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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 FOR COMMERCIAL -AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A

SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE

SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER

FAR 13.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89.

1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

Quoters must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing, via email, to both the Contract Specialist (christopher.mcgucken@nist.gov) and the Contracting Officer (Lynda.Roark@nist.gov).

Questions shall be received no later than three (3) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation.

All responses to the 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, on the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (end of provision)

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

I. BACKGROUND

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acceleration, Vibration, and Acoustics Project engages in research in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) motion metrology with specific interest in the testing and calibration of the motion responses of MEMS triaxial accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inertial combos. To assist in this research, the Government requires a 2 ½ axis position and rate table for the testing and calibration of MEMS devices.

All items must be new. Prototypes, first articles, demonstration models, used, refurbished or otherwise developmental systems, will not be considered for award.

II. PRICING

All quoters shall provide a quotation for the following line item(s):

CLIN 0001 (Firm-Fixed Price): One (1) 2 ½ Axis Position and Rate Table meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements below, FOB Destination Shipping, and Installation.

Option CLIN 1001: Service Agreement.

III. STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

CLIN 0001: System Requirements:

1. GENERAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

a. The overall system shall provide accurate control of position, rotation, and angular acceleration around 2 axes of rotation, with an inner axis of rotation, and an outer axis of rotation enabling the position and rotation of the device under test in all directions described by a spherical coordinate system with respect to the gravitational field and under constant and accelerated angular motion conditions. The MEMS devices to be tested are small and light, approximately the size of a thumbnail, and therefore do not impose heavy loading requirements. All power, digital, and signal lines shall be required to test the devices and shall be supplied through slip rings.

2. REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS:

a. Shall have a position accuracy of at least ±30 arc sec on both axes with a repeatability of

20 arc sec.

b. The rotation rate shall be controllable up to a minimum of 1,000 degrees per second on the inner axis and 200 degrees per second on the outer axis with a stability of at least 0.001% over 360 degrees.

c. The rotational acceleration shall be controllable up to at least 3,000 deg/sec2 on the inner axis and 1,000 deg/sec2 on the outer axis.

d. Shall have unlimited angular freedom, meaning that the device under test can be rotated continuously without restriction.

e. Shall be capable of operating with test device mass loading of up to 15 kg or more.

f. The size shall not to exceed a 50 inch cube.

g. Shall be controllable using a PC windows computer and LabView software.

h. Shall have slip rings for signal I/O and power for at least 20 lines and capable of supporting a minimum of 10 digital lines capable of supporting I2C communication protocols (high speed 3Mbit/s) and SPI communication protocols (clock rate of 100MHz), 7 analog lines capable of 10V 400mA 100kHz, and 3 power/ground lines capable of supporting 10V 1A.

i. Instrument shall be powered using single phase 115/240 VAC ± 10%, 50-60 Hz, 15A.

j. The system must be controllable with the Labview Software Interface to meet performance requirements.

k. The system shall include an operator’s manual describing operation, care and calibration for the offered system.

l. The system shall be inclusive of a one (1) year warranty. The warranty shall include parts, labor, and telephone support. In addition, the warranty shall allow for the system to be returned for repair.

DELIVERY:

FOB Destination delivery terms are required. Delivery shall be completed within four (4) months from the date of an award. The Contractor shall deliver all equipment to NIST, Building 301, Shipping and Receiving, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640.

FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.

INSTALLATION:

Within one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of award agreed on by the contractor and the TPOC [TBD], The Contractor shall install the system in the, Building 233, Gaithersburg, MD.

Installation shall include, at a minimum, uncrating/un-packaging of all equipment, set-up and hook-up of all equipment, start-up, and demonstration of operation. Technical personnel experienced with the system shall install the system and perform all activities necessary to ensure the system is fully functional and meets all required specifications. At the time of installation, the Contractor shall provide calibration and demonstration that the provided system meets all minimum system requirements.

Installation shall be included in the total firm-fixed price.

OPTION CLIN 0001: MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

The contractor shall provide a one (1) year preventative maintenance agreement to accompany the proposed system, to begin following expiration of the proposed warranty. However, in the event the quoter’s standard commercial warranty exceeds a period of 5 years, quoters need not include this CLIN, the total period of performance will not exceed a 5-year period.

NIST shall have a unilateral right to exercise optional periods.

