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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the following AMPHENOL BACKSHELLS & CONNECTORS:
10 EA NATC07T25LN7PN NATC Connector, Jam Nut Receptacle
10 EA NATC06G25LN7SN NATC Connector, Plug
5 EA NATC06G25LN7SA NATC Connector, Plug
5 EA NATC06G25LN3SB NATC Connector, Plug
13 EA NZGA-LG-25-N-20 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
5 EA NZGA-LG-25-N-32 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
25 EA NZGA-LG-11-N-16 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
5 EA NZGA-LG-13-N-16 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
10 EA NZGA-LG-15-N-20 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
5 EA NZGA-LG-17-N-20 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
15 EA NZGA-LG-21-N-28 Low Profile 90 degree RFI/EMI Backshell
The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2005-28.
The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334417 and 500 respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
Delivery to NASA Johnson Space Center, Transportation Officer, Bldg 421 is required within 24 weeks ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.
Offers for the items(s) described above are due by 12:00 noon, on December 22, 2008 to Adrian Clayton via email at adrian.d.clayton@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.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml
Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUNE 2008), 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 52.212-4 (OCT 2008), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable.
FAR 52.212-5 (DEC 2008), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3,52.222-19,52.222-21,52.222-26,52.222-36,52.225-1
The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm
All contractual and technical questions must be in writing via e-mail to adrian.d.clayton@nasa.gov not later than COB December 18, 2008. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror, with acceptable past performance. Technical acceptability will be determined by review of information submitted by the offeror which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement.
Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (JUNE 2008), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/eps/Templates/Commercial_Greater_Than_25K.doc . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.
An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".
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): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73 . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).
Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
