Upgrade Ion Beam

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, NB687030-15-03477, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334413, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This is unrestricted and all interested parties may submit a quotation. It is being issued using the simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR 13.5 Certain Commercial Items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial item(s): CLIN 0001: One (1) Upgrade for an Ion Beam to include 12 month warranty on parts, labor and travel for the upgrade. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: National Institute of Standard and Technology's (NIST) Division 687 requires an upgrade to ion-beam-etch ion-beam-deposition system that is installed in the NIST Boulder cleanroom. The 3 cm ion source and power supply needs to be upgraded to provide a more stable more highly focused beam for more reliable deposition. The Contractor shall provide all components for one (1) upgrade to ion-beam-etch ion-beam-deposition system that meets the following minimum technical requirements as described below: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - NIST requires removal and disposal of existing 3cm ion source and power supply. - NIST requires a focused filamentless 4 cm ion gun compatible with the existing system geometry and associated power supply and cabling. The new 4 cm gun must mount on the existing 10 inch conflat flange and must be position to be aligned with the deposition targets and not infer with the rotating sample stage. The gun design must demonstrate that the ion beam can be fully contained on the 4 inch targets. - The 4 cm ion gun must include a filamentless neutralizer and associated power supply and cabling. The neutralizer must be consistent with the existing deposition geometry - The upgrade must include a software upgrade to allow the new ion gun to work with the control software. - The upgrade must include two gas flow channels required for the ion gun and neutralizer. - The upgrade must include electrical connection of the new gun, ionizer and gas flow systems. - The installation must be done on site in the NIST Boulder clean room. - The upgrade must include a 12 month warranty on parts. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). BASIS OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. This will be a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor submitting a quote that meets all of the requirements of this RFQ and who has the lowest price. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. Documentation submitted in the quotation shall be evaluated to determine that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the Governments minimum required specifications. PRICE: Price shall be evaluated for reasonableness. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall meet the technical specifications and deliverable schedule. The quoter must have completed the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-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 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment -- Requirements FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 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Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority CAR 1352.209-72, Restrictions Against Disclosure CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest CAR 1352.237-71, Security Processing Requirements - Low Risk CAR 1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: NIST 325 Broadway Shipping and Receiving Boulder, CO 80305 NIST LOCAL-04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (a) NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to contact@example.gov. (b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621 The Contractor shall submit a Quote, to be received no later than 4 p.m. Mountain Time, Tuesday, September 15, 2015, and must include the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number, itemized quote including all minimum specifications. Quotes shall be delivered via email to contact@example.gov. Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Angela Hitt at contact@example.gov no later than 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time, Friday, September 11, 2015.