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58 -- COMPUTER CONTROLLED, PORTABLE SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM SOL N47408-99-T-0004 DUE 090199 POC Debra Buckley, Purchasing Agent, 805-982-3993 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, BuckleyDR@slc.navfac.navy.mil. This procurement is for a Computer Controlled, Portable Side Scan Sonar System. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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. N47408-99-T-0004 is issued and a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-03. This solicitation is Set-Aside for Small Business, Size Standard: 750. DESCRIPTION: Introduction: U.S. Naval Construction Force Divers -- Underwater Construction Teams (UCT) have a requirement to conduct coastal oceanographic seafloor surveys in water depth 10 to 190 feet in order to map the seafloor and to locate small cables. Currently the UCT's use a bathymetric survey system (BSS) to produce bottom contour information. In order to conduct more detailed surveys the UCT's need a Side Scan Sonar (SSS) system. Equipment Required: One Each: Complete computer controlled, portable Side Scan Sonar including as a minimum the following: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION (1) One each -- Deck mounted, computer control, data display and logging system, in a single splash proof and ruggedized case (2) One each -- single frequency 300 kHz 10 degree down towfish (3) One each -- single frequency 600kHz 5 degree down towfish (4) Two each -- 200 meter long tow cable (4) Two each -- 100 meter long tow cable (5) Two each -- 30 meter long tow cable (6) One each -- Shipping Container (7) One each -- one External 100 MB Zip storage drive with quantity=10 each 100 MB Zip discs. Performance Requirement: The SSS must meet or exceed the following operational characteristics: (1)Commercially available system with a history of at least 10 or more production units in active service and spare and replacement parts available off the shelf. (2)Operable from a 12 VDC automotive-type battery for primary power. (3)Be a complete stand-alone system (excluding power supply) with integral (internal) Coast Guard Beacon receiver Differential Global Positioning System (CGBDGPS). (4)The system shall include all software for operating the system and processing the data to provide as a minimum a real time display of: global position; integrated navigation plotter; seafloor image; and other computer controlled tools for changing the SSS settings, displaying and enhancing imaged seafloor information. (5)At times UCT personnel operate at non Coast Guard Beacon service areas. For operation in these areas the SSS must be capable of receiving and processing position input from an external GPS systems such as Global positioning information from the UCT BSS system and the military PLGR receiver. (6)High resolution color flat screen display. (7)System must produce digital data that can be stored and processed on a PC (i.e. the system must work without requiring a graphic recorder). The Side Scan Sonar must meet the following physical characteristics and features: (1)Integrated single splash proof container housing: controls, operation, display and processing unit. (2)Ruggedized to withstand small boat handling and handling on deck of navy vessels. (3)Splash proof to be fully operable in a heavy sea spray environment from an open, small craft of opportunity (such an inflatable). (4)Lightweight components that are man deployable from small boats -- components less than 60 pounds weight each. (5)Over the side deployable components (tow fish) less than 50 lbs. in air weight. The Side Scan Sonar must meet the following minimum operating characteristics: (1) Operation and setup of the SSS must be computer controlled with windows based software features. (2) Operable by navy enlisted personnel. (3) Provide internal data storage capability for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. (4) Zoom and enhance seafloor images. (5) Correlate images with precise geographic position. (6) Change range (this will require switching towfish). (7) SSS must have a capability of operating at multiple frequencies: This capability shall be accomplished by using separate single frequency towfishes. (8) All Towfish cables must be interchangeable. Training: A factory training session shall be provided at a manufacturer selected location. The training session shall consist of one day of classroom instruction on operation and maintenance of the system and one day at sea to provide hands on operation of the system. FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies. Evaluation criteria will be technical capabilities, price, past performance. Offerors are to include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies as well as FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N47408-99-T-0004. Quotes are due NLT September 1, 1999, 4:30PM (PST). Submit quotes to Officer in Charge, NAVFACENGCOMDET-SLC, Attn: Debra Buckley, Contracts Office, Code 81, Bldg. 41, 4111 San Pedro St., Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4410 or by FAX (805) 982-4540, Attention Debra Buckley. Posted 08/27/99 (W-SN373666). (0239)

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