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67 -- THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR USE BY FIREFIGHTERS TO DETECT THERMAL IMAGES DURING FIREFIGHTING. SOL F44650-00-T0140 DUE 053000 POC Nora Ball, Contract Manager, Phone (757) 764-4187, Fax (757) 764-9773, Email nora.ball@langley.af.mil -- Lois Nicholson, Contracts Manager, Phone (757) 764-4726, Fax (757) 764-9773, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=F44650-00-T01 40&LocID=206. E-MAIL: Nora Ball, nora.ball@langley.af.mil. This is an Amendment to solicitation F44650-00-T0140 posted in EPS and CBD on May 08, 2000. This Amendment is published to announce revisions in Brand Name or equal specifications, state the quantity, delivery locations, and extend closing date. Offerors are required to acknowledge this Amendment in their proposal. This Amendment replaces the previous description in its entirety. 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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request is for 14 each -- Thermal Imaging Cameras, with built-in transmitter and video kit assembly; handheld, can be operated with left or right hand; glass/mineral-filled nylon housing, 10 12 in. long x 6 14 in. wide x 6 in. high; 7 in., removable handle set at 20 degree angle; rubber bumper at bottom, and capable of attaching to main housing in multiple configurations; camera has Raytheon BST core with 56 degree horizontal/18mm germanium lens recessed inside camera housing to eliminate damage to lens from heat or being dropped (shall not use videcon tube or microbolometer system); chemical, water, heat resistant; 240 X 320 pixels, able to recognize temperatures to as little as 1/10th of a degree (operates in temperature ranges of _40 degrees to +70 degrees Celsius); IP67 protected to depth of one (1) meter at room temperature; core temperature sensor that alerts the user by LED readout when core temperature reaches 160 degrees F; an LED to alert user of low battery; an LED indicating camera is in stand-by mode; camera shall weigh no more than 5.75 pounds; have reflective labels; Kevlar hand/neck straps; over-sized hardware for easy handling with fire fighter gloved hands; scissors shaped hardware attaches to front; neckstrap has over-sized trigger snaps; lens depth 3 feet to infinity adjustable, manual f-stop to eliminate over exposure, 500-600 foot range of detection; camera equipped with a swivel LCD Display with glare guard; two (2) easy to access recessed gloved-hand buttons on the LCD housing, for on/off/stand-by modes; with up to 4-hour battery life in stand-by (6-hour nickel metal hydride battery); two connections, one (1) for multi-channel video hook-up, and one (1) for a 12-volt adapter battery trickle charger while securely stored in the case; display an image within 30 seconds from turning on (except in extreme cold temperature ranges), Scott Aviation _Eagle Imager_ Thermal Imaging Camera, P/N 40014830, or equal. Delivery of items must be within 30 days after receipt of order and must be made FOB Destination to 14 various U. S. Air Force sites within the continental United States. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-17 and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Change Notice 20000413. The standard industrial codeis 3861 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders_Commercial Items, with paragraph (b), clauses (11),(12),(13),(14), and (15) checked: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with paragraph (b) clause 252.225-7001 checked; 252-204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration;252.225-7000, Buy American Act_Balance of Payments Program Certificate; and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). Include completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, with your quote. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text of all the above mentioned clauses available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these Internet addresses: FAR Provisions: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/far/52_toc.htm DFARS Clauses 252.201 to 252.214: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_000.htm DFARS Clauses 252.215 to 252.219: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_215.htm DFARS Clauses 252.220 to 252.226: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_220.htm DFARS Clauses 252.227 to 252.231: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_227.htm DFARS Clauses 252.232 to 252.236: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_232.htm DFARS Clauses 252.237 to 252.245: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_237.htm DFARS Clauses 252.246 to 252.251: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_246.htm Products offered inresponse to this solicitation must be existing, commercially available. All items will be awarded to one contractor. Interested parties may respond no later 4:00 p.m. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 30 May 2000. Responses must include written documentation providing conclusive evidence that the offeror is able to provide the described supplies and services. Responses shall be submitted in sufficient detail to enable accomplishment of a thorough technical evaluation. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: price, conformance to line item descriptions, quantity and delivery schedule. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive contractor whose quote demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this solicitation and all referenced clauses and is evaluated as providing the best value to the government on the basis of the information submitted. Offerors shall include both unit price and total price for each line item with their quotes and identify payment terms and any discounts offered. Total price shall include delivery. All responses will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer on the basis of the information submitted. Responses will be accepted at the address identified herein and by facsimile machine at (757) 764-9773 (Attn: Eddie Nelson). All responsible sources may submit a response that shall be considered by the agency. Email: Posted 05/17/00 (D-SN455871). (0138)

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