SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 4/12/2012
- 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
- NB773040-12-01548
- Archive Date
- 5/31/2012
- Point of Contact
- Willie W. Lu, Phone: 3019758259, Chon S. Son, Phone: 301-975-8567
- E-Mail Address
-
willie.lu@nist.gov, chon.son@nist.gov
(willie.lu@nist.gov, chon.son@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 ACQUISITION IS BEING PROCURED UTILIZING 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 2005-51. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is being procured using full and open competition. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Fire Research Division, requires a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer for a Netzsche Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA). The development of computer models aimed at predicting fire growth and spread, fire toxicity, and material flammability characteristics requires experimental data (in the condensed and solid phase) in order for these models to accurately predict these behaviors. Increased emphasis on the environmental, health, and safety of products (e.g., potential banning of gas phase fire retardants) is restricting the number of materials available for complying with fire safety requirements; however, the fundamental material property information (condensed and gas phase) necessary to determine suitable EHS compliant alternatives is lacking. A Netszch STA F1 Juptier TGA was installed to accelerate the evaluation of new technologies aimed at reducing the flammability of materials. However, this instrument in its current configuration only helps understand the condensed phase behavior. To understand the entire picture gas phase analysis is required, which can only be accomplished with an FTIR attached to this TGA. Line Item 0001: Quantity One (1) each, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer for a Netzsche Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) that must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award: 1. Hardware  FTIR must connect and operate directly with the existing Netzsch STA F1 Jupiter.  FTIR must be able to be operated independently of the Netzsch STA F1 Juptier.  Vendor will supply all parts and labor needed for linking the FTIR to the Netszche.  High resolution scanner (minimum of 0.4 cm-1)  Capable of fast data collection (collecting at least 20 spectra/s with a minimum resolution of 17 cm-1)  The connection between the FTIR and Netzsche must be heated and sealed to ensure no loss on gas products transferred between the instruments.  Accessories needed for delivering energies (e.g., dry air) to the instrument from labs existing facilities.  Diagnostic units install to help diagnose spectrometer components (e.g., status of lamp)  Controllable transfer gas flow rate.  Signal to noise resolution of at least 5.25*10-5 for 5 second spectra collection and 9.25*10-6 for 1 minute spectra collection.  System size not to exceed 68 in (width) and 45 in (depth) due to space limitation.  Accessories for ATR and analyzing liquids. 2. Software  Software will allow for 2D and 3D data processing.  Data processing, using vendor's software, can be performed during data collection for real time analysis or processing of previously taken data.  The test results and analysis shall be stored and displayed in real time.  The operator shall have the ability to export the raw data to a spreadsheet with the same information.  Software is capable of routine FTIR analysis (e.g. Normalization, calculate derivative and average spectra, spectra subtraction, spectrum calculator, curve fit, peak Pick, spectra interpretation tool)  FTIR software shall able to start and stay synchronized with the Netzsch TGA data and gases 3. Other  Vendor shall provide owner's manual and list of replacement parts (with model numbers).  Vendor shall provide a FTIR Library with at least 4500 spectra for polymers, merck, basf, gases, etc. 4. Warranty The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, a one year warranty period for the system. Warranty work shall be completed on-site at NIST or at the Contractor's site, at the discretion of the Contractor. All costs and responsibilities associated with parts, labor, travel and shipping shall be covered under the warranty. The warranty shall commence upon final acceptance by the Government. Line Item 0002: Installation: The Contractor shall provide installation and testing for the system and software. Installation shall be completed on-site at NIST Gaithersburg and shall include, at a minimum, uncrating/un-packaging of all equipment, set-up and hook-up of the system, turn-key start up including all testing of the system and software, and demonstration of all performance specifications. Line Item 0003: Training: The Contractor shall schedule and facilitate one (1) training session for NIST personnel on-site at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD. The training shall provide a thorough demonstration of all equipment functions, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting, including operation of the FTIR and analyze FTIR data for operating the FTIR in the independent and Netzsch linked experiments. The training may be completed at NIST immediately after installation and demonstration of performance specifications, however, not later than 30 days after successful completion of installation and demonstration of performance specifications. Installation and training shall be scheduled in advance with the NIST Technical Contact to be identified at the time of award. Delivery Requirements Delivery, installation, training, and demonstration of performance specifications shall be in accordance with contractor's commercial schedule. 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 all line items to NIST, Building 301, Shipping and Receiving, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Final Acceptance (See also FAR 52.212-4(a)) Final acceptance shall be provided upon successful completion of all of the following: Delivery, installation, training and demonstration of all performance specifications. Technical Evaluation Criteria 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 the offeror's quote and award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Quotation Submission Instructions All vendors shall submit the following to Willie Lu, Contract Specialist at willie.lu@nist.gov: 1) An electronic version of a quotation which addresses all of the above items; 2) Technical description and/or product literature; and 3) The most recent published price list(s) with quoted item(s) highlighted. This is an Open-Market Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for item(s) 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. All quotations must be submitted electronically via Email, and be received not later than 2:00 PM Eastern time, on April 20, 2012. E-mail quotations shall not be deemed received until the quotation is entered in the e-mail inbox of Willie Lu at willie.lu@nist.gov Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation must be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Willie Lu, Contract Specialist, at willie.lu@nist.gov The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. 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: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act. 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.247-34, FOB Destination; and 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 100 Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
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