CSS Optical Splicer.pdf

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 of Commercial Items – as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation is issued using simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR Part 13.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTATIONS

ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT (i.e.

STANDARD FORM) 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 2019-012.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is 100% set aside for competition amongst small businesses.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) performs research in quantum communications and networking. ITL distributes quantum information over fibers between several laboratories. For improved repeatability of insertion loss, ITL requires splicing of the optical fibers. To perform the splicing, an optical fiber splicer and two fiber cleavers are required. The fiber splicer is expected to use core alignment to provide low-loss, high quality and repeatable fiber splices.

Objectives The purpose of this acquisition is to procure one (1) optical fiber fusion splicer with accessories, and two (2) optical fiber cleavers that are compatible with the splicer.

Required Specifications Please see the attached Statement of Need for details.

DELIVERY

Delivery is required within five (5) weeks after contractor receipt of order.

PAYMENT TERMS

One lump sum payment will be authorized upon the successful testing and acceptance of the Contractor’s delivered products.

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

Please see the attached document for applicable provisions and clauses.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

CAR 1352.215-73 INQUIRIES (APR 2010):

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to Ms. Lauren Phelps, Contract Specialist, at lauren.phelps@nist.gov. Questions must be received by or before March 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM ET. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of Provision).

DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS

All quotations must be submitted via email to Ms. Lauren Phelps, Contract Specialist, at Lauren.Phelps@nist.gov. Submission must be received not later than March 16, 2020 at

11:00 AM ET.

REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS

1. For the purpose of evaluation of Technical Capability:

Documentation and product literature, which clearly demonstrates that the items being quoted conform to the requirements identified herein. Documentation shall discuss specifications and warranty of the quoted products.

2. For the purpose of evaluation of Price:

A firm-fixed price quotation for the identified line item. Any shipping/delivery fees must be included in the quotation.

3. Contractor DUNS DUNS shall be used to verify the offeror’s active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Offerors must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov to be considered for award.

4. Completed Provisions Please complete the highlighted areas in the applicable provisions and clauses documents and return with submissions.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM STRUCTURE:

Responsible Offerors shall provide pricing for the following line item:

mailto:lauren.phelps@nist.gov http://www.sam.gov/

LINE ITEM 001: Contractor provision of one (1) Optical Fiber Fusion Splicer and two (2) Fiber Cleavers in accordance with the Statement of Need, inclusive of any Delivery Fees

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD

In accordance with FAR 52.212-2: Evaluation – Commercial Items as included in the attached Applicable Provisions and Clauses document, the Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote.

Technically acceptable means that the quotation meets the following requirements:

1. Quotation clearly includes all products, in accordance with the required specifications, quantities, and warranty features, as identified in the Statement of Need

2. Quotation meets delivery requirements (Delivery within 5 Weeks ARO)

Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.