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67 -- INFRARED CAMERA SYSTEM: PROVIDE SOL RFQ2-36765MJM DUE 052998 POC Michael J. McIntyre, Purchasing Agent, Phone (650) 604-1364, Fax (650) 604-3772, Email mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Michael J. McIntyre, Purchasing Agent, Phone (650) 604-1364, Fax (650) 604-3772, Email mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36765MJM. E-MAIL: Michael J. McIntyre, mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined solicitation/RFQ 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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The purpose of this procurement is to acquire for the Government one (1) Infrared Camera System to be used by the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) group. The Camera system shall have the following listed characteristics/capabilities: (1) Uncooled microbolometer focal plane array detector, optimized for long wave (7.5-13 microns). (2) 14 bit analog to digital converter. (3) Environmentally sealed to IP 54 and NEMA 13 ratings. (4) Environmental range: -15 degrees C to 50 degrees C. (5) Dynamic range: -20 degrees to 500 degrees C. (6) Measurement accuracy: + or -- 2 degrees C. (7) Thermal sensitivity: 0.1 degrees C at 30 degrees C. (8) Internal temperature stabilization. (9) Internal calibration reference. (10)Automatic atomospheric transmission correction for distance, atmospheric temperature, and humidity. (11)Interchangeablity of lenses. (12)Standard lens with 24 degree X 18 degree field of view. (13)Telephoto lens (12 degree). (14)Continous 1 to 4X electronic zoom. (15)Color viewfinder. (16)External LCD color viewer, (4-inch). (17)Non-interlaced image. (18)Ability to designate an area on the screen and display maximum, minumum, or average temperature within the area. (19)Moveable crosspoint spotmeter for temperature measurement within live or stored image. (20)Digital voice annotation capability to imbed audio with stored image. (21)Parameters to be stored with image. (22)Removable PC-card for image storage with minimum of 500 images/audio/parameters per card. (23)Digital video output with cable. (24)Internal Metal Hydride Battery: 4 each. (25)Battery charger. (26)AC power supply. (27)Reporting software; Windows 95 and Windows NT compatible. (28)Standard Commercial Warranty. The Infrared Camera System shall include a shipping/carrying weather resistant case and 2 each system operating manuals. The government requires on-site system installation and Operator training for three (3) people. Acceptance of trade-in camera and allowed pricing difference by contractor, will be considered in quote. Existing Camera for trade: Flir Systems Inc., Prism II, P/N 9500-7000-60, S/N 7000191, with 25 degree lens. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-04. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3823 and 500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Ames Research Center is required within 60 days ARO.Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above shall be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact, (Michael J. McIntyre, NASA Ames Research Center, Plant Engineering Branch (JFP), M/S: 19-11, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000 or FAX: (650)604-7354), by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. The applicable clauses are: 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-21, 52.222-41, and 52.222-42. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than May 8, 1998. FAX: (650)604-7354. Quotations are due by 03:00PM, PDST, May 29, 1998 to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0106)

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