NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

34 -- DIAMOND WHEEL SAW SOL RFQ3-149002 DUE 060100 POC Ronald L. Matthews, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2766, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Ronald.L.Matthews@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#RFQ3-1490 02. E-MAIL: Ronald L. Matthews, Ronald.L.Matthews@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). The Glenn Research Center is interested in procuring 1 each, Diamond Wheel Saw and shall be in accordance with the following specifications: 1. The saw shall be a diamond wheel type of saw. 2. The wheel shall be capable of 3 axis travel, a longitudinal feed, indexing in the transverse direction, and a vertical distance adjustment. 3. The longitudinal feed shall be variable speed. The longitudinal feed shall be capable of both automatic and manual operation. The automatic feed shall have limit switches to prevent excessive travel. 4. The transverse indexing direction shall be capable of indexing in 0.001 inch increments and maintain a +/-0.005 inch tolerance along the length of the cut. The indexing shall include a manual adjustment. 5. The drive motor shall be at least 3/4 horsepower. 6. The saw shall include a position adjustable work light. 7. The motor shall include electrical overload protection. 8. The saw shall be a floor-mounted unit. 9. The saw shall include a means of trapping and containing any dust generated and cutting fluid used. 10. The saw shall have a workable cutting area of at least 12 inches by 10 inches. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-15. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3541 and 500, 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 Glenn Research Center is required within60 Calendar 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 4:30pm EST on 6/1/00 and may be mailed or faxed to Ronald L. Matthews, 21000 Brookpark Rd., MS 500-306, Cleveland, OH 44135, telephone 216-433-2766, fax 216-433-2480 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. (Offerors may use the attached 1449Form). 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. The FAR may be obtained 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 no later than 5/19/00. 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 essentiallyequal 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. (Offerors may use the attached Representations and Certifications) An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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). See Note(s) N/A. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 05/12/00 (D-SN454284). (0133)

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