Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

66 -- FAST STEERING MIRROR SOL N00173-00-R-JW03 DUE 061600 POC James P. Waldenfels, Code 3230.JW, (202) 767-3003, waldenfels@contracts.nrl.navy.mil; Contracting Officer Carol Parnell WEB: click here, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm. This is an unrestricted, 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. Solicitation number N00173-00-R- JW03 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17 and DFARS Change Notice 20000522. This RFP is being issued under full and open competition. The Naval Research Laboratory is procuring a commercial-off-the-shelf fast steering mirror (FSM) for use on a dual-band visible/IR electro-optical system. The system is intended for launch on a Black Brandt sounding rocket. The contract line item numbers (CLINs) are 0001, Fast Steering Mirror (FSM), 1 each; 0002, Data for CLIN 0001, 1 lot; 0003, Loaner Fast Steering Mirror, 1 eachat a monthly charge (prorated for days of loan before return shipment if partial month); and 0004, Data for CLIN 0003, 1 lot. Prices for data must be included in the CLIN the data supports (0002 included in 0001; 0004 included in 0003) For CLIN 0001, the optical clear aperture shall accommodate an elliptical footprint with major axis of 8.43 cm and minor axis of 5.98 cm. The FSM is to be used at a nominal 45 degree angle of incidence with respect to the plane containing the mirror normal and the major axis of the mirror ellipse. The FSM mirror shall operate at a visible wavelength of 532 nm and in the IR waveband of 8 to 10 microns. The reflectance of the FSM mirror shall be greater than 99% at 532 nm and greater than 98% (emissivity less than 0.02) for the IR waveband of 8 to 10 microns. The FSM mirror shall have a surface figure of 0.025 waves rms at a wavelength of 532 nm. The maximum range of accurate operation shall be greater than 3.5 degrees in each axis in mechanical coordinates. The FSM shall perform a 3.5 milliradian slew to settle within 10.5 micro-radians in less than 10 msec. Detailed specifications and environmental condition specifications apply and are stated in NCST-S-DT302, Discriminating Interceptor Technology Program (DITP) Steering Mirror Component Specification, and NCST-D-DT004, Environmental Requirements Document (ERD) for DITP Flight and Target Subsystems and Components. The latter is the "draft for review" version of "8 December 1999," and is the latest version available. These specifications are available at the NRL website provided below. Requirements for CLIN 0002 are stated in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) provided at the website stated below. The requirements for CLIN 0003, the Loaner FSM, which will be used in hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) tests to validate slewing and tracking performance, are as follows: The loaner mirror need not be identical to the mirror to be delivered, but the control electronics, electrical interface, bandwidth, linearity, and general performance must be similar, especially in the following areas: (1) The electrical interface must be identical. (2) The slew and settle time mustbe less than 2X the specified value. Positioning accuracy shall be <5.0 microradians relative to the mirror frame. Mirror surface quality does not have to meet the specification, nor be the required diameter, nor meet physical requirements (launch/vibration) because this is a laboratory functional test, not a sounding rocket or an optical test. The required delivery dates are February 28, 2001 for CLIN 0001 and June 30, 2000 for CLINs 0003 and 0004. The latter date is predicated on award and notification by COB (4:00 Eastern) June 23, and this date will be slipped day-for-day if award is delayed. It is anticipated that CLIN 0003 will be needed until delivery of CLIN 0001, but the Naval Research Laboratory may return the loaner mirror at any time. Delivery of CLIN 0001 is desired between September 18 and October 9, 2000, with delivery later than that time frame but earlier than the required date also of possible value to the Naval Research Laboratory. Delivery dates for CLINs 0002 are stated in the CDRL. The contractor shall deliver supplies, all transportation charges paid, to destination in accordance with the clause in titled FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination (NOV 1991): for CLINs 0001 and 0002 -- Receiving Officer, Naval Research Laboratory, ATTN: Amey Peltzer, CODE: 8123, LOCATION:, Bldg. 49, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20375-5320; for CLINs 0003 and 0004 -- to an address at the Naval Research Laboratory or to an address in Florida as directed by Amey Peltzer. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (MAR 2000), applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are 1.)Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement.; 2.)Price; 3) Delivery Schedule, and 4.)Past Performance. Regarding past performance, in order to qualify for this procurement, the vendor must have experience in designing, building, testing and qualifying fast steering mirrors for use in space applications. Technical capability and satisfactory past performance in the field must each be demonstrated for the offer to be judged satisfactory. Technical, Delivery Schedule and Past Performance, when combined, are equally as important as Price. The nearer offers are in price, the greater the weight that will be given for early delivery. Offerors must include with their offers completed copies of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000), and at 252.212-7000 (NOV 1995),Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items which can be found at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/reps&certscomm.pdf . The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999), applies to this acquisition. The addenda to the clause are 1.) YEAR 2000 COMPLIANT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- This requirement applies to information technology (IT) that processes date-related information. All such IT delivered under this contract shall be Year 2000 compliant as defined at FAR 39.002.2.) RESERVED The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000), applies to this acquisition. The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated below as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1)52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C.253g and 10 U.S.C.2402), (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer), (5) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C.637 (d)(2) and (3)), (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)), (11) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246), (13) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212), (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793), (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212), (19) 52.225-15, (20) 52.225-16, (22) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), and (26) 52.247-64. The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (MAR 2000), applies to this acquisition. The standard industrial classification code is with a small business size standard of employees. The additional clauses cited under DFARS 252.212-7001 that are applicable to this acquisition are: 252.225-7012, 252.225-7014,252.225-7036, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023 and 252.247-7024.The clause at 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 2000) applies to this acquisition. The applicable Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. Offers are due by 4:00 PM, local time, June 16, 2000 at Bldg. 222, Room 115A, Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230.JW, (4555 Overlook Avenue) Washington, DC 20375-5326. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. Any amendments to this solicitation will be available via the Internet at the URL address shown below. The two supplementing specifications and Exhibits A and B of the Contract Data Requirements List will also be available on the web. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. For information regarding the solicitation, contact James P. Waldenfels at phone number (202) 767-3003 or at fax number (202) 767-6197. Posted 06/09/00 (W-SN463130). (0161)

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