A02_-_Combination_Synopsis-Solicitation_for_Commercial_Purchases.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 67

2. NAICS Code: 333316

3. Subject: One (1) High-Speed Camera System

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX 15-T-0330.

5. Set-Aside Code: SB

6. Response Date: 09/09/2015

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 434 Mulberry Point Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005-5001

8. (i) 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-15-T-0330. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83.

(iv) This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 333316. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) (CLIN) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001 Quantity one (1) High-Speed Digital Camera System CLIN 0002 Quantity one (1) Nikon Zoom Wide Angle Telephoto 24-85 millimeter (mm) F2.8 lens

(vi) Description of requirements:

The Contractor shall provide one (1) color high-speed digital camera system that at a minium meets the following characteristics:

1. High-Speed Digital Camera System Hardware Characteristics:

1.1 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is no larger than 261 millimeters (mm) height (H) x 150 mm width (W) x 375 mm depth (D) excluding protrusions.

1.2 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is no more than 10.4 kilograms (kg) in weight excluding protrusions.

1.3 The Contractor shall ensure the camera includes threaded mountings to enable both tripod and bolt mounting on a minimum of three (3) sides of the camera housing without additional mounting hardware being required.

1.4 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of direct output of images via either dual High Definition-Serial Digital Interface (HD-SDI) or composite (RS-170) Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connectors on the rear panel at all times, to include while the system is recording and immediately after recording has completed.

1.5 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is fully operable via an RS-422 keypad with built-in liquid-crystal display (LCD) monitor that shows video output through a BNC connector directly from the keypad.

1.6 The Contractor shall ensure the camera contains Dual Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) ports to provide optional computer control and download.

1.7 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of four (4) function buttons on the camera’s rear panel to enable users to assign, via control software or an optional keypad, and subsequently alter/access camera parameters from a selection, including, but not limited to:

· Record speed

· Resolution

· Shutter speed

· Record

· Playback

· Low light mode

· Calibration

1.8 The Contractor shall ensure the camera sensor’s light sensitive area meets the following minimum requirements:

· 24.98 mm H x 20.48 mm W x 28.96 mm D

· Color Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor

· 1,024 x 1,024 pixel resolution

· 20 micrometer (µ) square pixels

· Quantum efficiency (QE) of at least 49 percent (%) at 630 nanometers (nm)

· A minimum Fill Factor of 58%

· True 12-bit pixels with all 12 bits being available simultaneously (subject to image format and host system)

· Light sensitivity, accurately measured using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12232 Ssat method, shall be at least ISO 25000 (monochrome) and ISO 10000 (color) with infrared (IR) filter in place as per ISO 12232. If the IR filter is removed, the sensitivity, including unwanted IR light, shall exceed ISO 40,000.

1.9 The Contractor shall ensure the camera system includes a C-mount and Nikon G-mount.

1.10 The Contractor shall ensure the system includes an automatic black balance shutter, operable remotely.

1.11 The Contractor shall ensure the RS-422 remote keypad meets the following minimum requirements:

· Capable of fully operating the camera system without a computer being connected

· Minimum cable length of six (6) feet (ft)

· RS-170 video signal externally displayed via a BNC connector

· Capable of complete control of all camera functions.

1.12 The Contractor shall include a Nikon Zoom Wide Angle Telephoto 24-85mm f2.8 lens with the camera.

2. Ancillary Software:

2.1 The Contractor shall ensure the camera system includes software capable of, but not essential for, camera control, image replay, ‘feature programming’, and downloading via HD-SDI and RS-170 video outputs.

2.2 The Contractor shall ensure the software facilitates direct conversion and downloading, without requiring an additional conversion stage, from the camera to a computer.

