67 -- INFRARED IMAGING SYSTEM FOR PWC SAN DIEGO

Notice Date

August 22, 2001

Contracting Office

937 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92132-0212

ZIP Code

92132-0212

Solicitation Number

N00244-01-T-1112

Response Due

September 4, 2001

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist @619-532-2588; fax 619-532-2347

Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFARS 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" applies to all solicitations issued on / or after 06-01-98. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror / quoter INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Call 1-888-227-2423 or visit the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com/ for more information. This announcement is published as a Total Small Business Set-Aside action per FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-6 (this means you must be a small business, quoting the product of a small-business manufacturer); all eligible, responsible sources may submit an offer. This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 13 and 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 SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number / RFQ N00244-01-T-1112 applies; an electronic copy of the RFQ can be accessed at http://www.neco.navy.mil. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27 and DFAR Change Notices effective through 12/13/00. The standard industrial code is 3823 (NAICS 334513), and the business size standard is 500 employees. The agency need is for one each infrared imaging system. The specifications are as follows: SPECIFICATIONS FOR INFRARED CAMERA SYSTEM 1) Imager must use a radiometric Focal Plane Array (FPA) uncooled microbolometer, calibrated for accuracy and output over the entire detector surface, not just center-point readout. 2) Detector array must contain a minimum of 320 x 240 elements. 3) Detector must operate in the long wave spectrum, 8 to 14 microns (um). 4) Imager must scan at a standard video rate of 30 Hz or 60 Hz, operator selectable. 5) Infrared digital image data must be a minimum of 14 bits. 6) Detector non-uniformity correction (NUC) must be activated upon command and automatically at user selectable intervals. 7) Imager must measure from -40degrees C to at least +500 degrees C, (-40 degrees F to at least +932 degrees F) in two discrete temperature range steps. Optional high temperature range from +200 to +2000 degrees C must be available. 8) Detector accuracy must be guaranteed to +/- 2% of selected imaging range during a warranty period of one-year minimum. An optional NIST traceable black body must be available for purchase to periodically validate imager calibration onsite. Custom calibrations at specific temperature points or over specific ranges shall be provided by the manufacturer, if required. 9) Thermal sensitivity must be at least .08 degrees C at 30 degrees C. 10) Imager must have 2:1 and 4:1 digital zoom with spatial filtering. 11) Imager must have a one-button automatic focus; level and temperature span function. 12) Imager must have two automatic gain control modes (spot and overall) to automatically adjust for thermal scene variations. 13) Imager must have user-selectable high or low temperature alarms. 14) Imager must have a Delta-Mode for measuring temperature difference between two points. 15) Imager must provide multiple color and gray scale palettes. 16) Imager must have the ability to measure 10 points simultaneously, each with different emissivities. 17) Imager must provide for separate emissivity values for each spot temperature. 18) Imager must provide five b ox or line regions-of-interest, each with max, min and average temperatures. 19) Imager must provide three isotherms with adjustable min/max and range. 20) Imager must be capable of storage and playback of fully radiometric (all embedded thermal data) images to a standard CompactFlash PC-card, ATA compatible. CompactFlash storage cards must be available as off-the-shelf items at retail stores or the imager manufacturer. 21) Imager must be capable of storing standard bit-mapped images that can be loaded directly into Windows programs like Word or e-mailed and opened without the need for additional software. 22) Imager must be capable of recording and playback of at least 25 seconds of digital voice with each image. Microphone and speaker must be integral to the imager. External microphone/headset is unacceptable and presents and unsafe condition for the operator. 23) Liv e and stored images must be displayed on an integral viewfinder and optional, external LCD displays simultaneously. 24) A lightweight, field replaceable battery for remote imaging and an AC power supply must power imager. Battery must be available as on off-the-shelf item at retail stores or the imager manufacturer. An AC adapter must be furnished with the unit. 25) Battery charger must be capable of charging at least two batteries simultaneously. 26) Imager must operate over an ambient range from -15 degrees C to +50 degrees C (5 degrees F to 122 degrees F). 27) Imager weight without battery must not exceed 3.5 lbs. 28) Imager housing must be rugged with a solid metal casing in accordance with IEC 529. 29) Imager housing must be environmentally sealed and suitable for harsh environments with an IP54 enclosure rating. 30) Imager must have an IEEE-13194 "Firewire" inter face for "real time" image transfer and camera control as standard connection. Imager must also have one RS-232C port for remote control by external control with LCD display. GP-IB port shall be optional. 31) Imager must have optional optical lenses available including zoom, wide angle and extreme close focus. Optional lenses with attach by a simple threaded screw mount. Imager will provide a specific calibration look-up table for the specific lens being used. 32) Imager must include a non-licensed, Windows based image downloading and viewing / management software program with point temperature display, palette variation and manual / automatic temperature range adjustment functions. 33) Imager must be able to download to, manage and analyze images with MikroSpec software already in use at customer's site. 34) Imager must be provided with a one-year minimum product warr anty on materials and workmanship. If repairs are necessitated during the warranty period, user shall be furnished with a no-cost loaner unit if repairs cannot be effected within five working days. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract. Quotes will be accepted on a "Brand Name or Equal" basis. The following brand name products are known to be acceptable: 1) Mikroscan 7200. The item will be delivered to PWC in San Diego CA. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5): Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies as well as the f ollowing addendum clauses: FAR 219-1, Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy Americ an Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; and FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WITH THEIR PROPOSALS: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. In addition NAVSUP 5252.215-9402, Notice to Prospective Offerors, and 5252.215-9403, Additional Evaluation Factors -- Contractor Evaluation System, Red / Yello w / Green Program applies. Note: The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.arnet.gov.far or www.deskbook.osd.mil; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the Internet at www.dtic.mil/dfars. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their quote in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) Company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, discounts for prompt payment, if any (e.g. 1% 10 days), anticipated delivery / availability of product / s, the company's CAGE code, Dun & Bradstreet Number, and Taxpayer ID number. In addition, if you are quoting on a comparable commercial item, product literature must be included. All FAR certifications and representations s pecified above must also accompany your quote. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time on 09-04-01, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-2347) or via e-mail (jessica_e_dunker@sd.fisc.navy.mil). Quotes submitted as an attachment to an e-mail should be sent in Word Version 6.0 or higher. See Numbered Note 1.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010824/67SOL002.HTM (D-234 SN50V735)