Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

67 -- PURCHASE OF TURNKEY OPERATED X-RAY SYSTEM WITH OVERHEAD TUBE MANIPULATOR AND LEAD SHIELDED OPERATORS CONTROL BOOTH SOL M67004-00-Q-0018 DUE 062900 POC Sgt. Jones, Code 89-1, (912)639-6715 This 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; proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is being reserved for small businesses. The following equipment is required for the examination of Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs): (1) Fully positional X-ray System complete with the following: Cooled directional X-ray tube, Minimum output power -- DC 5-300 KV with 0-10 mA, 1mm Be inherent filtration, 75% Duty cycle @70% F., minimum focus spot size of (1.5 x 1.5) mm, Tube head weight not to exceed 100 lbs., Voltage and current stability not to exceed 1%, Digital X-ray control, Automatic warm-up, Program memory to hold a minimum of 250 exposures, with an operating parameter of 100 exposures automatically stored, Minimum 4 line LCD for operational status and exposure factors, minimum 60' Power cable and 30' IC cable with an extra 60' extension cable, Key switch operated, operate on 115 volts, single phase, 60 Hz., Lead plug for tube window, X-ray warning flashing lamps with beam limiting diaphragm with exchangeable lead diaphragms and pulsed centering laser, and (3) copies of all operation, service, and parts manuals. Calibration will be required after installation. (1) Overhead tube manipulator unit with the following minimum requirements: Minimum of 36' longitudinal travel on rails, minimum of 20' cross travel on the bridge section, 10' four-belt vertical travel and come within 2' of floor to 12' above floor, motorized in all directions, pendant controlled at the tube-head location, operational on 120 volts, single phase, 60 Hz, furnished with a tube mounting yoke plate adapter, and a yoke to mount to the X-ray tube-head, constructed to allow manual axial rotation of X-ray tube and manual rotation about a longitudinal axis, and (3) copies of all operation, service, and parts manuals. The unit shall be attached to the wall/ceiling structure of the existing NDT Facility, Building 2212, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA. A lead shield shall be placed in a "L" shape, approximately 4' from office and around the office to allow X-ray control equipment to be placed behind shield and allow X-rays to be made without leaving the building. The shielding shall be a freestanding style with a minimum lead thickness of ", and shall be a minimum 8' in height. MINOR EQUIPMENT VARIATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED AND DISCUSSED WITH CONTRACTORS WITHIN COMPETITIVE RANGE. PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS MAY ARRANGE AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE NDT FACILITY TO INSPECT THE BUILDING PRIOR TO QUOTING. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, MCLB Albany, GA 31704 with inspection/acceptance at destination. FAR Clauses/Provisions: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be the best value to the Government. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies, commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register or accept the Government Master Card as a form of payment in order to be eligible for award. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 29 June 2000, at 2:00 PM Eastern STD. Time. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA., Contracting Department. Posted 06/20/00 (W-SN466403). (0172)

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