This is a SSC Pacific combined synopsis/solicitation for one each (1) commercial multichannel potentiostat, prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Competitive quotes are being requested under N66001-13-T-7482. This requirement is set-aside for small business, NAICS code is 334515 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Multichannel potentiostat minimum specifications: 1. On-board electronics for performance electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) from 10 microHertz to 1 MHz. 2. Noise and ripple equal to or less than 20 microVolts rms. 3. Data acquisition each 10 microsecond (100 kHz). 4. Current range of 1 A to 10 nA in a decade sequence. 5. Electrically isolation from ground to allow electrochemical experiments to be performed on grounded samples. 6. Voltage resolution of 1 V and current resolution of 3.3 fA (femtoamps). 7. Capability of interfacing with a commercial Electrochemical Multiplexer to perform automated sequential electrochemical experiments. 8. Engineered so one computer can control up to 32 Potentiostats. 9. Ability to operate as a stand alone unit or in a compatible hub that can accommodate 8 total potentiostats, and maintains floating operation of those units. 10. Compatible with commercial software to perform a wide variety of electrochemical experiments such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrochemical frequency modulation, cyclic voltammetry, pulse voltammetry, and DC corrosion. 11. Data acquisition performed by scripts that can be modified for custom experiments. 12. Data analysis performed by scripts that can be modified for custom analysis. 13. Warranty for a minimum of two years. Basis for award: The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order to the lowest bidder meeting the specifications. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-62 (20 Dec 12 12) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 2012 1231 effective 31 Dec 2012. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. Current FAR & DFAR. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, incorporated by reference, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFAR S 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications. Current FAR & DFAR. FAR Clause 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to acquisition and includes 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553), 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Pub. L. 108-77, 108- 78), 52.222-3, Convict LaborE.O. 11755), 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(E.O. 11246), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.204-99 System for Award Management Regustration (Deviation, 52.214-3, Amendments to Invitations for Bids, 52.214-4, False Statements and Bids, 52.214-5, Submission of Bids, 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders, 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawls of Bids. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items and DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items Deviation apply to this acquisition and includes 52.203-3, Gratuities (10 U.S.C. 2207), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582), 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (10 U.S.C. 2227), 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valutation (Jun 2011). DFARS Clause 252-204-7001, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting , 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS). This RFQ closes on Tuesday the 5th of February, 2013 at 2:00 P.M, Pacific Standard Time (PST). Quotes must be uploaded on the SPAWAR e-commerce website to be considered at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil, under SSC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-13-T-7482. The point of contact for this solicitation is Aurora.Vargas at [email protected]. Please include RFQ N66001-13-T-7482 on all inquiries. All responding vendors must be registered to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and ORCA prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov.

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