NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 215, Greenbelt, MD 20771

66 -- PURCHASE OF TEMPERATURE TEST CHAMBER SOL 563-72988-920 DUE 061500 POC Mary E. McKaig, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4240, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.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=51#563-72988-920. E-MAIL: Mary E. McKaig, Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.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/GSFC plans to purchase a temperature test chamber per the following specifications: a) Temperature range: -40 degree c to +150 degree c minimum. b) Inside workspace dimensions: 30"w x 30"d x 29"h minimum. c) Exterior dimensions: 68"w x 69"d x 88"h maximum including any controls, motors, junction boxes, etc. d) Special provisions: 1) For installation, must fit through doorway 79"h x 70.5"w; partial disassembly and reassembly is acceptable; 2) Laboratory ceiling height is 88.5" at installed location. e) Refrigeration system: air cooled condenser, "environmentally correct" refrigerant. f) Air circulation system: 1) GN2 purging system with solenoid control and 0-10 cfm flow meter; 2) Programmer/controller with RS232 interface, independent heat/cool (fuzzy logic) channels definable and/changeable per channel; 3) Digital indication of set-point and temperature; 4) Second temperature channel for external monitoring; 5) Programmable logic control; 6) Compatible with Labview with optional software drivers available. g) Built-in 3.5" 1.44mb floppy disk drive for data logging, alarm logging, and program storage. h) Performance: 5 deg./min. (70 to -20, based on 25 lb. aluminum load). i) Full front door opening, left hand hinged window in door: 12" x 12". j) Door safety limit switch to disable heaters, cooling, and circulation fans. k) Interior light, four 4" ports (2rh and 2lh sides). l) Two adjustable stainless steel wire shelves rated for 300 lb. each. m) Power input: 230v, 3ph, 60 hz (NEMA 15-50-250v-3ph plug); cable 15 ft. minimum. n) Main power electrical disconnect switch. o) Two sets of installation drawings. p) Two sets of operator maintenance manuals. q) Delivery, installation, start-up, on-site calibration, and operator training service required at NASA/GSFC in Greenbelt, MD. QUOTERS SHALL ADDRESS EACH SPECIFICATION AND ATTACH ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION SHEETS. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RENDER YOUR BID VOID. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-17. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to GSFC is required within 90 to 120 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 4:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 15, 2000, and may be mailed or faxed to Mary McKaig, NASA/GSFC, Code 215/Bldg. 11/Rm. S215A, Greenbelt, MD 20771, FAX 301/286-1720, and shall 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/ (from this site, click on the document titled "cirepcertover25k.doc" for the correct representations and certifications to be used for this solicitation). FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, and 52.232-34. 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 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (Feb 1999) for contracts $25K and over is applicable. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirments of 37 U.S.C. 4212(d) (i.e., the VETS-100 report required by Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has submitted the most recent report required by 37 U.S.C. 4212(d). Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than Thursday, June 8, 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 insufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations 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=51 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 05/25/00 (D-SN458966). (0146)

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