Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

66 -- HIGH PERFORMANCE PLANAR NEAR FIELD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM SOL N00014-97-R-SK11 POC Susan Kelly, Contract Specialist, Code 3230.SK (202) 767-6815, Helen Paul, Contracting Oficer, Code 3230.HB (202) 767-6815 E-MAIL: click here to forward a request via e-mail, synopsis@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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-SK11, is a request for proposal (RFP). The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 and the SIC code is 3825. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for a high performance 2 axis, planar near field measurement system and positioning and processing software that will have the capability to be upgraded in the future to include an azimuthal axis at the base of the system and a probe roll stage for dual polarization measurements at the probe location. The Contractor shall provide a 5' x 5' planar scan system in the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) plane. The Y plane willinclude a custom tower base to allow reorientation of the tower by 90 degrees. The system shall include a custom rigid base that will allow for the future addition of a lower azimuth stage. The Contractor shall provide an X band probe kit including; probe, bracket, SMA transition and absorber. The Contractor shall also provide planar positioning and processing software which is PC based ad includes the following features at a minimum; automatic scan set-up, multi-level scan generation, near field data simulation, far-field transformations, holographic projections, 3D contour, gray scale & 2D plots, error analysis and drivers for an HP8510 B/C and HP8530A Automated Vector Network Analyzer. The system shall also include a four axis range controller and cables. Upon delivery of the system the Contractor shall provide on-site installation and training. The training will be for up to six customer identified users and will last two eight hour days. The Contractor shall provide the aforementioned system with the following specifications: Drive system -- Precision stepper motors; Scan area -- 5 ft. x 5 ft.; Planarity -- <0.005" RMS; Step size -- <=0.0025"; Position repeatability -- <=0.002"; Scan speed -- >=20"/sec.; Probe stage capacity -- >=15lb.; Stepper motor power amp. -- EIA 19" rack mount; Motor cables -- Quick connect>=40'; Probe -- Open ended waveguide probe (WR-90) with SMA (f) transition; Probe absorber -- 5" pyramidal cone absorber; Probe mount -- Angle bracket -- allows mounting probe in "V" or "H" plane; RF cables -- Qty. 2, Flexible 15' with SMA (M-M) coaxial connectors; DC-18 Ghz. 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) price (2) technical capability of the item offered to meet NRL's need (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 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 and DFARS 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). Offers must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Code 3230.SK, 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 24 March 1997. The package should be marked RFP N00014-97-R-SK11, Closing Date: 24 March 1997. For information regarding this solicitation contact Susan Kelly, Contract Specialist at (202) 767-6815. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.**** (0058)

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