AFFTC/PKAB, Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185

67 -- INFRARED CAMERA SOL F04700-96T5968 POC Tamia True, Contract Negotiator, (805) 277-3900 x2263, Fax 258-9677 John Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900 x2230. 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. Solicitation number is F04700-96-T-5968 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and will be awarded as a contract using the simplified acquisition procedure. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-37 and DAC 91-10. This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. Standard industrial classification code: 3861. Small Business Size Standard: 500. The acquisition includes Contract Line Item Number 0001 Infrared camera with a focal plane array of at least 256 x 256 pixels, that operates in the 3-5 micron range (mid-wavelength) and possesses a field view of 5 +/- 1 degrees, The camera must have a remote control capability through an RS-232 link via a Windows PC and have video and 12-bit digital data output, implement automatic display and contrast control. The camera must have the capability for remote calibration without the use of any special equipment (should be able to calibrate the camera by pointing it at any neutral surface with a constant temperature) and have an NEDT of at least 0.025 degrees Celsius. System is to be used outdoors in a hot desert environment and must be rugged and able to operate over a temperature range of -40 to 65 degrees Celsius. The camera will employ two methods of cooling, conductivity cooling and an additional active cooling source that is attachable to the camera. Focal Plan cooling with LN2 is not an option since the system must be portable. The camera must be sealed in order to avoid particulate contamination (dust and sand) and allow for future lens upgrades without hardware modifications to the system and possess an easy method for non-uniformity corrections internal to the camera to support both use in different environments and system portabiity. Line Item 0002 All software and cables for remote operation and appropriate system documentation. Line Item 0003 Rugged transport case. Camera is to be delivered to PL-LMCA, Bldg 8460, 302 N. Mercury Blvd, Edwards AFB CA 93524-7690. FOB D. Delivery: 30 days ARO, Inspection and Acceptance at PL-LMCA Bldg 8460, Edwards AFB CA 93524-7690. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial applies. Offerors must include completed copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commerical Items, and DFARS provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commerical Items, with the offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order--Commercial Items, applies. Applicable FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act--Supplies, and 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed price. Applicable DFAR clauses cited in 252.212-7001 are: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7012 preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS rating is DOC9C. Standard commercial warranty applies to the items purchased under this solicitation. The vendor responding to this acquisition should provide this office with the following: A price quote on company letterhead for the requested items, stating unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of the FAR clause 52.212-3 (OCT 1995) and DFARs 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offers must be in writing and accompanied by completed Representations and Certification, available on the Internet or on request from Tamia True, or the offer will be rejected. Facsimile offers will be accepted. Oral offers will not be accepted. Provision FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is included. Evaluation of all offers will be made to determine the responsive and responsible offer which satisfies all mandatory requirements at the lowest overall cost. Offers are due at the Directorate of Contracting, AFFTC/PKAB, 5 South Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185 on 26 June 1996 no later than 3:00 p.m. Offers received after that time will not be accepted. Please reference the solicitation number on your offer. (0159)

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