USDA Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Ave., Rm. 222, Boise, ID 83705-5354

58 -- INFRARED LINE SCANNER UPGRADE SOL RFP 49-97-11 DUE 050597 POC Frank Gomez 208/387-5347 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, 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. Request for Proposals 49-97-11 Infrared Line Scanner upgrade. All clauses incorporated herein by reference are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 45. Proposals are required to be submitted by Close of Business June 6, 1997. Proposals will be mailed to National Interagency Fire Center, Contracting, 3833 S Development Ave, Boise, ID 83705-5354. Individual to contact for additional information is Frank Gomez, Contracting Officer, 208/387-5347. Proposals submitted will be evaluated on the following criteria: (1) How Offerors will accomplish the specified requirements as stated herein, (2) Past performance and experience on similar type systems, and (3) Price. DAEDALUS Corp. is the manufacturer of the model ABS 3500 and has full and complete knowledge of its characteristics and design. Other suppliers/vendors with experience in Daedalus IR line scanner systems integration with hard copy real-time image recorders will be considered and are invited to submit their proposal. The USDA-Forest Service (FS) requires an upgrade on two (2) existing DAEDALUS Airborne Bispectral Line scanner systems, model ABS 3500; the Forest Service intends to procure an upgrade to one system this Fiscal Year (FY) and requests an option to upgrade the second system the following FY contingent on Funding Availability. Offerors will need to attain the pertinent technical information of the system to accomplish the upgrade through DAEDALUS Enterprises, Inc. These line scanners were procured with 2.5 milliradian detectors, one MCT 8-12 micron detector, and one INSb 3-5 micron detector. The systems have had several upgrades performed by DAEDALUS that may make it unique to the FS. The system is used for wildfire detection and mapping. The system acts as a sensor for the FIREFLY system (a wildfire detection and mapping system) developed by Jet Propulsion Laboratories and upgraded by the U.S. ARMY Missile Command. The Forest Service requires that the DAEDALUS ABS 3500 system be upgraded to include the following: The 1.25 mr Detectors, IFOV upgrade shall maintain the NEDT<0.2 degrees C and the 86 degrees TFOV of the ABS 3500 system. Provide a pixel size not to exceed 12.5 ft X 12.5 ft from all altitudes (AGL) between 2000 and 10,000 feet. Deliver a buffered nonsaturating output from the mid-wave (3-5 um) and the long-wave (8-12 um) IR detectors for the input to FIREFLY system while maintaining a separate set of high-gain pre-amps for use by the Daedalus ABS 3500 system. Compute, in real-time, V/H and S-bend geometric and hot spot detection and enhancement for a real-time display and printer. Print a real-time strip chart image on at full spatial resolution. Display a compressed (600 pixel max) image on video monitor. System will be tested for compliance and a report of the results will be conveyed to the COR (Contracting Officer's Representative) 2 weeks prior to delivery. Offerors shall conform to the following Federal Acquisition Regulations and be required to submit information as noted after each clause. Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to fferors-Commercial-Note: Small Business Size Standard Classification for this procurement is 3812; Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items -- to be submitted with proposal; Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; Clause 52-245-04 Government Furnished Property. Period of Performance: July 1, 1997, through March 1, 1998. Government Furnished Property: The Government will make available a DAEDALUS ABS 3500 system. Available October 1, 1997. Warranties: Contractor guarantees the modification and work forthe upgrade of the Daedalus ABS 3500 for a minimum of 90 days. In the event of equipment malfunction, the Contractor shall provide the parts, labor, and shipping costs to repair the equipment due to the upgrade. Repairs shall be accomplished within 1 week of notification. (0125)

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