Water-cooled Helium Compressor

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Water-cooled Helium Compressor (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 RA1341-10-RQ-0207. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. (IV) This solicitation is unrestricted and open to all sources. The associated NAICS code is 333415. The small business size standard is 750 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items: Line Item 0001: Brand Name or equal to: Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America Inc. Part Number F50L-01, Water Cooled, 3-phase AC200V (50/60 Hz) F50L Compressor, Qty 1 each. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Salient Characteristics: Line Item 0001 1. The helium compressor must be water-cooled. 2. The helium compressor must have identical performance to the air-cooled Sumitomo CSA-71 helium compressor. 3. The water-cooled helium compressor must be able to power and operate a Sumitomo RDK-415 4 Kelvin cryocooler. The performance of the cryocooler must be identical to its performance with a CSA-71 air-cooled compressor. (VII) Required delivery 45 days ARO. Place of Delivery is 325 Broadway, Bldg. 22, Boulder, CO 80305-3328, USA. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, quote shall include all shipping charges, if applicable. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to complete and return the attached Standard Form 18. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: 1) Technical Capability: Must meet all salient characteristics as stated in Section VI. 2) Tecnnical Compatibility: Must be able to power and operate a Sumitomo RDK-415 4 Kelvin cryocooler. 3) Past Performance: Quality, Timeliness, and customer service. Must supply two references. 4) Price: Quote must state price in U.S. Dollars. 5) Delivery: Quote must include delivery schedule 6) Warranty: Quote must state warranty, if applicable. 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 on an all or none basis. This will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, with payment terms of Net 30. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 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 (Dec 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 (Aug 2009) (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). (30) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (33) 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). (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (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: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) Department of Commerce Clause: 1352.215-73 Inquiries (March 2000) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing by email to the Contracting Officer. They must be received no later than 10:00 AM MST January 19, 2010. All responses to the questions will be made in writing and included in an amendment to the solicitation. (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 10:00 A.M. MST/MDT on January 19, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Brenda Summers. The fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000 and email address is contact@example.gov . (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Brenda Summers, Purchasing Agent, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov .