Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Contracts Department, Building 129-2, Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5083

67 -- DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER PROCESSOR SOL N68335-99-R-0330 DUE 092499 POC June Manganello (732) 323-2735 or Facsimile (732) 323-2908 The Naval Air Warfare Center, Lakehurst NJ, Contracts Department intends to procure a Digital Photo Printer Processor (DPPP) that produces color photographs primarily from digital image files, but also from developed film and slides as well. This 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; proposals are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation Number N68335-99-R-0330 is issued as a Request for Proposal. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This solicitation is non-setaside, SIC Code 3861. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Item No. 0001 Digital Photo Printer Processor (DPPP), name brand or equal to Noritsu model QSS 2701D (SM). Item No. 0001AA Without Exchange of Personal Property Qty 1 Each Item No. 0001AB With Exchange of Personal Property Qty 1 Each. GENERAL DESCRIPTION WITH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The DPPP must generate various sized photographs from primarily digital image sources as well as from film, slides, and prints by processing rolls of conventional silver halide paper using cartridge type automatic chemical replenishment systems. The DPPP shall also cut the processed paper into manageable photographic prints and automatically sort and stack prints by order. Typically the device shall receive digital image files to be printed from remote workstations (networked to the DPPP) or images retrieved from CD-ROM disks, 3.5" floppy disks, or from the DPPP internal hard drive. For processed film, prints or slides, the device must be capable of scanning the image to create digital image files. Digital image files once received by the DPPP shall have the capability of being immediately previewed in color at an integral workstation, as well as, edited (e.g. cropping, color correction), saved (to DPPP internal hard drive, 3.5" floppy disk or a remote networked workstation) and printed. All hardware and software components of the DPPP shall be Y2K compliant. The DPPP shall be a floor type model that will operate in normal light, use 220 V 60 Hz or 120 V 60 Hz, and not require water hookup or ventilation. The installed configuration must be capable of being networked to at least eight (8) Windows NT based workstations. Compatible film types shall be 110, 135, IX240, 120 (both negative and positive if applicable). Film scanning speed: In addition to scanning individual frames (e.g. 135 or 120 film type) and mounted slides, unit shall automatically scan processed rolls/strips of film (i.e. 135 and IX240 film type) at a MINIMUM of 1000 frames per hour at maximum resolution. Film scanner maximum resolution shall be equivalent or better than 2000x3000 pixels. MINIMUM scanning depth shall be 12 bit Color. The DPPP workstation display type shall be a 15" color monitor or larger to viewone (1) to at least 40 (i.e. 1, 4, 6, 28 & 40 frames) color images at once. The provided combination of computer hardware/software shall have the ability to; Obtain digital images from processed film, slides or prints; Retrieve images from CD-ROM disks; Simultaneously preview up to 40 images on DPPP integral color monitor prior to printing; Edit image (e.g. cropping, color correction, etc ) at DPPP workstation prior to printing and; Retrieve and store digital images to 3.5" floppy disks and internal hard drive. In addition, operators at either the DPPP integral workstation or any of the Windows NT based workstation networked to the DPPP may enter print requests and instructions (e.g. number and size/type of prints); request status of printing request and DPPP status, and send to & receive digital images between networked Windows NT based workstations and the integral DPPP workstation. The printing and processing capabilities shall include; Print sizes (W x L) of 3.5" x 5" to 12" x 18" size; Processing speed (MINIMUM) of 4"x 6", 800 prints per hour; Print resolution (MINIMUM) of 400 DPI (Dots Per Inch) or equivalent. To eliminate the need to switch back and forth between silver halide paper rolls of different sizes, the DPPP shall have two paper magazines. The DPPP shall automatically select which size roll to use based upon user request. The DPPP shall use prepackaged chemical cartridges to eliminate operator mixing, measuring and direct contact with chemicals. Included shall be a one (1) year warranty on both parts and labor, free quarterly preventative maintenance calls, and a toll free hotline for technical support accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Item No. 0002 Spare Paper Magazines, 2 each, Noritsu P/N Z807216-01 or equal. Item No. 0003 Operation and Maintenance Manual, 2 each. Item No. 0004 Installation at prepared site. Item No. 0005 Training of at least two government personnel on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the DPPP. Item No. 0006 Exchange of Personal Property forthe following personal property: one (1) Noritsu Corporation PN-QSS-2211 (SM) Printer/Processor (serial number 18270561), and one (1) Noritsu Corporation PN- QSF-420L E-6 Film Processor (serial number 1980259). Offerors shall separately state prices for the new items being acquired without any exchange under Item No. 0001AA and for the new items with the exchange (trade-in allowance) under Item 0001AB for the property noted above. The quoted trade-in price shall include offeror removal of trade-in equipment and shipment back to offerors activity. The items offered for trade-in may be inspected at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. Point of contact for inspection purposes is Mr. Lance Hilley, Ph: 757-433-3426. PRESERVATION, PACKAGING AND MARKING: Standard Commercial Practice. DELIVERY/INSTALLATION: FOB DESTINATION. The entire system shall be delivered and installed, inspected and accepted at the Visual Information Support Center, 1801 Tomcat Blvd., Bldg. 321, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA within 90 days after contract award. Upon award (if an exchange is offered), the trade-in equipment shall be removed at the same time as installation of the new equipment. The government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value to the government. In order to determine the best value the government will consider the price, past performance, warranty terms, and technical capability of the item offered to meet the government requirement. In order to make a best value determination, descriptive literature must be submitted in response to this request for quotation and shall include the following: Technical description and performance qualities of the offered unit, including manufacturer or brand name and model of the equipment, showing how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the solicitation; Terms and conditions of the warranty, and; Copy of the proposed equipment technical manual. The technical description must address all aspects outlined in the specifications. If an area is not addressed, the company must submit a written substantive statement describing such area. Past performance data shall be submitted that includes the following information on at least the last three (3) sales of identical, or similar items: (A) Customer, including company name, address, and name and telephone number of point of contact. (B) Contract or sales record number, and date of order. (C) Number and type of items sold, including model number(s). After considering information submitted in response to this request for proposal, and information otherwise available, the government will award to the source providing the best value to the government based upon the following criteria: 1) Technical Description, including performance requirements; 2) Terms and Conditions of Warranty; 3) Past Performance; 4) Price. CONTRACT CLAUSES: All Provisions and Clauses may be viewed from the internet site http://www.ARNet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 1999) applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (b) Submission of Offers (1) through (11), (c) Period for acceptance of offers, (e) Multiple offers, (f) Late offers, (g) Contract award and (J) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number are applicable. Disregard paragraphs (a) Standard industrial classification (SIC) code and small business size standard (d) Product samples, (h) Multiple awards and (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 1999) Alternate I (Oct 1998) -- Offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract.ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4: Contract Type: The resulting contract will be firm fixed price (FFP). INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE: Government inspection and acceptance of the supplies to be furnished shall be made at origin by representatives of the Government (normally the Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC) at the contractor's or subcontractor's plant. Inspection shall consist of kind, count and condition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 1999) is incorporated in this contract by reference. However, for Paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) 52.203-6, (5) 52.219-8, (8) (i) 52.219-23, (11) 52.222-21, (12) 52.222-26, (13) 52.222.35, (14) 52.222-36, (15) 52.222-37, and (22) 52.232-33. DFAR 252.212-7000 -- OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 1995) -- Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions with its offer. DFAR 252.212.7001 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) Paragraph (a) and (b) 252.225-7012, 252.225-7036 and 252.243-7002. ADDENDUM: DFAR 252.225-7035 -- BUY AMERICAN ACT -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT -- BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (MAR 1998), DFAR 252.204-7004 -- REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 1998), DFAR 252.225-7017 -- PROHIBITION ON AWARD TO COMPANIES OWNED BY THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (FEB 1999), DFAR 252.217-7002 -- OFFERING PROPERTY FOR EXCHANGE (DEC 1991) (a) The property described in Item No. 0006 is being offered in accordance with the exchange provisions of Section 201(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 63 Stat.384 (40 U.S.C.482(c). DFAR 252.246-7000 -- MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DEC 1991) At the time of each delivery of supplies or services under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Government a material inspection and receiving report in the manner to the extent required by Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report of the Defense FAR Supplement. A signed copy of the DD250 shall be provided to the following address: Contracting Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Bldg 562-3, Code 4854RM, Robert Moyer, Bldg 129-2, Code 21213JM, June Manganello, Hwy 547 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 5242.247-9513 -- PLACE OF DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION (JUL 1998) (NAVAIR) The articles to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, all transportation charges paid by the contractor, and installed by the contractor at the Visual Information Support Center, 1801 Tomcat Blvd., Bldg 321, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 AND DFAR 252.212-7000. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. NON-SETASIDE. SIC CODE 3861 SOLICITATION NO. N68335-99-R-0330 IS APPLICABLE. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 24, 1999, 3:00 PM. THE POINT OF CONTACT IS JUNE MANGANELLO (732) 323-2735 or FACSIMILE (732) 323-2908. Posted 09/09/99 (W-SN378387). (0252)

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