2.3 The Contractor shall ensure the software meets the following minimum requirements:

2.3.1 Capable of downloading recorded data at a minimum rate of 1 Gigabyte (GB) in under 8 seconds, if utilizing tow (2) Gigabit Ethernet ports, or in under 16 seconds if only one (1) Gigabit Ethernet port is utilized

2.3.2 Capable of simultaneous control and continuous live image display of multiple cameras during recording

2.3.3 Capable of triggering the camera automatically when specific imaging parameters are met.

2.3.4 Enable camera control through nine (9) sectors that are overlaid in the computer’s image display.

2.3.5 Capable of full playback control, to include:

· multiple camera/image synchronization

· image sequence loop

· define/redefine T0

· color adjustment

· contrast and brightness adjustment

· image zoom

· image pan

2.3.6 Capable of selecting a section, or blocking, of the recoded image sequence for download or replay.

2.3.7 Capable of allowing the user to outline an area within the recorded sequence to crop and save to disk.

2.3.8 Capable of saving images uncompressed, or with user selectable compression types in the following image formats:

· Audio Video Interleave (AVI)

· MOV

· Windows Media Video (WMV)

· JPEG

· TIFF

· Bitmap Image File (BMP)

· Portable Network Graphics (PNG)

· RAW (8 bit Bayer format)

· RAWW (12 bit Bayer format).

· MRAW (single 12 bit Bayer movie file)

2.3.9 Capable of automatically downloading and saving a variable length image sequence to a user selected network destination upon receipt of a suitable trigger signal. Once the image download is completed, the software shall rearm the camera and await the next trigger.

2.3.10 Capable of simultaneous download of a recording from one (1) partition while recording to another.

2.3.11 Capable of providing the user the choice to save camera parameters and comments with the saved image sequences.

2.3.12 Capable of allowing the user to determine if data is superimposed outside or inside the image area.

2.3.13 User will be able to load and display suitably configured logo graphics on computer screen and print outs.

2.3.14 Includes compatible wrappers for both MATLAB from MathWorks and National Instruments’ LabVIEW programs.

2.3.15 Capabale of an optional module that shall provide control and compatibility with the National Instruments’ USB-6251-BNC Universal Serial Bus (USB) connected data acquisition (DAQ) units.

2.3.16 Capable of directly transfering recorded high speed data to a fully integrated motion analysis program for the automated tracking and plotting of a minimum of five (5) points within the recorded sequence.

3. Camera System Operating Characteristics:

3.1 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of recording from 60 to 150,000 frames per second (FPS)while operating at the following minimum resolutions and speeds:

3.1.2 Full resolution, 1,024 x 1,024 pixels, recording up to 20,000 FPS.

3.1.3 1,024 x 1,000 pixels recording at 21,000 FPS.

3.1.4 640 x 488 pixels recording at 60,000 FPS.

3.1.5 256 x 256 pixels recording at 180,000 FPS.

3.1.6 256 x 128 pixels recording at 300,000 FPS.

3.1.7 128 x 64 pixels recording at 840,000 FPS.

3.2 The Contractor shall ensure the camera contains a built-in shutter to enable easy black level calibration without needing to cover the lens.

3.3 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of saving 20 unique resolution/speed configurations defined by the user.

3.4 The Contractor shall ensure the camera contains four ‘User Defined’ buttons that can be user programmed to perform selectable functions.

3.5 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of global electronic shutter operation at least to 1.0 microsecond.

3.6 The Contractor shall ensure the system is upgradeable from a standard eight (8) GB capacity to an optional 16, 32, and 64 GB capacities.

3.7 The Contractor shall ensure the camera includes dual Secure Digital (SD) cards mounted in the rear panel to provide an alternative method of recorded image storage.

3.8 The Contractor shall ensure the camera system includes a playback mode from 1 FPS to 30 FPS , forward and reverse, and single step mode forward and reverse. The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of changing the play rate and direction without stopping playback.

3.9 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of partitioning full available memory into a minimum of 64 autonomous segments for multiple recordings without requiring download. These partitions must be able to automatically increment after each recording.

3.10 The Contractor shall ensure the system is capable of automatic and manual increment of recording partitions.

3.11 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of changing recording speed, up or down (by a selectable factor from one (1) to eight (8)), while the camera is recording.

3.12 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of recording in 12-bit recording mode.

