Melt spinning system - award

Added: Jun 22, 2015 2:12 pm This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

NASA/GRC has a requirement for a rapid-quench melt spin caster system for the processing of amorphous magnetic alloys (Fe,Ni,Co-based) and other materials.

The system must have the following capabilities: - Induction melting system for production of rapidly solidified amorphous or nanocrystalline ribbons using ceramic crucibles (boron nitride and quartz) in high vacuum ( The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.

The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC2005-26, this can be found via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/far .

All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135-3191 is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

Offers for the items(s) described above are due by close of business Monday, July 13, 2015 to brianna.l.artino@nasa.gov and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://server-mpo.arc.na sa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml

Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUL 2013), Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.

If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act - Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin.

FAR 52.212-5 (SEP 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference:

- 52.222-50 - Combatting Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C 7104(g))

- 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

- 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

- 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

- 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontractor Awards

- 52.204-14 - Service Contract Reporting Requirements

- 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

- 52.219-4 - Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for Hubzone Small Business Concerns

- 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

- 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans

- 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

- 52.225-1 - Buy American Supplies

- 52.225-5 - Trade Agreements

- 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

- 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management

The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acqusition.gov/far/index.html

The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL:

All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (email) to brianna.l.artino@nasa.gov no later than close of business July 9, 2105. Telephone questions will NOT be accepted.

Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)).

Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (AUG 2013), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any result contract.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at .

Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): bin/nais/link_syp.cgi . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).