2 1/2 Axis Position and Rate Table

The purpose of this amendment is to modify the following:

Section 2: Required Specification (c)-
Previously stated:
"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. "

Changed to:
"The rotational acceleration shall be controllable up to at least 2,000 deg/sec2 on the inner axis and 50 deg/sec2 on the outer axis. "

Delivery:
Previously stated:
"Delivery shall be completed within four (4) months from the date of an award"

Changed to:
"Delivery shall be completed within standard commercial delivery timeframes"


In addition, the response deadline shall be extended to September 13th, 2016 3:00PM Eastern Time.

Please refer to attached document "SB1341-16-RQ-0582_0001.pdf" for full description/details.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS RFQ ARE FOLLOWED

This purpose of this amendment is to add a Question and Answer (Q&A) Section in response to questions received, no additional changes shall occur as a result of this amendment.

Questions & Answers: SB1341-16-RQ-0582
1. Q. To assist in this research, the Government requires a 2 ½ axis position and rate table for the testing and calibration of MEMS devices, why 2.5 axes?
A. Our test protocol uses a 2.5 axis approach.

2. Q. [Paragraph III.2. f]: The size shall not exceed a 50 inch cube. Question: Is this volume for the test table only? Is there size restriction due to the laboratory room dimensions? What are the reasons for the size restriction to not exceed 50 inch cube?
A. This is the size restriction for the test equipment. We have a size restriction because of the space that we plan to put the equipment and safely operate it.

3. Q. [Paragraph III.2. j]: Instrument shall be powered using single phase 115/240 VAC ± 10%, 50-60 Hz, 15A. Question: Can three phase instead of single phase be utilized?
A. No. We do not have three phase available at the location that we plan to install the equipment.

4. Q. [Paragraph III]: 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. Question: Is a longer lead time acceptable?
A. No.

5. Q. What is meant by "2 ½" axis table? I have never heard this term before. Can you please clarify?
A. It means that there are 2 axes of rotation but the third axis can be accessed by rotation of one axis to a set position and rotating the other in order to perform the calibration of a 3 axis inertial measurement unit.

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.

For full description/details, please refer to attached document "SB1341-16-RQ-0582.pdf"