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19 -- REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE SOL N47408-98-R-3930 DUE 051598 POC Peggy Hake, (805) 982-5397 E-MAIL: SMTP@Gateway@netSVSC, plhake@cbcph.navy.mil. This is a combined 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; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N68936-98-R-3930 is issued hereto as a request for proposals. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business under SIC code 3731 and has a small business size of 1,000 employees. The contract type will be firm fixed priced. The scope of work will be for the delivery of a 1,000-meter Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): item, quantity, and specifications are delineated as follows. CLIN-0001: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Unit-one each, min. depth capability -- 3,300 fsw., max. weight in air -- 1,500 lbs., max. size -- 100 ft3., all electric (i.e. no hydraulics), min. thrust -- 300 lb. fwd., 75 lbs. vert., 75 lbs. lat., min. fwd speed -- 3 knots, min. payload -- 100 lbs., tubular aluminum frame construction, syntactic foam flotation, four 150 watt min. halogen lights, depth sensor, auto-depth function, heading sensor, one color video camera, wide-angle, min. 450 line resolution, with pan & tilt capability, capacity for dual, simultaneous video, meets AODC electric safety standards, must have interface capabilities with the following subsystems: Nautronix acoustic tracking system (responder -- high powered beacon trickle charge and trigger signal), Simrad/Mesotech sonar (analog and digital), Hydrolek 4 function manipulator or equivalent, Simrad model OE1367 zoom camera or equivalent. CLIN-0002: Umbilical cable, Unit- 4,300 Ft total length, 4,000 ft. length, strength member rated min. 40,000 lb. breaking strength, (slip ring to be GFE), 300 ft. umbilical tether, min. 8,000 lb. breakingstrength (connected to main umbilical with submersible connectors). CLIN-0003: Control System, Unit-one each, 208-240 VAC supply power, 19" rack mountable, control console with 50 ft. cable, incl. 2 monitors (ROV video and vehicle status). CLIN-0004: ROV system operations & maintenance manual, Unit- six each, incl. electrical schematics CLIN-0005: Training and Factory Acceptance Testing, Unit-Three Days @ vendor's facility. END OF BASE CLINS. The optional CLINs items and specifications are delineated as follows: CLIN- 0006: Dive-Tank Acceptance Testing, Unit- Five Days @ NFESC, Pt. Hueneme, CA. CLIN-0007: Dock-side and Open Ocean Acceptance Testing, Unit-Seven Days @ Government East Coast Destination TBD. CLIN-0008: ROV vehicle shipping container, Unit-one each, weather and shock resistant. CLIN-0009: Control console extension cable, Unit-one each, 50 Ft. CLIN-0010: ROV spare parts kits, provide itemized list, with individual costs, of electrical & mechanical spare parts and kits. END OF OPTION CLINS. Period of Performance: June 1, 1998 through 30 September, 1998. FOB destination Port Hueneme, CA. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation. Full text of these provisions and clauses can be obtained via the Internet at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far or contact the PoC listed herein. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 1997), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1997), Insert: 1. Technical capability-including expandability (i.e. type and amount of surplus electrical power, control interfaces, vehicle frame configuration), reliability/ maintainability (incl. design standardization, at-sea performance history, logistic support -- use of commercial off-the-shelf subcomponents), and electrical safety, 2. Past Performance, and 3. Price. Insert: Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997). (Note: It is the Contractors responsibility to obtain, complete, and return this with its offer). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997), applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug1996) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited are applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employed Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Feb 1997), DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Jan 1994). See Numbered Notes: 1. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if received in a timely manner, shall be considered by the agency. Offers are due by May 15, 1998. All questions must be made in writing, faxed or mailed to the address provided below. Offers shall be in writing and sent to NAVFACCO Contracts Dept., Code 27145, CBC, Port Hueneme, Attn: Peggy Hake, FAX (805) 982-3015. (0093)

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