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58 -- DIODE ARRAY SOL 1-074-RFK.1028 DUE 030600 POC Artistine R. Lethcoe-Reid, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2432, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8687, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email s.e.mcclain@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23#1-074-RFK .1028. E-MAIL: Artistine R. Lethcoe-Reid, A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.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. 1 Each of a Diode Array Stack Wavelength: 807 +/- 3nm at full power @ 20 degree C heat sink temperature (when device is pulsed at 10 Hz PRF and at a 200 microsecond pulsewidth). Special bandwidth: <3nm RWHM at full operating current pulsewidth: 200 microseconds repetition rate: 10 Hz peak power after collimating optics: 2250 watts (30 bar stack (emitting aperature dimensions: 10 mm x 23.2 mm) Bar pitch: 800 +/-5 microns package configuration: conduction cooled beam divergence with 600 micron diameter collimating microlenses: fast axis (perpendicular to the active region): less than or equal to 3 degrees. Slow axis (parallel to the active region): less than or equal to 10 degree compliance voltage <70 volts threshold current <25 amps drive current: 120 amps heat sink operating temperature: 10 degree celsius to 40 degree celcius device lifetime: 10 to the highest power of 9 shots documentation: P1-IV, power efficiency, wavelength versus array temperature and beam divergence curves. Microlenses must be aligned parallel to the diode array bars with high accuracy such that 95% of the energy is captured in a bucket the size of 1.5" at 3 feet from the diode array. The diode array stack is to be used with a lens duct whose transmissions efficiency drops sharply if the microlenses are misaligned or tilted with respect to the diode array bars. The microlenses must be installed such that the collimated output from each array must be parallel in the near field. This must be varified by overlapping the collimated output of the microlenses at the focal plane of a large lens (at the far field). Leads must be stranded wire 6" to 8" long. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-15. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3674 and 500, respectively. 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 are due by 03/06/00 and may be mailed or faxed to Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, Mail Stop 126, FAX NUMBER (757)864-9775 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 tosubmit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: 52.252-5;52.214-34; 52.214-35; 52.225-1. 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. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the information for electronic funds transfer. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. 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. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.219-6; 52.247-35; 52.247-65; 1852-84, 52.227-14, 1852-245-72. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37. 52.225-352.232-34. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm 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; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ 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 the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=23 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Posted 02/18/00 (D-SN426772). (0049)

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