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43 -- THREE DIFFUSION PUMPS SOL RFQ3-148720 DUE 050100 POC Linda M. Kendrick, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2407, Fax (216) 433-5185, Email Linda.M.Kendrick@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#RFQ3- 148720. E-MAIL: Linda M. Kendrick, Linda.M.Kendrick@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). NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER intends to acquire THREE (3) Diffusion Pumps (which shall be equivalent to Varian Diffusion Pump FO426327) and THREE (3) O-RING KITS (COMPATIBLE WITH THE DIFFUSION PUMPS SUPPLIED), in accordance with "148720 Specifications". [If you are unable to locate the document entitled "148720 Specifications", please FAX or e-mail the Contracting Officer (listed below) with your request for that document, providing your FAX# or e-mail address.] YOUR RESPONSE CANNOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION/AWARD UNLESS IT INCLUDES BOTH THE O-RING KITS (THREE OF THEM) AND THE DIFFUSION PUMPS (THREE OF THEM)! 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 3561 and 500 employees, 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 the Contracting Office Address (see above) is required within 30 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 MAY 1, 2000 and may be mailed, E-mailed, or faxed to THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, LINDA KENDRICK, Mail Stop 500-305 at the Contracting Office Address above, or to the Point of Contact (See below). Quotations shall include the solicitation number, a statement affirming FOB Destination, your proposed delivery schedule, your discount/payment terms, a description of your warranty (limitations/duration, if applicable), your taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and shall be signed by an authorized company representative (include name & title). 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 and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-33, and 52.232-36. 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 21, 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, as described in "148720 Specifications". 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 04/17/00 (D-SN445805). (0108)

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