COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 18,2000 PSA#2644 NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office,
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812 66 -- TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY TEST CHAMBERS SOL 8-1-0-E2-C8851 DUE 081100
POC Becky LaRue, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-5665, Fax (256)
544-8434, Email becky.larue@msfc.nasa.gov -- David A. Iosco,
Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-0387, Fax (256) 544-4400, Email
david.iosco@msfc.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=62#8-1-0-E2-C8851. E-MAIL: Becky LaRue, becky.larue@msfc.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 --
Quantity 1, Unit/Each Item Description: Russell Model
RD-64-5-5-LN-2-WC Temperature/Humidity Test Chamber or Equal
Performance Specifications: The chamber shall have an operation range
of -73 degree to +177 degree Centigrade (Mechanical Cooling). The
control accuracy shall be +/- 1 degree Centigrade dry bulb air
temperature control tolerance measured at the control sensor after
stabilization, as measured and controlled where the conditioned air
enters the workspace. Stabilization occurs when the temperature of the
chamber wall liner changes less than 2 degree Centigrade per hour.
Thehumidity range shall be 10% RH to 95% RH in the range bounded by a
85 degree Centigrade maximum chamber temperature and a 4 degree
Centigrade minimum dew point. Humidity stability shall be +/- 5% RH
measured at the controller sensors. A demineralizer and cartridge shall
be provided to demineralizer the humidity water. The temperature range
during Cryogenic cooling shall be -175 degree Centigrade to +177
degree Centigrade. Control accuracy shall be +/-1 degree Centigrade dry
bulb sir temperature control tolerance measured at the control sensor
after stabilization, as measured and controlled where the conditioned
air enters the workspace. The heating and cooling performance shall be
based on the control sensor located in the supply air to the chamber
workspace. The chamber electrical service shall be 460 volts, 3 phase,
60 hertz. Chamber Construction/Refrigeration System: The chamber
interior dimensions shall be 48" wide x 48" deep x 48" high, clear
usable workspace (64 cubic feet). The chamber liner shall be
constructed of 16 gauge, high nickel content, Series 300 stainless
steel assuring rustproof quality. The liner shall be heliarc welded on
all seams to insure a hermetic seal preventing moisture migration into
the chamber during low-temperature operation. All interior parts
exposed to the chamber environments shall be fabricated of corrosion
resistant materials. The floor of the chamber shall be capable of
holding 300 pounds per square feet of Uniform Static Loads and have a
drain. The chamber shall be provided with an interior light that is
controlled from an external control switch. The chamber exterior
cabinet shall be composed of a heavy-duty welded steel with 16 gauge
sheet metal panels. The panel to chamber joints shall be sealed with a
sealant to prevent moisture migration into the insulation area.
Removable panels shall be provided for access to serviceable components
and equipped with gaskets where the panels are covering insulated
areas. The walls shall be insulated with an oven grade, non-settling
fiberglass insulation, providing insulating "K" factor of 0.25. The
chamber shall be provided with 4 access ports. Two 6-inch access ports
on the right hand side of the chamber and two 6-inch access ports on
the left hand side of the chamber. The access ports shall be flanged
and sealed to the internal liner and chamber exterior. The ports shall
be provided with vapor proof insulated sponge type plugs. The door for
the chamber shall be front opening, left hand hinged of the same
construction as the chamber and shall give full access to the chamber
workspace. One 24" x 24" double pane viewing window with wiper shall be
provided in the chamber door. The window shall incorporate an integral
desiccant to insure dryness and minimize internal fogging at low
chamber temperature. The refrigeration system shall consist of two 5-hp
hermetic compressors system. The refrigeration system shall have hot
gas bypass and liquid injection cooling. Non-explosive "Ozone Friendly"
refrigerants shall be used. The refrigerant systemshall be designed to
operate continuously or intermittently and may be shut down for
extended periods of time without requiring special servicing. A set of
four refrigeration gauges shall be provided to monitor the
refrigeration system discharge and suctions pressures. The equipment
shall be self-contained and be ready for operation after connecting to
existing facilities. A direct injection LN2 cooling system shall be
provided to assist or override the main mechanical cooling system. This
system shall activate when a cooling demand is not satisfied by the
mechanical cooling system. A dry gaseous nitrogen system, (GN2) shall
be provided to control condensation during temperature cycling testing
and to provide a positive pressure in the chamber during cryogenic
cold soaks. Instruments and Controls: A Watlow Model F4, 2 Channel
Temperature Programmer/Controller, shall be used to control the chamber
temperature and humidity. The controller shall have a 256 steps of
programming capacity to store the profiles of ramp soak programs. A
Vaisala solid state humidity sensor, model HMM-30C shall be provided to
control the humidity. A Watlow Model 945 product safeguard over/under
temperature limit controller shall be provided to safeguard test
hardware. A Honeywell Model DR450T, circular chart recorder shall be
provided to record temperature and humidity data. Documentation: One
set of operator and maintenance instruction manuals shall be provided
alone with manufacturer data sheets. Wiring and plumbing schematics
shall be provided for general maintenance. Two set of assembly drawings
shall be furnished at the earliest possible time to assist in
facilities and installation planning. Item 2 -- Quantity 2, Unit/Each
Item Description: Russell Model GD-64-5-5-LN2 Temperature/Humidity Test
Chamber or Equal Performance Specifications: The Chamber shall have an
operation range of -68 degree to +177 degree Centigrade. The control
accuracy shall be +/- 1 degree Centigrade dry bulb sir temperature
control tolerance measured at the control sensor after stabilization,
as measured and controlled where the conditioned air enters the
workspace. Stabilization occurs when the temperature of the chamber
wall liner changes less than 2 degree Centigrade per hour. The humidity
range shall be 10% RH to 95% RH in the range bounded by a 85 degree
Centigrade maximum chamber temperature and a 4 degree Centigrade
minimum dew point. Humidity stability shall be +/= 5% RH measured at
the controller sensors. A demineralizer and cartridge shall be provided
to demineralizer the humidity water. The chamber electrical service
shall be 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz. Chamber
Construction/Refrigeration System: The chamber interior dimensions
shall be 48" wide x 48" deep x 48" high, clear usable workspace (64
cubic feet). The chamber liner shall be constructed of 20 gauge, high
nickel content, Series 300 stainless steel assuring rustproof quality.
