no cost to the Government), technical features and warranty provisions (b) Delivery Requirements. Can the quoter meet the required delivery requirement? (2) Price and other price related factors. Note 1. Technical capability is more important than price. [Quoters who fail to meet the technical requirements as set forth may be considered nonresponsive to the RFQ. Note 2. The above items will be graded using the following criteria: (1) Does not meet the standard (-), (2) Meets the standard (0), (3) Exceeds the standard (+). The quoter who has the best combination of (+) and (0) signs on the evaluation criteria scoring and is considered to be most advantageous including price to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee.] (x) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the quote. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. There are no addenda attached to this provision. (xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (b) (12)(13)(14)(15)(22). DFARS 252.212-700(b), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items: 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 1991); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998); and 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Also the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (xiii) All interested parties may identify their product by submitting pricing data, an accurate description of the product offered and make and model numbers. FAR Clause 52.214-13 is incorporated by reference. (xvi) Quotes are to be received at the Operational Contracting office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00PM, mountain daylight time on 31 March 2000. (xvii) Contact Michael Slocum, Contract Specialist, at 719.333.6572 or Ron Hixson Contracting Officer, at 719.333.4969. Posted 03/10/00 (D-SN433470). (0070)

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