Plasma Source System

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333298, All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Size Standard 500 Employees.

Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAD2128A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 effective 26 July 2012.

The Government intends to award one contract with one contract line item (CLIN).

CLIN 0001: Low Earth Orbit Plasma Source System
                  - Generating a plasma at high vacuum (10-5 to 10-6 torr)
                  - Emitted electron temperatures below 1eV
                  - Streaming ion temperatures below 5 eV
                  - Capable of running on Argon (Ar) or Xenon (Xe) gas as a 
                    minimum requirement, other noble gases, nitrogen, hydrogen a plus.
                  - Emitted electron current of at least 2A
                  - Emitted plasma density in a 10m3 vacuum chamber selectable to as
                    much of the range of 1010 to 1014 per cubic meter possible, 
                    depending on operational parameters (couples to current 
                    parameter as noted above)
                  - It is expected that a complete source bid will include the following:
                  - Vacuum feed throughs for all required connections
                  - High voltage power supplies required for operation
                  - Vacuum cables and gas feed lines
                  - Air-side cables to power supplies
                  - On-site training with the unit for six employees to cover operation 
                    of the plasma source and any specialty diagnostics required for 
                    analyzing the plasma produced. The training may include setup 
                    assistance and last up to three days, not necessarily immediately 
                    upon receipt of source. The training is considered a best-effort
                    basis.
                  - NOTE: a simple hollow cathode, ion source, hall thruster, or helicon
                    plasma source will not be acceptable as a LEO plasma source due 
                    to the high-energy of the emitted plasma.

QUANTITY: 1
UNIT OF ISSUE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 Days ARO
DELIVERY: FOB Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:

In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2), Soliciting Competition, Offerors are notified that award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.

FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Alt I- Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 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. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-1; 52.219-4; 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.239-1]; FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification; FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form)., FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.333-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-1- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252.2- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, DFAR 252.204-7004 ALT A, Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; DFAR 252.211-7003 Alt I- Small Business Program Representations; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply: 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023 Alt III]. DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, DFAR 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium; DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFAR 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising Emanations; DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. AFFAR 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman.

All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment.

All quotes are due no later than 14 August 2012, Tuesday, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to nicholas.vincent@kirtland.af.mil or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Nicholas Vincent, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-14, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-7692 ATTN: Nicholas Vincent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.