Thermocouple Interface Module

Added: Sep 01, 2015 4:24 pm 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.

Solicitation Number: W91ZLK-15-T-0386

Thermocouple Interface Module

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-83 (03 August 2015). The solicitation number for this requirement is W91ZLK-15-T-0386. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this procurement is 334513 which has a business size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is unrestricted and is not set-aside for any particular socio-economic concern. The Government contemplates the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order with delivery within 30 days of award. This procurement is being conducted using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This requirement is for the purchase and delivery of the following:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Universal Thermocouple to CAN bus Interface Modules

Item 1: Thermocouple Interface Module. QTY: 15

The thermocouple interface module provides a digital data stream containing temperature readings generated by up to 8 thermocouples. The module will accept up to 8 standard thermocouple inputs, digitize, linearize and output via CAN bus to a data logger. Each of the 8 channels of the module will be programmable to accept either a J, K, N, R, S or T type thermocouple on each channel input.
1. Maximum number of inputs: 8
2. Input Type: T-Type, K-Type, J-Type, R-Type, N-Type thermocouple
3. Cold junction compensation for each channel
4. Sample rate maximum: 20 Hz per input
5. Full galvanic isolation
6. Each channel has one LED for sensor break detection
7. Output format: CAN 2.0B according to ISO 11898-2
8. Minimum module enclosure is rating is IP67
9. Enclosure shall be made of anodized aluminum
10. Output and power connectors are water resistant
11. Minimum module operating temperature range: -40 Deg C to +125 Deg C
12. Measurement drift over operating temperature range: +/- 10 ppm/K
13. Required input Voltage: 9 to 36 Volts Dc
14. Maximum Power Consumption; 1.5 Watts

Cable Assemblies: The Thermocouple Interface Modules will be provided with cables that connect the modules to each other, to external data acquisition systems and to external power source. Cable assembly is required to be brand name Ipetronik Part Number: 620-560.1.5, or equivalent to the specifications of those cables.

Item 2: Cable assembly - 620-560.1.5 QTY: 10

The module interconnect cables will interface to the CAN connector of each module and shall be a minimum of 4 feet in length. Cable assembly is required to be brand name Ipetronik Part Number: 620-567.1.5, or equivalent to the specifications of those cables.

Item 3: Cable assembly -620-567.1.5 QTY: 20

The cable from module to external data acquisition system will have the module CAN connector at one end and a Sub D female 9-pin at the other end. The cable shall be a minimum of 4 feet in length. Cable assembly is required to be brand name Ipetronik Part Number: 620-502.105, or equivalent to the specifications of those cables.

Item 4: Cable assembly - 620-502.015 QTY: 2

The cable from module to external power will have the module CAN connector at one end and a Sub D female 9-pin with three banana jacks the other end. The cable shall be a minimum of 4 feet in length.


INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO OFFERORS:

Supplies will be delivered FOB Destination to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The Contractor shall round any estimated shipping charges into unit prices and shall not charge shipping on a separate line item.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) process described in FAR 15.101-2 will be used, meaning the award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the Contractor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. In order to be considered technically acceptable, Contractor responses must provide:

a. Detailed information showing that the Contractor is able to meet each of the specifications outlined in the CLIN descriptions above;
b. Unit prices for each of the CLINs as broken out above; and
c. Point of contact name and contact information, company CAGE code, DUNS number, and TIN.

Partial quotes will not be evaluated by the Government.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 9 September 2015, to payten.e.redfearn.mil@mail.mil

Responses to this solicitation must be signed, dated, and received no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 14 September 2015. Responses must be sent by email directly to the Contract Specialist, Staff Sergeant Payten E. Redfearn at payten.e.redfearn.mil@mail.mil.

All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Contractors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Contractors may register with SAM online for free at www.sam.gov.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with its offer.
FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I
FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3, 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 (Deviation 2013-O0019)
FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans
FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management
FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
FAR 52.233-1, Disputes
FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest
FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
FAR 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards
FAR 52.243-1, Changes- Fixed Price
FAR 52.247-34, FOB- Destination
FAR 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service)

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information
DFARS 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors
DFARS 252-211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252.216-7006, Ordering
DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors
DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
DFARS 252.225-7035 Alternate I, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program Certificate
DFARS 252.225-7036 Alternate I, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items
DFARS 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel
DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications
DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items
DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

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AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (AUG 2012)
ACC-APG 5152.233-4900

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible Contracting Officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the Contracting Officer) to:

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For questions concerning this solicitation, contact Staff Sergeant Payten E. Redfearn, Contract Specialist, at payten.e.redfearn.mil@mail.mil.

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