Microwave & THz Spectroscopy System

Added: Jun 21, 2017 10:13 am This 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. The solicitation number is W911QY17PMTHz and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-07-10 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Natick, MA 01760

The APG - Natick SPS requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: Bakman Technologies PB7220-2000-T/R or equivalent. The microwave and terahertz spectroscopy system must be able to scan continuously in the range 100 GHz to 1.8 THz or broader range. The system must be able to acquire reflection and transmission spectra simultaneously. The required system must be portable and be able to function while on batteries for at least 12 hour periods, it must be software controlled. The detection system must be able to operate at room temperature and not require cryogenic cooling. The frequency resolution of the system must be 0.25 GHz or better. The system must be able to continuously collect transmission spectra while measuring reflection or scattering at various angles. Price to be inclusive of all charges to include shipping FOB Destination., 1, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

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For this solicitation, APG - Natick SPS intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. APG - Natick SPS is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.211-17, 52.212-4, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-41, 52.223-15, 52.223-16, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.232-36, 52.211-16, 52.217-9, 52.232-8, 52.233-4 AND DFARS 252.201-7000, 252.203-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.204-7000, 252.204-7002, 252.204-7003, 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.204-7012, 252.211-7003, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7048, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7010, 252.246-7000, 252.247-7023 Alt I.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

Offeror shall identify the country of manufacturing on Attachment 1 DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Certification.

The offeror certifies that each end product is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the definition of "domestic end product"; DFARS 252.225-7001.

Award will be made to the responsible (See also DFARS 252.213-7000), responsive Offeror whose offer represents Best Value to the Government. IAW FAR 13.106(b)(3), the Government will conduct comparative evaluation of all offers based upon price and technical performance such as tuning speed 10 GHz/sec or faster, dynamic range in various frequency bands 70 dB Hz at 0.1 THz or higher, 55 dB Hz at 1 THz or higher, 40 dB Hz at 1.8 THz or higher and spectral purity 15 MHz or higher to determine best value. Price and technical performance are equal in importance. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price or the most highly technically rated offer.