SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 9/7/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, WR-ALC, WR-ALC/PK Acquisition Opportunities 235 Byron St,, Warner Robins, GA, 31098-1611
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1611
- Solicitation Number
- FA8518-05-R-76312
- Response Due
- 9/21/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/6/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. This acquisition is for the following item: Item 0001 NSN: 5855-01-485-3429 RN, P/N: A-A59417, NOUN: Thermal Imaging System. The basic quantity is two (2) each. There will be Basic Year Option for a quantity of 1-17 each. There will also be three annual options for 1-17 each. Estimated Total Quantity is 70 each. * 5855-01-485-3429 RN IS THE GENERIC NSN FOR AUTHORIZATION AND PROCUREMENT PURPOSES ONLY. NO PRODUCTION ARTICLES OF THE ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED UNDER THIS NSN. * An option is considered to have been exercised at the time the Government deposits written notification to the Contractor via mail or other electronic means of notification. An option may be exercised, from time to time, on or before the last day of the previous contract period. In the event of overlapping deliveries due to option exercise, the contractor will not be required to deliver more than 17 in any 30 day period. COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION The General Services Administration has authorized the use of the Commercial Item Description (CID) for all federal agencies. Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: 542ND SEVSG/GBZRKVF 380 Richard Ray Blvd, Ste. 104 Robins AFB, GA 31098-1638. 1. SCOPE. This Commercial Item Description (CID), describes a portable Thermal Imaging System (TIS). This CID is intended as a minimum requirement for the Thermal Imaging System in which only those manufacturers that meet or surpass the following requirements are supplied per this CID. 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 2.1 Performance. The TIS shall be waterproof and must be capable of operating in temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods of time (5 minutes minimum). The TIS shall have a liquid crystal display (LCD) for easy viewing. The TIS shall be capable of detecting individuals, hot spots, and electrical systems. The TIS shall allow personnel using it the ability to see through smoke, fog, or any other low visibility condition. The TIS shall have the capability of transmitting information to a remote location. The TIS shall capture a field of view between 50 and 60 degrees. The TIS shall have an ergonomic and durable design. The TIS must remain fully operational if it exposed to dust, immersed in a minimum of 1 foot of water, exposed to high temperatures (up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of 5 minutes) or if it is dropped from a height of 3 feet. The LCD should maintain a clear resolution when subjected to the aforementioned circumstances. 2.2 Operation. The control buttons on the TIS should be easy to access. All features necessary for operation should be clearly marked. The TIS shall be easily operated by the user while wearing full fire fighting gear. The TIS should not require more than one person for operation and shall be capable of being easily operated in any position. 2.3. Liquid Crystal Display. The TIS shall have a glare free LCD color display with a minimum screen size of 3.5 inches diagonal, for easy viewing of images. 2.4 Electrical Power Source. The TIS shall operate off of a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery needs to supply the TIS power for a minimum operating time of 1.5 hours. The TIS shall be supplied with an extra rechargeable battery. The TIS shall be supplied with a low battery indicator. 2.5 Dimensions and Weight. The size of the equipment shall be consistent with current commercial capabilities. The TIS, with battery, shall weigh no more than 10 pounds. 2.6 Durability. The TIS shall have a sturdy design. The TIS shall meet all operational requirements if it is exposed to water, dust, high temperatures, or if it is dropped from a height of 3 feet. 2.7 Carrying/Storage. The TIS shall be supplied with a waterproof carrying/storage case that can withstand high temperatures. The TIS carrying/storage case shall be capable of storing the entire system (imager, charger, extra battery or battery case, carrying strap, owner?s manual, etc.). The TIS shall be supplied with a removable carrying strap. 3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 4. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. Small businesses that cannot offer products with established commercial market acceptability may compete by submission of bid samples. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. No technical data is available. For evaluation purposes, items shall be inspected and accepted at Source and delivered F.O.B. Origin to Robins AFB GA 31098. Delivery is two (2) each November 2005. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. The estimated award date is 31 October 2005. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror - - Commercial *Addendum to Clause 52.212-1 52.207-4 - - Economic Purchase Quantities 9952.211-9003 - - New Manufactured Material ? Surplus Not Acceptable * 52.212-2 Evaluation - - Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. IAW FAR 15.101-2 Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors listed in the CID above. **Addendum to Clause 52.212-2 52.217-4 - - Evaluation of Options at Time of Contract Award 52.217-5 - - Evaluation of Options 252.225-7000 - - Buy American Act ? Balance of Payments Program Certificate 52.247-50 - - No Evaluation of Transportation Costs ** 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - - Commercial Items Must be completed by offeror and returned with proposal if contractor has not completed registration in the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) at www.bpn.gov. 252.212-7000 - - Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - - Commercial items ****Addendum to Clause 52.212-4 52.211-8 - - Time of Delivery 252.211-7003 - - Item Identification and Valuation 52.217-7 - - Option for Increased Quantity ? Separately Priced Line Item 52.222-21 - - Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes 52.222-29 - - Notice of Visa Denial 52.225-14 - - Inconsistence Between English Version and Translation of Contract 252.225-7002 - - Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7013 - - Duty-Free Entry 252.225-7014 - - Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals ? Alternative I 9952.225-9000 - - Law Covering Contracts 9952.225-9001 - - English language Requirements 5352.227-9002 - - Visit Requests by Foreign Owned or Controlled Firms 52.229-6 - - Taxes ? Foreign Fixed price Contracts 52.247-1 Commercial Bill of Lading Notations 52.247-32 - - F.O.B. Origin, Freight Prepaid 52.247-65 - - F.O.B. Origin, Prepaid Freight ? Small Packages 9952.247-9000 - - Commercial Bill of Lading Shipments ? Carrier?s Rates 9952.247-9001 - - F.O.B. Origin, Freight Prepaid 5352.247-9005 - - Shipping Container Marking 5352.247-9007 - - Specification Commercial Packaging (b) The exterior container shall be marked (readable from 24 inches): "ASTM D3951 - NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE." 52.252-6 - - Authorized Deviations in Clauses **** 52.212-5 - - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implementation Statutes or Executive Orders (b)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: ***** 52.203-6 - - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I 52.219-6 - - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8 - - Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 - - Limitation on Subcontracting 52.222-19 - - Child labor ? Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 - - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 - - Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 - - Equal Opportunities for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans 52.222-36 - - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 - - Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans , Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans 52.222-39 - - Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees 52.225-13 - - Restrictions on Certain Purchases 52.232-33 - - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration ***** 252.212-7001 - - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implementation Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement a provision of law applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. 52.203-3 - - Gratuities (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: ****** 252.205-7000 - - Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders 252.225-7001 - - Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7012 - - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7014 - - Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals 252.226-7001 - - Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business 252.232-7003 - - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.243-7002 - - Requests For Equitable Adjustment 252.247-7023 - - Transportation of Supplies by Sea ****** 252.209-7001 - - Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Foreign participation is permitted. Proposal are due 21 SEP 2005 4:30 PM EST. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified below for additional information and or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. See numbered notes 1, 9, 23, & 25 at WEB.
- Place of Performance
- Address: TBD
- Record
- SN00889115-W 20050909/050908033636 (fbodaily.com)
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