Point Defect Distribution of Crystals Grown on Earth and in Low Gravity Environments
Synopsis/Solicitation Combo – Mar 10, 2015
SOW – Posted on Mar 10, 2015
General Information
Solicitation Number: NNM15540345Q-1
Posted Date: Mar 10, 2015
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Mar 10, 2015
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Mar 18, 2015
Current Response Date: Mar 18, 2015
Classification Code: A — Research and Development
NAICS Code: 611310
Contracting Office Address
NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
Description
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 Study of Point Defect Distribution of Crystals Grown on Earth and in Low-Gravity Environments. National Aeronautics and Space Administration /Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA/MSFC) has an upcoming materials science flight experiment Crystal Growth of Ternary Compound Semiconductors in Low Gravity on the International Space Station. One important measurement, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, is needed to study the effects of low gravity by analyzing and comparing the crystals grown on Earth and in low gravity environments. NASA/MSFC will provide approximately 15 to 20 semiconductor samples to the offeror to study the point defect distribution of the crystals grown on Earth and in low-gravity environment. The vendor shall: Prepare the samples provided by MSFC for investigation and conduct the measurements of photoluminescence (PL) spectra, using an excited energy above the bandgap energy of the samples, with temperatures ranged from 5K to room temperature. For specific samples, the investigation will be performed by mapping the PL measurements across the sample surface, using x-y stage, with spatial resolution of no larger than 50 micron. The recorded data of each measured spectrum will be delivered to NASA/MSFC. Complementary characterization techniques, such as high resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive of X-ray (EDX), Wavelength Dispersive of X-Ray (WDX), and Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS) will be carried out to corroborate the PL results. Semi-annual reports summarizing the results of the analyses will be generated, as well as periodic discussions with MSFC to correlate the point defect distribution with growth information to enhance understanding of defect generation processes.
This is a full and open competitive basis procurement.
The NAIS Code for this procurement is 611310.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
However any award from this RFQ shall require the potential vendor to be certified within the System For Awards Management (SAM) and completion of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM System prior to award at www.sam.gov.
Delivery shall be FOB Destination to MSFC, Central Receiving, Bldg 4631, MSFC, AL 35812. Delivery date TBD.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to Sonja D. White at sonja.d.white@nasa.gov” or fax to (256)961-9604 no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. It must include solicitation number, FOB Destination to this center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration, taxpayer identification numbet (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative.
Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (Jul 2013), Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.
If the end product offered is other than a domestic end product 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 (Jul 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items is applicable.
FAR 52.212-5 (Aug 2013) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items is applicable and are attached to this solicitation.
The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acqusition.gov/far/index.html
The NSF may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm
Selection and award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.
Technical acceptability shall 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.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .
Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).
Any referenced notes may be referenced at the following URLs linked below.
The official point of contact is Artra C. House: however all questions/offers shall be submitted to Sonja D. White at sonja.d.white@nasa.gov or fax to (256)961-9604
Point of Contact
Name: Sonja D. White
Title: Contract Specialist
Phone: 256-544-1754
Fax: 256-961-9604
Email: sonja.d.white@nasa.gov
Name: Artra C House
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: 256-544-3507
Fax: 256-544-6560
Email: artra.c.house@nasa.gov
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