34 -- CHEMISORPTION ANALYZER

Notice Date

March 28, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Code 220000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

ZIP Code

93555-6100

Solicitation Number

N68936-01-T-0114

Response Due

April 12, 2001

Point of Contact

Phyllis Kennedy, Purchase Agent, 760-939-4277, KennedyPJ@navair.navy.mil

Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on a Competitive basis,1 each -- Surface Area, Pore Size, and Chemisorption Analyzer. The analyzer uses physical gas absorption to determine specific surface area and complete pore size distribution including micropore distribution. The research grade analyzer is fully automated and includes a vacuum degas system for sample preparation. In addition, the system will conduct chemisorption analysis to determine metal dispersion and active surface area. Minimum Specifications/Capabilities are as follows: Complete absorption and desorption isotherms, single and multi-point BET (Brunauer, Emmett, Teller) surface area (<0.01 to >2000 m2/g), Langmuir surface area, complete pore size distribution (0.35 -- 400 nm diameter), micropore volume detectable within 0.0001 cc/g, data acquisition at relative pressure of 1 X 10 -7 for N2, Multiple gas physisorption analysis, including N2, Ar, Kr, CO2, separate ports for analysis and degas operations allowing concurrent operation, vacuum system capable of reaching <10 -5 torr at the sample during analysis, degas under vacuum at temperatures up to 450 degrees Celsius, cooling bath system provides >50 hour unattended analysis time, chemisorption analysis at temperatures up to 850 degrees Celsius, chemisorption system measures strong and weak sorption data, chemisorption system compatible with H2, CO, and NH3 gases, complete gas-handling system, sample sealing system suitable for handling highly air sensitive samples, complete controller and data analysis system with color printer, comprehensive data reduction techniques including BJH absorption and desorption, total pore volume, MP method, t-plot method, Horvath-Kawazoe and Dubinin methods, and density functional theory calculations; graphical user interface based software running under Windows 2000 or 98 operating system; One Year warranty; installation (except site preparation) and training; delivered within <50 days. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. The solicitation number is N68936-01-T-0114. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. Delivery is required on or before 05 June 2001. NAWS China Lake, CA FOB point is Destination. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda to the provision. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with his offer. Clause 52.212-4, Commercial Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda to this clause. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Clause 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, Clause 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans, Clause 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA. Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, Clause 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, Clause 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, Clause 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference, Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda to these clauses. All responsible sources which comply with the criteria above may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Respondents shall submit their quotation to Phyllis Kennedy, NAWCWPNS, Code 220000D, China Lake, CA 93555-6100 or fax to 760-939-3095 or e-mail KennedyPJ@navair.navy.mil on or before 12 April 2001 by 4:30pm. This acquisition is being awarded under FAR Part 12 procedures. Award will be made on or about 16 April 2001. In your quote, please include your firm's Tax Identification Number (TIN), Corporation Status, DUNS number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code if one has been assigned.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010330/34SOL002.HTM (W-087 SN50H646)