Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1162 Bldg 2521, 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

58 -- INFRARED THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM WITH CCD SOL N00164-99-R-0043 DUE 030199 POC Barb Brown, Contract Specialist, Code 1162NE, 812-854-5268, FAX 812-854-5095, (Mr. S. Bingham, Contracting Officer) WEB: Click here to review Crane Division Acquisition Department, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, brown_b@crane.navy.mil. 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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-99-R-0043 is issued as a Request for Proposal. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial classification code (SIC) is noted above. The small business size standard is 750 employees. Offer shall be in accordance with FAR/DFAR. Internet address that provides the FAR/DFAR sites is "http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/homepage.htm". The items procured are being based on Brand name or equal to FLIR Systems, Inc.'s (FSI) Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) SAFIRE, model AN/AAQ-22 Infrared Thermal Imaging System and the salient characteristics contained in this solicitation and resulting contract. A refurbished item(s) or new FLIR system(s) is acceptable if it meets the terms and conditions of this solicitation and resulting contract. If a refurbished unit is proposed, the parts replaced to its current configuration must meet the requirements of FAR 52.211-05 Material Requirements. Contract Line Items (CLIN) are as follows: CLIN 0001, Brand name or equal to FSI, SAFIRE Model AN/AAQ-22 FLIR and salient characteristics below, (New or refurbished), quantity of 1 each; CLIN 0002, Data -- Commercial operators manual and basic preventative maintenance manual, quantity of 2 each with CLINs 0001, 0003 and 0004 hardware, NOT SEPERATELY PRICED; CLIN 0003, Training at contractor's facility within continental US for 2 people, 2 days for operation, preventative maintenance, and built in test diagnostic software utilization with two training manuals, quantity of 1 lot, NOT SEPARATELY PRICED; OPTIONS CLINS 0004 AND 0005 are as follows: CLIN 0004, same as CLIN 0001, quantity of 1 each and CLIN 0005, same as CLIN 0001, quantity of 1 each. CLINS 0001, 0004 and 0005 MUST BE PRICED. Options are not exercised at the time of award. CLIN 0004 option may be exercised from 1 day to 120 days after contract award. CLIN 0005 option may e exercised from 121 days to 210 days after contract award. Required Delivery Schedule is as follows: Early delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government. CLIN 0001, Quantity (qty) 1, 14 days after contract award (DAC); CLIN 0002, qty 2, shipped with each unit; CLIN 0003, qty 1 to begin within 10 DAC; CLIN 0004 option, qty 1, 14 days after exercise of option; CLIN 0005 option, qty 1, 160 days after exercise of option. Deliver to: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Receiving Officer, Building 41, (Marked for Mr. Ron Cole, Bldg. 180, Code 4042), Crane, IN 47522. A copy of a certificate of conformance must be provided with each unit; F.O.B. Destination applies. Deliveries shall be between 0800 and 1500 local time on Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation and resulting contract: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate 1. FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use. This is a DO rated order. FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, except paragraphs (d), (e), and (h) which are deleted. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, [Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 -- (a) Inspection and Acceptance -- Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination by NAVSURFWARCENDIV technical representative and shall be completed within 21 days after receipt; (g) Invoices shall also be sent to the following: NAVSURFWARCENDIV CRANE, 300 Highway 361, Code 1121 B. Franklin) Bldg. 41, Crane, IN 47522 and NAVSURFWARCENDIV CRANE, 300 Highway 361, Code 0561 (D. Hupp) Bldg. 3173, Crane, IN 47522. And (o) Contractor shall provide their written commercial warranty with their offer. In addition, warranty shall not commence until the Government accepts the item. A refurbished unit shall have the identical warranty as an identical new product.] FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. FAR 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposals. Far 52.222-3 Convict Labor. FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item. FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports for Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.223-3 Protest after Award. FAR 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order. FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. DFAR 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country. DFAR 