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66 -- ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SURFACE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL 1-111-RFH-1050 DUE 050500 POC Lauretta E. Cole, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-2443, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email L.E.COLE@larc.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=23#1-111-RFH-1050. E-MAIL: Lauretta E. Cole, L.E.COLE@larc.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). ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SURFACE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE: 10 EACH, 15 INCH BASE CABINET, DESK HIGH; 3 EACH, 15-INCH CABINET DESK HIGH; 8 EACH, PANEL LEG, DESK HIGH; 10 EACH, 41-INCH FOOT REST; 20 EACH, 21-INCH SHELF SUPPORTS; 10 EACH 36=IN BY 72-INCH ESD COUNTERTOP; 16-INCH BY 72-INCH ESD SHELF, P/N; 10 EACH, 4-INCH BY 72-INCH PVC BACKGROUND; 40 EACH, SHELF SUPPORT ISOLATORS; 10 EACH, COMMON POINT GROUNDING SYSTEM; THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED: BASE CABINETS: 18 GAUGE CONSTRUCTION MIG WELDED AT ALL JOINTS FOR MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. 3-1/4-INCH BASE THAT PROVIDES A 29 INCH TALL BENCH WITH LOAD CAPACITY OF 1000 POUNDS. DRAWERS AND DOORS: DRAWER SLIDES ALL STEEL PRECISION BALL BEARINGS FOR SMOOTH AND LOAD BEARING OF 75 POUNDS. FACES ARE DOUBLE WALL STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH MIG WELDED SEAMS PROVIDING STRENGTH WITH A SAFE OUTER SHELF. RECESSED 11-INCH ALUMINUM PULLS THAT ELIMINATES THE PROTRUDING SAFETY HAZARD. PANEL LEGS: 18-GAUGE CONSTRUCTION MIG WELDED AT ALL JOINTS FOR MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. REMOVABLE PULLS THAT ELIMINATES THE PROTRUDING SAFETY HAZARD. SHELF SUPPORTS: 18-GAUGE CONSTRUCTION MIG WELDED AT ALL JOINTS FOR MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. OVERALL HEIGHT TO BE 21 INCHES. FRONT SUPPORT FRONTS PROVIDED WITH (5) 15 AMP OUTLETS FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE. WORK SURFACES: ALL COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES ARE 1-1/2-INCH THICK WITH GREY (EDS) LAMINATE AND 180^ ROLL ON FRONT EDGES. ALL COUNTER TOP AND SHELVES INCLUDE A COMMON POINT (ESD) GROUND. TOPS AND SHELVES HAVE AN (EDS) RATING OF 200 VOLTS. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-16 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 3821 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 LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C-9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:00PM EST, MAY 4, 2000, and may be mailed or faxed to LAURIS E. COLE, NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER, MAILSTOP 126, HAMPTON VA 23681, FAX: 757.864.9775, 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.211-17, 52.219-6, 52.247-35, 1852.215-84 FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-21, 52.225-13, 52.222-26, 52.232-34, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-3752.225-3, ALT 1 The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than APRIL 24, 2000. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 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=23 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 04/14/00 (D-SN445357). (0105)

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