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59 -- TUNABLE DIODE LASER SYSTEM SOL RFQ-P-0-RS-00269-MLV DUE 042500 POC Michelle L. Vial, Contract Specialist, Phone (661) 276-3513, Fax (661) 276-2904, Email michelle.vial@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov -- Robert Medina, Small Business Specialist, Phone (661) 276-3343, Fax (661) 276-2904, Email robert.medina@mail.dfrc.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=24#RFQ-P-0-RS-00269-MLV. E-MAIL: Michelle L. Vial, michelle.vial@mail.dfrc.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 will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. One (1) each model number 6428 Swept Tunable Laser Source with wavelength range: 1500-1575 nm; mode-hop-free range: 1520-1570 nm; output power: >6 dBm (1520-1570 nm) and >0 dBm (1500-1575 nm); sweep speed: 1-100 nm/s; sweep linearity: 35 pm total deviation; relative wavelength accuracy: 35 pm; repeatability: 5pm, resolution: 1 pm; options LV (LabView Driver) and H (hand pad-remote user interface). NASA/DFRC intends to purchase the above item from New Focus, Incorporated of Santa Clara, CA in accordance with FAR Part6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)). Currently the Flight Loads Lab at NASA/DFRC requires their own fiber optic strain measurement system and is currently developing a new strain system identical to one under development at NASA Langley Research Center. It is essential that both systems be identical in order to ensure that when results are compared between the two systems, that if discrepancies exist, system errors due to the laser can be eliminated. The time and cost to develop another system would be too costly and would delay the Integrated Vehicle Health Management Program at NASA/DFRC. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-16. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3674, 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 NASA/DFRCis required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:00 pm PST on April 25, 2000 and may be mailed to Michelle Vial of NASA/DFRC, P.O. Box 273 -- Edwards, CA 93523-0273 or faxed to (661)276-2904, 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 is as follows: 52.209-6, 52.211-16, 52.211-17, 52.227-14, 52.247-29, 52.247-34, 52.247-65. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-1. 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 25, 2000. Selection and award will be made 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 copiesof 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=24 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 04/21/00 (D-SN447718). (0112)

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