This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the onlysolicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a hexapod positioner asspecified below:1 each, 6-axis Parallel Kinematic positioner and controllerSpecifications / Minimum Requirements:Physical Dimension: < 300 mmLinear Travel Range (X, Y): > 20 mmLinear Travel Range (Z): 12.5 mmLinear Resolution/Increment: < 0.5 microns Linear Repeatability: < 0.5 micronsAngular Range (Theta-x, Theta-y): > 7.5 Angular Range (Theta-z): 12 Angular Resolution/Increment: < 0.0003Angular Repeatability: < 0.001Center Load Capacity: > 10 kgController: RequiredCommunication Interface: Ethernet or USBSoftware: Control software requiredDeliverables: Mechanical hexapod system, Controller, Interface cables, Software,Operation manuals,The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC _2005_-43.The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement is 334519. Theofferor 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/Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771 is required within 9weeks ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.Offers for the items(s) described above are due by 2:30 pm EST on September 17, 2010 [email protected], and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to thisCenter, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (ifapplicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any specialcommercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors areencouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for CommercialItems 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), Instructionsto Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in theclause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall listthe country of origin.FAR 52.212-4 (June 2010), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (JUL 2010), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes orExecutive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses areincorporated by reference: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.222-36,52,222-50, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33, 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, e-mail [email protected], not later than 4 pm EST on September 13, 2010. Telephonequestions will not be accepted.Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous tothe Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit,price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail toallow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)).Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (AUG 2009), OfferorRepresentations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may beobtained via the internet at URL:http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/SAP/52-212-3plusadd.pdf . These representationsand 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 isthe offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release ofsolicitation amendments (if any):http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 . Potential offerorswill be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combinationsynopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

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