NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE, CONTRACTING DIVISION, CODE N41, STENNIS SPACE CNTR, MS 39522-5001

66 -- REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (WORKING CLASS) SOL N62306-98-Q-A002 DUE 080898 POC Purchasing Agent, N.F. HAIRSTON, (228) 689-8367 This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested; a written solicitation will not be issue. Solicitation N62306-98-Q-A002 is issued hereto as a request for quotes. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are current as of the date of this publication. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business under SIC code 3812 and has a small business size of 750 employees. The contract type will be firm fixed priced, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity with options. The term of this contract including options shall not exceed 60 months. Base Period will be from date of contract issuance for a period of 12 months with four consecutive optional 12 month periods after expiration of the base period. The Government minimum obligation under this contract will be $100,000 during the base period. The scope of work will be for the delivery of a 1,000 meter Working class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system. Contract line item estimated quantities are over the life of the contract.The contract line item numbers (CLINS): item, estimated quantity, and specifications are delineated as follows and are to be in accordance with system specifications provided: CLIN 0001: Remotely Operated Vehicle System (Working class), est qty 2 each; CLIN 0002: Umbilical Cable, est qty 2 spls @ 3,000 ft ea; CLIN 0003: ROV System Documentation, est qty 6 ea; CLIN 0004: Training, 1 wk (manufacturer facility; CLIN 0005: Training, 1 wk (NAVOCEANO); CLIN 0006: Training (underwater), 3 days (NAVOCEANO provided site); CLIN 0007: Full Spare Parts Kit, est qty 10 ea; CLIN 0008: Submersible Pump, est qty 8 ea; CLIN 0009: Flotation Modules, est qty; 10 sets; CLIN 0010: Five-Function Manipulator, est qty 8 ea; CLIN 0011: Movie Grade Lighting Upgrade, est qty 10 ea; CLIN 0012: Zoom Color Camera, est qty 8 ea. The System specifications are delineated as follows: ROV is to have readily available spare parts; operating environment: -5 to 40 degrees C ambient, -2 to 40 degrees C water, Max operations surface conditions Sea state 3 (Beaufort), 80-100% humidity; military/commercial air/ground transport, (no HAZMAT permits allowed). Physical Rqmts: depth capability-3,300 fsw., max. dry weight-1,800 lbs., wet weight -neutrally buoyant (unloaded); max. size-88 in.L, 48 in. W, 38 in. H; all electric (i.e. no hydraulics); min. thrust-300 lb fwd., 75 lbs. vert., 75 lbs. lat., min. fwd speed-3 knots; payload-200 lbs. underwater; turning performance: 0 to 30 degrees per second; common structural member frame construction; easily removable modular syntactic foam flotation; four 150 watt min. halogen lights; depth sensor w/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 color imaging scanning sonar to include processor and sonar head, interface capabilities with Simrad/Mesotech Model 971 sonar heads. Processor must be capable of operating in sector, polar, side scan and linear modes. Sonar is to process both digital and analog signals. ROV shall require a maximum of two persons to operate, maximum of 300 sq ft of deck space, and installable aboard survey vessel within 4 hours. Thrusters must be modular, brushless electric motors, independent operation, and rated to depth of 6000 meters. Manipulator is to be five-function medium duty rated to 6000 meter depth. Autopilot will consist of: depth, strain gauge type (1 ft) and heading, stabilized flux gate compass (1E). Navigation is to be completely compatible with ORE TRACKPOINT II. System power -- ROV is to take high voltage from the supply and convert it to proper regulated voltage for vehicle use, designed for protection from excursions or spikes from shipboard power system. Surface power unit shall be 220/440 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase supply with GFI protection and leakage monitor output. Umbilical cable must be neutrally buoyant cable, 1.25 OD maximum, 24 in bending radius, two-layer contra-helical wound kevlar between two-layer low density TPR jackets, water blocked construction, high visibility color coating, marked every ten feet, and spooled on temporary drum in reverse depth. Surface Control System, control equipment shall be mounted into a standard 19 in rack console. Console shall contain all instrumentation including vehicle control/communication systems, video, cabling and interfaces, and keyboard. Space shall be available for additional video, video recorders, scanning sonar, and any optional equipment; ROV system documentation will include operations & maintenance manual and electrical schematics. Contractor testing: the Government reserves the right to be present during contractor testing -- contractor is to provide 30 days notification prior to test period. Training 1 week detailed maintenance and repairat manufacturer facility for up to 3 people during period of contractor testing; 1 week basic concepts, operations, general maintenance for up to 8 people at NAVOCEANO, Stennis Space Center, MS and 3 days of underwater instruction at NAVOCEANO provided site for up to eight people (may include near shore ship travel); Full Spare Parts Kit, consisting of all printed circuit boards/modules, underwater connectors/molded harnesses, expendables, special connectors/tools, umbilical field splicing kit, spare thruster and drive module, spare underwater light and bulbs, and other items required for one-year operation (provide itemized list with individual costs of spare parts and kit. Sonar Head, depth -- 6000 meters, range -- 0.5-100m, operating frequency -- 675 kHz, scan angle -- 360E continuous; Video, TV (NTSC) camera system with pan and tilt; Portable Pilot station, a separate portable waterproof pilot control station including joystick, vehicle motion controls, switching/controls/indicators for all standard features such as auto depth, ranging, surface power on/off, camera pan/tilt /focus/zoom, vehicle power, lights, and other required controls. Station is to include deck cable of at least 50 feet in length and two high resolution 14 in. diagonal color monitors for vehicle status display and ROV real-time video. The optional CLINs item specifications are delineated as follows and are to include all interfaces, cables and other equipment: Submersible Pump, nozzle is to be ROV manipulator compatible for motion control, sediment displacement system only; Flotation Modules, complete set, syntactic foam with mounting hardware, rated to ROV depth design; Five-function remote control manipulator with associated equipment/ interfaces (Hydrolek or equivalent); Movie Grade Lighting upgrade (HID Gas Arc light or equal); Zoom Color Camera, CCD, 8:1 zoom range with auto iris, remote focus and zoom, interfaces. FOB destination Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to his 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 standard- ization, logistic support -- use of commercial off-the-shelf subcomponents), electrical safety, and corporate experience (vendor experience in ROV field and number of operating units sold commercially). 2. Past Performance (customer satisfaction, at-sea performance history), and 3. Price. Insert: Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Contractor must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. Required Delivery is 60 -- 120 days. 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 the 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 (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-8, Utilization of Small, Small disadvantaged and Woman- Owned Small Business Concerns (Jun 1997); FAR 52.212-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996), FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (Oct 1995), INSERT: date of contract through 12 months from issuance of contract; FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (Oct 1995), INSERT: (a) $2,500, (b)(1) $250,000, (b)(2) $800,000, (b)(3) 30, (d) 15; FAR 52.216-22, IndefiniteQuantity (Oct 1995), INSERT: (d) Nov, 2003; FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989), INSERT: (c) 60; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996); 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); FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Jun 1997); DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 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 252.225-7006, Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Jun 1997); DFARS 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements (Jun 1997); DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data-Commercial Items (Nov 1995); DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). 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 Aug 17, 1998. All questions must be made in writing, faxed, e-mailed or mailed to the address provided below. Offers shall be in writing and sent to Naval Oceanographic Office, N412, Bldg 9134, 1002 Balch Boulevard, Stennis Space Center, MS 39522-5001, Attn: N. F. Hairston, FAX (228) 689-8392, e-mail: hairstonn@navo.navy.mil. Posted 07/24/98 (I-SN228162). (0205)

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