Brand Name Sole Source Equipment Infrared Sea Surface Temperature measurements during PIPERS cruise 2017 Department of Meteorology Naval Postgraduate School

This Request for Quote (RFQ), (Insert RFQ Number), is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This RFQ intends to result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.



The Naval Postgraduate School has a requirement, to be provided by one vendor, for Sole Source Brand Name Equipment in support of instructional laboratories. The award will be evaluated on a technically-acceptable-lowest-price basis. The NAICS associated with this purchase is 334513 standard size 750 Employees. This is to be a limited source to small businesses as a Brand Name Sole Source total competitive small business set aside procurement.



Schedule of Supplies

CLIN Manufacture Part# Description QTY Unit Price Total Price

0001 Heitronics - CT15.10 Infrared Pyrometer – 8-14 microns 2

0002 Heitronics – CT15-Offshore Housing Protective housing first unit – customized to part number CT15.10 1

0003 Heitronics – CT15-Offshore Housing Protective housing second unit 1

0004 Shipping Shipping All items

Total Price



Statement of Requirements

Infrared Sea Surface Temperature measurements during PIPERS cruise 2017

Department of Meteorology

Naval Postgraduate School



1.0 Background/Introduction:

The Naval Postgraduate School needs two infrared pyrometers to properly measure radiant energy from ice/water surfaces and the sky at ambient temperatures as cold as -20C during the Polynyas, Ice Production and its Seasonal Evolution in the Ross Sea (PIPERS) cruise in the Antarctic Sea.

Pyrometer temperature range will be -100C to +60C (or higher).



2.0 Minimal Technical Requirements/Salient Characteristics:

A brand name sole source manufacture, Hentroinics, has been identified to meet the below minimum requirements of the Government:



Requirements for Infrared radiation pyrometer sensor are:



• Chopper-stabilized infrared pyranometer measuring in the 8-14 micrometer wavelength band.

• Pyrometer temperature range will be -100C to +60C (or higher) and be able to operate at ambient temperatures as cold as -20C.

• Lens shall provide 9 degree field of view.

• Output shall have RS-232 interface and/or analog proportional to temperature within the range of 0 to 5 VDC.



• Power shall be 10.5 to 30 VDC. Cable of 5 m or longer will be included.

• Sensor shall have IP67 protection.

• Weatherproof housing shall also be provided giving an extra level of protection to sensor and cable entry.



Delivery Location –Naval Postgraduate School KFS 64426

1988 Lake Del Monte Drive

Warehouse Bldg. 349

Monterey, CA 93940



Procedures in FAR 13.106 are applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors. A combination of price and Minimal Technical Requirements/Salient Characteristics as in the above Statement of Requirements, delivery date, a determination of responsibility, on a technically acceptable lowest price basis.





System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.



INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION:



The technical quote shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM PST 11/10/2016 and shall be valid for 30 days.



Quote Submission: Shall include all line items, power sources operating accessories, and anticipated shipping date.



Contractors are encouraged to include any Federal and/or Educational discounts



Include all warranty information, terms and conditions and anticipated lead time and delivery date.

Quoted items must include all power sources and noted items needed to operate the equipment.





Shipping

Include any applicable customs and shipping fees Vendor must take the responsibility for all customs clearances in order for the required units to arrive at the delivery locations and not be held due to customs issues.

FBO shipping required



Submit Quotes via E Mail to the below:

Jennifer Lee

Contract Specialist

831-656-2034

jllee@nps.edu



PAPERLESS CONTRACTING:

All contractual documents (i.e. contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders and modifications) related to the instant procurement are considered to be issued by the government when copies are either deposited in the mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods, such as email.

The governments acceptance of the contractors proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to issue contractual documents as detailed herein.