This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, CO. has a requirement for Catadioptric Objectives. Please see statement of work for details.

This procurement has been set aside to small business. The NAICS code is 313320 (Fabric Coating) and the small business size is 1000 employees. To be considered for quote vendors must be registered in CCR under 313320 as a small business.

Questions shall be submitted via email to: [email protected]. Reference solicitation number in subject line.

Provisions and clauses in affect thru FAC 2005-58
The following provisions and clauses apply and can be found in full text at www.acquisition.gov:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial
52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (best value)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial items (include a completed copy of reps. and certs with offer)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (2/12):
(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
__ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
(2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).
Invoices upon acceptance of items will be emailed to [email protected]. See order for detail.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
____ __ (12) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).
__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

XX(23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
XX (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).
XX (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) (E.O. 13126).
XX (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).
XX (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011).
XX (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
XX (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
XX (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

Quotes will be evaluated for best value. The government will select the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror to receive the order.

Statement of work

Purpose: This conductive cloth is required to construct a broadband, high power, tapered termination for the Co-Conical Field Generation System, an expanding coaxial cell. This conductive cloth is the main ingredient in the termination, and plays a critical role in its overall performance.

Technical Specs: fabric 100 linear yard roll, approx 60" wide
Electromagnetic Specs: 300 Ohms per unit square (+/- 1%)
Resistance rating to be given at time of order
Can handle 20 mw/cm2
Has a primary conductive polymer and secondary protective coating. The specifications should be able to be met after the protective coating is applied.
Deliverable within 6 weeks after receipt of order

Bid Protests Not Available