NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

66 -- THERMAL GRAVITY ANALYZER/DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETER (TGA/DSC) SOL PR-9116-5070 DUE 052499 POC Linda A Ranow, Purchasing Agent, Phone (407) 867-3422, Fax (407) 867-1166, Email Linda.Ranow-1@ksc.nasa.gov -- Lynn E. Rafford, Contract Specialist, Phone (407) 867-7364, Fax (407) 867-2042, Email Lynn.Rafford-1@ksc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/date.html#PR-9116-5070. E-MAIL: Linda A Ranow, Linda.Ranow-1@ksc.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). Specifications for Thermal Gravity Analyzer/Differential Scanning Calorimeter (TGA/DSC): 1. The instrument shall be capable of being configured so a gas chromatograph, infra-red spectrometer and/or mass spectrometer maybe added at a later date for gas analysis in real time during the TGA/DSC analysis. 2. Temperature range: -100 to 600 C. LN2 dewar or capability to use DuPont model LNCA. 3. Temperature calibration with software control. 4. Heat capacity calibration so instrument can quantitatively determine enthalpy and heat capacity changes during thermal events. The instrument must be capable of true heat flux DSC and not simple DTA. 5. Temperature sensitivity for DSC: 0.001 C. 6. Heating rates from 0.1 to 50 C/min in 0.1 C increments throughout the temperature range. 7. Balance sensitivity: 0.5 micrograms. 8. Baseline TGA buoyancy drift less than 20 micrograms. 9. DSC measured baseline noise less than 20 microwatts. 10. Minimum capacity of TGA balance 400 mg. 11. Small furnace volume designed for low swept volumes and gas purge rates that are amenable to evolved gas analysis. Adjustable flow rate to accommodate evolved gas analysis. 12. Sample mass determined by null deflection vertical balance. 13. Sample compartment can be evacuated to 0.01 torr. 14. Purge rates up to 2 L/min. 15. Rapid furnace cooling rate which can be controlled with LN2. 16. Programmable furnace movement. 17. Ability to collect data when computer is off-line. 18. True multi-tasking using Windows 95, 98, or NT4 based software package so data can be transferred to Word, Excel, or similar programs. 19. Network ready instrument monitoring/data analysis and real time instrument monitoring from remote work stations while operator is using main controller at instrument site. 20. Microvolt signal is calibrated to degrees during data collection and real time display. 21. Choice of Al, Au, or Pt crucibles. 22. Instrument control in method of analysis can accommodate up to 25 method segments, including isothermal, repeated loops, triggering or external devices, ability to change data collection rates between segments, instant purge gas switching and PID loop control. Run Sequencing included in software for extended or complex operations. 23. Unlimited number of stored methods of analysis, and unlimited number of stored and customized calibration sets, allowing ease of interchangeability to suit analysis conditions. 24. Software supports ISO9000 and GLP and user security levels and administrator privileges. 25. Analyzed data scans can be saved as-analyzed in a fresh file for each analysis treatment, and can be imported directly into other software applications (cut and paste) in either the graphed data scan or numerical spreadsheet format. 26. 1-year warranty on labor and initial parts warranty. This cover labor and travel for 2 on-site visits including one calibration to be performed at the end of 1 year and one repair call if necessary. 27. Trial period of 60 days where the product can be returned with payment to cover parts that must be replaced due to usage. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-11. 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 3823 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 KSC is required within 70 days ARO. 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 specifying 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: FAR 52.222-35, 52.222-37, and 52.225-3. Quotations are due by May 24, 1999 to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made 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://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 05/18/99 (D-SN332641). (0138)

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