Mag-Lev Turbo Molecular Pumps

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, CO. has a requirement for 2 identical oil-free magnetically levitated turbo-molecular pumps (TMPs) for use on an ultra high bacuum (UHV) deposition chamber. Please see attached statement of work for details.

Provisions and clauses in affect thru FAC 2005-58
The following provisions and clauses apply and can be found in full text at www.acquisition.gov:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial
52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (best value)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial items (include a completed copy of reps. and certs with offer)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (2/12):
(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
__ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
(2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XX (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended,or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) XX(23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
XX (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).
XX (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) (E.O. 13126).
XX (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999).
XX (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).
XX (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
XX (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
XX (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496)
XX (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011).
XX (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
XX 52.225-2 Buy American Act Cert.
XX (40) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).
XX (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3.
XX (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
XX (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 


Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)

1. Technical Acceptability
Quotes will be evaluated according to how completely they address the technical specifications in the SOW.

2. Experience
Offerors are to provide a demonstration of capability to provide the items required in this order.

3. Past Performance (submit 2 references)
The Government will evaluate the quality of product provided by the Offeror on similar orders. The Gov't will assess a neutral rating for lack of relevant past performance. References shall include a brief description of the work performed that is the same or similar to that required under this order. The Contractor shall also provide a technical point of contact, company name (if applicable), and a telephone number.

4. Price: The amount, realism and consistancy of the evaluated price

The evaluation shall be based on the use of the adjectival scheme as follows for each of the above evaluation factors:

Outstanding (O) Conspicuously striking in eminence;
Excellent (E) Very good of its kind; eminently good; superior or first class
Good (G) Beneficial and worthwhile; sound and valid
Adequate (A) Reasonable sufficient and suitable;
Marginal (M) Minimally suitable at the lower limit;
Unsatisfactory (U) Not acceptable or not adequate to carry out;