SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYZER
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ3-C3L-21734
- Response Due
- 8/14/2003
- Archive Date
- 8/6/2004
- Point of Contact
- Glen M. Williams, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2885, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Glen.M.Williams@grc.nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
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- 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 procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offer (RFO) for: Item 1) one Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), Item 2) one set of documentation, and Item 3) Installation, checkout of item 1, and training. The Contractor shall furnish 1 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), documentation, installation, checkout and training in accordance with the following specifications. Item 1 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) General One Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) is required that shall be able to quantify the physical properties of a variety of battery materials over a broad range of temperatures. The instrument shall be able to perform creep, stress-relaxation, oscillation, force ramp-rate and strain-rate of extension/compression/flexure. The unit shall be able to make measurements with samples under dry, nitrogen gas. The instrument shall also be able to characterize samples while they are submerged in a liquid bath. All necessary clamps, sample holders and features necessary to perform the above requirements and meet all specifications shall be included. The unit shall have the ability to provide tension, compression and 3-point bend modes of deformation. Fixtures shall be provided for testing samples in these modes. Data analysis software shall be provided that has the ability to graph results as well as analyze peaks for temperature or signal values, onset points, slopes, peaks, integration of any curve, curve values, and curve subtractions. As a minimum, data shall be available in an ASCII format and/or be exportable to spreadsheet format. The program shall allow programmable macros to automate analyses and to automatically generate custom analysis reports. The DMA shall be able to meet the following requirements: Mechanical Specifications: Modulus Range 10 kPa to 3x10^9 k Pa, Modulus Precision +/- 1%, Frequency Range 0.01 to 200 Hz, Maximum Force 18 Newtons, Force Resolution 0.0001 Newton, Tan delta Range 0.0001 to 10, Tan delta Sensitivity 0.0001, Tan delta Resolution 0.00001, Dynamic sample deformation Range +/- 0.5 to 10,000 microns, Amplitude Resolution 1 nanometer (0.001 micron), Temperature Control Specifications: Temperature Range -150 to 600 degreeC, Heating rate 0.1 to 20 degreeC/min, Cooling rate 0.1 to 10 degreeC/min, Isothermal Stability +/- 0.1 degreeC, Samples Size Specifications: Dual Cantilever Bend-8, 20 and 35 mm lengths- Width to 15 mm, thickness to 5 mm: Tension with automated length measurement using a preset tension, 5 to 30 mm length, Width to 6.5 mm, thickness to 2 mm: Compression with automated thickness measurement using a preset load. Parallel plates, 10 and 40 mm diameter removable plates: Specification for Modes of Operation: The DMA shall be capable of performing experiments in each of the following modes. Force-Track (Autotension) Modes-Constant Stress/Force Static/Dynamic Load Ratio during oscillation: Preview Measurement-Quick single Modulus measurement at one frequency at room temperature: Temperature Ramp/Single Frequency -Linear heating rate applied while measuring the viscoelastic response at a single frequency: Constant Temperature, Stress/Strain Sweep-Isothermal temperature and constant frequency while measuring the viscoelastic response to operator selected forces or amplitudes of oscillation: Constant Strain Rate-A constant strain rate is applied to the sample at a constant temperature (Instron?-style) or while the temperature is ramped: Creep-A constant stress (load) is applied and displacement is observed. This creep test and creep recovery can be done at a sequence of isothermal temperatures: Stress Relaxation-A constant strain (displacement) is achieved and the force (stress) required to maintain this strain is observed. This test and recovery can be done at a sequence of isothermal temperatures: Specification for Output Values: Analysis software shall provide Log plots, 1st and 2nd derivatives and ability to plot any of the listed signals on the x or y axis: Storage Modulus: Loss Modulus: Relaxation Modulus: Tan delta: Complex Viscosity: Dynamic Viscosity: Storage Compliance: Loss Compliance: Creep Compliance: Strain Recovery: Stress: Strain: Amplitude: Length: Dimension Change: Frequency: Temperature: Position: Static Force: Dynamic Force: Stiffness: Time: Item 2 Documentation The Contractor shall furnish 1 set of instruction/maintenance manuals that, as a minimum, instructs in the safe set-up and operation of Item 1 and its associated software, and the normal preventative maintenance procedures required. Item 3 Installation, Checkout, and Training Suppliers shall include on-site setup and at least one day of on-site training (at NASA GRC) for 2 to 3 people. The Contractor shall install the System at NASA GRC within 30 days of delivery. Installation shall be by a trained factory representative(s) and include all alignments and utility hook-ups necessary for the operation of Item 1. The Contractor shall furnish to the NASA Contracting Officer a listing of utilities or other requirements necessary for installation within 5 calendar days after award. Actual installation date(s) shall be via mutual agreement between the Government and Contractor. Installation shall be performed Monday-Friday, non-federal holidays, during normal business hours at NASA GRC (typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The Contractor shall perform and document a complete system set-up and checkout at NASA Glenn Research Center upon completion of the installation. The checkout shall insure that Item 1 meets all functionality specifications listed in this document. The Contractor shall provide training in the operation of Item 1 either during its checkout or immediately afterwards. This shall include the basic safe set-up and operation of Item 1 and its associated operating software. This training shall be at the NASA Glenn Research Center and be for a minimum of 1 day. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 01-13. The NAIC code is 334516 and the small business size standard for this procurement is 500 employees. 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 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by August 14, 2003, 4:30p.m. GRC local time and may be mailed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, MS 500-306, Cleveland, OH 44135, and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), Cage Code, taxpayer identification number (TIN) and other Representations and Certifications (52.212-3), identification of any special commercial terms, description of items offered per 52.212-1 and as modified, and be signed by an authorized company representative. A copy of a published price list, catalog price or computer page printout showing the price for Items 1-3 may also be included if desired. (Note, the Contracting Officer may request this information if only 1 source provides a proposal). Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form attached to this solicitation. Faxed offers are not acceptable due to the required information of 52.212-1. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the Offerors shall so state and shall list the country of origin. Offerors must provide a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quote. FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/midrange/ or http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/rforms.html FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items is applicable. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: _X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999). __ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (4)(i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994). __ (ii) Alternate I to 52.219-5. __ (iii) Alternate II to 52.219-5. X (5) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). __ (6) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (7) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (8)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I of 52.219-23. __ (9) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (10) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). X_ (11) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) X (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). X_ (13) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212) X_ (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). X_ (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). X_ (16) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126). __ (17)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). __ (ii) Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). __ (18) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d). __ (19)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note). __ (ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3. __ (20) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). __ (21) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129). X_ (22) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849). __ (23) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849). __ (24) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). X_ (25) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (26) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (27) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (28)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). __ (ii) Alternate I of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: NONE 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 among those offers that meet the specifications of Item 1 thru Item 3 above. Consideration will be given to the factors of meeting specifications, total price, and past performance. Other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the solicitation and best value will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, specifications, total price, and past performance are essentially equal in importance. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement (see specifications above) and any best value criteria the offeror wishes to address. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Best Value Criteria: 1. Best value consideration will be given to instruments that can share and analyze raw data files that have been collected using a Government owned DMA unit (TA Instrument Model 2980). 2. A used demonstration unit will be given best-value consideration, provided the following conditions are satisfied and its price is significantly less than an unused unit being offered. A. The system is complete in as new condition including cables, connectors, install/setup discs for software etc. B. A full (as new) warranty is provided C. The instrument has less than 40 hours of operation logged. The offeror shall furnish documentation and/or a certification of the operating hours logged on the machine. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 2 days after the posting date of this notice. Ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any) and for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 Potential offerors 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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