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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Army RDECOM, Natick Contracting Division has an acquisition requirement for a Spectroscopic Ellipsometer for the measurement of film thickness as well as optical properties. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation W911QY-09-T-0043. The NAICS Codes for this acquisition 334413 Quotes may be submitted via email or sent by overnight or regular mail to Stephen S. Abate c/o U.S. Army RDECOM, Natick Contracting Division , 1 Kansas Street, Natick MA 01760-5011. Questions may be addressed to Stephen Abate via email at
contact@example.gov. The closing time and date for quotes will not be later than 1pm EDT Aug 26, 2009. CLIN 0001: Spectroscopic Ellipsometer (1 each) Baseline Salient Characteristics applicable to all CLIN 0001. a. utilizing wavelengths between 250 and 1700 nm b. include: a Monochromator; c. include a Precision Goniometer for variable angle measurements (20o-90o ) with 5 degree steps; d. include an Achromatic Retarder. e. height and tilt adjustable sample stage of 8 diameter; f. manually variable spot size from 1 to 3 mm; g. built in computer with Windows based software for instrument control, data acquisition and analysis, display, modeling, simulation; h. software for producing tables of Psi and Delta for each wavelength, library containing hundreds of reference materials; i. refractive index measurement and reproducibility better than 0.001; j. not requiring a reference sample for calibration. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items with Addenda below; Addendum to 52.212-2 The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (Salient Characteristics); past performance and price. Technical is of greater importance when compare to past performance and price combined, past performance is of greater importance when compared to price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of addendum), 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. A completed copy must be submitted with the offer; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items;Addnedum to 52.212-4; 1. ITEM DESCRIPTION/MISSION REQUIREMENTS Spectroscopic Ellipsometer for the measurement of film thickness as well as optical properties utilizing wavelengths between 250 and 1700 nm. The need for this equipment is for the study of polymer film thicknesses and optical properties..52.212-5(DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Of Executive Orders - Commercial Items(Deviation); Other FAR clauses that apply to this solicitation are: 52.203-3 Gratuities; 52.203-6 ALT 1 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.212-5 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 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 for Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.247-34 FOB Destination; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses that apply to this solicitation are as follows: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. All clauses applicable to this solicitation may be accessed electronically at the following: http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://farsite.hill.af.mil; http://www.dtic.mil/dfars. To be eligible for award, all offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Information on the CCR may be obtained at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All potential offerrors must submit complete reps and certs or identify that they are on the ORCA Website https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx
