52--VIBRATING SAMPLE MAGNETOMETER AWARD

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. NASA/GRC has a requirement for a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) for characterizing DC magnetic properties of materials as a function of applied magnetic field, temperature, and time. The system should meet the following requirements: VSM with a field accuracy of 1% of reading or 0.05% of full scale Shall be capable of applied field strengths >2.6T at room temperature. The applied field strength shall be > 1.8T when using a high temperature oven attachment. The noise floor for magnetic moment measurements shall be no greater than 0.8 x 10-6 emu at room temperature. With the oven in place the noise floor shall be 4x10-6 emu. Ability to accommodate a range of solid sample sizes ranging from 20um thick ribbons up to 1-cm cubes. Ability to manually rotate the sample from 0 to 720 in increments of <1 or less. Ability to upgrade to autorotation of the sample. Vendor shall provide sample holders for powders and thin films (bottom and side mount) at temperatures compatible with the furnace oven operating temperatures. Variable Temperature sample oven capable of 100 to 1000C with a temperature stability of +/- 0.1-0.2C and a resolution of 0.01C. Allows for ramp rate of 80C/min at maximum heating rate of 80W. Include all necessary vacuum pumps and pump kits. Closed-loop water supply (Chiller) with pump. VSM Drive Head must allow for rapid sample exchange <10 minutes. The VSM Controllers should be portable and easily transportable, allowing for quick disconnect from the system. Ability to upgrade to cryogenic capabilities. Ability to upgrade to Alternating Gradient Magnetometer. First Order Reversal Curve (FORC) Technique Data Acquisition capable Software. Software for Determining the Magnetic Entropy Change from Magnetic Measurements The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR part 13. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2005-79, this can be found via the internet at URL: hhtp://nais.nasa.gov/far. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334519 and 500 employees, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer, their size status for this procurement. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135-3191 is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by close of business Thursday, July 23, 2015 to contact@example.gov and must 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. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://server-mpo.arc.na sa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUL 2013), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-5 (SEP 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: - 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government - 52.204.10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-tier Subcontractor Awards - 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment - 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for Hubzone Small Business - 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside - 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation - 52.222-3 - Convict Labor - 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies - 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities - 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity - 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity Veterans - 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities - 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans - 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act - 52.222-50 - Combatting Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C 7104(g)) - 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving - 52.225-1 - Buy American Supplies - 52.225-3 - Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act - 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.htm< /A> l The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/o ffice/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to contact@example.gov , not later than Monday, July 20. Telephone questions will NOT be accepted. Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (AUG 2013), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http: //farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (NOV 2011), Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html . Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi- bin/nais/link_syp.cgi . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).