3.13 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of recording only 8-bit data, with a 50% increase in the resultant record duration.

3.14 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of synchronizing with Inter-Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) or Global Positioning Systme (GPS) time codes with no external recording hardware required.

3.14.1 The Contractor shall ensure the IRIG and GPS recording accuracy shall be better than one (1) frame.

3.14.2 The Contractor shall ensure the camera includes a visual indicator used to verify if it is synchronized to IRIG or GPS.

3.15 The Contractor shall ensure the camera includes built-in programmable delay generators for timing and trigger signals with a minimum resolution of 100 nanoseconds (ns).

3.16 The Contractor shall ensure the camera has the capability to phase-lock multiple cameras to assure frame “0” is synchronized on all systems.

3.17 The Contractor shall ensure the camera system includes automatic exposure where the shutter is adjusted to prevent pixel over exposure in the event of increased light within a scene and to define a maximum shutter exposure to prevent motion blur within the recording.

3.18 The Contractor shall ensure the camera contains a user programmable Dual Slope Shutter, in degrees from 0% to 95%, whereby individual pixels can be reset when a user defined intensity threshold is reached.

3.19 The Contractor shall ensure the camera includes multiple trigger modes, to include:

3.19.1 Hardware image trigger – user defined image change criteria triggers camera automatically

3.19.2 Start trigger

3.19.3 End trigger

3.19.4 Center trigger

3.19.5 Manual (variable in frame/percent increments)

3.19.6 Random trigger

3.19.7 Random reset trigger

3.19.8 Random center trigger

3.19.9 Random manual trigger

3.19.10 Dual speed trigger

3.19.11 Record on demand – as long as trigger is held high/low, recording occurs

3.20 The Contractor shall ensure the trigger signal is switch closure, open collector or Through the Lens (TTL) and input via a BNC connector on the supplied I/O cable.

3.21 The Contractor shall ensure the camera inputs and outputs are available by two (2) connectors (General In and General Out) located on the camera’s rear panel (excluding Direct Current (DC) power input, video outputs, external data acquisition, and remote keypad).

3.22 The Contractor shall ensure the camera operating voltage is between 20 and 36 Volts Direct Current (VDC) and 230 Volt Ampere (VA).

3.22.1 The Contractor shall provide a separate (remote) Alternating Current (AC) to DC power converter unit.

3.23 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is operable with an external data acquisition unit which enables analog data streams to be recorded and displayed synchronized with recorded image sequences.

3.24 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is compatible with National Instruments™ USB type DAQ modules using a software plug-in.

3.25 The Contractor shall ensure the camera contains either positive or negative going.event markers inserted via a single coaxial cable.

3.26 The Contractor shall ensure the camera is capable of operating reliably at temperatures 32 degrees (º) Farenheit (F) to 104º F without any external cooling devices.

(vii) Delivery is required no later than (NLT) 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to ARL, APG, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at ARL, APG, MD. The FOB point is ARL, APG, MD.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows:

Evaluation Criteria (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA))

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

The Contracting Officer determines that past performance need not be evaluated because the supplies being purchased are of a low complexity that past performance information would not make a substantial difference.

The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications.

Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any).

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause NONE.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-35- Equal Opportunity For Veterans (Jul 2014)

52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

52.222-37- Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, And Other Eligible Veterans (Jul 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

52.223-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7036, Buy American--Free (B) Trade Agreements-- Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2015) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2015) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 252.204-0009 Contract-wide: by Fiscal Year. (SEP 2009) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1982)

APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT

APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4423 PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED)

APG-ADL-I.5152.212-4401 DFARS COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

APG-ADL-L.5152.203-4440 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) – ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401ALT RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - APG ALTERNATE I

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: Offers shall be in U.S. dollars and valid through the time of payment (30 days after invoicing)

(xvi) Offers are due on 09/09/2015 by 11:59 A.M. ET, and shall be sent electronically to jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil, CC joseph.m.dellinger2.ctr@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jessica Camunez, (575) 678-8283, jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil.

Contracting Officer:

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