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

66 -- PRECISION HOT PLATEN PRESS SOL 3-146148 DUE 060800 POC Marilyn D. Stolz, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2756, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Marilyn.D.Stolz@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22#3-146148. E-MAIL: Marilyn D. Stolz, Marilyn.D.Stolz@grc.nasa.gov. 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). This notice is being issued as a Request for Offer for: 1. one small precision hot platen press with AvPro CSS200 or an equal computerized data acquisition and control, 2. installation and training, and 3. one manual each for press and software. These items shall meet the following requirements: STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATION 1. The press shall be of a four-post design using low friction bushings for the moving bolster. 2. The maximum capacity of the press shall be at least 2000 lbs force. 3. The press shall afford at least 5" of daylight between the moving and fixed platens when the press is fully open. 4. The press shall have electrically heated platens capable of reaching at least 800 0F 5. The platen heaters shall be replaceable. 6. The platens shall be steel and at least 8" X 8" in size 7. The platens shall be surface ground flat to within +/- 0.001 inch per foot of span and adjustable parallel to within +/- 0.001 inch per foot of span. 8. Platens shall be insulated from their mating bolster. 9. The moving bolster shall be water-cooled. 10. Air, mist, and water-cooling shall be available for the platens. 11. The press shall be capable of controlling the generated force with sufficient accuracy and stability to control the applied part pressure to within +/- 20 PSI on a 0.5" diameter tool. 12. The press shall be equipped with and controlled by an AvPro CSS 200 or an equal data acquisition and control system equivalent to the systems that control the existing presses and autoclave in the polymers branch's processing laboratory. 13. The data acquisition and control system shall be capable of controlling all heating, platen pressure, and cooling functions of the press. 14. Primary control shall be based on part temperature, with platen control available as an option. 15. The system shall include a copy of the current version of the AvPro CSS 200 or an equal data acquisition and control software. 16. The system shall include a Windows 98 based computer. 17. Primary data storage shall be done on an existing Government-owned branch server. 18. NASA shall provide 208V 20A single phase power, compressed (house) air, water, drain, ventilation and 10Base-T ethernet connections within 5 feet of the selected site for installation. 19. Delivery is to include a full set of manuals for software and press, which may include, but is not limited to : user, system, troubleshooting and maintenance manuals. 20. Contractor shall install within 30 days of delivery. 21. Contractor shall provide training concerning the proper operation of the system at Glenn Research Center upon completion of the installation. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-16. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3821 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, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 is required within 90 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by June 8, 2000 4:30 p.m. local time and may be mailed or faxed to Marilyn D. Stolz, 21000 Brookpark Road, M.S. 500-306, Cleveland, OH 44135 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. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters 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 quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2000) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); and (2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) 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: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-13, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d), 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), 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. 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 Internet 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 06/02/00 (D-SN460886). (0154)

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