67 -- INSB FOCAL PLANE ARRAY RADIOMETER

Notice Date

June 25, 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-JR05

Response Due

July 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist, (228) 688-4259

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the Contract Specialist via (jriles@hawkeye.nrlssc.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format 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, N00173-01-R-JR05, is a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this acquisition are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15 and for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 91-13. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 employees and the NAICS Code is 334413. This acquisition is unrestricted. 1.0. INTRODUCTION: The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for a Mid-Wave Imaging Radiometer camera system capable of acquiring calibrated infrared image data under varied ambient temperature conditions. 2.0. SPECIFICATIONS: 2.1. The Imaging camera system shall be capable of acquiring calibrated infrared image data under varied ambient temperature conditions from -15 to 50 Degree Celsius. 2.2. The camera must have a nominal waveband of 2.5 to 5.5 microns. 2.3. The camera output shall have a minimum 12 bit dynamic range. 2.4. The Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) should be less than 25 Millikelvin. Would prefer stirling cooled focal plane array, but Liquid Nitrogen 2 (LN2) cooled would be acceptable if lower noise levels are achievable. LN2 systems should have an operational time of eight hours between replenishing LN2. 2.5. Must have the ability to interchange lenses. One lens with a Vertical Field of View (FOV) of 10-14 Degrees and a Horizontal FOV of 20-22 Degrees is required. This lens should have a motorized focus for remote operation and a minimum focus distance of 0.6 meters. 2.6. Detector must have sufficient sensitivity 5.0 micrometers and accurate measurement of low-temperature (e.g. 40 Celsius) objects. PtSi focal plane arrays are not acceptable. 2.7. The camera must have the option of adding sub-band filters inside the optical train. Contractor must describe how self-emission from the filters are compensated for in the camera calibration (e.g., filter cooled or filter is reflected out-of-band with view of cold shield/detector). Contractor shall provide a means for NRL personnel to install additional filters at a later date (e.g., additional slots in filter wheel or the ability to insert/remove the filter in a lab environment). 2.8. The camera must have a Minimum Frame Rate of 30 Frames per Second with adjustable integration times. 2.9. The camera must have a minimum resolution of 320x240 pixel elements. The Government may elect to procure the camera with the desired optional resolution of 640x320 pixel elements. 2.10. The camera must have a digital output of TTL or RS-422 compatible signals capable of being captured by off-the-shelf frame grabbers. Additionally an RS-170 output should also be available. 2.11. The camera must be capable of remote operation. This should be done over commercially available PC communications interfaces such as RS-232. A Window NT based software application should also be available for operating the camera and collecting imagery. Contractor must supply Interface Control Document for the communication link to the sensor. 2.12. The camera must be tripod mountable. 2.13. The Contractor shall include all required cabling including a 7 meter or longer camera cable. 2.14. The Contractor shall provide applicable Transport Cases for the camera and camera accessories. 3.0. OPTIONS: The Contractor shall propose the following optional items: 3.1. Wide FOV lens (40 degree horizontal nominal) 3.2. Narrow FOV Lens (10 degree horizontal nominal) 3.3. Software for running camera and collecting images on a PC 3.4. Sub-band filter 2.8-3.8 micrometers with calibration and spectral response 3.5. Sub-band filter 3.8-4.8 micrometers with calibration and spectral response 3.6. Sub-band filter 3-5 micrometers with calibration and spectral response 3.7. Sub-band filter 3.5-4.95 micrometers with calibration & spectral response 3.8. Sub-band filter 3.4-3.8 micrometers with calibration and spectral response 3.9. Sub-band filter 4.7-4.95 micrometers with calibration and spectral response 3.10. Cables for connecting to NRL specified Frame Grabber Hardware 3.11. Camera resolution of 640x320 pixel elements. 4.0. DOCUMENTATION: The contractor shall furnish all required documentation necessary to install, configure, operate, administer, and maintain the Imaging Radiometer camera system. This shall include the normal ancillary documentation required for normal operation and maintenance of the system. 5.0 WARRANTY: All hardware shall be warranted in accordance with standard commercial practices, and shall cover all parts and labor. The warranty period shall begin after acceptance of the Imaging Radiometer camera system. Software and firmware maintenance shall be provided for a period of one year from date of acceptance. The place of delivery and acceptance is the Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20375-5326, FOB Destination, no later than 90 days from date of award. The FAR and DFAR provisions and clause sited herein are incorporated by reference into this solicitation. Offerors are advised to propose in accordance with the provision at FAR 212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of all requirements covered in the RFP's terms and conditions. General statements that the offer can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or paraphrases the RFP's Specifications in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with these requirements concerning the content of the technical proposal. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is: (1) price (2) technical capability of the item offered to meet NRL's need (3) past performance. Technical and past performance combined, are of equal importance compared to price. Offerors are advised to include with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions located in full text at: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/reps&certs.htm. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The additional clauses that are applicable to this acquisition are FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-10, FAR 52.219-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.225-3, FAR 52.225-18, and FAR 52.247-64. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses cited applicable to this acquisition are DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.225-7007, DFARS 252.225-7012, DFARS 252.204-7004, and DFARS 252.232-7009. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15CFR 700). Any questions generated, as a result of this solicitation must be received no later than 10 days before the closing date. Original and two (2) copies of the Offerors proposal must be delivered to Contracting Officer, Bldg. 1007, Rm. 47, Naval Research Laboratory-SSC, Code 3235:JR, Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529-5004, and received no later than 3:00 p.m. E.S.T. on 25 July 2001. The package should be marked RFP N00173-01-R-JR05, Closing Date: 25 July 2001. For more information regarding this solicitation contact Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist at (228) 688-4259. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Synopsis number JR05.

Record

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