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 requirement will be unrestricted. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334516, Size Standard 500. Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2KBAD1153A003 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 04 August 2011. The Government intends to award SEVENTEEN (17) contract line items, CLIN 1 . Oriel Cornerstone 260 1/4 m Monochromator; Focal Length: 260 mm; No. of Gratings Supported: 3; Type: 1/4 m Monochromator; F/3.9; Communication Interface: USB 2.0; Wavelength Accuracy: 0.35 nm Quantity : 1 2. Dual Grating Assy., ruled 300 l/mm, 500 nm Blaze, 250 - 1150 nm Primary Quantity : 1 3. Micrometer Driven Variable Slit, 4 µm to 3mm Width, 2 to 15 mm Height Quantity : 2 4. Precision Singlet Introductor Lens Kit, BK 7, 50.8mm Dia. 20 Lenses, Uncoated Quantity : 1 5. Adjustable Lens Mounts: Optic Size Held: 0.70-2.25 in. (17.8-57.1 mm); Optical Axis Height: 1.50 in. (38.1 mm); Thread Type: 8-32 Quantity : 4 6. Adjustable Lens Mounts; Optic Size Held: 1.00-2.36 in. (25.4-60.0 mm); Optical Axis Height: 1.5 in. (38.1 mm); Thread Type: 8-32; Adjustment Screw Thread: 40 TPI Quantity : 3 7. Spectral Calibration Lamp, Hg (Ar), 18, ±5mA, 5000 Hrs. Rated Life Quantity : 1 8. Spectral Calibration Lamp, Hg (Ne), 18, ±5mA, 500 Hrs. Rated Life Quantity : 1 9. Spectral Calibration Lamp, Krypton, 10 ±4mA, 1000 Hrs. Rated Life Quantity : 1 10. Spectral Calibration Lamp, Xenon, 6±3MA, 250 Hrs. Rated Life Quantity : 1 11. Lamp Power Supply, DC, 6-20mA, 110 VAC, 60 Hz Quantity : 1 12. Pinhole Shield, 0.040 inch Diameter Aperture Quantity : 1 13. Small Aperture Shield, 0.313 x 0.375 inch Aperture Quantity : 1 14. Diffraction Grating Mount: Capable of holding square or rectangular gratings having dimensions of 12.5 mm, 25 mm, or 50 mm, all 6-mm-thick; 4 degrees of freedom for adjustment; sensitivity: 10^-6 m; travel range: 10 mm; travel, fine: 4 deg.; travel, course: 360 deg. Quantity : 1 15. Diffraction Grating , 1200 grooves/mm, Size Code 015; 1200 g/mm plane ruled reflection grating with 17.5° blaze; Groove Length: 102 mm; Ruled Width: 102 mm; Substrate Size: 110 mm x 110 mm x 16 mm; Material: BK-7 glass or equivalent; Coating: aluminum; Quantity : 1 16. Clear Lines on Glass; Type: Resolution Test Target, USAF-1951 resolution target standard; Dimensions: 50x50x1.5 mm Quantity : 1 17. Industrial and Educational Grade Optical Table, 3ft. Wide, 6 ft. Length, 1 ft Thick, 1/4 20 holes Quantity : 1 FOB: Destination, Inspection and Acceptance: Destination Desired Delivery Date: 03 October 2011. The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this solicitation by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33] FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions FAR 52.219-1 Alt I, Small Business Program Representations FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification FAR 52.232-1, Payments FAR 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims FAR 52.233-1, Disputes FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form) DFAR 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 252.203-7000, 252.225-7036, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 Alt III] DFAR 252.216-7000, Economic Price Adjustment - Basic Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, or Copper Mill Products DFAR 252.223-7004, Drug-Free Work Force DFAR 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFAR 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFAR 252.242-7006, Accounting System Administration DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modification AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsmen 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. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 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://farsite.hill.af.mil In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. All offers are due no later than 23 August 2011, 4:00 PM, Mountain Daylight Time. Offers may be mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Mr. Anthony Duran, 2000 Wyoming Blvd. SE, Bldg 20604, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, e-mailed (preferred) to
[email protected], or faxed to (505) 846-4262 ATTN: Mr. Anthony Duran. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.