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

66 -- SPECTRORADIOMETER SOL N00421-96-R-1178 DUE 082296 POC Mike Rock, Contract Specialist, Code 2622MR, (301) 342-1825, ext 147 Doris Browder, Contracting Officer. This is a 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. Solicitation Number N00421-96-R-1178 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). 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 CODE IS 3812. The contract line item number and item is: CLIN 0001 - One (1) Spectroradiometer. The contractor shall meet all of the specific requirements of the spectroradiometer as follows: 1) The system shall be portable enough to use in an aircraft for measuring displays and other lighting components. Due to this, the system can not be water cooled. In addition, the system should be able to interface with a laptop computer through a RS-232 or IEEE 488 Port, 2) The system must be able to accurately measure Class A and B Radiance for all lighting categories defined in MIL-L-85762 within 5 minutes. This includes panels which are measured at 1.0fL. The diameter of the spot size used during this measurement should be less that 0.010 of an inch, 3) The system should be expandable to enable measuring from 190nm to 1200nm by using multiple detectors. In order to use the system in aircraft, these additional detectors should be integrated such that the operator can switch from the UV to VIS to IR without having to manually reconfigure the system. This eliminates the need for recalibrating the system between detectors while testing in the field, 4) The Bandpass Resolution should be selectable from 0.1 to 10nm. This requirement is for utilizing the system to measure lasers for laser eye protection. This should also be software selectable to avoid recalibration in the field when reconfiguring the system. The contractor shall deliver CLIN 0001 with the Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL), within 60 days after contract award to: Receiving Officer, Supply Department, Bldg. 665, M/S-31, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304, m/f NAWCAD Bldg 2187, Code 4.5.5.5. 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 at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal and offering the lowest evaluated price. Price shall be the deciding factor among the technically acceptable proposals. To be technically acceptable, the offeror's technical proposal must be evaluated as technically acceptable for the requirement listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The price proposal shall be evaluated on the overall lowest price to the government. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either part. Before the offer's specified expiration time, 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 paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition. 52.212-5(b): 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (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), 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (JAN 1991), 52.222.26 Equal Opportunity (APR 1984), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1994), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1994), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), 52.225-3 Buy American Act--Supplies (JAN 1994). Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225- 7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment of Relief, 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST WARRANTY -- The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered to a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection Clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated order. Offers are due to Mike Rock, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency Bldg. 588, M/S-32, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304, by 2:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time 22 August 1996. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. For information regarding this solicitation contact Mike Rock, Code 2622MR (301) 342-1828 ext 147. For copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 or DFARS provision 252.212-7000, fax your request to Mike Rock, 301/342-1864. (0213)

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