RFQ_N6227119Q1163.docx

RFQ # N6227119Q1163

Request for Quote # N6227119Q1163 Annual Maintenance for Zeiss Neon 40 Scanning Electron Microscope

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercially available services and is prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order as a result of this RFQ.

The RFQ number is N6227119Q1163. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-87-1 and DFARS Publication Notice 20160325. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The NAICS code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This is set-aside 100% for small businesses. The PSC code is J066.

Background/Introduction:

The Zeiss Neon 40 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) manufactured by Carl Zeiss AG (DE) is a research-scale scanning electron microscope (SEM) installed in Watkins Hall 231 at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). This instrument is vital to the mission of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) department. The SEM is required for thesis and research work for most MAE students in the materials track. Additionally, all students taking courses in materials (MS2201, MS3202, MS3304, MS4312, and MS4601) require the SEM to conduct course-work. The SEM is the workhorse of the materials characterization labs of MAE having been operated for approximately 850 work-hours over the past year (04/20/18 – present).

Inclusive of the SEM, are two secondary electron detectors (SE2 and in-lens), a focused ion beam (FIB), a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) detector, and a LEO 1400 series electron backscatter detector (BSD). A service contract is required for these components. The SEM has additional attachments; an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and an electron back-scatter detector (EBSD), which are covered by EDAX and are NOT included in this work statement.

Scope:

A service contract is required for the base tool which includes: the SE2 and in-lens detectors, electron beam column, and sample stage. Additionally, the service contract must cover maintenance of attachments: FIB, STEM detector, and the LEO 1400 BSD. The contractor shall inspect the equipment and make repairs as needed and shall be available throughout the contract period of performance to address all operational problems with hardware and software. As part of this requirement, the contractor must have full knowledge of the referenced equipment, must have all required technical manuals, and must be able to perform all work in compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) technical specifications and in accordance with this performance based statement of work. All service engineers performing tasks on the SEM and attached accessories must be fully trained, qualified, and certified for work on this model of SEM. Service engineer and/or vendor must provide evidence of qualification before performance of tasks. All engineers must be fully equipped to address all the problems and seek help from other well-qualified personnel when needed.

Submission Deadline:

This announcement will close at 1:00 PM PST on 21 August 2019. Questions can be submitted to Robert B. Gallagher, who can be reached at (831) 656-7853 or email rbgallag@nps.edu . All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes shall be submitted to Robert B. Gallagher at email address rbgallag@nps.edu .

Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Past Performance

2. Price

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

The Government intends to make award based on initial proposals received.

Volume I – Past Performance Describe two recent, relevant contract projects performed within three years before the solicitation close date. Explain the relevance and quality of the projects’ size (number of FTEs) and scope (nature of service) in relation to this solicitation’s requirements. Include contract number, contract value, and customer point of contact (name, phone number, and email address). Past performance information shall be no more than one page for each project using Times New Roman with 12-point font. A sample past performance form is attached to this RFQ.

Volume II - Price Price proposals shall be firm fixed price and in accordance with CLIN structure provided below. Provide one price proposal, without alternate price arrangements, with sufficient information to allow for a detailed evaluation. At a minimum, provide the labor category, fully burdened hourly rate, and number of hours.

PoP: 30 September 2019 through 29 September 2020

Zeiss Neon 40 Scanning Electron Microscope Maintenance (In accordance with the PWS)

PoP: 30 September 2020 through 29 September 2021

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into any resultant purchase order.

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference. If the offeror has completed any of the following provisions listed in this paragraph electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications at https://www.acquisition.gov, the offeror they are to indicated in the submitted quote, there is no need to complete these provisions again for a this solicitation.

SUPTXT243-9400 (1-92) AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 1992)

a. Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of this contract.

b. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

c. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer's. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

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