Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 230000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

35 -- UPGRADE RETROFIT PACKAGE FOR INSTRON MODEL TT TEST INSTRUMENT SOL N68936-98-Q-2228 DUE 090898 POC Sue Casey, Contract Specialist, Code 230000D, (760) 939-4115 This modification is to CBD record number 2158PR350001, published Aug 13, 1998. The modification is to change from other than full and open competition to competitive action and from regular CBD announcement to a combined synposis/solicitiation. Therefore this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-5. This acquisition is SIC code 3599 and has a small business size standard of 500. FOB Destination pricing only; the requirement is as follows: Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division, China Lake, CA, has a requirement for 1 EA. 5500 Series Update Retrofit package for Instron Model TT Test Instrument includes: UPDATE moderizes the TT series electronics console with the newest digital technology. All old controls, recorders, and modules are replaced with new digital control and signal conditioners, a computer running Instron Windows-based Merlin operating software. Manual gear changes are completely eliminated. Basic test methods and calculations can be customized, stored, and recalled by user. Once test is run, Merlin calculates test results and generates a report and graph. The retrofit package also includes: S1-13585-1 5500 Series UPDATE Retrofit Package, 1430-050 Certified UPDATE ON-site installation, 2490-638 Complete premium computer system intergrated with UPDATE hardware interface, Microsoft windows, mouse, 2410-204 Merlin II Materials testing software for 5500 UPDATE retrofits (basic software provides the following functionality and features: set-up and configuration of the display screen and control panel; set-up of limits and gain control; security controls; automatic calibration and balancing of transducers; basic test results (break, local peak, absolute peak and pre-set points) and basic result graphing; basic report generation; monitoring of system and system service histories; specimen protection; on-line help and reference guide, basic test control, automatic grip control, saving and retrieval of test methods and data, one year support and upgrades)), 2410-204A1 English language option, 2410-204U1 Testprofiler (allow user to create custom test control sequences (profiles) with a simple, user friendly interface. Complex cyclic test sequences and readily created by using testprofiler's waveform building blocks (triangles, ramps and holds) test method is graphically displayed as you create it and standard window tool (cut, paste etc) can be used to quickly create or modify virtually any complex test sequence. Test results can be independently assigned to individual test block and the graphical display of test results can be filtered to show only the blocks of interest.), 2410-204C1 Tension test application package (test control functionality includes pre-cycling, pre-loading, dual test speeds with automatic changeover at user specified values, creep and relaxation control, pre-tension grip control and test end/break detection control. Available test results and calculations include 5 types of modules, 4 types of yield, break, pre-set point detection, peak values, slack correction and creep/relaxation (total and delta)., 1440-035 Field rationalization of one Instron load cell, 1 EA) Compression test application package (provides test control and result calculations required for most compression testing requirements. Test control functionality includes pre-cycling, pre-loading, dual test speeds with automatic changeover at user specified values, creep and relaxation control, pre-tension grip control and test end/break detection control. Available test results and calculation include 5 types of modules, 4 types of yield, break, pre-=set point detection, peak values, slack correction and creep/relaxation (total and delta). and 1 EA) Enhanced Graphics (provided powerful analysis and graphing tools for presenting test data. Allows you to add markers, test, legends ad titles, create multi layered statistical and analysis plots, perform linear regression, curve smoothing, data filtering and more.). The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(NOTE: It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain, complete, and return the reps and certs with this offer). FAR 52.212.-4 Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition . FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 1996) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited are also applicable: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222.-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222.36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 Employment reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212) . Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998) applies to this solicitation and addenda to the provisions and clauses include DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and COnditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Nov 1995), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if received in a timely manner shall be considered by the agency. Offers are due by Sep 08, 1998, 3:00pm, local time. Contractor's shall provide literature / detailed information with their bids showing how they can provide the required services and supplies detailed above. All questions must be made in writing, fax or mailed to the address provided below. Offers shall be in writing and sent to Contract Department, Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division, Code 231000D, Bldg 00671, China Lake, CA 93555-6100, Attn: Sue Casey, FAX (760)939-4115. Posted 08/19/98 (I-SN239167). (0231)

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