A -- VISCOSITY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS FOR GELLED CRYOGENIC FUELS PROJCT. INCLUDE SEVERAL TYPES OF VISCOMETERS FOR STORABLE (ROOM TEMP) FUELS -- ALSO INCL. RHEOMETERS FOR THE SAME FUELS.

Notice Date

May 22, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

3-176328

Response Due

May 23, 2001

Point of Contact

Deborah L. Volan, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-5420, Fax (216) 544-2480, Email Deborah.L.Volan@grc.nasa.gov -- Ronald E. Everett, Chief, Space Systems & Grants Branch, Phone (216) 433-2732, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Ronald.E.Everett@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Deborah L. Volan (Deborah.L.Volan@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

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). Description of Items: Rheometer Specifications are as follows: Viscosity Range: 0.5 centipoise to 36 million centipoise; Temperature Range: 200 degrees Celsius, maximum; Pressure Range: 1000 psi, maximum; Accuracy: plus or minus 2% of span; Repeatability: plus or minu 0.5% of span; Power requirement: 115 Volts/60 Hertz/100 Watts; Temperature Probe: Platinum RTD 100 ohms DIN Alpha mounted in bob; Material of Construction: Wetted parts, including cup and bob are Hastelloy C. The PVS also includes a control computer, rheometer control software, carry case, monitor, mouse, and keyboard. There is the choice of three bobs. A cup to contrain the fueld should also be included. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-30. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334514 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 FOB Destination is required within 14 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-09. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by COB on 5/22/01 and may be faxed to Debbie Volan @(216)433-2480 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. 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 52.211-7 -- BRAND NAME OR EQUAL -- is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). 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 NASA Specific Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 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

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010524/ASOL010.HTM (D-142 SN50M7T0)