FTIR Microscope

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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 solicitation number FA2521-13-Q-B127 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334516 with a size standard of 500. Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Amount 0001 (1 EA) Nicolet iS50 FT-IR Spectrometer With the following Salient Characteristics: 0001. FT-IR Spectrometer: 0.09 cm- 1 resolution with variable aperture Touch Point one-touch sampling operation Four position source mirror Long Lifetime Infrared Source Tungsten-Halogen white light source Mounts for J-port emission optics and Raman InGaAs detector Three position Paraflect detector mirror Aligned mounting plates front/rear High speed USB 2.0 interface Accepts all Smart Accessories and many others Upgradeable ATR Built-in wide range diamond ATR Expandable GC-IR and NIR modules Ready to accept Raman Module Compatible with Continuum FT-IR Microscope and TGA accessory Ready for automatic beamsplitter changer Internal storage for 2 additional beamsplitters Internal Validation wheel for SPV or ValPro Qualifications Includes NIST Traceable Polystyrene and NG11 Glass Sealed and Desiccated with KBr sample compartment windows Includes top-mounted KLaTGS Dual right and left external beam Gold optics for far IR, mid IR and near IR operations Ge-on-KBr On-Axis Beamsplitter (7800-350 cm-1) Backward compatible with previously purchased accessories 0002. FT-IR standard Software Touch point software Group an Ungroup file capability for easy management of related sample data in a single file without loss of information. Auto Analyze feature to perform and report TQ prediction, searching, Qcheck or Peak Labeling immediately after collection without any need for intervention. Auto Report feature to automatically view results, print or add to current notebook, Automatic atmospheric suppression to remove H2O and CO2 interferences) no standards needed) System Performance verification (SPV) monitors systems status TQ Professional for quantitative and qualitative method development prediction and deployment. Full-featured report generator and electronic laboratory notebook Macros\Basic to compile routine tasks into simple push button operations with access via customizable tool bar Password protection and user login support Full array of data conversion and correction tools such as: Kubelka Munk, Kramers Kronig and Advanced ATR correction Complete set of spectral data processing tools Spectral Search: high-resolution library generation, customizable information fields, single or multi-region search, library management, with over 1400 spectra included libraries Easy to set-up parameters, live display of data collection and live spectral preview Extensive on-line help and video tutorials 0003. Microscope Main Frame Infinity Corrected Optics for Highest Quality IR and Visible Light Rendition On-Axis Optics with Coincident IR and Visible Light Paths Targeting Sample Illumination Continuous View/Sample Operation Motorized, ReFlex Pre and Post Sample Masking Aperture with X, Y, and theta Control, Automated Reflectance/ Transmission Sampling Modes 50 Watt Brightfield Koehler Transmission Illumination with intensity and contrast control Motorized Sample Focus Condenser Focus Control Integrated Contact Alert Electronics Dual Detector Upgradeable Purged System including Purge Regulator Trinocular Viewer with 10X Eyepieces Stainless steel LN2 dewars Microscopy sampling kit 4-Place Nosepiece 10X Glass Refracting Objective 15X Reflachromat Objective 15X Reflachromat Condenser Motorized Micro Positioning Stage with Controller Dual Detector Optics MCT-A Detector (11,700-600 cm-1) Digital Color Video Camera kit X, Y Stage Control Auto Reflex Aperture Auto ATR Contact Auto-Focus Slide-On ATR with Ge Tip Crystal for 15X Reflachromat -includes Contact Alert System -dovetail mount of 15X Reflachromat -crystal slider for tip crystal -Multi-coated, conical shape germanium tip crystal 0004. Microscope Software Microscope help and driver Easy to use video microscopy software for new systems Supports new advanced video microscopy and autofocus (separate hardware required) Functions for documentation and use of video image data Ability to annotate, print, an save video images Cut and paste operations for easy report generation Measurement tools Microview software included Point and Click video Interaction Point and Click Stage Control Interaction Sample Size Calibration InterLink between Window Displays Apply Functions (baseline, straight line, etc.) Contour and 3D display panel Image Analysis Multivariate Curve Resolution PCA reconstruction 0005. Material characterization software Task-based user interface significantly improves identification of unknowns Advanced data management capability treats your entire hard drive as a database Multi-Component and Contaminant Search Support for FT-IR and Raman spectral data Data collection for Nicolet iS10, iZ10 and 6700 FT-IR Spectrometers A total of 30,347 infrared spectra in high resolution format libraries which include: The OMNIC Spectra General Chemicals collection of hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, anhydrides, lactones, dyes, indicators, alkynes, nitro and azo compounds, phosphorus and sulphur containing compounds, inorganics, silanes (9,181 spectra) Georgia State Crime Lab Drug (1,940 spectra) HR Polymer, Additives and Plasticizers Library (1,799) HR Hummel Polymer and Additives Library (2,011) Common Materials & White Powders Library (469) HR Polymer and Plasticizer by ATR Library (204) Comprehensive Forensic (4,286) Inorganics Library (1,803) Nicolet Vapor Phase Library (8,654) Infrared Spectroscopy of Polymers book, in digital format 0006. Training The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small business), anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. Brand Name J&A attached Thermo Electron North America LLC is the only manufacturer of an instrument that meets the government salient characteristics. Ship to address: Aerospace Fuels Laboratory 15251 Scrub Jay Street, CCAFS Patrick AFB, FL 32925-7519 NOTE TO OFFERORS: In accordance with FAR 8.402(f), an ordering activity Contracting Officer may combine open market items with General Services Administration (GSA) items; therefore, if any item is applicable to (GSA) Contract Schedule please clearly labeled the item GSA or open market. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jul 2013) applies to this acquisition and the following addendem applies: RFQ due date: 18 Sep 13 RFQ due time: 3:00 P.M. EST Fax RFQ to 321-494-1843; email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil or mail to: 45th Contracting Squadron Attn: FA2521-13-Q-B127 1201 Edward H. White II Street, MS 7200 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238 Please provide the following information with your quote: DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ Tax ID Number: ___________________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Place of Manufacture: _____________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB (Select): ____ Destination _____ Origin Shipping Cost included? ____ Yes _____ No All questions regarding this solicitation must be email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST 13 Sep 13 All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable: Pursuant to FAR 12.602 contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Offeror's submissions will be evaluated based upon the technically acceptable, lowest priced quote to represent the best value. Technical acceptability will be determined by an evaluation of the quoted requirements that meet the technical criteria that is contained in the solicited item description. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2013), with its Alternate I (Apr 2011), applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in System For Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of Quote submittal. FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jul 2013), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Jan 2013), Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 12) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 10) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 11) 52.219-25 SDB Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 10) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 12) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 03) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 12) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 99) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 07) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 10) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 09) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 11) 52.225-3 Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Nov 12) 52.225-3 Alternate III (Nov 12) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 08) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 02) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 04) DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Feb 13) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 11) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 11) 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Jun 13) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011) 252.225-7016 Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (Jun 11) 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel (Jun 2005) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 12) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 06) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial items (Jun 2013) 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues (Jun 2013) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Jun 2013) 252.247-7023 Alternate III (May 02) The following AFFARS clause is applicable to this solicitation: AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Nov 2012) with the following fill-in: AFSPC/A7K, 150 Vandenberg St., Peterson AFB CO 80914, Phone: 719-554-5300, Email: A7K.wf@us.af.mil. AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Nov 2012) The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Approved by the Contracting Officer ___________________________________________