Department of the Navy, NAWCAD Contracts Competency Division, MS32, 22541 Millstone Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

58 -- DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM SOL NOO421-96-Q-1031 DUE 061296 POC Carnell M. Mosley, Contract Specialist, (301)862-6037, Code 2625CM Annette Steffen, Contracting Officer, (301)342-1825, Code 2625AS. 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 is the only solicitation; proposals being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00421-96-Q-1031 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. This action is 100% set aside for small businesses. The applicable SIC is 3861 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contract line item numbers are as follows: CLIN 0001-DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM (5 EACH), CLIN 0002- 105 MB HARD DRIVE ON PCMCIA TYPE III (5 EACH), CLIN 0003- ZOOM LENS 100-500mm f5.6 (5 EACH), and CLIN 0004-ZOOM LENS 28-70 mm f2.8 (5 EACH), and CLIN 0005-ZOOM LENS 70-210 mm f2.8 (5 EACH). SOW: 2.1 DIGITAL CAMERA PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. The contractor shall provide a digital camera for the still capture of high-quality images with a resolution of 1.5 million pixels (1524x1012 pixels). Digital camera shall be capable of supporting removable image storage media via a standard PCMCIA type III slot (PMCIA-ATA compatible) for operation with a commercially available hard disk or a RAM (flash memory) card. The digital camera shall be capable of transferring digital images to a DOS-based computer using MICROSOFT WINDOWS software. The digital camera shall have a built-in micophone that allows for the sound annotation of individual images with telephone-quality sound. Each sound file shall be associated with the image preceding the recording; or, with the first image if recorded before shooting. Once recorded, the sound file shall remain with its respective image, regardless of the storage medium or wherever it may be transferred. The digital camera shall be capable of capturing up to 1,000 images per full charge in battery operation. An AC battery charger/adapter shall be provided with the digital camera. Specific performance characteristics of the digital camera system are as follows: a) Key Functions: SLR operation and Camera body to accept all F-mount lenses, b) Resolution: 1.5MP image size (1524x1012 pixels), c) Image Storage: Removable hard drive or RAM (flash memory) and card (PCMCIA-ATA) compatible, d) Dynamic Range: 12 bits per RBG color and ISOs from 50 to 400 (color), e) Image Dimensions: M5 14 mm x 9.3 mm, f) Host Interface: SCSI, g) Flash: Hot shoe or other external flash compatible, h) Continous Frame Capture Rate (Burst): equal or nearly equal to 2 images/sec for 5 frames and equal or nearly equal to 1 frame every 3 secs after burst, i) Battery Capacity: 1,000 images per charge minimum, j) Voice Recording: 3 min equal or nearly equal to 1.5MB, k) AC Adapter/Battery Charger: 115 Vac and 220 Vac nominal; 50/60 Hz CSA, TUV approved, l) FCC: Class B certified, m) Technical Data: User's Guide. SOW: 2.2 105 MB HARD DRIVE CLIN 0002- 105MB HARD DRIVE: Contractor shall provide a 105MB hard drive compatible with the digital camera and have the following performance characteristics as follows: a) Capacity: 105 MB, b) Type: PCMCIA Type III (10.5mm), c) MTBF: Equal or greater than 300,000, d) Operating Shock Resistance: Equal or greater than 100G, e) Non-Operating Shock Resistance: Equal or greater than 300G, f) Weight: Equal or less than 1 lb., g) Technical Data: User's Guide. SOW: 2.3 LENSES-CLINs 0003-0005, respectively: Contractor shall provide the following zoom lenses, with hoods, which shall be form, fit, and function compatible with the digital camera body provided above: SOW: 2.3.1 Zoom Len-CLIN 0003: 100-500mm,f5.6, SOW: 2.3.2 Zoom Lens-CLIN 0004: 28-70mm, f2.8, SOW: 2.3.3 Zoom Lens-CLIN 0005: 70-2100mm, f2.8d. This procurement shall be F.O.B Destination and be delivered to Receiving Office, NAWCAD Patuxent River, Villa Rd., Bldg. 115, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, M/F: Dennis Lyons (Code 4.5.8.4.2). The contractor shall deliver CLINs 0001-0005 with original equipment manufacture operators/maintenance manuals listed on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) within 30 days after award of contract. Responses with delivery schedules outside the 30 day time period shall be considered non-responsive. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision 52.212-2 Evaluation--Comercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. In lieu, the following information will will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting descriptive literature (See FAR 52.214-21) (i.e., brochures) and offering the lowest evaluated price (Low Cost/Technically Acceptable). Price shall be the deciding factor. To be considered technically acceptable, the offeror's descriptive material must be evaluated as technically acceptable for each of the requirements listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the descriptive literature submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, and et cetera in order for the Government to evaluate the technical acceptability of the offeror's product. The offeror shall provide information confirming the price quoted (e.g., current catalog prices or price list). Firms are encouraged to submit several offers for different brands and models in accordance with SPECS and SOW. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed, faxed, or electronically mailed to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration date specified, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JAN 1996) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraphy (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquistion as follows: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1 (OCT 1995), 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEP 1990), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns (OCT 1995), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterns (APR 1994), 52-222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1994), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), and 52.225-3 Buy American Act--Supplies (JAN 1994). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of DFAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFAR 252.212-7001(a), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference. DFAR 252.227-7032, Data Requirements (OCT 1988) is incorporated by reference. CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (CDRL)--The Government requires that one data item be provided. This data item shall be titled ''Operation/Maintenance Manual'' and may be submitted in contractor format. This CDRL requires the contractor to deliver one Original Equipment Manufacture Operators/Maintenance Manual (5 Manuals Total-See CLINs). This CDRL is a one time only requirement and shall not be separately priced. WARRANTY--The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warrenty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warrenty does not waive the Government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warrenty. The warrenty period shall begin upon award of contract of items listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated contract. Quotes with descriptive literature are due to Carnell M. Mosley, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency Bldg. 588, MS #32, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304, by 2:30 P.M. EST 11 July 1996. All questions in regard to this RFQ are due by 2:30 P.M. EST 25 June 1996. Questions submitted after the established time and date shall not be answered. All questions submitted at or before established time shall be addressed in a future amendment to be published in the Commerce Business Daily. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The government anticipates an award date of 30 July 1996. For information regarding this solicitation contact Mr. Carnell M. Mosley (Code 2.6.2.5CM) (301)862-6037/ Fax (301)862-8545. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 fax your request to Carnell M. Mosley. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0164)

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