United States - Automated Microwave Probe Station

Description

Added: Jul 09, 2019 5:00 pm

DESCRIPTION:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Sub Part 12.6-Streamlined procedures fir evaluation and solicitation for commercial items-as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued using simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR 13.5, Simplified procedures for certain commercial items.
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101/10-26-2018.
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) has a requirement for an Automated Microwave Probe Station. This Automated Microwave Probe Station is needed for precision testing of on-wafer integrated circuits with microwave probes. The station must have a fully automated chuck, one manual probe positioner, and one automated probe positioner to allow for automated measurements of DUTs of different lengths. The station must be able to accommodate direct probe mounting or mounting of extender heads with directly attached probes. This station must meet the technical specifications in accordance with the Statement of Work.
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is conducted under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a NAICS code of 334515-Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a small business size standard of 750. This acquisition is Full and Open. NIST anticipates, to award a single, firm-fixed price purchase order. All vendors shall provide a firm-fixed price quotation in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors. All communications and documents must include the solicitation number NB672030-19-02410.
Please email your quote to Lia Arthofer at lia.arthofer@nist.gov CLIN nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue. Pricing Structure is included with this RFQs. FOB Destination. Please include any shipping and or freight charges if applicable.
Offers are due on July 18th, 2019 at 3:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time (MST). Offers shall be emailed to lia.arthofer@nist.gov. Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to lia.arthofer@nist.gov . Questions must be received no later than July 12th, 2019, 12:00 PM MST. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Your quote must meet all the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, including the following information:
-Information sufficient to demonstrate you can meet or exceed the requirements in the Specifications
-Firm-fixed price quotation
-Payment terms: net 30
-Inspection and acceptance at Destination, inspection and acceptance to be not more than 14 business days after receipt.
-Company DUNS Number: To be eligible for this award, the vendor must be registered with the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov, and have completed the Representations and Certifications therein for the specified NAICS code, or submit separate Representations and Certifications if the specified NAICS code is not listed in their SAM registration.
The following are associated attachments to this Request for Quotation:
Attachment I - Provisions and Clauses
Attachment II - Statement of Work
Attachment III - Evaluation Factors
The provision FAR Part 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors applies to this acquisition. Offeror shall meet the technical requirements and deliverable schedule. Quote shall include any applicable shipping costs.
Any questions regarding this Request for Quote please contact Lia Arthofer at lia.arthofer@nist.gov or Aron Krischel at aron.krischel@nist.gov .

Opportunity closing date

18 July 2019

Value of contract

to be confirmed