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66 -- ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM SOL 1-057-RCF.1068 DUE 060800 POC B. Terry Cobb, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-2129, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email t.g.cobb@larc.nasa.gov -- Roberta I Hollifield, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-2521, Fax (757) 864-6131, Email r.i.hollifield@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#1-057-RCF .1068. E-MAIL: B. Terry Cobb, t.g.cobb@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). 1 EA. ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST SYSTEM NASA LaRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources to provide an electrochemical test system with particular emphasis in the application for impedance spectroscopy. The system will be used for various R&D projects related to material characterization and nondestructive evaluation. The system is expected to perform in various test modes such as potentiostat, galvanostat and impedance spectroscopy. Technical requirements -- The test system shall o be capable of measuring impedance up to 5 MHz o be capable of measuring impedance up to 10 teraohms o have a slew rate up to 10 Volts/microsecond o have a current interruption time up to 1 millisecond o be computer interfaced by IEEE 488 o supplied with data analysis software for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-18. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3825 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/LaRC 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 June 8, 2000, no later than 3:30p.m. and may be mailed or faxed to Ms. Terry Cobb, NASA/LaRC, M/S 126, 9 Langley Blvd., Bldg. 1195A, Room 214, Hampton, VA 23681; fax number (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), Cage Code, 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: 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: 52.247-35, 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, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.225-21, 52.232-34, 52.239-1. 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 June 1, 2000. No phone calls please. Award will be 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 RFQ 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). 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). Note: The Prompt Payment Act does not permit Advance payments. Payment is made 30 days after receipt of all materials. Please provide references with your soliciation. Posted 05/24/00 (D-SN458281). (0145)

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