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. Quotes are being requested, written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation F4F5AV7022A100-thack is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-07. The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/ENY) has a requirement for a Satellite Propulsion Engine/Hall Thruster and Microwave Interferometry System (Brand Name or Equal) that meets the following specifications: GENERAL: The Space Propulsion Engine package shall include a 200W Hall Effective Thruster (Brand Name or Equal) with power supplies, control software and associated hardware to perform diagnostic characterization of next generation space propulsion devices. The associated hardware would include infrared imaging capability and microwave interferometry. The Air Force is currently planning on launching a satellite with this propulsion system on board. The TacSatII satellite launched on 16 Dec 2006 employs a 200W Hall Effect Thruster. While these thrusters have been developed and employed, full characterization of the option, to include life and contamination of the satellite, warrant further study. This equipment will provide the capability to better characterize satellite propulsion. The material and component parts shall be of good commercial quality, consistent with the performance required from the components. Workmanship shall be consistent with best commercial practice. The equipment shall be fully tested and meet all specifications prior to shipment. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS: The system shall include a 200 W Hall Effect Thruster or equal, with power processing unit (PPU) and all associated digital control interface and software. To allow for infrared imaging, two Zinc Selenide windows will be provided. These windows need to be 5 inches (approximately 12.7 cm) in diameter by 10 mm thick. The microwave interferometer will include all associated equipment to perform measurements in both the Ku and Ka bands. As a minimum, this system will include a vector net capable of 150kHz to 6 GHz, horns for both bands, up-down conversion kits for both bands and the associated arms for the horns. The arms will be translated using a vacuum rated X-Y translation stage capable of moving two feet in both the X and Y direction in order to fully map a plane in the exhaust of the thruster. The system will be remotely controlled using a LABVIEW (or equal) type interface. AFIT currently maintains several LABVIEW licenses. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL: An Operation and Maintenance Manual will be provided. The manual will consist of the following: Electrical drawings; Major component vendor literature; General arrangement drawing or descriptive literature; Operating instruction; Programming routines. FOB: DESTINATION. INSTALLATION AND DELIVERY: Vendor will deliver all components to AFIT, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Requested estimated delivery is 30 May 2007. Vendor will install them into the current vacuum change facility. The current vacuum chamber has an internal diameter of 6 ft 6 in, 8 ft in length and a work space platen is 38 in by 48 in. Standard BNC type feed-throughs for both power and instrumentation channels are provided in the chamber. Training and initial characterization of the microwave interferometer will be provided. This requirement is for Full and Open Competition to large and small business. Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this solicitation. Evaluation will be based on overall Best Value to the Government, Technical Capabilities and price. The following clauses and provisions apply: Commercial Items: 52-212-2; Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-21; Equal Opportunity 52.222-26; Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era 52.222-35; Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-36; Employment Report on Special Disable Bets, Vets of the Vietnam Era and other eligible Veterans; Buy American-Act Supplies 252.225-7001, Electronic Invoicing
+1 (555) 000-0000; Ombudsman 5352.201-9101; Contractor Access to Base 5352.242-9000; Ozone Depleting Substances 5352.223-9000; Evaluation Commercial Items (Technical capability, price) award will be based on overall best value to the Government; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Apr 2001)(Deviation); 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compl8iance Rep[orts (Feb 1999); 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Feb 1984); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Feb 1999); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2001)(Deviation); 52.225-3 Buy American Act - North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program(Feb 2000); 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) fill-in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Contractor must be registered in Central Contractor Register prior to award. The Government will make an award from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote will be most advantageous to the Government. The Government reserves the right to not make an award at all. 52.232.33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall return a copy of FAR 52.212-3 or be registered in ORCA; 52.219-1; 52.222-22 and 52.222-25. Interested parties are required to submit their quotes to Mrs. Yvonne Thacker, 88th CONS/PKA, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309, AC937 522-4531. Information can be e-mail the
contact@example.gov or faxed to AC937 656-1412 Attn: Yvonne Thacker. No special format or form is required for your information; however, you must include business name, and contact information.** ALL QUOTES ARE BY 4:00 PM DST 19 Mar Feb 2007. (E-mail is preferable method for submission of quotes.) For more information on "Purchase Space Propulsion Engine for AFIT/ENY, WPAFB, Ohio.", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5163
