Nano Lab - SEMw/FIB

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6 - STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES ARE UTILIZED IN THIS PROCUREMENT. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-32. *** The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. *** *** The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has a requirement for (1) FEI Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Focused Ion Beam (FIB) capability and nano-powder rheology analysis equipment. Requirement is outlined below and all items are BRAND NAME or EQUAL and are to be used in the Center for Aircraft Structural Life Extension (CAStLE) at USAFA, Colorado Springs, CO. *** *** This is a BRAND NAME or EQUAL requirement. Brand name or equal description is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be considered satisfactory to meet the agency's needs. This Brand Name or Equal Requirement shall meet or exceed the parameters of the following items. ***All interested Offerors shall provide a quote for the following line item(s): Item 0001: Quantity one (1): FP 2067/33 Helios NanoLab or EQUIVALENT, Item 0002: Quantity one (1): FP 3400/31 Platinum Deposition (Pt) or EQUIVALENT, Item 0003: Quantity one (1): FP 3400/11 Insulator Deposition II or EQUIVALENT, Item 0004: Quantity one (1): FP 3400/51 Insulator Enhanced Etch or EQUIVALENT, Item 0005: Quantity one (1): FP 3400/71 Tungsten Deposition (W) or EQUIVALENT, Item 0006: Quantity one (1): FP 3550/21 AutoSlice and View or EQUIVALENT, Item 0007: Quantity one (1): 9432 909 93242 ResolveRT FEI Edition or EQUIVALENT, Item 0008: Quantity one (1): FP 3440/25 Electron Beam Current Measurement or EQUIVALENT, Item 0009: Quantity one (1): FP 6822/10 52-pin Electrical Feedthrough or EQUIVALENT, Item 0010: Quantity one (1): FP 2311/01 Joystick or EQUIVALENT, Item 0011: Quantity one (1): FP 2311/05 Manual User Interface or EQUIVALENT, Item 0012: Quantity one (1): 9432 909 96411 Compressor 120 V, 60 Hz with 4-liter Tank or EQUIVALENT, Item 0013: Quantity one (1): 9425 061 69546 NA Installation Kit Nova NanoLab/Strata/Helios/V600 or EQUIVALENT, Item 0014: Quantity one (1): Thermo SDD-WDS Thermo NS212 UltraDry w/ MagnaRay WDS System or EQUIVALENT, Item 0015: Quantity one (1): 401000.901 ARES-G2 TA Instruments or EQUIVALENT, Item 0016: Quantity one (1): 401892.901 ARES-G2 Force Convection Oven FCO or EQUIVALENT, Item 0017: Quantity one (1): 402319.901 ARES FCO Melt or EQUIVALENT, Item 0018: Quantity one (1): 531003.901 AR1500ex or EQUIVALENT, Item 0019: Quantity one (1): 545604.901 AR2000/ex & AR1500ex Vaned Rotor Peltier Concentric Cylinder or EQUIVALENT, Item 0020: Quantity one (1): 531051.901 Smart Swap Peltier Plate or EQUIVALENT, Item 0021: Quantity one (1): 511600.901 Plate SSt ST 60mm or EQUIVALENT, Item 0022: Quantity one (1): 595001.901 Installation Kit for TA Instruments or EQUIVALENT, Item 0023: Quantity one (1): 595002.901 Peltier Plate Cooling Kit or EQUIVALENT, Item 0024: Quantity one (1): Installation, Item 0025: Quantity one (1): Warranty Labor, Item 0026: Quantity one (1): Warranty Materials Contractor shall meet or exceed the following Salient Characteristics: 1) Shall have dual beam SEM with electron gun and ion gun for microscopic observation 2) Shall have ion gun capable of performing automated Focused Ion Beam (FIB) milling; FIB energy range shall be at least 0.5kV to 30kV 3) Shall have Field Emission Gun (FEG) E-beam for high resolution; shall have E-beam current stability of less than 0.5% over 8 hours 4) Shall have high-resolution imaging - better than 2 nm for Electron Beam acceleration voltage of 1-30 kV 5) Shall have in-lens secondary electron (SE) and Back Scattered Electron (BSE) detectors for close working distance operation 6) Shall have electron beam column with a Schottky Field-Emitter; this emitter must have optimized operation with both high beam current and low beam current modes 7) The electron column shall be equipped with high-stability constant-power lenses 8) The FIB optics shall have a resolution of 5nm or better 30 kV acceleration voltage 9) The FIB shall allow preparation of Si lamella having a thickness of less than 100 nm and having a damage thickness of less than 3 nm on each side 10) Shall have auto patterning capability with FIB or Electron Beam 11) Gun / Column alignment shall be automatic 12) Shall be capable of image capture of at least 5MP resolution 13) Shall have controllable gas chemistry for ion milling 14) Shall be fitted with a minimum of 4 gas injector ports, viz: Platinum, Tungsten and Silica deposition and Etching using gas injection systems 15) Shall be capable of creating 3D surface images with sequential slicing by FIB and viewing by E-beam 16) Shall have an integrated IR CCD camera to view inside the chamber 17) Shall have an electrical feed-through to the chamber to make electrical measurements on specimen while performing microscopy 18) Shall have an Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) attachment to analyze elements 19) Shall have a Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS) attachment for high resolution micro-analysis of elements 20) Specimen stage shall be capable of travel of at least 150 mm (x and y direction) and 40 mm (z direction) 21) Shall be a completely integrated and automated system with Windows-XP PC based controls 22) Specimen chamber shall be capable of holding at least 10" X 6" X 2" specimens 23) Shall include polymer/rheology stage equivalent to ARES-G2 / FCO Melt Specifications (TA Instr.) -- Separate motor and transducer -- Independent key component control -- Fully integrated data acquisition -- Torque range of 0.05 - N.m to 200 mN.m or better -- Normal force range of 0.001 N to 20N or better -- DC motor with air bearings -- High-resolution optical encoder [0.04 mrad or better] for oscillatory angular displacements to 1 mrad, and unlimited strain range in steady testing -- Angular velocity range of 1E-6 to 300rad/s or better -- Angular frequency range of 1E-7 to 628 rad/s or better -- Integrated software controlling flow, transient (creep and stress relaxation), and oscillation experiments -- Comprehensive data analysis package that includes curve fitting, user defined models, and viscoelastic transformations -- Forced Convection Oven (FCO) with air/N2 gas convection, temperature range of -150 to 600 - C or better, maximum controlled heating rate of 60'C/min or better, accessory rail mounting system, internal lamp and sight glass for sample viewing; useable with parallel plates, cone and plate, disposable plates, torsion and extensional viscosity fixtures -- Polymer felt fixtures: stainless steel 25 mm parallel plates, upper 25 mm 0.1 rad cone (5.7 deg) and torsion rectangular fixture 24) Shall include nano-rheology stage equivalent to AR1500ex / Peltier Specifications (TA Instr.) -- Torque range of 0.0001 to 150mN.m or better -- Ultra-high resolution of 0.04micro rad or better -- Angular velocity of 300rad/s or better -- Integrated software for flow, transient (Creep and Stress Relaxation), and oscillation experiments -- Comprehensive data analysis package that includes curve fitting, user defined models, and viscoelastic transformations -- Vaned Rotor Peltier Concentric Cylinder System: Peltier temperature controlled jacket with temperature range of -20'C to 150'C or better; anodized 15mm radius cup, anodized 14mm rotor, two piece cover, 60mm plate -- Peltier Plate Cooling Kit with pump, tubing and fluid reservoir for temperature range of at least -5 -to100'C for plates and 0 to 100'C for concentric cylinder ***Delivery shall be FOB Destination and completed in accordance with the Contractor's commercial schedule. FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. The contractor shall deliver all line items to USAFA CAStLE, 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 2J2, Colorado Springs, CO 80840. *** *** Inspection and Acceptance Criteria 1. Visual-Physical check at CAStLE laboratory for adherence to design specifications. 2. Performance check at CAStLE laboratory for adherence to performance specifications. The tests will be performed as soon as the instrument is ready, as determined by the contractor, and may be witnessed by the contractor. *** The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor "Meeting or Exceeding the Requirement," 2) Relevant Experience, and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Relevant Experience, when combined, are more important than Price. Award shall be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. ****Evaluation of Technical Capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations shall include the make and model of the products, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature, which CLEARLY DOCUMENTS that the offered product(s) meet or exceed the specifications stated above. ****Relevant Experience shall be evaluated to determine the extent of the Contractor's experience and knowledge in providing the same or similar items. Evaluation of relevant performance may be based on contracts used for past performance; however, the vendor should provide additional references relating to its past experience information, if necessary. 