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFAR 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. DFAR 252.225-7014 preference for Domestic Specialty metals, Alternate I. DFAR 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial items. DFAR 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Marking on Technical Data. DFAR 252.243-7002 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment. DFAR 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. PARTS/COMPONENTS TO CONFORM TO MANUFACTURER'S DATA: Parts or components described herein by reference to the appropriate model number or brand name or other descriptive identification (including salient characteristics) shall be furnished in strict accordance with the manufacturer's published data relating to said supplies except to the extent otherwise specified in the contract. EVALUATION CRITERIA is as follows: The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Offers. Offerrs submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. Destination may be rejected as non-responsive. Single award will be made for all items. Warranty Evaluation: In case of more than one technically acceptable offer at the lowest price (i.e., "tie offers), award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose standard commercial warranty pursuant to the warranty text (FAR 52.212-4 addendum) which contains terms and conditions most favorable to the Government. Any questions must be submitted in writing immediately to Ms. Barb Brown, telephone 812-854-5268, fax 812-854-5095 or email to: brown_b@crane.navy.mil. AN/AAQ-22 SAFIRE OR EQUILAVENT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: INTENDED USE: The FLIR system will be exposed to shipboard environment providing remote monitoring of infrared and daylight camera. GIMBAL SPECIFICATION: (1) two or more Axis Stabilization. (2) Jitter Free less than 50 u Rad at frequencies 1 hertz and above. (3) Hermetically Sealed Unit using a Nitrogen Purged Gimbal at 5 pounds per square inch (psi). (4) System Weight shall be less than 100 pounds. (5) Azimuth Coverage: 360-Degree Continuously. (6) Elevation Coverage- +30 to 105 Degree. (7) Slew Rate: up to 60 Degree / Second. (8) Environmentally Tested to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461. THERMAL IMAGER: (1) Sensor Range: 8-12 micron. (2) Sensitivity: Detection of thermal differences of less than .030 degrees C. (3) Instantaneous Field of View (IFOV) as defined as the angle in milliradians derived by dividing the active detector element's size by the system's effective focal length. An effective figure of merit for system resolution can be derived by dividing the field of view by the instantaneous field of view. IFOV: 166 micro radian NFOV and 900 micro radian WFOV. (4) Zoom image: 2 power. (5) Fields of View: Wide: 28 Degree X 16.8 Degree FOV -- Narrow: 5 Degree X 3 Degree FOV. (6) Field of View Switch Time <0.5 Sec. (7)Thermal Imager Video output: RS-170 (NTSC). CCD COLOR IMAGER (CCD CAMERA AND LENS) (1) Signal Format: NTSC. (2) Exterior Camera Sensitivity: less than 5.0 Lux. (3) Zoom Lens: 10X:1 to 14X:1. Controller: Hand Controller with all sensor, electronic and programmable functions. OTHER SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS: (1) Shall have the capability of locating the main electronics and the turret at a distance of no less than 100' from each other. (2) The System shall have the capability of using Commercial Off-the-Shelf Fiber Optic transceivers whereas locating the system controller and video interface units remotely from the main electronic control units can be accomplished. (3) System shall have the capability to interface to Global Positioning System (GPS) and on-board Navigational Radar. (4) Stow capability: This feature positions the optics in a position where the user can minimize the threat of damage to the exterior optic surfaces when the system is turned off, during extreme weather conditions, and to be used when removing the Turret from the mount. SOFTWARE CONTROLS: (1) White-Hot/ Black Hot selectable Thermal Image Display. (2) Auto-Scan software (System shall move continuously about a set Elevation at a determined rate). (3) Auto-Tracker software feature to allow an object to be tracked via software by controlling elevation and azimuth. (4) Cage position software feature to allow multiple preset positions. The ability to set a home position for multiple scenarios. (5) Automatic and manual gain control to ensure the Imager can maintain a uniform video output. (6) Built-in-test feature to provide system failure isolation to replaceable unit. NOTE: NFOV = narrow field of view; WFOV -- wide field of view; CCD = close circuit device; NTSC = National Television System Committee. Posted 02/19/99 (W-SN300307). (0050)

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