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58 -- LASER PHASE DOPLER VELOCIMETER SYSTEM SOL RFO3-146831 DUE 041100 POC Glen M. Williams, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2885, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Glen.M.Williams@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- 146831. E-MAIL: Glen M. Williams, Glen.M.Williams@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 procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offer (RFO) for: One 3-D Laser Doppler Anemometer System, documentation, installation, and training in accordance with the following requirements: The Contractor shall furnish a velocity measurement system capable of measuring three components of velocity using one probe head that is capable of operating in backscatter mode. This requirement means that the probe head serves as both a transmitter and a receiver. The system shall use fiber optics to transmit laser light from the laser into the test region. The system shall be based on laser Doppler anemometry theory. In addition, it shall have the ability to measure spray drop sizes when appropriate. For this capability, the system shall have an additional receiver that will allow NASA to make off-axis-forward-scatter measurements. For NASA's application, expect maximum flow velocities of about 150-m/s and drop sizes up to about 150-mm. The following specifications, Dantec or equal, are for the components necessary to make single-probe laser-Doppler-velocity measurements, plus the necessary equipment to make drop size measurements in addition to three-dimensional velocity. The system shall be compatible with existing Government-owned equipment listed below. The major components consist of transmitting and receiving optics, real-time signal processors, computer system, and data acquisition and analysis software. Installation and training shall be provided. A. Transmitting and receiving optics 1. Laser beam color separator, containing appropriate optics to separate the Government-owned Argon-ion laser into threecolors: 2 beams @ 476.5 nm, 2 beams @ 488.0 nm, and 2 beams @ 514.5 nm. One beam of each color to be shifted in frequency using a 40MHz driver. Minimum coupling efficiency to fiber of 80%. Dantec 60 X 41, or equal. 2. 5-beam fiber optic probe, which takes the beams from the color separator via single-mode, polarization-preserving optical fibers which have a minimum length of 20 meters to the experiment location. The probe also is to contain a multimode receiving-fiber that transmits the scattered light to the detectors/receiver module. The probe should be sealed to prevent contamination to the fibers. Dantec 5402-01, or equal. 3. Focusing lens for probe, focal length of 500 nm, nominal. 4. Focusing lens for probe, focal length of 300 nm, nominal. 5. Receiver for phase Doppler measurements (needed to make drop size measurements) a. Receiving probe, 60mm diameter, with 20 meter optical cable. Dantec 57 X 40, or equal. b. Detector unit to include optics and photomultipliers to enable measurement of three velocity components and drop size. c. Lens for receiving probe, focal length of 400 nm, nominal. B. Signal processor The signal processor should have the following minimum requirements, Dantec BSA F70, or equal: -- 160 MHz maximum input frequency -- 120 MHz bandwidth -- 8 bandwidths -- 16-bit velocity over selected bandwidth -- 8-bit sampling of Doppler burst -- user-selectable burst validation level -- FFT signal processing -- Burst detection based on signal-to-noise ratio and amplitude -- Integrated frequency shift -- Photomultiplier power and amplifiers included -- Ethernet interface to computer C. Software Data acquisition and analysis software, 32-bit, that runs under the MS Windows NT operating system. The software must be capable of fully controlling the measurement and hardware setup configuration. The software shall allow the user to be able to set up and control a Government-owned traverse system based on the Unidex 500 controller, manufactured by Aerotech. The software shall be able to provide "real-time" analysis and display. It shall provide on-line displays to monitor for example, data rates, data validation, velocity, drop size, and to view the Doppler signals as with an oscilloscope. The software shall provide the user the ability to make 2D plots in typical plotting formats: line, scatter, vector, histogram, etc. The software shall also provide the capability of performing interpolations on the data, performing fast-Fourier-transforms, and auto- and cross- correlation routines. Dantec 62N30, 57S11, and 57S12, or equal. D. Computer Pentium-based computer having the following minimum requirements: -- 450 MHz processor -- 128 MB RAM -- 10 GB hard disk -- 1.44 MB floppy disk drive -- CD-ROM drive -- 17" color VGA monitor -- Windows NT operating system -- One additional ISA slot E. Ancillary equipment Provide laser power meter and alignment tools to make setup and optimization of the overall system. F. Installation, Documentation and Training The Contractor shall install the system at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio within 30 days from delivery. Actual dates and time for installation shall be via mutual agreement between NASA and the Contractor and shall be Monday-Friday 8a.m. to 4:30p.m. The Contractor shall furnish 1 set of operations manuals with the system which, as a minimum describe the proper operation of the system. The Contractor shall train NASA personnel in the safe operation of the system upon completion of its installation. The training shall demonstrate that the system performs the functions for which it is being obtained to perform. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-15. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3829 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 90 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 April 11, 2000, 4:30p.m. GRC local time and may be mailed or faxed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, MS 500-306, Cleveland, OH 44135, (216) 433-5489 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, description of items offered per 52.212-1, 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. NASA is not responsible for non-receipt of faxed offerors due to mechanical malfunctions or other reasons. 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. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. 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/ Select the choice that reads: cirepcertover25k.doc FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items is applicable. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2000) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755). (2) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s 12722, 12724, 13059, and 13067). (3) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: _X__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999). _X__ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (4)(i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994). ___ (ii) Alternate I to 52.219-5. ___ (iii) Alternate II to 52.219-5. _X__ (5) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). ___ (6) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). _X__ (7) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). _X__ (8)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). (ii)___ Alternate I of 52.219-23. ___ (9) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program -- Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (10) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program -- Incentive Subcontracting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). _X__ (11) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) _X__ (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). _X__ (13) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X__ (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). ___ (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (16) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a -- 10d). _X__ (17)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a -- 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note). ___ (ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3. ___ (18) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _X__ (19) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849). ___ (20) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849). ___ (21) [Reserved] _X__ (22) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (23) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (24) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (25) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (26) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). (c) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: NONE 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 made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter 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 solicitation 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)). Other critical requirements considered for this soliciation: None 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.htmlgenesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasano te.html Posted 04/04/00 (D-SN441235). (0095)

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