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 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 for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act w/ Alternate I; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 Email: kelly.snyder@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUG 2007) (USAFA Supplemented JUL 08) (a) Per Air Force requirements, the contractor shall obtain base identification for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. ADDED: All contractor employees shall comply with United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) security requirements while on the installation. USAFA security needs are supported by both military personnel and contractor employees. (1) Added: At the USAFA, contractor personnel are required to obtain Contractor Access Badges (CABs). CABs are only applicable to contractor employees performing duties requiring weekly access to the installation for a period of time exceeding 7 days. If required access is less than 7 days, the process to obtain access is via application for an AF Form 75, Visitor Pass. Both CABs and Visitor Passes are issued at the Pass and Registration Center (PRC) located at the south entrance to the USAFA. (2) Added: All references to contractor in this clause include the prime contractor and all subcontractors. (3) Added: Vehicle Usage (i) Contractor vehicles delivering food or water onto the installation are subject to inspection at entry control points. Vehicles making food and water deliveries on the installation will secure their vehicles when not attended to prevent unauthorized access and potential tampering. Vehicles making deliveries off the installation prior to arriving at the USAFA will ensure delivery vehicles remain locked when not attended. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of vehicle access privileges. (ii) Contractors filling water trucks on the installation are only authorized to fill trucks from the non-potable hydrant outside Bldg 8034 and non-potable reservoir #3. The approved potable location is from the hydrant south of Bldg 8124, Snow Barn. Exceptions to these locations can be approved by 10 CES after coordination with 10 SFS. Any location where contractors are filling water trucks will have a back-flow preventer installed. (4) Added: Security Requirements. The contractor shall adhere to the installation security requirements as provided for in AFI 31-601, Industrial Security Program Management, USAFA supplement Chapter 2,Para 2.3 and 2.4; Chapter 7, Para 7.3; and Chapter 8) AFI 10-245, Air Force Antiterrorism (AT) Standards (Paragraphs 2.22, Atch 3), DoDI 2000.16, Department of Defense Antiterrorism Standards, Paragraphs E3.18 and E3.25). (i) Antiterrorism (AT). During increased Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs), entry requirements to the installation may change with little to no notice. During FPCON Charlie, contractors without a "C" on their CAB may be denied access. Depending on the incident or threat, all personnel to include contractors may be denied access to the installation for safety/security reasons. (I) Contractors are subject to spot checks or inspections of their vehicles and personal items at entry control points or facility access points during higher threats or during random antiterrorism measure checks. Failure to comply with these added security measures may result in denial of access to the installation. (II) Contractors are encouraged to receive Antiterrorism Awareness Training annually available at no cost, but it is not required in CONUS. Installation, Mission Element or the Unit Antiterrorism Representative (ATR) can provide this training when requested. Contractors can play an important role in protecting the installation and are encouraged to report suspicious activity to Security Forces by either calling 911 during emergencies or 333-2000. (ii) Operations Security (OPSEC): As applicable based on the scope and nature of the contract, the contractor shall comply with Government OPSEC guidance and training as prescribed in AFI 10-701, Operations Security, Chapter 4, paragraph 4.1 and AFI 33-332, Privacy Act, for handling of For Official Use Only (FOUO) information and HQ 10 ABW/CC Memorandum, USAFA Operations Security (OPSEC) Policy. Government provided OPSEC training is offered at no charge to the contractor. The contractor shall notify the applicable Unit OPSEC representative of the using activity receiving the contracted support, within one business day upon the discovery of any OPSEC violations (iii) Communications Security (COMSEC): The contractor shall comply with Government COMSEC requirements as contained in AFI 33-201V2, Communications Security, user requirements and USAFA COMSEC Manager guidance/directives. (5) Added: Prior to contractor employees providing services on the installation under this contract, the contractor shall validate that all contractor employees performing services on the installation are United States citizen or hold a valid resident alien status providing proof of alien registration with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service. (i) Background Checks. Prior to contractor personnel working on USAFA installation properties, the contractor shall agree that USAFA Security Forces may conduct a criminal history check, as applicable, on any or all employees performing on this contract. Criminal history checks may include accessing the appropriate state crime information center and national crime information center database to include, but not limited to, any state listed by the