Digital Camera System

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. This requirement is Unrestricted. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333315, Size Standard 500 Employees.
 

Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2KBAD2137A007 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, effective 18 May 2012.

Please provide a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL quote for the item listed below. If an "or equal" quote is submitted, the proposal will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL THOROUGHLY DESCRIBE HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTCS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

The Government intends to award six (6) contract line item numbers (CLINs) as follows: See attached requirements.

CLIN 0001: Digital Camera System

DESCRIPTION: Digital CCD Camera System; Permanent vacuum guarantee; e2v CCD36-10 scientific grade 1, back-illuminated; 1340 x 400, 20 x 20 µm size (26.8mm x 8mm image area); Thermoelectric peltier cooled (-75°C) with forced air; Dual speed read out, 16 bit, 2MHz and 100kHz; USB 2.0 interface with 5 meter USB cable.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: PIXIS: 400B 8200-0001-7516-0002 OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

CLIN 0002: Imaging Spectrograph

DESCRIPTION: Imaging Spectrograph; 150mm focal length, micrometer controlled entrance slit; Dual grating turret, provides 90° optical path; Includes standard multichannel detector adaptor flange.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: SP2156 ARC-SP2156 OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

CLIN 0003: Slit Shutter

DESCRIPTION: Slit Shutter; Internal entrance slit shutter.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: SP2300/2500/2700 ARC-SH-SP OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

CLIN 0004: Window Coating

DESCRIPTION: VISAR Window Coating (double sided) on the vacuum window; Note: not compatible with PIXIS: 2048/1300 models.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: PIXIS 2550-1445 OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

CLIN 0005: Ruled Grating

DESCRIPTION: Ruled Grating, 32 x 32mm, 300 G/mm with 750mm blaze wavelength.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: ARC 150-030-750 OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

CLIN 0006: Ruled Grating

DESCRIPTION: Ruled Grating, 32 x 32mm, 300 G/mm with 500mm blaze wavelength.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: ARC 150-030-500 OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

DESCRIPTION: PIXIS Spectroscopy Mount, 3.6/3.88 bolt circle, no shutter.

MANUFACTURER: Princeton Instruments MANUFACTUER PART: SPEC-MINT-PIXIS-388 7517-0011 OR EQUAL
QUANTITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 14 weeks ARO
FOB: Destination
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination

The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:

FAR 52.204-7, Central Contract Registration
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
FAR 52-212-3, Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal)
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232.33]
FAR 52.219-1 Alt 1, Small Business Program Representations
FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification
FAR 52.233-1, Disputes
FAR 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form)
DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFAR 252.204-7004, Alt A, Central Contractor Registration
DFAR 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation
DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 252.203-7000, 252.225-7036 Alt I, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 Alt III]
DFAR 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
DFAR 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors
DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications
AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsmen

The following full text provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil
In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.

All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at http://www.dfas.mil/dfas.html. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment.

All offers are due no later than 31 July 2012 (Mountain Standard Time) at 4:00pm. Offers may be mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Jaclyn Pino, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-14, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5606, emailed (preferred) to jaclyn.pino@kirtland.af.mil, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Jaclyn Pino.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered, you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.