67 -- HEAVY DUTY TRIPODS (WITH GEARED HEADS) ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE MSFC PROPULSION RESEARCH LABORATORY

Notice Date

February 26, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

ZIP Code

35812

Solicitation Number

8-1-T4-D2414

Response Due

March 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Ronald B. Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-0311, Fax (256) 544-2812, Email ronb.smith@msfc.nasa.gov -- Ronald B. Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-0311, Fax (256) 544-2812, Email ronb.smith@msfc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Ronald B. Smith (ronb.smith@msfc.nasa.gov)

Description

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 No.1: Heavy-Duty Tripod with Elevator Column, Quickset Model 4-53021-8 (or equal), Load Capacity 150 lbs., Max HT: 72", Min Ht: 33.5", Max Spread: 73", weight: 20 lbs., Leg Sections: 2, Legs: 3, Column Travel: 18", Column O.D.: 2", Foot Plate DIA: 4", (Self Leveling) with 5/8" Hole for Earth Spiking, Center Column is Rack and Pinion Crank Driven (witt Lock), Strong, Thick-Walled Anodized Tubular Construction, Leg Sections Telescope to adjust height from 33.5" to 72", Center Brace Bars to enhance Torsional Rigidity. Qty: 4 each. Item No.2: Heavy Duty Tripod, Quickset Model 4-53220-6 (or equal), Load Capacity: 150 lbs., Max. HT: 57", Min HT: 26", Max. Spread: 50.5", weight 18 lbs., Leg Sections: 2, Legs: 3, Column Travel: 18", Column O.D.: 2", Foot Plate Dia: 4", (Self-Leveling with 5/8" Hole for Earth Spiking), Height of Tripod adjusts from 57" Max. to 26" Min via Telescoping Aluminum Legs, Column adjusts up and down 18" via rack and pinion Drive., Center Column has 1.5"I.D. socket to accept Tripod Head. Heavy Duty Tubular, anodozed Aluminum construction. Qty: 3 each. Item No. 3: Instument Head, PAN- Tilt with Geared Controls, Quickset Model 4-62927-7 (or equal), Load Capacity 200 lbs., Dimension 10" x 10" x 12" (Without Optional Arm), Weight: 21 lbs., Mount: 1-3/4" Post, Head Movement: Geared, Tilt: 53 Degrees Up, 67 Degrees down, Pan: 360 Degrees, Gear Ratio: PAN 1:96 Tilt 1: 128, Camera Screw 3/8-16, Camera Mounting Plate: 8" x 10" Fixed, Pan and Tilt Controls have oversized 4" Dia. Handwheels, Azimuth and Elevation have Dials Calibrated and accurate to 15 minutes of angle, construction: Anodized Aluminum Frame, with Corrosion-Resistant Steel Gears and Springs, Spring Loaded Gear Train to eliminate Backleash and Provide for counterbalance, unit fits on Tripods ( Items 1, and 2) with column Adaptor ( See Item 4). Qty: 7 each. Item No. 4: Column Adaptor, Quickset Model 4-69020-2 (or equal), Adaptor Fits Tripod Column Socket to Hesad Post (Fits Item. 3 Head Onto Either Item 1 or 2) Head has 1.75 O.D. Post, Tripods have 1.25 I.D. Sockets. Qty: 7 each. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-22. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 421410 and 1379, respectively. 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 4:30 local (CST), March 2, 2001, and may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to Ronald Smith/PS52-K/ MSFC,AL. 35812, e-mail: ronbs.Smith@msfc.nasa.gov, fax: (256)544-2812, 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 is applicable, except for: (d), (h), and (i). 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. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-5(b) to include: 52-222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.232-34. 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 4:30 p.m. local(CST)February 28, 2001. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 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 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: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html

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