This notice is being issued as Request for Quotations (RFQ) for one (1) Instrument that makes simultaneous measurement of visible light transmission and haze through clear plastics:

Runs off 115 V power supply Weighs less than 50 pounds Conforms to ASTM standards D 1003 and D 1044 Has a holder for Taber abrasion samples Has a CIE-C light source Has a foot peddle operation Measurement range of 0-100% light transmission Measurement range of 0-30% haze Illumination area under 20 mm in diameter Less than 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide

The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC _2005_- 76

This procurement is a total small business set-aside.

The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334519 and 500 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 Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 and is required within 14 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

Offers for the item described above are due by close of business September 9, 2014 to Ingrid Pace ([email protected] ), 21000 Brookpark Road, Mail Stop 60-0, Cleveland, OH 44135, fax (216) 433-5090 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.na sa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml

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(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 (SEP 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable.

FAR 52.212-5 (SEP 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable.

The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.htm l

The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/o ffice/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm

All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to Ingrid Pace not later than September 2, 2014. 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 (AUG 2013), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http: //farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (NOV 2011), Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .

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/nais/link_syp.cgi . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).