Granite Machine Base Assembly and Support Frame

Added: Jul 15, 2015 1:01 pm 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 ITEMS-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 THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 13.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a granite base assembly and steel support frame. The granite base assembly will consist of two pieces of granite to provide two mounting surfaces perpendicular to each other as well as a small (3 mm height) step on the horizontal base granite block to provide a reference surface for mounting guideway rails to carry other machine components. This assembly will be supported by a stainless steel frame, which will provide capability to carry the total weight of the machine while providing necessary accessibility for other machine components.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 327991 - Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business.