SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- FIELD SPECTROMETER
- Notice Date
- 7/24/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- 20 Schilling Circle Bldg 1305 Hanscom AFB, MA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- R1348
- Response Due
- 8/2/2006
- Archive Date
- 9/1/2006
- Description
- 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is set-aside for small business only. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334516 and the size standard is 500 employees. Purchase Request number F2BBAL6164A100 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-11 (05 July 2006). The Government intends to award a contract for the following line item: CLIN 0001: Quantity: One (1); Unit of Issue: EA (each); Description: Field spectrometer with the following specifications: Spectral range ?C at least 380 to 2500 nm (can cover a broader spectral range) Spectral sampling ?C ?? 2 nm throughout spectral range. Spectral resolution ?C ?? 10 nm throughout spectral range as defined as FWHM Data collection speed ?C ?? 0.2 seconds for a single spectral acquisition (or collection rate ?? 5 Hz) ; Field of view (FOV) ?C two optical arrangements to produce FOVs in the following ranges: (1) 20 to 25 degrees and (2) 6 to 10 degrees Noise equivalent spectral radiance (NE??L) ?C average for a 1 second measurement utilizing the following configuration: a 1.5 to 2 m fiber optic cable with widest FOV (20 to 25 degrees), representative supporting measurement data is required: ?? 1 ?? 10-9 W cm-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 700 nm; ?? 3 ?? 10-9 W cm-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 900 nm; ?? 2.5 ?? 10-9 W cm-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 1400 nm; ?? 2.5 ?? 10-9 W cm-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 1500 nm; ?? 5 ?? 10-9 W cm-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 2100 nm; ?? 5 ?? 10-9 W cm-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 2200 nm. Operational temperature range ?C at least from 0??C to 40??C (required for operation in desert environments). Radiometric stability from measured data of representative instrument ?C standard deviation of a statistical sample of 1 second measurements taken over a minimum of 1 hour (determined for the following configuration: 1.5 to 2 m fiber optic cable with widest FOV), representative supporting measurement data is required: < 0.1 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 500 nm; < 0.1 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 750 nm; < 0.5 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 1000 nm; < 0.25 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 1250 nm; < 0.2 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 1500 nm; < 0.1 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 1750 nm; < 0.1 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 2000 nm; < 0.1 W m-2 nm-1 sr-1 at 2250 nm. Must be field portable over rugged terrain with the following attributes: Backpack portable, Weight < 15 kg, Battery life ?? 4 hours in the field. Fiber optic cable and appropriate data acquisition hardware for ease of use. Must have a built in GPS receiver for integration of spectral data with location data. Position information must be associated with an individual spectral collection NIST traceable radiometric calibration ?? 7% at all wavelengths and for all viewing geometries/accessories. Spectral source for spectral calibration verification. Laboratory light source for reflectance measurements and mounting accessories. Data collection mode ?C must be able to take data in reflectance mode, radiance mode, and raw DN mode. Remote triggering for laboratory operation. Attachments for measuring both the full-sky irradiance and the component of the irradiance due to direct illumination from the sun. A 12 inch square reflectance standard such as Spectralon (TM) with calibration documentation and case. Mounting equipment for laboratory use of instrument (instrument stand, tripods, etc). Field replacable auxillary batteries. Battery charger. Along with your quote, please provide NEdL data in appropriate units (W/cm^2/sr/nm or equivalent) clearly identified. This data can span the entire spectral range but at a minimum is required at the identified spectral locations (700 nm, 900 nm, 1400 nm, 1500 nm, 2100 nm, and 2200 nm). The data are from a standard unit available for sale. Also, please provide data indicating radiometric stability. This data are the standard deviation of a statistical sample of 1 second measurements taken over a minimum of 1 hour, determined for the following configuration: 1.5 to 2 m fiber optic cable with widest FOV and in standard radiometric units (W/m^2/sr/nm or equivalent). The data are from a standard unit available for sale. To be delivered to Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts 01731. FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. Delivery Date: on or before 30 August 2006. In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors ?CCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items. Representations and Certification must be completed in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items. Note: Offerors are now required to provide representations and certifications electronically via the BPN website; to update the representations and certifications as necessary, but at least annually, to keep them current, accurate and complete. The On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website for contractors to register or make changes is located at: http://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity??Supplies FAR 52.209-6 (Protection of Government Interests when Subcontracting). FAR 52.212-4 ?C Contract Terms and Conditions ?C Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 ?C Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ?C Commercial Items, [in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-6; 52.222-3; 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3,52.225-3 Alt II, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. FAR 52.252-2: Clauses incorporated by reference may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. DFARS 252.225-7000 applies (Buy American Act with exceptions). DFARS 252.225-7035 (Balance of Payments Program Certificate). DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commerical Items [in paragraph (b) the following clause(s) apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036, 252.225-7036 Alt I, 252.232-7003, DFARS 252.225-7002. Clauses incorporated by reference may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, ESC/DS Bldg 1606 9 Eglin Street Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 Telephone #: 781-377-5106 Facsimile #: 781-377-4659 E-Mail: ESC.Ombudsman@hanscom.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. All offers are due no later than 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on 2 August 2006. Offers may be faxed to (781) 377-0339 or e-mailed to kathleen.brock@hanscom.af.mil. ATTN: Kathleen Brock. POC: Kathleen Brock, Contracting Specialist, at (781) 377-1352 or Lisa Maille, Contracting Officer, at (781) 377-4592. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) in order to receive an award. If you are not registered in CCR, you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or register online through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.
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