34 -- POWDER FEEDERS FOR VACUUM PLASMA SPRAYING

Notice Date

April 25, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

3-176446

Response Due

May 10, 2001

Point of Contact

Jean M. Boylan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2140, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Jean.M.Boylan@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Jean M. Boylan (Jean.M.Boylan@grc.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). POWER FEEDER (QUANTITY REQUIRED 2 EACH) VACUUM COMPATIBLE POWDER FEEDERS FOR VACUUM PLASMA SPRAYING. (PLASMA PROCESSED INC. MODEL NUMBER PF 171D OR EQUAL). POWDER FEEDERS MUST BE EQUIPPED FOR ANAEROBIC POWDER TRANSFER DURING PLASMA SPRAYING -- PER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS -- 7The Contractor shall supply two (2) vacuum compatible powder feeders for vacuum plasma spraying. The powder feeders shall be equipped with programmable powder ramp rate (PLC Control), either up or down, to fabricate gradient coating systems. 7The twin powder feeder shall come complete with mass gas flow control. 7Feed powder during vacuum plasma spraying from either one feeder or both feeders simultaneously. 7Have an internal programmable logic control whereby ramp programs can be designed to produce gradient coating systems. 7Control feed rate by either wheel revolutions per minute or gram per minute spray rate. 7Keep track of the amount of powder fed. 7Alarm to alert operator that powder level is low in the canister 7Powder feeder shall be mounted on wheels for mobility. 7Have a printer port for docum.antation of powder feed history. 7Automatically vacates and charges powder canister to the desired operating pressure. 7Feed powder at spray rates from 10 to 200 grams per minute. 7Have a canister lid complete with sight glass 7Vacuum compatible and manufactured specifically for vacuum plasirla spraying 7Have a valved adapter for anaerobic powder transfer. The adapter shall be capable of mating with 120 pound NASA powder transfer and storage containers via standard vacuum flange arrangements. All prospective contractors must be registered in the CCr database, prior to any award of a contract or purchase order. Register at http://www.ccr2000.com or by calling 888-CCR-2423. FAR 52.211-7 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL -- is applicable and is incorporated by reference. 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 335311 AND 750 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 shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by COD 05/10/01 and may be faxed to Jean M. Boylan @ 216-433-2480 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. 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/ 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 COB 5/1/2001. 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 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=22 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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Record

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