NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

J -- SERVICE, TRAINING, AND PARTS FOR EXISTING KRATOS XSAM-800 XRAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROMETER DUE 042400 POC Susan J. Wall, Contracting Officer, Phone (321) 867-3306, Fax (321) 867-1141, Email Susan.Wall-1@ksc.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=76#PR002 8-5150. E-MAIL: Susan J. Wall, Susan.Wall-1@ksc.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/KSC intends to purchase the service (upgrades and modifications), training and parts from Kratos Analytical, Inc. on a solesource basis. Kratos Analytical, Inc. is the manufacturer of the existing equipment (Kratos XSAM-800 Xray Spectrometer) and is the only known source for this procurement. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the following: ITEM NO. 1 The Contractor shall provide the following service (upgrades and modifications), training, and parts on the Kratos XSAM-800 Xray Photoelectron Spectrometer. The Contractor shall deliver the parts to NASA/Kennedy Space Center (KSC) prior to performing the service. The Contractor shall conduct up to three days of training at NASA/KSC, FL on the services that are performed and the parts that are delivered. The Contractor shall coordinate the dates of service and training with the designated NASA Technical Rep. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of their labor and parts Warranty on all service and parts with their quote. The list below shows the service and training to be performed, and the parts to be delivered. 1 P/N CE-3347, Vision 2 Data System Upgrade including Data Acquisition and Processing Modules. Quantity: 1 lot. 2 P/N WX-410, Scanning Auger Kit. Quantity: 1 each 3 P/N WG-R373, FRR Upgrade to Existing, NASA-owned VME Electronics. Quantity: 1 lot. 4 P/N CE-3357, Modifications to existing, NASA-Owned XY Table Electronics for Vision 2 Compatibility. Quantity: 1 lot. 5 Warranty on all parts and labor. Contractor shall provide a copy of their warranty with their quote. Quantity: 1 lot. 6 Training to beconducted at NASA/KSC, Florida. To be conducted after the Service has been performed for up to 3 days. Quantity: 1 lot. 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 7699 and $5.09 million, respectively. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to NASA/Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Delivery is required as follows: Delivery of Parts -- Six months after award of the contract; Service (upgrade and modification) Period of Performance -- Period of 1 month after delivery of the parts; and Training -- Period of 3 days after service is completed. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by April 24, 2000 and may be faxed to Susan J. Wall, OP-OSO at FAX No. 321/867-1141 and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), CAGE Code number, identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. 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. 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: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-3, 52.225-15, 52.225-16, and 52.232-34. 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 FAR may beobtained 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 Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing to Susan J. Wall by fax to 321/867-1141 or Internet e-mail to susan.wall-1@ksc.nasa.gov. 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. 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=76 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 04/18/00 (D-SN446283). (0109)

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