No funding to optional periods will be obligated by the base award document. All ordering and obligation of funds will be issued through separate modifications exercising the above options.

IV. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

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: http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

PROVISIONS

52.204-7, System for Award Management.

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.

52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (March 2015).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

52.225-4, -- Buy American -- Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act Certificate.

52.225-18, Place of Manufacture 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) 52.217-4, Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award.

52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of provision)

CLAUSES

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 address:

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance;

52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance;

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items (MAR 2015) including sub-paragraphs:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Contract awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program 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;

52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving;

52.225-1. Buy American- Supplies.

52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases;

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration;

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations;

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors;

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52.247-35, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee’s Premises 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of the end of the current period of performance, provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

CAR CLAUSES FULL TEXT CAN BE ACCESSED AT:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFCARA.HTM 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority 1352.209-73, Compliance With the Laws 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either (1) the Contracting Officer, or (2) at a level above the Contracting Officer, with the agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ATTN: LYNDA ROARK, CONTRACTING OFFICER

100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(c) Agency protests filed with the Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:

NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO)

100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(d) A complete copy of all agency protest, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230

FAX: (202) 482-5858

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon

(i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

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(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230

FAX: (202) 482-5858

(End of clause)

V. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in 52.212-4, the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

Within ten (10) business days of system installation, the Government will performance acceptance testing by using a reference device, an inertia measurement unit to verify that the instrument offered meets all of the minimum required specifications.

VI. INSTRUCTIONS:

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit award.

DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS

Quoters shall submit their quotations so that NIST receives them not later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 25th, 2016. FAX quotations shall not be accepted. E-mail quotations shall be accepted at Christopher.mcgucken@nist.gov and Lynda.Roark@nist.gov. Please reference the RFQ number in the subject line of email communications. Quoters quotations shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation is entered in the e-mail inbox set forth above.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1) PRICE QUOTATION:

The quoter shall submit (1) one copy of the completed price schedule. The pricing quotation shall be separate from any other portion of the quotation. The quoter shall propose a firm-fixed-price, FOB Destination, for each CLIN. Contractor shall state express warranty coverage. Price quotations shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date quotations are due.

2) TECHNICAL QUOTATION:

The quoter shall submit one (1) copy of the technical quotation The technical quotation shall address the following:

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:

The offeror shall submit a technical description and/or product literature for the equipment it is proposing, which clearly identifies the manufacturer, make and model. The offeror must demonstrate that its proposed equipment meets or exceeds each minimum requirement described in the statement of work by providing a citation to the relevant section of its technical description or product literature. If applicable, evidence that the Offeror is authorized by the original equipment manufacturer to provide the item(s) in the quotation should be included.

If standard product literature and/or technical descriptions do not address all required specifications, offerors must provide narratives and or explanation of the work that will be performed to meet the requirement(s). All proposed work must be addressed in sufficient detail that all technical requirements are discussed and that the intended outcome of the work can be clearly discerned.

3) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS (ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 (B)

(11)):

THIS IS AN OPEN-MARKET SOLICITATION FOR EQUIPMENT AS DEFINED HEREIN.

THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER AS A RESULT OF

THIS SOLICITATION THAT WILL INCLUDE THE CLAUSES SET FORTH HEREIN. THE

QUOTATION SHALL INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)

Note: This procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an quoter submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the quoters FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation.

4) The Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS number) for the quoter’s active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Quoters must have an active registration at www.SAM.Gov to receive an award.

5) Quoters shall include a completed copy of the attached provision if not competed in the System for Award Management (SAM), “Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2015)” with their quotation.

VII. QUOTATION EVALUATION:

EVALUATION FACTORS:

The Government will make award to the Quoter whose quotation represents the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Award will be made on an all or none basis.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:

All items must be new. Prototypes, used or refurbished instruments will not be considered for award. Evaluation of technical capability shall be based on the information provided in the quotation. NIST will evaluate whether the quoter has demonstrated that its proposed equipment meets or exceeds all system requirements. Quotations that do not demonstrate the proposed equipment meets all requirements will not be considered further for award. If a quoter does not indicate whether its proposed equipment meets a certain minimum requirement, NIST will determine that it does not.

PRICE:

The Government will evaluate price for reasonableness. The Government will evaluate each quotation’s total firm fixed price, inclusive of all options.