Naval Medical Logistics Command, Code 02, 521 Fraim Street, Ft. Detrick, MD 21702-5015

65 -- ATOMIC ABSORBTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER SYSTEM SOL N62645-00-T-1009 DUE 041900 POC Timothy Scott, Contract Specialist, 301-619-3017 E-MAIL: html, tscott@nml10.med.navy.mil. The Naval Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, MD 21702 has a requirement for an atomic absorption spectrophotometry system. This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation document; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses must contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirements. The request for quotation number is N62645-00-T-1009. The request for quotation document and purchase order incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 3829. The small business size requirement is 500 employees. The requirement is for an automated mass spectrometry system that shall perform simultaneous analysis on one sample. The system will consist of spectrophotometer with a monolithic solid-state detector, transversely heated graphite atomizer, autosampler, drive assembly, lamp cassette assembly, microwave sample preparation system, personal computer, laser printer, and software. The system shall be used to simultaneously analyze trace toxic metals in different matrices, including blood lead, cadmium and chromium in painted surfaces, and air metals in industrial operations. The system: A.) Shall perform simultaneous multi-element analysis; B.) Shall incorporate the Zeeman-effect Graphite Furnace; C.) Shall incorporate the Transversely Heated Graphite Atomizer; D.) Shall have built in communication ports; E.) Shall use solid state detector with high performance photodiodes; and F.) Shall have built in power supply and control electronics. The autosampler: A.) Shall have its electronics incorporated into the main system; B.) Shall come with removable sample trays; C.) Shall have at least 80 sample capacity in the sample tray; D.) Shall come with one set of "start-up" vessels to include a 7X50 ml quartz reaction vessel set, THGA tubes/platforms and a rack for the 50 ml quartz vessels. The drive assembly shall include a built in power supply for independent operation of up to 4 lamps. Four (4) drive assemblies are required. Quick change Lamp Cassette Assembly. Four (4) assemblies are required. The microwave sample preparation system: A.) Shall have rotor; B.) Shall have quartz vessels; C.) Shall have built-in high performance cooling system; D.) Shall have fast and complete digestion for organic and inorganic samples (multiple) simultaneously; E.) Shall have digestion quality for closed vessels for high temperatures and pressures; F.) Shall have continuous temperature and pressure control; and G.) Protection against pressure problems (e.g. tantalum rupture disk, high-strength bomb jackets, safety shield, etc.). The computer: A.) Shall be IBM compatible; B.) Shall have a processor equal to or faster than a Pentium 500 MHz microprocessor; C.) Shall have at least 64 MBytes of RAM; D.) Shall have serial interface; E.) Shall have parallel interface; F.) Shall have at least 4.3 Gbyte hard disk drive; G.) Shall have a 3.5" Disk Drive; H.) Shall have a 17" VGA Color Monitor; I.) Shall have a 24X CD ROM; J.) Shall have serial mouse with cable; K.) Shall have enhanced 101 key keyboard; L.) Shall have interface card to the system; M.) Shall have Windows operating system software; and N.)Shall have Laserjet 4000 Printer (or better) and printer cable. The computer shall have full control of the spectophotometer, THGA, autosampler, and other subcomponents using a Windows Environment. All cables required to inter-connect the sub-components shall be supplied. Delivery and acceptance will be made by 30 days after the date of award. Destination pricing is requested with delivery to San Diego, CA. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies, Any offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses from clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply; 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Viet Nam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Viet Nam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act Supplies, 52.225-9 Buy American Act Trade Agreements Act Balance of Payments Program, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration. All provisions and clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All inquiries must be in writing. Responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirements and are due by the close of business 4/19/00. Offers will be evaluated on a best value basis including cost, technical acceptance, technical risk assessment and performance risk assessment. Offers must be submitted to: Naval Medical Logistics Command, (Attn: Timothy Scott), 521 Fraim Street (Coce 02), Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5015; FAX (301) 619-6793; email: tscott@nml10.med.navy.mil. Contract Specialist: Timothy Scott..***** Posted 03/27/00 (W-SN438521). (0087)

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