The liner shall be heliarc welded on all seams to insure a hermetic
seal preventing moisture migration into the chamber during
low-temperature operation. All interior parts exposed to the chamber
environments shall be fabricated of corrosion resistant materials. The
floor of the chamber shall be capable of holding 300 pounds per square
feet of Uniform Static Loads and have a drain. The chamber shall be
provided with an interior light that is controlled from an external
control switch. The chamber exterior cabinet shall be composed of a
heavy-duty welded steel with 16 gauge sheet metal panels. The panel to
chamber joints shall be sealed with a sealant to prevent moisture
migration into the insulation area. Removable panels shall be provided
for access to serviceable components and equipped with gaskets where
the panels are covering insulated areas. The walls shall be insulated
with an oven grade, non-settling fiberglass insulation, providing
insulating "K" factor of 0.25. The chamber shall be provided with 4
access ports. Two 4-inch access ports on the right hand side of the
chamber and two 4-inch access ports on the left hand side of the
chamber. The access ports shall be flanged and sealed to the internal
liner and chamber exterior. The ports shall be provided with vapor
proof insulated sponge type plugs. The door for the chamber shall be
front opening, left hand hinged of the same construction as the chamber
and shall give full access to the chamber workspace. One 20" x 20"
double pane viewing window with wiper shall be provided in the chamber
door. The window shall incorporate an integral desiccant to insure
dryness and minimize internal fogging at low chamber temperature. The
refrigeration system shall consist of two 5 hp hermetic compressors
system. The refrigeration system shall have hot gas bypass and liquid
injection cooling. Non-explosive "Ozone Friendly" refrigerants shall be
used. The refrigerant system shall be designed to operate continuously
or intermittently and may be shut down for extended periods of time
without requiring special servicing. A set of four refrigeration gauges
shall be provided to monitor the refrigeration system discharge and
suctions pressures. The equipment shall be self-contained and be ready
for operation after connecting to existing facilities. A direct
injection LN2 cooling system shall be provided to assist the main
mechanical cooling system. Instruments and Controls: A Watlow Model F4,
2 Channel Temperature Programmer/Controller, shall be used to control
the chamber temperature and humidity. The controller shall have a 256
steps of programming capacity to store the profiles of ramp soak
programs. A Vaisala solid state humidity sensor, model HMM-30C shall be
provided to control the humidity. A Watlow Model 945 product safeguard
over/under temperature limit controller shall be provided to safeguard
test hardware. A Honeywell Model DR450T, circular chart recorder shall
be provided to record temperature and humidity data. Documentation:
One set of operator and maintenance instruction manuals shall be
provided alone with manufacturer data sheets. Wiring and plumbing
schematics shall be providedfor general maintenance. Two set of
assembly drawings shall be furnished at the earliest possible time to
assist in facilities and installation planning. The provisions and
clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-18. This
procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC
code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3569
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 MSFC 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 by August 11, 2000 at 3:00 pm,
local time and may be mailed or faxed to PS24-L/Becky LaRue,
Procurement Office, MSFC,AL, 35812 or fax at 256-544-8434 and 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. Addenda
to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: MSFC 52.213-91, 52.213-92 and NFS
1852.211-70. 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: FAR 52.204-4,
52.211-15 and 52.247-34. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following
identified clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.222-21,
52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-34, 52.239-1,
52.211-16, NFS 1852.246-71, and MSFC 52.232-90, 52.211-90. 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 Questions
regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than
July 26, 2000. 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 copiesof 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 NASA Specific 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=62 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:
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