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58 -- LASER DIODES SOL 1-074-RFK.1038 DUE 062200 POC Artistine R. Lethcoe-Reid, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-2432, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email A.LETHCOE-REID@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#1-074-RFK .1038. E-MAIL: Artistine R. Lethcoe-Reid, A.LETHCOE-REID@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). Item (1) Six (6) each of a fiber coupled, 30 to 40 watt laser diodes. Laser diode output: Fiber coupled; Laser power: 30 W out of fiber delivery system; Wavelength: 0.790 +/- 0.002 micron; Spectral bandwidth: 0.006 micron or less; Beam diameter out of fiber: 0.8mm or less; Beam divergence out of fiber: 0.16 NA or less; Normal operation regime: continuous; Pulsed operation: >5.0ms operation at a 10 HZ rate; Operating conditions: 10 degree C or less to 50 degree C or more; Deliver fiber length: 1.0 +/- 0.1m; fiber connectors: SMA, both ends. Item (2) Six (6) each Mating fiber optic cables. Length:1.0m; Numerical aperture: 0.16; Diameter: 0.8mm; must be compatiable to above laser diode. 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 3674 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 NASA Langley Research Center is required within 60 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 not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 6/22/00. and may be mailed or faxed to Mrs. Artistine Lethcoe-Reid CONTACT,MS/126 NASA, LaRC, Hampton, VA 23681, AND 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 Number and 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: 52.252-5; 52.214-35; 52.225-1. 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: 52.219-6; 52.247-35;52.247-65; 1852-84; 52.227-14; 1852-247-72. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.225-3; 52.232-34; 52.222-21, ALT 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 06/09/00. 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 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). Posted 06/06/00 (D-SN462004). (0158)

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