47--WELD HEAD SWAGELOCK

NASA/GSFC has a requirement for: A 5 Series Weld Head Swagelock M-200-19-E welderpower supply. The system will have a 2 piece modular fixturing system that is comprisedof a weld head and separate aluminum fixturing block system. The fixture blocks willallow for and include a centering gauge that provides a mechanical means to assure theweld joint is centered in the fixture and that it can be visually inspected before theweld head is placed into the fixture block.NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Washington Valve & Fitting Company. It isour understanding that Washington Valve & Fitting Company is the only vendor that canprovide the following: Description: Swagelok M-200-19-E Power SupplyQty: 1Description: Swagelok Series 5 Weld Head SWS-5H-C with separate fixturing for tubing,VCR and VCO glands, valve blocks and Micro-Fit fittings.Qty: 1Description: Swagelok MS-232EP-1-BMB facing Tool with collets for tubingQty: 1Description: Swagelok MS-Purge-Kit Internal purge kitQty: 1Description: Swagelok MS-18801 Argon purge panelQty: 1Description: Swagelok KCY1EPH417A20G10 Argon RegulatorQty: 1DO Rating is DO-C9. This synopsis shall not be construed as a commitment by theGovernment, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited.Questions regarding this acquisition must be directed to the attention of Kimber Russellvia e-mail at [email protected] or via facsimile at (301) 286-9159 by 12:00pmEST, September 14, 2010Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00pm EST,September 14, 2010. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.It is the bidders responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments. Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice.A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the Government.Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". __________________________ ____________David Boon Date