Commander, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Directorate of Contracting, Attn: STEYP-CR-C, Bldg 2100, Yuma, AZ, 85365-9106

67 -- ZOOM LENS,13.5 TO 7500MM SOL DAAD01-99-Q-0004 DUE 020899 POC Ms. Lina M. Franks, (520) 328-6287, fax (520) 328-6849 E-MAIL: lina.franks@yuma-exch1.army.mil, lina.franks@yuma-exch1.army.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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. The requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) DAAD01-99-Q-0004. This order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as a 100% small business set-aside. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-10 (December 1998) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs), 1998 Edition, current to DCN 19990115. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3827 with a size standard of 500 employees. Contractor's quote shall consist of Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, Zoom Lens, 13.5 to 750mm, Fujinon Model C55X13.5 or equal with lens support bracket, lens controller, power supply and cable. Lens description/specification sets forth the minimum operational and performance requirements for a zoom lens to be used with tracking mount video cameras in support of test projects. The lens must be suitable for use in outdoor desert conditions including shock and vibration encountered in test range environments. Specifications include (1) Largest f/stop shall be f/2.1 or larger (larger being, f/2.0, f/1.4 etc.); (2) Range between largest and smallest f/stops shall be a minimum of three full f/stops; (3) Lens shall be capable of an MTF value of 100 line pairs per millimeter (minimum) on axis at 50% contrast throughout the zoom range; (4) Lens shall have an adjustable aperture ring that can adjust the aperture in full f/stops; (5) Lens shall produce an image diameter of 25mm or greater at all settings. There shall be less that 10% variation in image intensity due to lens design/construction; (6) Lens shall provide a zoom range of 15mm to 750mm (+/- 10mm). The lens shall come with a doubler that will double the focal length range to a maximum of 1500mm; (7) Lens shall be furnished with a C-mount one inch (1"); (8) Lens shall be capable of sustained operation in temperatures of zero (0) to 50 degrees Centigrade without lens deterioration or image degradation; (9) Lens shall have remote focus, zoom and iris capability via cable of at least 20 meters; (10) Physical weight shall not exceed 40 pounds; (11) Accessories shall come with (a) Control cable, from lens to lens controller, 20m (nominal length); (b) Lens support bracket; (c) Lens controller for remotely controlling zoom, focus, and iris; (c) Power supply for lens and controller and (d) Operations and maintenance manuals. Quantity 1 Each. All quotes shall be clearly marked with RFQ number DAAD01-99-Q-0004 and submitted to the Commander, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Office of Contracting, ATTN: Ms. Lina M. Franks, Building 2100, Room 8, Yuma, Arizona 85365-9106 no later than 12:00 PM MST, February 8, 1999. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR provision 52.212-2 "Evaluation-Commercial Items" is not included in this solicitation. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and price related factors considered. All offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications" (Oct 1998) with its offer. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. FAR provision 52.252-1 "Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference" (Feb 1998), FAR clause 52.252-2 " Clauses Incorporated by Reference" (Feb 1998), FAR provision 52.212-1 "Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items" (Aug 1998), FAR clause 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items" (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition, and specifically addendum's 52.232-33 " Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment" (Aug 1996), 52.2487-34 "FOB Destination (Nov 1991), and 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" (Mar 1998), FAR clause 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items" (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition, and specifically: 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity" (E.O. 11246); 52222-35 " Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era" (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities" (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era" (38 U.S.C. 4212). DFARS clause 252.212-7001 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items" (Oct 1998) applies to this acquisition, and specifically: 252.225-7036 "Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Programs with Alternate I (41U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). SEE Note 1. Posted 01/27/99 (W-SN291797). (0027)

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