U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

A -- DEVELOPMENT OF ANALYCAL BALANCE FOR ARMY MOBILE PETROLEUM LAB. SOL DAAE07-00-T-0018 DUE 072400 POC DON MEYKA 810 574-5946 meykad@tacom.army.mil WEB: TACOM PROCUREMENT NETWORK, http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer: Robert Kozinski kozinskr@tacom.army.mil, DON MEYKA meykad@tacom.army.mil. . 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. The combined Synopsis/Solicitation Request for Quotation (RFQ)number is DAAE07-00-T-0018. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 dated 17 Mar 97. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial; FAR 52.2 12-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (technical capability/approach, price and past performance); FAR 52.2 12-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial items (Offerors must include a complete copy with offer); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. This acquisition is rated DOA4 . Offers are due no later that 12: 00 noon, 24 July 2000. Quotations must be submitted electronically either by e-mail to meykad@tacom.armv.mil or DATAFAX. Faxed offers, bids and quotes MUST BE SENT TO TACOM'S NETWORK FAX SERVER ON 1-810-574-7788. Clearly identify the buyer's email address found on the front page of the solicitation meykad@tacom.armv.mil, put the synopsis/solicitation number DAAE07-00-T-0018 on your fax cover page or via your PC, include your company's name, and state the proper internal TACOM address: . Click here for more information on offers@tacom.army.mil or DATAFAXED Offers. Note: All contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registry (CCR)prior to receiving an award, see web site http://www.ccr2000.com/ for details on CCR. We will no longer accept paper responses to our solicitations. Responses to all solicitations must be submitted in a paperless electronic format compatible with TACOM software. You are required to submit your responses in one of the following electronic mediums: e-mail, 3 1/2 inch diskette, CD-ROM, 100 megabyte compressed-disk, or datafax. See below for some suggested electronic methods for submission. http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/ebidnotice.htm The plan is to procure up to three different models of analytical balances for evaluation purposes. Background: The Petroleum Quality Analysis System (PQAS) is a new Army mobile petroleum lab. Analytical instrumentation will be transported and operated in an environmentally controlled shelter mounted on a HMMWV. Some tests to be performed by the PQAS will require the use of an analytical balance. A performance evaluation is planned to be conducted on up to three (3) analytical balances from different manufacturers. During this evaluation period, each balance, enclosed in its transport/carrying case, will be subjected to low and high temperature chamber test, vibration and shock testing (MIL-STD-810E) to simulate conditions expected inside the PQAS shelter. Low and high temperature chamber tests will be performed to determine if equipment can be stored and operated under both climatic conditions without experiencing physical damage or deterioration in performance. Shock test will be performed to assure the material can withstand the relatively, nonrepetitive shocks or transient vibrations encountered in handling, transportation, and service environments. Shock tests will also measure the item's fragility. Finally, vibration testing will be performed to determine the resistance of equipment to vibrational stresses expected in its shipment and application environment. Analytical Balance Specifications: Readability: 0.1mg Weighing Range: 0 to 230g Stabilization time: ~5 sec Internal calibration required Rugged design for mobile lab use Power: 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz (supplied by PQAS diesel engine driven generator set) Storage Temperatures: -50 to 160 F (-46 to 71 C) Operational Temperatures: 50 to 80 F (10 to 27 C) Required Accessories: Each analytical balance shall be supplied with a carrying case, designed to protect the balance during transportation and handling. Required Documentation: Commercial Operator's Manual Price to include fob destination: U S Army TACOM Warren MI 48397-5000. SIMMILAR OR LIKE ITEMS THAT WILL MEET OR EXCEED THE ABOVE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ARE WELCOME. BASIS FOR AWARD This will be a firm fixed price, best value award based on the technical advantages, and ability to fit into the Government's needs time-frame for delivery and price. Technical questions should be sent to: Steve Moyer moyers@tacom.army.mil (810 ) 574-4206. Posted 06/28/00 (W-SN469301). (0180)

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