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35 -- DICING SAW SOL 1-075-GJE.8822 DUE 031199 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2433, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov -- Sandra M. Glenn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2413, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email S.M.GLENN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-075-GJE.8822. 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). One (1) each of a precision dicing/cutting saw to include the following specifications. Shall have computer programmable control of process parameters through interactive menu driven screens; shall include program storage capability; shall include on-site installation and operator training; shall have integrated vision system for specimen alignment; shall have a grooved vacuum chuck to accommodate the use of film frames and grip rings; shall have a non-contact setup system to adjust depth of cut (z-axis). System shall compensate (z-axis) for blade water prior to and automatically during operation. Shall be able to cut specimens at least 0.5" thick, with a work piece size of 6.0" in diameter; shall accommodate 3" diameter blades; shall have non-corrosive non-petroleum based coolant system; shall have a maximum footprint of 4.0 W x 4.0 D x 5.0 H; -"X" axis shall have a usable stroke of 7.5" and a variable cutting speed from .01-10 (in/sec); -"Y" axis shall have a usable stroke of 6.0", a minimum indexing step of .001", and an indexing accuracy of .0002"; -"Z" axcis shall have a cutting stroke of 1.0:, step of .00001", and repeating accuracy of .0001"; spindle speed shall be variable from 4,000 to 40,000 rpm, with output power of 1.4 (kW); electrical service shall not exceed 220V, 3 phase. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. 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 3545 and 500 employees, respectively. Delivery to Langley Research Center is required within 30 days after date of order. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified 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/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. 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. 52.222-3, 52-233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222.36 and 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than February 26, 1999. Quotations are due by March 11, 1999 to the address specified above. 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 this site for the release of amendments (if any). 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://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 02/24/99 (D-SN301960). (0055)

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