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16 -- STAR TRACKER SOL 9-BE13-48-8-5Q DUE 120398 POC Caroline M. Root, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4140, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email caroline.m.root1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Caroline M. Root, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4140, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email caroline.m.root1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BE13-48-8-5Q. E-MAIL: Caroline M. Root, caroline.m.root1@jsc.nasa.gov. This notice 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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC plans to lease a Star Tracker qualification unit. General Evidence of star tracker design maturity and ability to meet specified performance requirements shall be provided. Performance Requirements 1. All-stellar, autonomous attitude determination with 100% coverage. That is, the ST can acquire stars, identify stars, determine attitude, and continue to track stars regardless of its initial attitude. 2. RS-422 (preferred) or MIL-STD-1553B interface. 3. 1 Hz or faster update rate. 4. Determine attitude with respect to ST alignment surfaces to an accuracy of at least 0.025 deg/axis, 3 sigma, at inertial attitude rates of 0.2 deg/sec or less. 5. Weight less than 15 lbs with light shade. 6. 28 VDC input. 7. Requires less than 15 watts power. 8. Solar exclusion angle of 40 degrees or less. Environment Requirements Operating temperature: -40 to +60 deg C Non-operating temperature: -40 to +75 deg C Vibration: X Axis: 20 -- 32 Hz; 0.003 g^2/Hz 32-100 Hz; +6 dB/Octave 100-500 Hz; 0.030 g^2/Hz 500-2000 Hz; -4 dB/Octave Overall = 5.5 Grms Y Axis: 20 -- 50 Hz; +10 dB/Octave 50-120 Hz; 0.08 g^2/Hz 120-160 Hz; -3 dB/Octave 160-600 Hz; 0.06 g^2/Hz 600-2000 Hz;-6 dB/Octave Overall = 7.8 Grms Z Axis: 20 -- 45 Hz; 0.009 g^2/Hz 45-70 Hz; +12 dB/Octave 70-600 Hz; 0.050 g^2/Hz 600-2000 Hz; -6 dB/Octave Overall = 7.0 Grms Shock: Nx (g s): +3.1 to -5.7 Ny (g s): +1.5 to -1.5 Nz (g s): +5.9 to -5.9 Certified for operation in vacuum of space. Single-event-upset rate: Less than once per 30 days. Not damaged by direct pointing at the sun. Capable of full performance after sun is removed from the field of view. Programmatics Schedule: The lease begins with delivery to NASA JSC by February 22, 1999 and ends after the unit has returned after flight on STS-101. STS-101 is currently scheduled for launch on August 5, 1999. The unit would be returned approximately 3 months after the mission has ended. If the launch date slips, the contractor shall extend the period of lease accordingly at no extra cost to the government. Support: 1. Technical documentation (test reports, electrical and mechanical interface control documents, specifications) delivered to JSC at contract initiation. 2. Technical support (phone and/or on-site) to resolve issues related to the operation of the star tracker on the SIGI Orbital Attitude Readiness (SOAR) experiment beginning at contract initiation. 3. On-site support, at NASA JSC request during testing of the star tracker at NASA JSC. This testing is currently scheduled from 2/22/99 to 4/30/99. Period of support is estimated to be 10 working days. 4. On-site support, at NASA JSC request, during testing of the star tracker with Spacehab at NASA KSC. This testing is currently scheduled for 6/99. Period of support is estimated to be 10 working days. 5. A mass simulator of the Star Tracker to NASA JSC to support vibration testing of the SOAR experiment shall be required. The mass simulator will be required for approximately one month beginning approximately 2/1/99. 6. The vendor will be responsible for any repairs/rework to the star tracker where its operation does not meet its published specifications before and after the flight. 7. The vendor will provide a care and handling guide that addresses such issues as live sky testing, sharp edges, light shade installation/removal, and mounting surface preparation. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-9. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3829 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 shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact 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/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. FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, and FAR 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than December 2, 1998. Quotations are due by December 3, 1998, to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; compliance with delivery schedule will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). 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". 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/nasanote.html. Posted 12/01/98 (D-SN275869). (0335)

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