SOLICITATION NOTICE
H -- ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING FOR G-LITE CONFIGUATION 2B UNIT
- Notice Date
- 7/6/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185
- ZIP Code
- 93524-1185
- Solicitation Number
- F1S0AZ6153B004
- Response Due
- 7/17/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2006
- 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. The solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-13 and DFARs Change Notice (DCN) 20030331. This acquisition is a full and open competition. NAICS is 541380. Solicitation is for commercial purchase of: Environmental Testing 1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 1.1 Introduction This SOW outlines the requirements for G-Lite Configuration 2B Environmental Testing in support of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program at Edwards AFB, CA. 1.2 Background The JSF Program has requested this Environmental Testing to determine the G-Lite unit?s points of failure in various environmental conditions. The unit will be tested to the point of failure to identify it?s limitations. These limits will be documented in a test report to be used by the JSF Program. . 1.3 Scope The contractor shall conduct 11 different environmental tests and provide a test report with the results of each test. 2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Unless otherwise stated, the most recent revision of the G-Lite Configuration 2B Critical Design Review Part 3 Testing is the applicable document. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General The contractor will test 1 unit as specified and provide a test report identifying the results of each test. 3.2 Specific Testing Objectives The following tests shall be conducted using the G-Lite Configuration 2B: 1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Test 2. DC Voltage Range with Ripple 3. Transient Surge Voltage 4. Over/Under Voltage Conditions 5. Power Lead Reversal 6. Operating Temperature Range Tests 7. Humidity Tests 8. Low Pressure Altitude Test 9. Operating Acceleration Structural Loads 10. Operating Random Vibration Test 11. Operating Shock Test The contractor shall provide detailed test procedures, EMI, Environmental, and a data report with the results of each of the tests. USAF is to supply the personnel and Special Test Equipment required to operate the test specimen. It is assumed that USAF will be responsible for all specimen operation and functional testing. 3.3 Testing Requirements Refer to the G-Lite Configuration 2B Critical Design Review Part 3 Testing document. 4.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Contract requirements must be documented and reviewed by the contractor before the commencement of a testing program to ensure that testing is completed in a timely manner. Contractor shall provide a schedule of testing. Any testing that may damage or destroy the G-Lite unit shall be conducted as the final test(s). 4.1 Task Management The contractor shall assign a Program Manager to provide oversight for the project and to act as an interface with AFFTC. The Program Manager shall notify the AFFTC Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (COTR) in a timely manner of any issues that would adversely impact the contractor?s ability to meet and satisfy the performance and schedule requirements of this SOW. 4.2 Personnel Qualifications In meeting the performance requirements of the SOW, the Contractor shall assign only appropriately skilled personnel. 5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY The following items will be provided as GFP: G-Lite C2B Configuration Unit USAF shall supply all mating connectors, hardware and adapters compatible with contractor equipment, as required. 6.0 TRAVEL The contractor shall provide necessary travel to transport the unit and any other test-related equipment for required testing. For more detailed information on testing parameters, ranges and environments contact Debora.ephriam@edwards.af.mil. Or 661-277-8317. The following provisions and clauses apply: Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Use of On Line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Further Information on ORCA may be obtained from the ORCA Help Menu, <http://orca.bpn.gov/help.aspx>. This help menu includes ORCA background information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and the ORCA Handbook, 52.212-3 Alternate I, 52.225-4, 52.225-4 Alternate I, 52.222-22, 52.222-25, and 252.212-7000 with their offer. If the offeror does not have a copy of these provision go to http://farsite.hill.af.mil and look up FAR clauses; copy and complete all applicable provisions answering all questions. If you do not have access to the Internet please contact the contract specialist to request a copy. Any responses without all provisions will be considered non-compliant. Additionally all bidders must have a current registration with the Central Contractors Registration database @ http://www.ccr.gov to be eligible for contract award The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) price (iii) past performance 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes 52.225-4 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate 52.225-4 Alternate I 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26 Alternate I 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity 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 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement 52.225-3 Alternate II 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.247-34 FOB Destination 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act, Balance of Payment Program 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7023 Alternate III (MAY 2002) 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 by COB (1630 PST) on 17 July 2006. Any questions concerning this synopsis should be submitted to the Contract Negotiator, Debora Ephriam by email at debora.ephriam@edwards.af.mil or by fax at (661) 275-7891. Email transmissions of quotes are preferred.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 412 TW/DRP, BLDG 1440, EDWARDS AFB CA, ATTN: TERI SEILER 661-275-7207
- Zip Code: 93524
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93524
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