employee as current and past addresses. If this contract requires that any of the contractor's personnel must submit to a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check, the Government shall bear the expense of that background check. Contractor employees found in violation of this process will be immediately removed from Academy grounds, are subject to barment, and will not be allowed to re-enter until completion of the CAB process. (ii) Convictions. Based on the results of the background check, any felony conviction in the past ten (10) years shall constitute indisputable grounds for the Contracting Officer (CO), with coordination from the 10th Air Base Wing Commander, to immediately require denial of access or removal of the employee from the effort under this contract. For felony convictions more than ten (10) years ago, the contractor may recommend the employee be retained on the contract. In addition, any misdemeanor conviction in the past five (5) years shall also constitute indisputable grounds, with coordination from the 10th Air Base Wing Commander, to restrict or immediately remove employees from effort under this contract. (I) Applicable convictions include: Murder; Assault with intent to commit murder; Espionage; Sedition (Conspiracy); Kidnapping or hostage taking; Treason; Rape or aggravated sexual abuse; Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon; Extortion; Distribution or intent to distribute a controlled substance; Illegal possession of a controlled substance; and Any felony conviction involving: Armed or unarmed robbery, Arson, Acts involving a threat, Willful destruction of property, Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance, Burglary or theft, Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, Possession or distribution of stolen property, Aggravated assault, Bribery, Violence at international airports (18 USC 37), or Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above or any violations of immigration and naturalization laws. (II) Actions that involve restrictions or removal do not relieve the contractor from complete and satisfactory performance of the contract tasks specified herein. (iii) Warrants. If during the course of the CABs processing, any contractor personnel are found to have an outstanding warrant, Security Forces may detain the contractor employee and may notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities. The 10th Air Base Wing Commander may issue a barment letter based upon the gravity of the offenses surrounding a warrant. (iv) Barment. Employees removed by the CO may also be subject to barment from entering the USAFA. (I) Barment appeals are processed through 10th Security Forces Squadron Commander to the 10th Air Base Wing Commander who may rescind the barment and permit the contractor employee to work on the installation. (II) Individuals have 30 days from the date of the initial contractor access denial letter to submit a justification in writing to 10 SFS/S5B, along with any notarized copies of court documents or other documents they determine necessary to rebut the disqualifying information. (III) In the case of a barment based on an outstanding warrant, the contractor may appeal the barment through the 10th Security Forces Squadron Commander to the 10th Air Base Wing Commander who may rescind the barment and permit the contractor employee to work on the installation. (IV) The CO may require the contractor to restrict the employee's use on this contract until the case is resolved. (V) Actions that involve barment do not relieve the contractor from complete and satisfactory performance of the contract tasks specified herein. (b) See USAFA implementation procedures below. (1) Added: The contractor shall submit a letter to the CO specifying contractor personnel authorized to sign a USAFA Form 111, Application for Personnel and Vehicle Pass to Work Under Air Force Contract. The contractor shall submit a USAFA Form 111 on each contractor employee requiring access to the installation to perform work cited in the contract. All contractors require issuance of a CAB from the Pass and Registration Center (PRC). CABs will be issued to contractors performing duties on USAFA as identified on the USAFA Form 111 and who require weekly access to the installation for a period of time exceeding 7 days. If required access is less than 7 days, contractors are issued an AF Form 75, Visitor Pass. CABs will be issued for a performance period not to exceed one year. (2) Added: The CO, Contract Specialist (CS) or Sponsoring Official will endorse the USAFA Form 111 and the individual requiring the badge will hand-carry the original USAFA Form 111 to the PRC for processing. Badges processed by contractors themselves will not be accepted. Contractor personnel are required to prominently display their CABs in a visible location above their waist while visiting or performing work on the installation. The Contracting Office may restrict the contractor's employees from accessing the installation(s) until CABs are obtained. The CO will maintain a copy of all USAFA Form 111s accomplished for each contract for accountability of badges issued. