High-Frequency Response Measurement System Specifications

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. Offers for the items(s) described are due by 4:30 p.m. EST, Friday, June 1, 2018 to brianna.l.artino@nasa.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 NASA Glenn Research Center has a requirement for a "High Frequency Response Three-dimensional Velocity Measurement System." Please see "Attachment 2" for updated specifications (5.23.18). The Government intends to acquire commercial items using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The Government intends to execute a bi-lateral contract/purchase order with the successful offeror. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC2005-26, this can be found via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/far . This procurement is full and open. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 541715 and 1000 Size Standard, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer, their size status. 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. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.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 - 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (OCT 2010) - 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS(JAN 2017) - 52.204-7 - System for Award Management - 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontractor Awards - 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016) - 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016) - 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) - 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment - 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal - 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) - 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) - 52.219-4 - Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HubZone Small Business Concerns - 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns - 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting - 52.219-16 - Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan - 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 - 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans - 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities - 52.222-40 - Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act - 52.222-50 - Combatting Trafficking in Persons - 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving - 52.225-1 - Buy American - Supplies - 52.225-5 - Trade Agreements - 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (DEC 2007) - 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (DEC 2007) - 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984) - 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984) - 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management - 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013) - 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) - 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) - 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014) - 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) - 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) - 52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987) - 52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984) - 52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES (APR 1984) - 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION - 52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984) - 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) - 1852.203-71 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (AUG 2014) - 1852.215-84 OMBUDSMAN (NOV 2011) - 1852.216-78 FIRM FIXED PRICE (DEC 1988) - 1852.223-72 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SHORT FORM) (JUL 2015) - 1852.225-70 EXPORT LICENSES (FEB 2000) - 1852.232-80 SUBMISSION OF VOUCHERS/INVOICES FOR PAYMENT (MAR 2018) (DEVIATION) The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acqusition.gov/far/index.html The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nstoc.htm All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (email) to brianna.l.artino@nasa.gov no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018. Telephone questions are accepted, email is most preferred. 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 lowest price technically acceptable. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Offerors prices will be evaluated inclusive of the base and all options. 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, 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): https://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgibin/nais/link_syp.cgi . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).