36 -- CASTING MACHINE

Notice Date

February 20, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 144, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, VA 23681-0001

ZIP Code

23681-0001

Solicitation Number

1-057-RFWB.1005

Response Due

March 7, 2001

Point of Contact

B. Terry Cobb, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-2129, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email t.g.cobb@larc.nasa.gov -- Roberta I Hollifield, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-2521, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email r.i.hollifield@larc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

B. Terry Cobb (t.g.cobb@larc.nasa.gov)

Description

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. 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, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ. NASA/LaRC plans to acquire one Casting Machine that must be able to pull a vacuum of 30in cubed and have 15psi argon or nitrogen atmosphere. Unit must have an induction melting system, must be able to read temperature of molten metal inside crucible before pouring into mold. Unit must be self-contained and to be able to melt 1 to 10lbs. of brass or steel. Unit must be able to perform all operations by itself without any human intervention and be able to produce high rapid repetition of parts. The specifications and drawings are linked above or may be accessed at http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted via email no later than February 26, 2001. 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 notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). An Ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".

Web Link

Click here for the latest information about this notice (http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23#1-057-RFWB.1005)

Record

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