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to work site. (1) Added: CABs shall be returned by the contractor to the PRC within 5 calendar days after the employee no longer requires access to the work site. (2) Added: Contractors are required to submit a letter to the CO immediately after employee(s) being terminated or otherwise leaving their employment on a contract. The letter shall contain the names(s) of the individuals(s) with their social security numbers. The CO will endorse the letter and forward it to PRC. The contractors shall collect CABs and return them to the PRC within 5 days. (3) Added: At the end of each performance period (i.e. options) and at the expiration of the contract, the contractor shall submit a letter to the CO containing the number of badges issued on each contract, the names of the individuals with their social security numbers, and identify those badges being returned. The CO will verify the names and number of badges on the letter utilizing their copy of the USAFA Form 111. The CO will maintain a copy of the letter and forward the contractor's original letter to PRC. By endorsement of the letter, the PRC will notify the CO of receipt of all badges or of any discrepancies. (4) Added: Denial of Access of Contractor Employees. The Government reserves the right to deny access of contractor employee(s) for substantiated misconduct (has the potential to jeopardize the mission, put themselves or others at risk, etc.) or security reasons. This action does not relieve the contractor from complete and satisfactory performance of the contract tasks specified herein. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1 Air Force Installation Security Program and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, Paragraphs 3.24 and 3.27. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause) ADDENDUM - USAF Academy Invoicing Instruction (Revised 4/23/08) a. In accordance with DFARS 252-232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, the contractor shall submit payment (invoice) requests through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System. For information on WAWF, including how to register, visit the WAWF website at https://wawf.eb.mil. Web Based Training (WBT) is available at http://www/wawftraining.com. If you need any further assistance you can contact the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer whose name appears on the contract. b. The address and DODAAC of the payment office (effective 1 Jun 06) is: Defense Finance and Accounting Service ATTN: DFAS-BAASD/CC P. O. Box 369020 Columbus, OH 43236-9020 ATTN: VENDOR PAY (DODAAC F67100) (End of Addendum) ***All vendors shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses all Line Items; 2) Two (2) Originals of the Technical description and/or product literature; 3) Description of commercial warranty; and 4) One (1) copy of the most recent published price list. ***All quotes shall be received not later than 4:00 pm Mountain Time, on June 10, 2009 at the United States Air Force Academy, 10th Contracting Division, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, Attn: Richard Harper. Because of heightened security, FED-EX, UPS, or similar delivery methods are the preferred method of delivery of quotes. If quotes are hand delivered, delivery shall be made on the actual due date through the South Gate, and a 48 hour (excluding weekends and holidays) prior notice shall be made to the Contracting Office at 719-333-3927. USAFA is not responsible for late delivery due to the added security measures. In addition, Offerors who do not provide 24-hour notification in order to coordinate entrance to USAFA shall assume the risk of not being able to deliver offers/quotes on time. The Government is not responsible for the amount of time required to clear unannounced visitors, visitors without proper identification and without complete information that would allow delivery (i.e. point of contact, telephone POC, bldg., room number, etc.). For non-US citizens, the following additional information will be required: title, employer/sponsor, and address. Please ensure that the individual making the delivery brings photo identification, or they will be denied access to the base. Faxed quotes will NOT be accepted. ***Emailed quotes will be accepted and are the preferred method of delivery. *** Contracting Office Address: 10th Contracting Division 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200 USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315 Point of Contact(s): Richard Harper, Contract Specialist 719-333-3927, richard.harper@usafa.af.mil Sandy Reyes, Contracting Officer 719-333-6483, sandy.reyes@usafa.af.mil