59 -- LASER ABLATION SYSTEM FOR COUPLING TO AN ARL MODEL 3560 ICP SPECTROMETER.

Notice Date

May 22, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

3-176134

Response Due

May 31, 2001

Point of Contact

Deborah L. Volan, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-5420, Fax (216) 544-2480, Email Deborah.L.Volan@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Deborah L. Volan (Deborah.L.Volan@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). LASER ABLATION SYSTEM -- 1 EACH SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: LASER ABLATION SYSTEM FOR COUPLING TO AN ARL MODEL 3560 ICP SPECTROMETER. The laser ablation system shall be capable of interfacing to an ARL Model 3560 ICP spectrometer in a dual sample introduction system, enabling the ICP to use either conventional pneumatic nebulization of liquid solutions (existing system) or ablated sample material delivered to the ICP torch in a stream of argon. The sample introduction systems shall be quickly and easily interchangeable. The system shall be a Class 1 laser enclosure with safety interlocks that may be operated in a typical laboratory environment without special safety controls. It shall have a closed loop cooling system, and be manufactured to all applicable IEC and FDA standards. The system shall be capable of accepting samples up to 2 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high. It shall provide capability for direct viewing of the sample to enable the operator to focus the laser on areas of interest. It shall be capable of precisely positioning the sample to less than 1 micrometer resolution to ablate different areas as needed. The laser shall be a solid state YAG laser emitting at 266 nanometers. The spot size of the laser shall be continuously adjustable and measurable and be capable of ablating sample material in a flat bottom, cylindrical profile. The laser shall create sample signals in the ICP that are stable over time and reproducible from firing to firing on a homogeneous material. It shall be capable of ablating metals, alloys, ceramics, glasses, polymers, and other refractory materials with flat or uneven surfaces. The control software for the system shall run on the Windows 98 or Windows NT operating systems. It shall be capable of operating the laser in scanning, rastering, depth profiling, and single point analysis modes. It shall be capable of communicating and integrating with the operating software on the ICP to synchronize the sample ablation and elemental analysis events. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-24. 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 334413 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 NASA Glenn Research Center is required within the specific number of days ARO, as agreed upon in Block 9B of the purchase order. Delivery of FOB Destination is preferred. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30p.m. on May 31, 2001 and may be faxed to Debbie Volan @ (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. FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL is applicable and is incorporated by reference. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/rforms.html 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 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).

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Record

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