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93 -- FABRICATE GRAPHITE-EPOXY COMPOSITE TEST SPECIMENS SOL 1-168-RCE.1095 DUE 051900 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8687, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email s.e.mcclain@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#1-168-RCE .1095. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@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). The Metals & Thermal Structures Branch (MTSB) of NASA LaRC requires the fabrication of research quality test specimens for the "Cryogenic Tank Subcomponent Test and Development" Program. The panels will be used for coupon pull/peel-off tests and for a large integrated panel test at the Cryogenic Pressure Box Test (CPB) Facility. The specimen shall be a fabricated using Graphite-Epoxy IM7/977-2 (Gr-Ep) tape and fabric. The specimens shall be hand laid-up and co-bonded using FM300 adhesive. The Contractor shall purchase all materials and shall follow the design drawings developed by LaRC. The CPBpanel shall be approximately 65 in. by 76 in. and shall have external I-stiffeners. All of the test panels will be subjected to combined thermal and mechanical loading at LaRC. The panels, coupons and curved cryogenic pressure box panels shall be hand laid-up using IM7/977-2 tape and fabric. The stringers shall be bonded to a flat Gr-Ep panel and a curved Gr-Ep panel using FM 300 adhesive. The panels are: A. (24 each) Coupons for pull/peel-off tests with the same design as the curved Gr-Ep panel, B. (1 each) 65 in. by 76 in. curved Gr-Ep cryogenic pressure box panel. Deliverables: 1) The Contractor shall deliver biweekly reports on progress of work completed. 2) The Contractor shall participate in bi-weekly teleconferences with the NASA Technical Monitor. 3) The Contractor shall deliver the panels by 7/21/00 and the curved panel by 8/25/00. 4) The Contractor shall record the weight of each component (Stringers and curved membrane) of the curved Gr-Ep panel before assembly. 6) The Contractor shall NDE all panels, number, and measure for quality assurance before delivery. 7) The Contractor shall provide a summary report at the end of the contract on the fabrication process used to fabricate the panels. The summary shall be in the form of a contractor report. The following design drawings are available on the Internet at: http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23 a) Cryogenic pressure box panel pull/peel-off coupon design, (b) Cryogenic pressure box panel design. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-17. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3624 and 750 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 Langley Research Center is required within approximately 5 months 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 4:30 p.m., local time, May 19, 2000 and may be mailed or faxed to NASA Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 126, Attn: Kim Duncan, Bldg. 1195A, Room 214, Hampton, VA 23681-2199, 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, 52.227-14, 1852.214-84. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.225-13, 52.233-3, 52.203-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-34 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 May 16, 2000. 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 05/10/00 (D-SN453347). (0131)

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