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A -- ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS SOL DAAL01-95-R-2026 DUE 102395 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST Dolores Cabrera (505) 678-2085, CONTRACTING Officer BARBARA L. MINTO (505) 678-8566. The Army Research Laboratory is soliciting proposals for Electro-Optical Device Vulnerability Analysis under this research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS). Award will be made in accordance with DFARS Subpart 235.70, Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures. This RDSS consists of this notice, any subsequent amendments, and a supplemental package which is available by writing to the above address. Offerors who did not respond to the synopsis published 31 Aug 95 should provide, in writing, their complete address information to the above address in order to receive the supplemental package and any subsequent amendments (if applicable). All of the mandatory terms, clauses, and provisions at DFARS 235.7006, Research and Development Streamlined Contracting format, and the following optional items are incorporated by reference: B.3, B.7, B.8, C.2, E.3, E.4, F.1, G.1, g.2, G.3, H.3, I.42., I.43., I.44, I.46, I.48, I.50, I.51, I.52, i.53, I.60, I.64, I.66, I.68, I.69, I.70, I.71, I.75, I.81, I.85, i.87, I.90, I.94, I.97, I.103, I.107, I.108, I.127, I.129, I.130, i.131, I.132, I.133, I.144, I.148, I.151, I.153, I.154, I.155, i.156, I.157, I.159, I.164, I.165, I.167, L.14, M.1, M.2. The clauses and provisions are those in effect through FAC 90-26 and DAC 91-7. The standard evaluation factors at Section M apply with the addition of past performance. Paragraph M.2(i), second sentence, is revised by inserting ''past performance,'' between ''...technical,'' and ''cost or price....'' Paragraph M.2(ii) is revised to read ''Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following factors. The technical factor is more important that the past performance factor. The past performance factor is more important than the cost factor. The technical subfactors are in descending order of importance. The past performance and cost subfactors are of equal weight.'' Paragraph M.2(ii)(B) is changed from (B) to (C) and new paragraph M.2(ii)(B) is added to read as follows: ''(B) Past Performance. Information utilized will be obtained from the references listed in the proposal which includes for each contract and subcontract the name of the cognizant contracting activity, contract number, contract type, total contract value, description of contractual effort, names and telephone numbers of Procuring and Administrative Contracting Officers, name and telephone of Government Program Manager, and a list of major subcontracts. Information from other customers known to the Government, and others who may have useful and relevant information, may also be utilized. Information will also be considered regarding any significant subcontractors and key personnel records. If an offeror, or the proposed employees for the offeror, do not have a past performance history relating to this solicitation, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on this factor. (1) Quality of Service. Compliance with contract requirements, accuracy of reports, technical excellence. (2) Timeliness of Performance. Met interim milestones, reliable, responsive to technical direction, completed on time, including wrap-up and contract administration. (3) Cost Control. Within budget, current, accurate, and complete billings, relationship of negotiated costs to actual, cost efficiencies. (4) Business Relations. Effective management, effective small/small disadvantaged business subcontracting program, reasonable/cooperative behavior, flexible, effective contractor recommended solutions, business- like concern for Government's interests. (5) Customer Satisfaction. Satisfaction of end users with the contractor's service. (6) Awards. Receipt of widely recognized quality awards or certifications.'' A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (Term) type contract is contemplated. The estimated period of performance is three (3) years commencing on or about 01 Jan 96 with two additional one-year options. This action is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The SIC Code is 8731, and the size standard is 500 employees. To be responsive to this solicitation, submit 6 copies of your technical/past performance and cost proposal no later than 1400 hours, 23 Oct 95, addressed as shown above. Proposal page limitations are specified in DFARS 252.235-7006 (L.24). Multiple awards are not contemplated. The following are included in the supplemental package: Statement of Work, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), Task Order Formats and preparation instructions, List of Government Furnishd Property, Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423). The scope of this effort covers the research required for methodology development for analysis of Optical/Electro-Optical (O/EO) devices. This effort entails the research and development of new and/or improved O/EO measurement methodologies and tools for performing theoretical, laboratory, and field O/EO system signature, jamming, and characterization analysis. This solicitation consists of four Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) as follows: CLIN 0001 Basic Contract Period, 3 years (xxx Target Hours), Electro-Optical (E-O) Device Vulnerability Analysis in accordance with ARL SOW 8013-95 dated 19 Jul 95, listed in Section J as Attachment 1--1 JB, CLIN 0002 First Option Period, 12 Months (xxx Target Hours), E-O Device Vulnerability Analysis in accordance with ARL SOW 8013-95 dated 19 Jul 95, listed in Section J as Attachment 1--1 JB. CLIN 0003 Second Option Period, 12 Months (xxx Target Hours), E-O Device Vulnerability Analysis in accordance with ARL SOW 8013-95 dated 19 Jul 95, listed in Section J as Attachment 1--1 JB. CLIN 0004 Data as required by DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List which (1) is listed in Section J as Exhibit A and (2) constitutes the sole contractual list of requirements for the amounts and kinds of data required under the contract, except as required by specific contract clauses and provisions--1 LT. The blanks contained under paragraphs B.3 and G.2 of the Research and Development Streamlined Contracting format will be filled in at time of contract award. Paragraph B.8 reads as follows with the remaining blanks to be filled in at time of contract award: ''The Government may require performance of the work required by CLINs 0002 and CLIN 0003. The Contracting Officer shall provide written notice of intent to exercise this option to the Contractor on or before (i) for CLIN 0002, the expiration of CLIN 0001 (ii) for CLIN 0003, concurrent with the exercise of CLIN 0002 but prior to the expiration of CLIN 0002. If the Government exercises this option by the times specified above, the Contractor shall perform at the estimated cost and fee, if applicable, set forth below: CLIN 0002 Estimated Cost, Fixed Fee, Total, CLIN 0003 Estimated Cost, Fixed Fee, Total.'' The blank at paragraph C.2 is completed as ''...Attachment No. 1.'' The name, address, and telephone numbers of the Contract Specialist and the Contractig Officer for this solicitation are shown above. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0258)

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