SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Photon Imaging Detector - Specifications
- Notice Date
- 2/27/2017
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NIST AMD Boulder, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, 80305, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80305
- Solicitation Number
- NB688000-17-01286
- Archive Date
- 3/21/2017
- Point of Contact
- Angela L. Hitt, Phone: 3034977305
- E-Mail Address
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angela.hitt@nist.gov
(angela.hitt@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Specifications This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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, NB688000-17-01286, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). All communications and documents must include the solicitation number. The potential quoter shall submit a Quote to be received no later than Monday, March 6, 2017 at 5 pm Mountain Time, and must include the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number, itemized quote including all minimum specifications and options. Quotes shall be delivered via email to Angela Hitt, Contract Specialist, at angela.hitt@nist.gov. Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 2:00 pm Mountain Time. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This is unrestricted and all interested parties may submit a quotation. It is being issued using the simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR 13 Simplified Acquisitions. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial item: CLIN 0001: A time-resolved, single-photon imaging detector, including all the electronics and software required to operate and readout the detector, and transfer the output to a high-performance PC per the attached Specifications. CLIN 0002: Shipping and handling charges Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Division 688 requires one (1) time-resolved, single-photon imaging detector, including all the electronics and software required to operate and readout the detector, and transfer the output to a high-performance PC per the attached Specifications. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: The detector shall meet the following technical specifications: 1. Detector format: The format or size of the photocathode can be as large as 40 mm diameter. 2. Quantum efficiency: The photocathode should have high quantum efficiency (QE) in the blue to near UV. In particular, QE > 20% at 313 nm and at 280 nm. 3. Dark count rate: < 200 cps/cm2 at room temperature; no bright spots (defined as an area less than 300 microns in diameter) with intensity > 1 cps 4. Image uniformity: QE variation < 40 %; no dead spots with a dimension >300 m. 5. The detector tube should be mounted in a housing that provides for straight forward electrical connections (both high voltage and signal), and a means of mounting the detector housing for use in experiments. 6. Position resolution: Within the inner 90% of the photocathode diameter, the image of a pinhole obtained with diffuse light at 313 nm or 280 nm should be less than 0.1 mm FWHM for global count rates < 200 kHz. This provides greater than 400 pixels across a 40 mm diameter photocathode. For global count rates > 200 kHz and < 1 MHz, the position resolution should be 0.2 mm FWHM or less. 7. Image non-linearity: Non-linearity is the deviation in the image of an array of regularly spaced pin holes from linearity. Within the inner 90% of the photocathode diameter, the non-linearity should be less than 0.5% of the photocathode diameter (i.e. 0.2 mm for a 40 mm diameter photocathode) after application of a fixed (or pre-calibrated) correction function. A means of calibrating inherent spatial non-linearities of the anode is very desirable, for example, through the use of a hexanode. 8. Timing resolution: Each detected photon shall be time-stamped with a resolution of < 1 ns. The system should have the capability of time stamping relative to an external periodic trigger. For our application, we will employ a periodic trigger with a rate higher than 10 kHz and less than 1 MHz. 9. Count rate/ dead time: The detector and electronics must be able to process a 1 MHz global rate of randomly spaced (in x, y and t) events (that is, detected photons). Specifically, the system should not be dead to (or lose) more than 5% of the events that generate an electron cloud on the anode. 10. Software: Software is required to operate and read out the detector, and transfer the output to a high- performance PC for further processing. We desire to use a PC with a Windows 7 or later operating system. Desirable features of the software include a "movie mode" that does not employ time stamping but rather continuously displays images with a preset integration time. In addition, we require a list mode where 1 MHz (and higher) data rates of (x, y, t) data are continuously transferred to disk. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The ability of the detector and electronics to process a 1 MHz (or greater) global rate of randomly spaced events is a key requirement for planned NIST work. In addition to this being one of the most important specifications, it may also be the most difficult specification to satisfy. The ability to process count rates greater than 1 MHz increases the utility of the single photon detector for NIST work. In addition, the position resolution and image non-linearity specifications are important for planned NIST work of detecting individual ions in a rotating trapped-ion crystal. The ability to analyze and calibrate non-linearities of the detector increases the utility of the detector for NIST work. Key Areas of Importance: A key requirement for the detector and electronics is that it process a 1 MHz global rate of randomly spaced (in x, y and t) events. Specifically, at a 1 MHz global count rate, the system should not lose more than 5% of the events that generate an electron cloud on the anode. In addition to the count rate processing capability, the position resolution and image non-linearity specifications are important areas of performance for NIST work. The required delivery date is 26 weeks ARO. FOB Destination for delivery is NIST, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Delivery point of contact will be provided upon award. Shipping information will be provided at time of Award. BASIS OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. This will be a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor submitting a quote that meets all the requirements of this RFQ and who has the lowest price. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. Documentation submitted in the quotation shall be evaluated to determine that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the Governments minimum required specifications. Failure to clearly and unambiguously demonstrate this will result in an "unacceptable" technical rating. PRICE: Price shall be evaluated for reasonableness. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall meet the technical specifications deliverable schedule. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (Quotes shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria shown above). The quoter must have completed the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Reps and certs must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. In order to be eligible for this award, the quoter must be registered with the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov., and have completed the Representations and Certifications therein for the specified NAICS code, or submit separate Representations and Certifications if the specified NAICS code is not listed in their SAM registration. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 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 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act w/ Alternate III 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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/these address(es): at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture FAR 52.232-15, Progress Payments Not Included CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests CAR 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests FAR 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/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest CAR 1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: NIST 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305 NIST LOCAL-04, BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (a) NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. (b) Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621 NIST LOCAL - 39, MARKING/PACKING INSTRUCTIONS (1) If the total contract/order includes multiple quantities of the same or like item(s), segregated as separate CLIN/Item numbers, deliverables shall be packed accordingly. Each individual Package / container in the shipment shall include deliverables on a per-CLIN or Item basis. (2) For each shipment made under this contract/order, the Contractor shall furnish itemized packing list(s), enumerating the specific contents of each shipping container and what specific individual components constitute a full and complete "unit" for each bid item. The packing list shall include the brief description of each item found in the Schedule. If more than one container is required for each unit, each container should be marked accordingly, e.g., "Box 1 of 2," "Box 2 of 2," and the boxes, where feasible, should be taped or shrink-wrapped together as an issuable unit. (3) The contract number AND CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) OR ORDER ITEM NUMBER shall be placed on the exterior of all containers.
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- Address: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Contract Specialist, Acquisitions Management Division, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, 80305, United States
- Zip Code: 80305
- Zip Code: 80305
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