66 -- PROPULSION RESEARCH LABORATORY EQUPIMENT FOR PLASMA EXPERIMENTS AND ALSO ADVANCED CHEMICAL COMBUSTION RESEARCH

Notice Date

March 1, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

35812

Solicitation Number

8-1-1-T4-D2341

Response Due

March 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Ronald B. Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (256) 544-0311, Fax (256) 544-2812, Email ronb.smith@msfc.nasa.gov -- George E. Pendley, Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-2949, Fax (256) 544-2812, Email george.pendley@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) for the following spectrometers: 1. 2 m high resolution spectrometer: Acton Model AM-512, or equal F-number = f/17.4, Grating mounting = turret with single grating snap-in, Single grating = 110 x 110 mm, 2400 grooves/mm, holographic blaze, Dispersion = 0.417 nm/mm, Resolution = 0.007 nm @ 1200 g/mm, Throughput = 0.85 x grating efficiency (e.g., 0.7 max. for 500 nm blaze) for camera, 0.78 for slit, Accuracy = 10.1 nm, Repeatability = 10.005 nm, IEEE and RS232 connections for computer control of grating, Spectra Drive Unit (16 key control-connects by cable) for grating control IN slit: 14 mm x 10 mm to 3 mm, OUT slit: same as in (manual slit control), Extra Exit Port: by default, 1 extra exit port means a camera port in the straight-through position (beside the IN port), and we specify the camera (PI-MAX) to get compatible flange. The second port will then be the Exit slit at 900, accessible with diverting mirror, Input voltage = 120 Vac, Housing material = metal, Quantity: (1) each. 2. Low Resolution Imaging Spectrometer, Acton SpectrPro 300i, or equal, Focal length = 300 mm. F-number = f/4, Three grating turret: 300 g/mm, 500 nm blaze, 600 g/mm, 500 nm blaze; 1200 g/mm, 750 nm blaze, Resolution: 0.1 nm at 435.8 nm (10 mm slits) Dispersion: 2.7 nm/mm, Accuracy: 10.2 nm, Repeatability: 10.05 nm IN slit and OUT slit, each: 14 mm x 10 mm to 3 mm (automatic control), Exit port: CCD port, Port selection: diverter mirror (manual), IEEE and RS232 connections for computer control of gratings and IN slit Spectra Drive Unit (16 key control-connects by cable) for grating control, Throughput = 0.78 4 grating efficiency, Input voltage = 120 Vac, Housing material = metal, Quantity: (1) each 3. 1 m VUV normal incidence spectrometer, Acton Model VM-521-SG, or equal, Operating range: 30 to 325 nm, Focal length = 1 m F-number = f/10.4, Grating mounting = turret with dual grating with snap-in, Gratings = concave gratings, 2400 g/mm, 600 g/mm (80nm blaze), Dispersion: 830 pm/mm, Resolution: 7 pm @ 1200 g/mm Accuracy = 10.05 nm, Repeatability = 10.005 nm IEEE and RS232 connections for computer control of grating Spectra Drive Unit (16 key control-connects by cable) for grating control, IN slit: 20 mm maximum 4 10 mm to 3 mm. OUT slit same. (manual slit control), IN slit assemble terminates in 2.75" CF flange for connection to window or chamber, CF flange on spectrometer for evacuation, Detector = 50 mm Photomultiplier for operation 30 to 600 nm, includes housing mounted at exit port Input voltage = 120 Vac, Housing material = metal, Quantity: (1) each. 4. Grazing incidence 1.5 m Xray spectrometer, Acton Model GIMS-551.5, or equal, F-number = f/50, Focal length = 1.5 m Operating range = 0.5 nm (2480 eV) to 180 nm (6.888 eV) Grating mounting: Rowland circle grating Grating = (Rowland circle) grazing incidence mounting, 1.5 m radius concave grating, 1200 g/mm, Resolution = 0.015 nm Dispersion = 0.033 nm / mm, Accuracy = 10.05 nm Repeatability = 10.005 nm, Spectra Drive Unit (16 key control-connects by cable) for grating control Control interface = RS 232 and IEEE-488 IN slit: 20 mm maximum 4 10 mm to 3 mm. OUT slit same. (manual slit control), Exit port: detector adapter flange Detector = General purpose X-ray detector for operation 0.5 to 180 nm, includes housing mounted at exit port, Input voltage = 120 Vax Housing material = metal, Quantity: (1) each. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-22. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334516 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 4:30p.m. local,(CST), March 14, 2001, and may be e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to: Ronald Smith, Code: PS52-K, MSFC, AL. 35812, e-mail: ronb.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 4:30p.m., local (CST), March 5, 2001.. Selection and award will be made 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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