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66 -- SATELLITE TRACKER SOL 1-075-RBG.1071 DUE 091500 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-2433, Fax (757) 864-6131, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8863, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email s.e.mcclain@larc.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=23#1-075-RBG.1071. E-MAIL: Evangeline G. Poulson, E.G.POULSON@larc.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). (1) One each satellite telescope and tracking system capable of automatic satellite tracking with the following components and specifications: * 11-inch aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) * Mirror lock-down for telescope to prevent mirror shifting as system moves rapidly * Support platform for optics (to hold 11-inch telescope and tracking optics and cameras) * Mount capable of carrying optical package of at least 30 kg (66 lbs.) at required speeds * Medium field tracking telescope. 90mm, f/5.6 telescope(500mm FL) * Zoom lens (F=28-200mm, F/3.5 wide open) for wide field finder * Two CCD cameras with external gain, gamma, and shutter speed to use with wide field finder and medium field tracking scopes * Analog rate control joystick * Adjustable equatorial wedge * Portable pier mount * Satellite Tracking Software complete and ready to auto acquire and track objects * 3-day installation and training session System should be Meridian Controls Archimage System or equal. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-19. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 4899 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 LaRC is required within 60 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 COB 9/5/00 and may be mailed orfaxed to NASA Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 126, Attn: Gale Poulson; Hampton, VA 23681 or fax to (757) 864-6881 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.211-17, 52.219-6 and 1852.215.84. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 51.222-3, 52.225-13, 52.333-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3 Alternate II and 52.232.34. 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 Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than August 31, 2000. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). 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 NASA Specific Note "B". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation [OPTIONAL]). 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=23 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 08/22/00 (D-SN488803). (0235)

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