Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375-5326

66 -- MULTI-MODE SCANNING MICROSCOPE SYSTEM SOL N00173-00-R-HA05 POC Hilda R. Abdon, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.HA, (202) 767-0682, Wayne Carrington, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: click here, ABDON@CONTRACTS.NRL.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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. This solicitation, N00173-00-R-HA05 is a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08 (excluding 97-07) and for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 91-13. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 employees and the SIC code is 3826. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for CLIN 0001, a new-state-of-the-art Multi-mode Scanning Microscope System for a continuing research effort in nanometer-scale lithography and pattern formation by direct proximal-probe-induced surface modification of semiconductor and metal surfaces. The required instrument shall meet or exceed the Specification that is available via the internet (Web site: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm) as an attachment to this announcement. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. Full documentation of operating instructions, repair/maintenance manual, and schematic drawings must be included. Contractor must provide a standard commercial warranty, including an offer of extended warranty as provided in customary commercial practice. The contractor will be required to certify that the offered equipment will perform precisely as described in this specification. All capabilities must be demonstrated during the initial installation and training of at least two days and will be reviewed prior to final acceptance of the instrument. Delivery and acceptance is at the Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W. Washington D.C. 20375-5326, FOB Destination, no later than 60 days from date of award. The FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of all requirements covered in the RFP's terms and conditions. General statements that the offer can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well-known techniques will be used, or paraphrases the RFP's Specifications in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with these requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000 (Web site: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/reps&certs.htm) and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The additional clauses that are applicable to this acquisition are FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.225-1, and FAR 52.247-64. The additional clauses cited applicable to this acquisition are DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7007, DFARS 252.225-7012, and DFARS 252.204-7004, Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15CFR700). Any questions generated, as a result of this solicitation must be received no later than 10 days before the closing date. Original and two (2) copies of the Offeror's proposal must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Bldg. 222, Rm. 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220.HA, 4555 Overlook Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C., 20375-5326 no later than 4:00 p.m. E.S.T. on 22 May 2000. The package should be marked RFP N00173-00-R-HA05, Closing Date: 22 May 2000. For more information regarding this solicitation contact Hilda R. Abdon, Contract Specialist, (202) 767-0682. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Synopsis number HA05. EMAILADD: Abdon@contracts.nrl.navy.mil EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:contract administrator via</A>">Click here to forward</A> a request via e-mail Cite: Posted 04/21/00 (W-SN447614). (0112)

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