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60 -- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES SOL N00014-97-R-MM01 POC Marita Miller, Contract Specialist, Code 3230.MM (202) 404-7159 Helen Paul, Contracting Officer, Code 3230.HB (202) 404-7159. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items proposed in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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, N00014-97-R-MM01, is a request for proposal (RFP). This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 and the SIC Code is 3829. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) needs a Photodetector. The Photodetector will be used as a critical component in a new fiber-optic beamformer being developed by NRLs Optical Science Division. The Photodector will serve to demodulate the microwave signals distributed to the various system point on an optical carrier. The contractor shall provide a PHOTODETECTOR, 90 EA, in accordance with the following specifications: (1) RF Responsivity >0.6 A/W from 1 to 18 Ghz and from 1520 to 1580 nm (excluding reduction due to the 50 Ohm termination resistor), (2) RF amplitude ripple < 0.6 dB in any 2 Ghz within the 1 to 18 Ghz range, (3) RF phase ripple < 10 degrees in any 2 Ghz within the 1 to 18 Ghz range, (4) 50 Ohm integrated RF termination resistor, (5) >2mA photocurrent handling capability, (6) integrated bias tee, (7) dc to RF port isolation > 40 dB in the 1 to 18 Ghz range, (8) 0.7 to 1 m fiber pigtail (The fiber pigtail may be SMF-28, SMF-DS or graded- index multi-mode fiber with 900 micron tight buffer coating. Multi-mode fiber pigtail is preferred.), (9) Fiber pigtail connectorized with Deutsch MC3 MkII tungsten carbide contact, (10) Gilbert GPO blindmate connector is preferred, but SMA female or equivalent RF connector is acceptable, (11) Package size should allow unit to be mountable on 0.54 inch spacing centers, with output RF, dc bias and fiber-optic connectors arranged on a plane perpendicular to the stacking direction. Unit dimensions along planes perpendicular to the stacking direction should not exceed 1.25 inches x 1 inch excluding connectors, (12) Optical backreflection <40 dB is preferred, but not required. The system must also meet the following unit to unit tracking specifications: (1) Fiber pigtail lengthmatched to +/- 1 mm, with matching to +/- 0.5 mm preferred, (2) RF amplitude response tracking to +/- 0.3 dB excluding a possible constant offset, (3) RF phase response tracking to +/- 5 degrees excluding possible time-delay offset as defined by the fiber-pigtail length mismatch, (4) All units should be fabricated using identical process steps and materials in a single batch. The required delivery schedule is within 90 days after contract award date for the first 10 EA and 10 EA each 14 days thereafter until all 100 have been delivered and all excess quanitities produced under the contract that do not meet the specification herein 1 LO, Not Seperately Priced, to be delivered with the final 10 units. Delivery and acceptance is NRL, 4555 Overlook Ave., SW, Washington, DC, FOB Destination. The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42 and for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Defense Acquisition Circular 91- 11. The FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses cited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet NRLs need (2) price (3) past performance. Technical and past performance when combined, are of equal importance compared to price. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.215-43, Audit-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The additional clauses cited under FAR 52.212-5, that are applicable to this acquisition are FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52225-18 and FAR 24.247-64. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited under DFARS 252.212-7001, that are applicable to this acquisition are: DFARS 252.225-7001 andDFARS 252.233-7000. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700). Note 1 applies. Offers must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Code 3230.MM, Bldg. 222, Rm 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326 and received no later than 4:00 P.M. E.S.T. on 30 December 1996. The package should be marked RFP N00014-97-R-MM01, Closing Date: 30 December 1996. For information regarding this solicitation contact Marita Miller, Contract Specialist at (202) 404-7159. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.**** (0352)

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