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66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL N00244-98 -- Q-0268 DUE 060498 POC Bid Officer, 619-532-2692, Contracting Officer, Ralph Franchi, 619-532-2568, fax: 619-532-2347 WEB: ., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail., ralph_a._franchi@fmso.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in the FAR Part 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. Solicitation number: N00244-98-Q-0268. This solicitation is being issued as a RFQ (Request for Quote). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13.This solicitation is issued on a restricted basis for small business manufactured products and small business suppliers/distributors. The Standard Industrialization Classification Code is 3827 and the business size standard is 500 employees. FISC-San Diego is announcing a requirement for the following material: Item 0001: Alignment telescope, Part number: 71-2022, Quantity: (2) Each, Description: Magnification: varies automatically from 4x at zero focus to 46x at infinity, Focusing range: zero to infinity, Resolving power: 3.4 seconds of arc, Field of view: 37 minutes at infinity, 42 mm at zero focus, Effective aperture: 42 mm, Optics: fully coated optics, Reticule: all purpose double glass, dustproof, cross pattern with single lines top and right, paired lines bottom and left, Optical micrometer: built in horizontal and vertical optical micrometers: +-.050 in. displacement. Direct reading to .001 in. Micrometer accuracy +-.0002 in. over full range. Scale graduations are red and black to indicate direction of displacement. Focusing Knob: Drum graduated to show focusing distance in feet. Telescope barrel: made of through hardened stabilized tool steel with a hard chrome surface. Overall length: 17-3/4", Weight: approx. 11-1/2 lbs. Telescope establishes precise reference lines of sight. Telescope conforms to A.I.A. specifications, including accuracy, concentricity of line of sight and barrel diameter. Instrument has built in auto reflection target and auto-collimation illumination unit. Item 0002: Quantity: (2) Each, See-thru detector target, Part number: 71-2629 to include the following: Connector, MS3471L12-85, Description: Permits alignment of several stations simultaneously at different positions along a laser line of sight. The sensing element is concentric with +-0.001 in. of the outside diameter of the target and lies in a plane within +-0.003 in. of the rear interface surface. The mounting ring is stainless steel, Type 303 with an outside diameter precision ground to a AS standard of 2.2498 in. +.0, -0.0003 inch/ft. Item 0003: (2) Each, Combination auto-collimation, projection and Right angle eyepiece, Part number: 71-2240, Description: This unit is used in place of the standard eyepiece on a K&E alignment telescope. It consists of a right angle eyepiece plus an illumination unit which can be used either to project an image of the reticle onto a target or for auto-collimation. The unit includes a variable transformer for use with 110 volts AC, 50-60 cycles. The eyepiece unit can be converted in the field as required, to form a straight through vision system or a right angle system. Item 0004: (2) Each, Adjustable target holder for small bores, Part number: 71-6450, Description: This device holds a target in any bore from 5-1/2" diameter to 21-1/2" diameter. The target holder is supported by two micrometer stick legs and one spring loaded plunger leg. The kit comes complete with a set of legs and extensions to fill all diameters between 5-1/2 in. and 21-1/2 in. The material listed in this solicitation is considered "Brand name or equal". The manufacturer of the material and part numbers listed is Cubic Precision, Electro Optical Division of Cubic Corporation. The government will accept bids from vendors that reflect other manufacturer's products that are considered equal to or that exceed the listed specifications. Contractors are required to provide technical literature with the bid submission for Government technical personnel to review and determine technical capabilities. Delivery of all material will be made to the Receiving Officer, Bldg. 94, Naval Aviation Depot, Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA 92135. Inspection and acceptance of all material will be performed by the Receiving Officer at Destination (government facility). Standard commercial packaging is acceptable for this material. Required delivery date is August 10, 1998 or sooner. Marking requirements will be provided upon award. Offeror's are to submit the following information: (1) Firm Fixed Pricing for all items, (2) Payment terms, shipping charges (if applicable), Cage code, Duns/Bradstreet#, Taxpayers ID#, current technical specifications and pictures/diagrams of the material being offered. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES ARE APPLICABLE AND ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THE SOLICITATION BY REFERENCE AND WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN FULL TEXT UPON REQUEST. NOTE: THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROVISIONS FROM THE FAR AND DFARS CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THE INTERNET USING THE FOLLOWING WEB-SITE ADDRESS: www.arnet.gov FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, Addendum to 52.212-1 hereby applies: 52.212-5 Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provision with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 hereby applies: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 5252.246-9401 Standard Commercial Warranty, 52.247-34 FOB Destination. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products, 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, DFARS 252.225-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses and applicable for (b): DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities,252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea, DFARS 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. Contractors submitting a bid for this requirement are required to obtain the above listed clause and provision information. This information must reviewed and the applicable clauses/provisions must be filled out and returned with your offer. The Contracting Officer will provide assistance if necessary. NOTE: If there any questions regarding technical issues or contractual type, it is suggested that you compile a list and fax or e-mail the list to the Contracting Officer. The government intends to make a single award of a Firm Fixed Price contract to the most responsible offeror whose bid provides the best technical and cost value to the government. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (PST) on 6/4/98. Offers from responsible contractors may be FAXED to: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept., Code 2611, Attn.: Ralph Franchi, San Diego, CA 92132. Fax no.: 619-532-2347. Requests for information regarding this solicitation may be addressed to Contracting Officer. Inquiries may also be addressed via e-mail to: ralph_a._franchi@fmso.navy.mil Do not mail in your quotations. Reference solicitation number: N00244-98-Q-0268 on all documents and requests for information. This solicitation is issued as restricted to small business manufacturers and small business distributors. See numbered Note 1. (0139)

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