66 -- Hazemeter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Hazemeter prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 5.3, 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. The solicitation is a request for a quote (RFQ). This will be awarded as a total small business set-aside. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14 and DFARs Change Notice (DCN) 20061219. NAICS code is 334515. Description: The Air Force Research Laboratory has a requirement for a Hazemeter instrument that meets the following specifications: - Ability to measure haze (i.e., light scattering) and light transmitting properties of materials in either liquid OR solid state - Performs testing in accordance with standard ASTM D1003 - Powered by 110 volts of alternating current (VAC) - Digital readout of measurement output - At least ?0.1 unit repeatability between subsequent measurements as well as a minimum reproducibility of ?0.4 units - Requires a minimum sample size of 1 inch in diameter or less - Personal computer interface capability - Sample chamber exhibits zero ambient light leakage - National Standards (NPL) traceable - Accessorized by traceable standards for the purposes of calibration SELECTION CRITERIA ? Lowest price, technically acceptable selection criteria will be used SHIPPING FOB DESTINATION EDWARDS, AFB CA 93424 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Offeror Representations and Certifications - Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with the offer via the ORCA website. Instructions for completing this requirement can be found by going to website http://orca.bpn.gov/ and http://orca.bpn.gov/help.aspx. In order to register via ORCA, vendor must also have an active DUNS Code (Dunn and Bradstreet - http://www.dnb.com/us/), be actively registered in the Central Contracting Registration (CCR - https://www.bpn.gov/CCR/scripts/index.html) system, and obtain a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN -http://www.ccr.gov/mpin.asp). Additional information: Contractual point of contact is Katy Doss, (661) 277-2093, fax 661-277-2114, E-mail: kathrin.doss@edwards.af.mil. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 1:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 19 March 2008. Responses should be submitted to: Katy Doss, Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC/PKTB), Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.