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67 -- SIXTEEN BIT DIGITAL CAMERA. SOL RFQ-3-157479 DUE 081600 POC Dennis D. Pehotsky, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2757, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Dennis.D.Pehotsky@grc.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=22#RFQ-3-157479. E-MAIL: Dennis D. Pehotsky, Dennis.D.Pehotsky@grc.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. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). QUANTITY OF ONE (1) EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PER SPECIFICATIONS AS LISTED BELOW: Digital Camera Specifications For RFQ-3-157479 The scientific grade digital camera system will perform to the following minimum specifications. It shall come as an integrated system including the camera, shutter, controller with power supply, image acquisition board, cabling, software, and documentation: 1. 16-bit resolution analog-to-digital converter, and 16-bit usable signal-to-noise ratio. 2. Full well charge capacity of >60,000 electrons / pixel 3. The array shall be back-illuminated for increased sensitivity. 4. The array size shall be at least 1024 x 1024 pixels. 5. The array image format shall be 1" diagonal, or less. 6. Readout speed of at least 1 frame per second at full resolution; 2 x 2 or higher binning mode for higher frame rates. A slow readout mode shall be available to reduce readout noise. 7. The CCD shall be cooled with a thermoelectric cooler, which in turn shall be air cooled. 8. The dark current shall be less than one electron per pixel per second, when at the operating temperature. 9. The camera body shall accommodate a C-mount lens, and shall include an adapter for a Nikon F-mount lens. 10. The shutter shall be controllable in gated mode using a user-provided 5 VDC TTL signal. A shutter status output signal shall also be available to the user. 11. An analog RS-170 video output shall be provided for high resolution focusing. 12. Image acquisition card shall have a half-length PCI card format. 13. Power supplies shall run off 120 VAC line. 14. Software shall be compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT. 15. Software shall include drivers, libraries, and high level graphical user interface for acquisition, display, and image processing. Complete documentation shall be provided, with sample application source code. 16. Complete documentation shall be provided for the camera, controller, and acquisition board. Documentation shall cover operation, interfacing, data formats, and circuit diagrams. IF QUOTING AN EQUALS, DETAILED DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE AND OR ANY DRAWINGS OR SPECS MUST BE INCLUDED. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-16. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3861 and 500 Employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to THE NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER is requiredwithin SIXTY (60)days ARO. The award for this procurement may be decide on the delivery as well as all other listed factors below. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 P.M. on August 16, 2000, and may be mailed or faxed to THE NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER, 21000 BROOKPARK RD., ATTN: DENNIS D. PEHOTSKY, MS-500-319, CLEVELAND, OH 44135, OR FAXED TO (216)-433-2480.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 to submit a quotation. NO ORAL SOLICITATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO EXCEPTIONS! ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROCUREMENT SHALL BE MADE ON OR BEFORE 4:30 P.M. ON AUGUST 15, 2000, NO EXCEPTIONS! ALL SPECIFICATIONS MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE LISTED REQUIREMENTS, NO EXEPTIONS! ANY QUOTES RECEIVED AFTER 4:30 P.M. ON AUGUST 16, 2000 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED, NO EXCEPTIONS! 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. 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 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference if listed. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS 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 NASA Specific Note "B". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation [OPTIONAL]). 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=22 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/11/00 (D-SN485130). (0224)

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