Potentiometers & Potentiometer Transducers

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: F1S0AF2017B005 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-54 and DFARs Change Notice (DCN) 20111207. NAICS is 334515 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL requirement for First Mark Controls position transducers (also known as string potentiomenters). Best value to the government will be determined by the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Potentiometer - Resistance: Value, Tolerance: 5K ohms, - 5% - Travel: Electrical, Mechanical: 1080, 1080 +10 -0 - Mechanical Life: 5 million shaft revolutions min - Output Signal: Analog signal from 0 to supply voltage (voltage divider circuit) - Power Rating: 1.5 W at 122 F (50 C) - Supply Current: 12 mA max - Supply Voltage: 35 VDC (using voltage divider circuit) max - Independent Linearity Error: - 0.5% max per VRCI-P-100A - Output Smoothness: 0.5% max - Insulation Resistance: 1000 Mohms at 500 VDC min - Dielectric Strength: 1000 VDC min - Resolution: Infinite signal - Operating Temperature: -67 to 257 F (-55 to +125 C) - Shock: 100 g for 6 ms - Vibration: 10 to 2000 Hz at 15 g per Mil-R-39023 - Temperature Coefficient: - 0.007%/C max - Case Materials: Precision-machined anodized 2024 aluminum Other Specifications - Displacement Cable: 0.018-inch (0.46-mm) dia., 7-by-7 stranded stainless steel, 40-lb (177-N) min breaking strength - Displacement Cable Hardware: 1 each of 300196 loop sleeve, 300292 copper sleeve, 300688 ball-end plug, 300495 pull ring, 160026 brass swivel, and 301003 nickel swivel. all items provided un-crimped. - Electrical Connections: Three solder terminals. Electrical cable and connectors options available. - Nominal Mass: 2 oz (57 g) - Displacement Cable Tension and Max Cable Acceleration (Nominal): 3 oz. 0.8 N min 14 oz. 3.9 N max 9 g's max - Environmental Protection: NEMA 3S / IP 54, DO-160D (ED-14D) Env. Cat. - Cable Exit: Right-hand displacement cable pull - Mounting Base: Base: L -P/N 173015 Key Features - Analog Signal Using Precision Hybrid Potentiometer - Threaded Drum for Enhanced Repeatability - Bearing-Mounted Rotating Components - Optional Flexible Mounting Base - Zero Backlash, No Torsion Springs or Clutches - Each model number has its own size (see below) BRAND NAME or EQUAL to: FIRST MARK CONTROLS 1. Qty. 2 - Position Transducer 3.00in/76mm, P/N 173-0241-L1N 2. Qty. 2 - Position Transducer 3.00in/76mm, P/N 173-0241- R1N 3. Qty. 2 - Position Transducer 8.00in/203mm, P/N 160-0643-C6NS 4. Qty. 2 - Position Transducer 6.50in/165mm, P/N 176-0521-L3E 5. Qty. 6 - Position Transducer 10.00in/254mm, P/N 180-0803-LC 6. Qty. 6 - Position Transducer 10.00in/254mm, P/N 180-0803-RC Delivery: 5 WARO Place of delivery, performance, and acceptance is FOB Destination, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. All delivery and pick-up charges must be included in the quote for FOB Destination. Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the items described in this synopsis are invited to submit in writing a complete quote including delivery FOB Destination Edwards AFB CA 93524. Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements detailed in this synopsis. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) AND DFARS 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS CAN ACCESS THE CLAUSES BY INTERNET URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. TO REGISTER WITH THE CCR, GO TO URL: http://www.ccr.gov/. ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) MUST BE COMPLETED. USE OF ORCA BECAME MANDATORY 1 JANUARY 2005. CONTRACTORS CAN ACCESS ORCA THROUGH CCR BY INTERNET URL: http://www.ccr.gov/. Contractors MUST also comply with DFARS provision 252.209-7999. Contractors must fill out the attached provision and return to the POC listed below when responding with a quote to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: Provision 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal The following DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition: Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items Clause 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation Clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program Clause 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments Clause 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law The following AFFARS clauses apply to this acquisition: Clause 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman Clause 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Materials Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524 (Attn: Richard Barzaghi @ 661-277-2537), no later than 9 July 2012 at 3:00pm PST. Faxed transmissions of quotes are acceptable. Fax #: 661-275-7889 (please call and verify that I have received the fax) or e-mail richard.barzaghi@edwards.af.mil.