High Temperature Heating Stage for AFM

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION High Temperature Heating Stage for an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and can be Comparable Brand (I) This 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NB853000-09-21549SRG. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334513. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item: CLIN 0001 - High Temperature Heating Stage for an Asylum Research Corporation AFM Model MFP-3D or Asylum brand or Comparable (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: CLIN 0001 - High Temperature Heating Stage for an Asylum Research Corporation AFM Model MFP-3D or Asylum brand or Comparable 1. If not Asylum Brand, the product must fit within the physical constraints of the MFP-3D (head and platform). 2. Heating stage and electronics able to be controlled within MFP-3D software. 3. Capable of heating samples from room temperature to 300 degrees Celsius. 4. Cantilever holder included that is capable of working up to 300 degrees Celsius. (VII) Place of delivery is FOB Origin to NIST, 325 Broadway, Bldg 22 Boulder, CO 80305. Delivery shall be FOB Origin to Boulder, Colorado using the government FedEx account which will be provided by the soliciting government agency. Required delivery is no later than 3 weeks after receipt of order; offerors shall state offered delivery ARO. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offers are instructed to provide the brand name of an "equal" product and ability to provide products, offers are instructed to provide specifications of the product requirements as listed in paragraphs (V) and (VI). (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Offers will be evaluated based on meeting the specifications set forth in paragraphs (V) and (VI), delivery date, capability statement and/or past maintenance performance references and price. Award will be made based to the Contractor whose quote offers the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126). (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (32)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: None in this subparagraph apply. (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http:www.arnet.gov (End of clause) The following additional terms and conditions apply: 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply. (XV) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract type order resulting from this solicitation. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:01 P.M. MST/MDT on August 14, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Suzanne A. Romberg-Garrett, Purchasing Agent. The fax number is (303) 497-7719 and email address is Suzanne.Romberg-Garrett@NOAA.gov. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Suzanne A. Romberg-Garrett at 303-497-5110 or via email at Suzanne.Romberg-Garrett@NOAA.gov.