66 -- WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING (WDM) MEASUREMENT TEST SET

Notice Date

April 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Naval Research Laboratory (NRL-SSC), Attn: Code 3235, Building 1007, Room 44, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004

ZIP Code

39529-5004

Solicitation Number

N00173-01-R-RS01

Response Due

May 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist, Richard D. Sewell; Contracting Officer, Patricia A. Lewis, (228) 688-5784

E-Mail Address

Click Here (rsewell@nrlssc.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation, 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) Number N00173-01-R-RS01. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-22 and DFARS Change Notice 20001213. This synopsis/solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis and is open to all interested parties. The standard industrial classification code is 333314 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. DESCRIPTION: The following specification, which sets forth the Government's minimum requirements, are issued on a Brand Name or Equal basis, in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. The term "or equal" is not added to each item/component description, but is, instead, stated here and applies to all items and components discussed hereafter. The offeror shall provide the following TERACOMM, INC. equipment on a Brand Name or Equal basis: CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0001: The Government has a requirement for one WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING MEASUREMENT TEST SET SYSTEM, which shall, as a minimum, consist of the following components: CLIN 0001AA: two (2) Ando AQ6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzers with 0.015nm (2 GHz) wavelength resolution, a 600 to 1750 nm wavelength range, a +0.01 nm wavelength linearity (1520 to 1580 nm), a +0.005 nm (1 min) wavelength repeatability, a +0.05 dB maximum polarization dependence, a built-in floppy disk drive, a built-in high-speed printer for data output, Text, BMP and TIFF file formats, 60dB (1523 nm, peak 0.2 nm, resolution: 0.01 nm) dynamic range, 70 dB (1523 nm, peak 0.4 nm, resolution: 0.01 nm) dynamic range, and 5% (1300 to 1650 nm, resolution:0.05 nm or more Accuracy; CLIN 0001AB: one (1) AQ8203 half-size frame which, as a minimum, supports display LCD 160240 dots RF-STN Black/White plug-ins; CLIN 0001AC: one (1) AQ8201-110 WDM DFB-LD Module with an operating wavelength of 1548 nm; CLIN 0001AD: one (1) Option 1 +13dBm optical output level for CLIN 0001AC; CLIN 0001AE: one (1) Option 2 PM Fiber Output for CLIN 0001AC; CLIN 0001AF one (1) AQ2140 Optical Multimeter Main Frame for use with CLIN 0001AG; and CLIN 0001AG two (2) AQ2735 Sensor Units for use with the AQ2735 only, 700 to 1700 nm, -73 to +27 dBm, for optical fiber emission. The required system shall be a fully functional, fully operational, fully integrateable system. For the purpose of this solicitation, a fully functional, fully operational, fully integrateable system is defined as a family of sub-elements (materials, parts, assemblies and subassemblies, components and subcomponents, hardware, software, firmware, etc.,) which, when assembled, form an integrated complex whole that is structured so that its constituent parts perform in a functionally and operationally compatible manner. All items shall be delivered FOB Destination not later than 30 September 2001. Delivery/Acceptance point is Naval Research Laboratory, Code 5650 ATTN: Loretta J. Cady, Bldg 215, Rm 101, 4555 Overlook Ave, Washington DC 20375-5320. Government workdays are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0800 and 1630 local time. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-22 and DFARS Change Notice 20001213. The Far and DFARS provisions and clauses are hereby incorporated by reference. For full text of FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses see http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 2000). Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 are: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Governments minimum needs based on examination of product literature or technical approach narrative, (2) Past Performance [see FAR 52.212-1(b)(10)] and (3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined are of greater importance than Price. Offerors are also advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2001); DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 1995); and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate. 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) REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-SITE CONTRACTORS For any portion of work under this contract performed at any NRL site, the Contractor shall comply with the Requirements for On-Site Contractors dated 08 DEC 2000, which are hereby incorporated by reference. The document entitled "Requirements for On-Site Contractors" may be found in full text at: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. The following FAR clauses also apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. The additional clauses cited under FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition are: FAR 52.203-6 entitled "Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government" with its Alt I; FAR 52.203-10 entitled Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity"; FAR 52.219-4 entitled "Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns"; FAR 52.219-8 entitled "Utilization of Small Business Concerns";, FAR 52.219-14 entitled "Limitations of Subcontracting"; FAR 52.222-26 entitled "Equal Opportunity"; FAR 52.222-35 entitled "Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36 entitled "Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities"; FAR 52.222-37 entitled "Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era"; and FAR 52.232-33 entitled "Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration". The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited under DFARS 252.212-7001 that are applicable to this acquisition are: DFARS 252.204-7004, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.227-7015,252.227-7037 and 252.233-7000. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how all proposed products meet the requirements set forth herein and shall also provide a minimum of 3 references to which the same or similar products have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact, current telephone and fax numbers for both and statement regarding problems with the product, contract and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. It is anticipated the award will be made without discussion; therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Failure to submit the information set forth herein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. The applicable Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for this solicitation and any resulting contract is DO-C9. The Contractor shall follow all of the requirements of this regulation. Offers shall be delivered to Procuring Contracting Officer Code 3235:RDS, Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004 and received no later than 3:30 p.m. C.S.T. 01 MAY 2001. The package should be marked: RFP N00173-01-R-RS01, Closing Date:01 MAY 2001. For information regarding this solicitation contact Richard D. Sewell, Contract Specialist, at (228)688-5784. All responsible sources responding to this solicitation will be considered. All information and requirements associated with this acquisition are contained solely in the synopsis/solicitation. No additional information or requirements can be found at the LINKURL address.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010404/66SOL005.HTM (W-092 SN50H9N4)