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66 -- ONE (1)SERVO-HYDRAULIC, CLOSED-LOOP, DIGITAL CONTROLLED UNIVERSAL TEST FRAME SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR HIGH FREQUENCY TESTING SOL N00421-00-R-0517 DUE 062100 POC Ms. Rita Pegg, Contract Specialist, (301) 757-8957 Mr. Shawn Campbell, Contracting Officer, (301) 757-2611 WEB: same as above, http://www.navair.navy.mil/business/ecommerce/index.cfm. E-MAIL: PeggRA@navair.navy.mil, PeggRA@navair.navy.mil. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River has a requirement to procure a High Frequency Universal Test Machine System. The SIC code for this procurement is 3829 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This is a combined sources sought/synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Any small business or disadvantaged small business that has the capability to meet this requirement shall contact via email PeggRA@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL for possible small business set aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for which proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N00421-00-R-0517 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 97-17 and Defense Change Notice DCN 20522. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD proposes a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for this procurement. All changes to the solicitation shall be sent electronically to the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) as amendments. All responsible sources solicited may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. No telephone requests will be accepted. This combined source sought/synopsis/solicitation will be available over the Internet in Word 6.0TM format and will reside on the NAVAIR HOME PAGE, located on the World Wide Web (WWW). The www server may be accessed using client servers such as MOSAIC and NETSCAPE. The www address, or URL, for the NAVAIR Home Page is: http://www.navair.navy.mil/business/ecommerce/index.cfm the contract line item numbers and items are CLIN 0001-0006. CLIN 0001: Servo-hydraulic, closed-loop, digital controlled universal test frame (new) specifically designed for high frequency testing. Must include load cell, alignmentfixture, and pump, connection cables, remote and local control (new). Performance: Stress life testing at 1000Hz at 3000lbs max load. Performance: Fatigue crack growth testing at 200Hz at 5000lbs max load. Load Measurement: Load cell; 0 to 5000lbs. Specimen Type: Buttonhead stress life specimens; and compact tension or center crack tension fatigue crack growth specimens. Overall System Dimensions: System must fit within an enclosed in a 7' x 9' x 8' high soundproof enclosure. System Accuracy: System must be capable of achieving loads within 5% of programmed end loads. Pump: 5-15 GPM; max noise at 1000Hz must be less than 65dB. UNIT OF ISSUE: (1). Additional Requirements: Contractor must be able to provide a list of at least five (5) customers who have purchased a 1000Hz similar configured system. The contractor shall supply a detailed instruction document of the dynamic load cell calibration procedure. Warranty: The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered on a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of warranty does not waive the Government's right under the Inspection Clause, nor does it limit the Government 's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of all deliverables listed in the schedule. CLIN 0002 -Instruction Manuals, CLIN 0003 -- Installation of Universal Test Machine System, within 4 months of contract award, the system shall be complete, set up, and demonstrated at the government's facility (Material Division). CLIN -- 0004 Initial On-site training: Contractor will provide a demonstration of the universal test system and initial training at government facility (Material Division). CLIN 0005 -- Off-site training at contractor facility, two government employees (Material Division) shall be trained on universal test machine system within three (3) months of contract award. The contractor shall deliver CLIN's 0001-0005 as follows: CLIN 0001: 4 months after contract award. CLIN 0002: 4 months after contract award. CLIN 0003: 4 months after contract award. CLIN 0004: Onsite installation 4 months after contract award. CLIN 0005: Off-site training at contractor's site within 3 months after contract award. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. CLIN 0006: Modification cost of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) which includes: Dell 450MHz, Pentium Optiplex GX1 PC with CD ROM and 64 MB RAM and an MTS Test Star II controller. If (GFE) is required these items shall be shipped to the contractor within 30 days upon award of contract. Modifications to either of these items must be included in the total price. If the controller is used, a standard MTS Test Star IIs controller must be supplied and installed on an existing MTS test frame as a replacement. This system must be configured for operation with a 110V load frame and pump. In addition, it must include standard software to perform tensile testing and data acquisition. It must also have an additional A/D board included for use with a FTA system. The contractor shall deliver to NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, ATTN: KEN GEORGE, CODE 4.3.4. (301- 342-8022), BUILDING 2188, 48066 SHAW ROAD, PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1906. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (MAR 2000) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52-212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of Offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible Offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal and offering the lowest evaluated price. Price shall be the deciding factor among technically acceptable proposals. To be technically acceptable, the Offeror's technical proposal must be evaluated as technically acceptable for each of the requirements listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the Offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The price proposal shall be evaluated on the overall lowest price to the Government. The Offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered, e.g. a copy of the current catalog or established price list, three invoices for the same equipment, etc. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The following clause applies to this synopsis/solicitation and any resulting contract. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); and (2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition. 52.212-5(b): 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Alternate I) (OCT 1995), 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 1999), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 1999), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999), 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels ( JUN 1997)., 52.245-2 Government Property (Fixed Price Contract) (DEC 1989). Additionally, each Offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following apply: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (Alternate I) (MAR 2000), 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (SEP 1997), 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items (JUN 1995), 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (NOV 1995), 252.243-7002 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998). Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received by 9 Jun 2000. Questions may be e-mailed to: PeggRA@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL No telephone or FAX questions will be accepted. Offers are due to Rita Pegg, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency, Code 254216, NAVAIRSYSCOMHQ, Bldg. 441, 21983 Bundy Road, Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463, by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time 21 Jun 2000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Rita Pegg (301) 757-8957. NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or by accessing the CCR web site at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/. Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458704). (0146)

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