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: Item number 1: 1 Each Sahara II Silicon Detector Item number 2: 1 Each Temp. Control Unit Item number 3: 1 Each Pulse Processing Amplifier & MCA The Si-drift detector will meet the following specifications: - Active area >= 45 mm^2 - Resolution: FWHM < 165 eV at 5.9 keV (Variable rise times, resolution given for the shortest rise time) - Detection efficiency (detector with window) at 277 eV >= 30% - Window must survive at 1 atmosphere or vacuum - Appropriate pre-amp, electronics, cooling equipment, control software, should all be included - Output may include own MCA; also must have an option to output to an external MCA - Must include ethernet and RS-232 outputs to connect to a computer All necessary control electronics, connectors and cables will be included. The detector and electronics along with all instructions for their operations shall be shipped to the POC listed in the final order at GSFC. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2005-16. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are NAICS Code 334519 and 50 employees 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/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD 20771 is required by June 1, 2007. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by response date listed above via email to [email protected] 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 (JAN 2006), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 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 (SEPT 2005), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (JUNE 2006), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference:2.1.2 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.(NOV 2006)2.1.2 52.209-6 Protecting The Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (SEP 2006)2.1.3 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity.(APR 1984)2.1.4 52.213-3 Notice To Supplier.(APR 1984)2.1.5 52.252.2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference.(FEB 1998) 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 or fax) to the individual listed below not later than April 17, 2007. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer.(SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3, 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=51 . 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.

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