SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1640
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1640
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-11-RQ-0526
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2011
- Point of Contact
- James A. Cariaga, , Andrea A Parekh, Phone: (301)975-6984
- E-Mail Address
-
james.cariaga@nist.gov, andrea.parekh@nist.gov
(james.cariaga@nist.gov, andrea.parekh@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. ***This solicitation is being issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.*** ***This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. *** *** The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. However, this requirement is unrestricted and all interested Contractors may submit a quote. *** *** The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking to purchase One Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer. *** Background: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer ***All interested Contractors may provide a quote for the following: Line Item 0001: Quantity 1, Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer which meets or exceeds the attached specifications. SPECIFICATIONS: 1) Spectral Range: 380 cm-1 (or lower) to 10,000 cm-1 (or higher) 2) Minimum Resolution: 0.4 cm-1 or better 3) Average peak-to-peak noise level: 6.2 x 10-5 Absorbance Units or lower (for 10 consecutive measurements in the spectral range from 2100 cm-1 to 2200 cm-1 performed at a 4 cm-1 spectral resolution with a room temperature DTGS detector, air-cooled source, and KBr beam-splitter) 4) Must include all reflective optics with the exception of the beam-splitter and the windows on purge compartments 5) All reflective optics must be gold-coated 6) Must be supplied with one (1) mid-infrared source and one (1) near-infrared source 7) Must have c apability to automatically switch between the mid-infrared and near-infrared sources 8) Must be supplied with a KBr beam-splitter 9) Must have the capability to exchange the beam-splitter 10) Must have a storage position for second beam-splitter inside the optics compartment 11) Must be supplied with a permanently aligned interferometer 12) Must have the capability to acquire data in both mirror scanning directions 13) Must be supplied with a software-controlled aperture wheel for throughput optimization, with at least 16 positions ranging from 0.25 mm to 8 mm 14) Must have the capability to purge the instrument and sample compartment 15) Must have a sealed and desiccated optics compartment 16) Must be supplied with a DLaTGS detector (or equivalent) for operation at room temperature and covering a spectral range of 250 cm 1 (or lower) to 12,000 cm 1 (or higher) and having a D* of 4 x 108 cm Hz1/2 W 1 or greater 17) Must be supplied with a MCT detector covering a spectral range of 600 cm 1 (or lower) to 12,000 cm 1 (or higher) and having a D* of 2 x 1010 cm Hz1/2 W 1 or greater and with the capability to use this detector with polarization-modulated infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy 18) Must be supplied with a InSb detector covering a spectral range of 1,850 cm 1 (or lower) to 10,000 cm 1 (or higher) and having a D* of 1.5 x 1011 cm Hz1/2 W-1 or greater 19) Must be supplied with two (2) detector positions inside the spectrometer and the capability to automatically switch between the two (2) internal detector positions 20) Must be supplied with one (1) external detector mounting assembly and the capability to automatically switch to the external detector position 21) Detectors must have integrated analog-to-digital converters 22) Analog-to-digital converters must have a 24 bit dynamic range 23) Must have the capability of collecting 58 spectra (or more) per second at a spectral resolution of 16 cm 1 (or better) or 40 spectra (or more) per second at a spectral resolution of 8 cm 1 (or better); these specified collection rates are based on the sampling of a full interferogram 24) Digital/analog input/output signals for internal or external triggering of measurements including trigger signals at all spectra collection rates; this spectrometer must be able to serve as master or slave for all triggered events 25) A time stamp must be associated with all triggering events 26) Digital/analog input/output breakout box with BNC connectors 27) The optical axis must be 3.2 inches or more above the bottom of the sample compartment 28) The sample compartment dimensions must be between 6.3 inches and 7.0 inches high (inclusive) by between 9.8 inches to 11.0 inches wide (inclusive) by between 10.6 inches to 12.0 inches deep (inclusive) 29) Must include computer software that controls the spectrometer, including optical path configuration, as well as collects, processes, displays, and manipulates data, including 3D data 30) Must be supplied with a control computer that has been tested with all spectrometer components Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination. FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. The contractor shall deliver line item 0001 to NIST, Building 301, Shipping and Receiving, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640. Award shall be made to the firm that provides the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability means that the quote meets all of the stated minimum specifications. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor "Meeting or Exceeding the Requirement," and 2) Price. Technical Capability: ****Evaluation of Technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations shall include the make and model of the products, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature, which CLEARLY DOCUMENTS that the offered product(s) meet or exceed the specifications stated above. Price: ****Price will be evaluated based on the technically acceptable quote that offers the lowest price. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria: 1. Visual and physical check at NIST laboratory for adherence to specifications. 2. Performance check at NIST laboratory for adherence to performance specifications. The tests will be performed as soon as the instrument is ready as determined by the contractor, and may be witnessed by the contractor. *** The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. *** *** Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html or www.acqnet.gov/far. ******The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. ******The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 1. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 2. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including subparagraphs: a. 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards b. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment c. 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations d. 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns e. 52.222-3 Convict Labor f. 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies g. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities h. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity i. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities j. 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving. k. 552.225-3 Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act; Alt II l. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 3. 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 4. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Department of Commerce Agency-Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer is also incorporated. It can be downloaded at www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/agency.htm. *** ***All quoters shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses Line Item 0001; 2) An original and one (1) copy of the technical description and/or product literature; 3) Description of commercial warranty; 4) An original and one (1) copy of the most recent published price list(s); 5) Country of Origin information for each line item.*** ***All quotes shall be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition Management Division, Attn: James Cariaga, Building 301, Room B129, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640 or by email at james.cariaga@nist.gov *** This is an Open-Market Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for equipment as defined herein. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation that will include the terms and conditions that are set forth herein. In order to facilitate the award process, ALL quotes shall include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s) Please note that this procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the offeror's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation. ***Submission shall be received not later than 12:00 p.m. EST on September 12, 2011 at the National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640, Attention: James Cariaga. Because of heightened security, FedEx, UPS, or similar delivery methods are the preferred method of delivery of quotes. If quotes are hand delivered, delivery shall be made on the actual due date through Gate A, and a 48 hour (excluding weekends and holidays) prior notice shall be made to the Contracts Office at 301-975-4959. NIST is not responsible for late delivery due to the added security measures. In addition, offerors/quoters who do not provide 24-hour notification in order to coordinate entrance to the NIST campus shall assume the risk of not being able to deliver offers/quotes on time. The Government is not responsible for the amount of time required to clear unannounced visitors, visitors without proper identification and without complete information that would allow delivery (i.e. point of contact, telephone POC, Building, room number, etc.). If 24-hour notification was not provided, it is suggested your company representative or your courier service arrive at NIST at least 90 minutes prior to the closing time in order to process entry to the campus through the visitor center and complete delivery. Notice shall include the company name, name of the individual making the delivery, and the country of citizenship of the individual. For non-U.S. citizens, the following additional information will be required: title, employer/sponsor, and address. Please ensure that the individual making the delivery brings photo identification, or they will be denied access to the facility. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist (James Cariaga) @ james.cariaga@nist.gov by 3:00 PM September 10, 2011. FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. HOWEVER, EMAILED QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AND PREFERRED METHOD. ***
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- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
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