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66 -- FURNACE SOL SFQ3-051988 DUE 062796 POC Maryann Dutkofski, Contracting Officer, who may be contacted at (216) 433-5306, Mail Stop 500-305, or Internet E-Mail: Maryann.Dutkofski@lerc.nasa.gov. Top Hat Style Laboratory Furnace, The furnace shall have temperature capability up to 1700 degree Celsius in air. The inside chamber dimensions shall be at least 24'' high, 24'' wide and 24'' deep. The furnace shall be a bottom loading configuration with a counterweight or air lift system to raise the furnace from the crucible support platform. This design will enable the sample to remain stationary to prevent disturbance to the sample during heat treatment. The furnace shall have molydisilicide heating elements distributed evenly to allow temperature uniformity. The furnace exterior shall be of material that resists against burning and warping. The furnace shall have an exhaust port with a diameter of at least 1.5''. The furnace shall be controlled by a microprocessor based autotuning temperature controller with storage for four programs with at least 16 segments per program consisting of at least eight dwells and eight holds. The controller shall be programmable without powering the furnace. The controller shall have digital displays for viewing of setpoint and measured value. The temperature displays shall include both celsius and fahrenheit. The controller shall feature overtemperature protection. The controller shall feature programming for furnace door operation. The furnace shall be an ''off-the-shelf'', proven system. The entire furnace system, including furnace, controller and transformer shall be contained in a footprint no larger than 106'' by 95''. Recommended Model: DELTECH #DT-31-TH-242424-C or equivalent. This procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside. This 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3821. The Small Business Standard is 500. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; 52.212-4 - Contract TErms and Conditions. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Internet Acquisition Service (NAIS). The documents will reside on a World Wide Web server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Procurement Home Page is http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/Procure/home.htm. Award shall be made on best value to the Government, with consideration given to price, delivery, past performance, warranties and other considerations of value. It is anticipated that an award will be made within 10 business days after the date for submission of quotes. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0158)

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