CombSynSol_Q0098.pdf

W31P4Q-19-Q-0098

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number W31P4Q-19-Q-0098 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.

The requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334111. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Line Item Number with Item, Quantity, and Unit of Measure: Solicitation is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote for a quantity of four (4) Laminar Flow Element Computers:

CLIN Description QTY U/I

0001 Laminar Flow Element Computer 4 EA

Description of Requirements for the Items to be Acquired:

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for a quantity of four (4) Laminar Flow Element Computers. Refer to the “Required Capabilities” section of this notice for a detailed description of the government minimum specifications.

Date(s) and place(s) of Delivery & Acceptance and FOB Point

The place of inspection and acceptance is W80RA6. FOB is at Destination.

Shipping Address for delivery of CLIN 0001:

W80RA6

U.S. Army TMDE Support Center

ATTN: Miles Owen/Michael Vickers

Building 5435 Fowler Road

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Delivery: The requirement is to be delivered no later than 30 September 2019. This date is a best-value factor that will be used to determine if quotes are technically acceptable. Quotes shall include the full terms of delivery.

Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Best value factors include delivery and technical compliance with the required capabilities.

Required Capabilities:

The Government requires that the following technical capabilities be met (government minimum specifications):

1. General

a. The LFEC will consist of a single box containing the hardware listed below and a front panel touchscreen computer to control the system.

b. The LFEC will have two pressure taps to connect tubing used to measure differential pressure.

c. The LFEC will have the upstream pressure tap connected to both the positive side of the differential pressure transducer and the absolute pressure transducer.

d. The LFEC will have a thermometer fitting that allows the user to connect and disconnect the temperature probe cable from the LFEC.

e. The LFEC will have software that meets the requirements listed below.

f. The LFEC will be built so that it can be maintained and calibrated by the owner.

2. Hardware

a. Differential pressure transducer

i. Range: (1-10) inches of water gauge at 4oC

ii. Specification: +/- full scale

b. Absolute pressure transducer

i. Range: (80-120) kPa

ii. Specification: 0.01% reading

c. Thermometer

i. Range: (15 – 30) oC

ii. Specification: +/- 0.01 oC

d. Touchscreen computer

i. The touchscreen computer will be mounted on the front panel of the

LFEC.

ii. The touchscreen computer will have a color monitor.

3. Software

a. The software will have password protected menus that allow for user calibration and adjustment of the differential pressure transducer, absolute pressure transducer, and thermometer. Calibration data consisting of reference measurements and LFEC measurements will be entered in table format and adjusted automatically by the software so that the output measurements of the LFEC are equivalent to the reference measurements.

b. The software will have ten password protected instrument profiles corresponding to low pressure drop laminar flow elements connected to the LFEC.

i. Instrument profiles will include serial number, model number, and instrument range.

ii. Instrument profiles will include flow rate calibration coefficients for the instrument.

c. The software will use two equations specified by the APSL to compute the flow rate based on measurements of differential pressure, absolute pressure, temperature, and instrument profile.

i. The two equations will be polynomials.

ii. The software will allow the user to input polynomial coefficients.

iii. The polynomials will be up to fourth order.

d. All coefficients entered into the flow computer by the user will be password protected.

e. The software will use the power law model to calculate viscosity from measured temperature.

f. LFEC will use RS-232 and I-EEE communication port.

g. LFEC will allow for remote operation with an external computer.

The intent of this sources sought notice is to assess the commercial technology available to meet this requirement. The Government desires a system with minimal maintenance and inspection requirements at the organizational level. The system should also be easily repairable for deployed units.

Provision Statements:

Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. Delivery will be considered as a best value factor. Successful contractor must provide equipment in accordance with Government Minimum Specifications described in the “Description of the requirement is as follows” section of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with quote.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply.

Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed.

Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices.

Contract financing is not authorized. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006.

DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions. Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow.

DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions.

Oral Communications are NOT acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes are due no later than 09 AUGUST 2019 at 5:00pm CST.

Quote submission guidelines are as follows: Quotes shall be submitted by email to Nolan McDowell, email: nolan.h.mcdowell.civ@mail.mil. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Nolan McDowell, nolan.h.mcdowell.civ@mail.mil, 256-876-1519.