Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

66 -- ANALYZER, SPECTRUM, OPTICAL SOL N00164-97-Q-0295 DUE 070797 POC Diane Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, fax 812-854-3465, Kelly Siffin, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: click here for questions, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit a quotation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-97-Q-0295 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3825. This requirement is for one each Hewlett Packard Optical Spectrum Analyzer Model 70951B/OPT 051, Brand Name or Equal: In accordance with the following specifications: Line 0001, The Optical Spectrum Analyzer shall meet the following requirements: Operating wavelength: 600 to 1700 nm; Wavelength accuracy: +/- 1nm; Wavelength resolution: 0.1 nm; Input power: -70 to +10 dBm; Amplitude accuracy: +/- 0.5 dB; Optical input: FC/PC connector: Sensitivity 600 -- 700 nm -60 dBm : 750 -- 1100 nm -75 dBm : 1100 -- 1600 nm -90 dBm : 1600 -- 1700 nm -80 dBm; Sweep cycle time: 1 second; Data output: IEEE 488; Data output: MSIB; Compatibility: MMS; EDFA Test personality option: Characterize gain and noise figure at a single wavelength or over a wavelength range. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane IN, with inspection/acceptance at destination. Delivery of the Analyzer is required 10 weeks after receipt of the contract. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-1 Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-16 Buy American Act-Supplies under European Community Agreement certificate, 52.225-17 Buy American Act-Supplies under European Community Agreement, 52.25-18 European Community Sanctions for end Products, 52.225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services, 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting, and 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial items. This requirement is subject to the Navy's Red, Yellow, Green Program. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/ amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: Technical (stopping power), past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 7 July 1997 at 3:00 p.m central time zone. Proposals may be sent to: Contracting Officer, Bldg. 64 (ATTN: Diane L. Pearson, Code 1163W7) NAVSURFWARCENDIV, 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5011. Facsimile quotes are acceptable (812-854-3465). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. See Note 12. (0177)

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