Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

66 -- XRAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY SOL N00178-00-Q-3031 DUE 090800 POC sd13, 540-653-7765 WEB: Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, sd13@nswc.navy.mil. This is a Combined CBD Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in FAR 12.6 format and supplemented with other information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. N00178-00-R-3044 is a Request For Proposal and incorporates provisions/clauses in effect through FAC 97-19 & DFAR CN 20000817. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3844. The requirement is a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the acquisition of an X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) Monochromatic X-Ray Source that is part of a multi-technique surface analysis chamber directly connected to a multi-chamber molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) system. The current XPS system consists of a hemispherical electron energy analyzer with single channel electron detector (model CLAM 100) NSWCDD is looking for vendors to supply an upgrade to the existing XPS system. There will be no trade in of the current system. Delivery is to be made to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Bldg. 125, Dahlgren, VA by 31 January 2001. The contractor shall train the personnel involved, install and test the delivered equipment to ensure the capability of performing the following specifications. CLIN 0001: Monochromatic (A1 K alpha radiation) x-ray source system will include all supporting power supplies and electronics. The monochromatic x-ray source must fit and be operationally consistent with the requirements of all the components in the analysis chamber and existing multi-chamber MBE system. The monochromatic x-ray source must have a spatial resolution less than 225 microns and capable of an energy resolution smaller than 0.52 eV on the Ag 3d5/2 peak with a count rate greater than 89,000 counts per seconds with the 225 micron spot. In order to fit the existing chamber, offerors may propose the monochromatic x-ray source with the analysis chamber. If the combination package (monochromatic x-ray source system with the analysis chamber) is proposed, the analysis chamber must be an ultra-high vacuum chamber made of mu-metal capable of holding a vacuum with a pressure below 10(-11) mbar. Further, the analysis chamber must have ports capable of holding the components below with a configuration consistent with their operational requirements for proper operation. Component Flange Size (inches) (1) Transfer Wobble Stick 2.75 (2) XYZ Sample Manipulator 8.0 (3) Window 6.0 (4) UPS Ultraviolet Source 2.75 (5) XPS Dual Anode Source 2.75 (6) Clam II Electron Energy Analyzer 4.0 (7) Differentially Pumped Ion Sputtering Gun 2.75 (8) LEG Auger Electron Gun 2.75 (9) Connecting Flange to Side Chamber 8.0 (10) XYZ Manipulator Bottom Support Flange 10.0 (11) Stage Access Back Flange 8.0 (12) Differential Pumping Fort 2.75 (13) Light access window 2.75 The MBW multi-chamber system with the current analysis chamber will be available to interested vendors for measurements and evaluation. In addition photographs and operational requirements of the components in current chamber will be available to interested vendors on request for measurements and evaluation. These requests should also be submitted by email sd13@nswc.navy.mil Minimum Requirement Methodology -Proposals must meet the minimum requirements stated above. Evaluation will be based on price and required delivery schedule. Award is anticipated 20 September 2000 and will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the Clause at FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representatives and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statues or Executive Order -- Commercial Items, Subparagraphs (a), (b) 1, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23 (d) and (e) apply to this acquisition. The Clause at DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items. DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration is also hereby incorporated by reference. The Contractor shall provide a copy of their warranty and any descriptive literature, brochures, etc., with their proposal. The offer must: (1) be for the item described above; (2) be FOB Destination to this Center; (3) include the proposed delivery schedule and the discount/payment terms and warranty duration (1 year warranty including labor and parts) (4) shall provide information concerning installation, training and testing of these specifications. (5) must be signed by an authorized company representative; (6) include name of authorized negotiator along with telephone number, facsimile number and e-mail address (if available); and (7) include their taxpayer identification number (TIN), Cage Code Number and DUNS number. This procurement is rated DO-A7. Offers are due by 8 Sep 2000, no later than 2:00 PM (local time/EST) to: Code SD132, Room 106, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100 or by express mail or hand carried to the above address at building 183. Contact SD132 at (540) 653-7765 or email sd13@nswc.navy.mil for further information and/or any questions. FACSIMILE OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by this agency. Quotes must include the size status of the company and adequate information to determine whether the proposed item will meet the terms and conditions cited above. Award is anticipated within 14 days after the quotes are due. Posted 08/25/00 (W-SN490362). (0238)

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