58 -- Collimator, Long Wave Infrared (LWIR)

The 96th Contracting Squadron, Eglin AFB Florida, intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) Collimator that meets the minimum specifications as stated below. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quotation is being requested, and a written request for quotation will not be issued. This solicitation announcement number is F1T0EB7107AG01. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333314, with a small business standard size of 500 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. The requirement consists of the following items: CLIN 0001, (1 EA) COLLIMATOR, LONG WAVE INFRARED (LWIR). IN ACCORDANCE WITH SYNOPSIS SPECIFICATIONS. Specifications: A. Wavelength Band The collimator shall meet all of the performance requirements over the 7.0-12.0 micron wavelength band. B. Field of View The collimator shall project a horizontal field of view of 8 degrees (11.3 degrees along the diagonal). C. Exit Pupil Diameter The collimator shall have an exit pupil diameter (defined as the pupil at the location of the test item, in collimated space) of 6 inches. D. Standoff Distance The standoff distance from the collimator to the exit pupil shall be a maximum of 12 inches. E. Back Working Distance The distance from the back of the collimator to its objective plane should be within a range of 3.5 to 5.5 inches. The collimator must be brought to a focus on this plane, for a physical emitter infrared scene generator will project an image at this plane. F. System Optical Blur Size The overall system blur spot of the collimator design shall be less ant 0.5 milliradians (approximately 75% encircles energy) over 7.0 ? 12.0 micron band. G. Vignetting The collimator shall not have vignetting within the exit pupil diameter. H. Transmission All optical surfaces shall be AR coated for maximum throughput in the 7.0-12.0 micron band. As a goal, the minimum transmission of the collimator at any wavelength in the 7.0-12.0 micron band shall be no less than 85%. The predicted spectral transmission of the collimator shall be provided with the quotation. I. Choice of Optical Elements The collimator will be fully refractive. J. Ghost Images and Narcissus The collimator shall be analyzed for ghost image formation and narcissus. K. Lens Cover The collimator shall have a reusable cover for the end facing the sensor under test, so the optical surface may be protected when the collimator is not in use. L. Environmental Conditions The collimator will be used in a laboratory environment, with an operating temperature range of 65F to 75F, and an operating relative humidity range of 20% to 60%. II. Deliverables The following items shall be delivered under this procurement. 1. Collimator meeting the Specifications. 2. Preliminary engineering and performance data. 3. Lens prescription for the collimator, preferably in the form of a Zemax file if Zemax is the lens design package used. Any restrictions on use or dissemination of this design must be disclosed in the quotation. 4. Dimensioned drawings for the collimator housing, showing all of the external dimensions. Drawings may be delivered in .DXF, .DWG, .PDF, or other electronic file formats. Any restrictions on use or dissemination of this design must be disclosed in the quotation and marked on the drawings. 5. Test report containing the data shown in Appendix 1. APPENDIX 1 Required Test Data Table 1 Required Test Data Item Test 2.2 Wavelength Band Verify by design documents 2.3 Field of View Measure 2.4 Distortion Measure Measure 2.5 Exit Pupil Diameter Verify by drawings 2.6 Standoff Distance Verify by drawings 2.7 Back Working Distance Verify by drawings 2.8 Spot Size Measure 2.9 Vignetting Verify by design documents 2.10 Transmission Measure spectral transmission on witness samples coated in tandem with actual lenses, and extrapolate to overall lens spectral transmission. Deliver spectral transmission curves for witness samples, preferably in digital format 2.11 Choice of Optical Elements Verify by drawings 2.12 Ghost Images & Narcissus Verify by analysis 2.14 Mechanical Interface to DEE Verify by drawings 2.16 Lens Cover Verify by drawings The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Item and any addenda to the provisions; (JAN 99), 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; (JAN 05), 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a complete copy with their offers; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; (OCT 03), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, incorporating the following: ? 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; ? 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 Special Disabled, Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; ? 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; ? 52.225-3, Buy American Act?Free Trade Agreements?Israeli Trade Act; ? 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; ? 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-2, Service of Protest; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I ;( Jul 95), 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances; (MAY 01), 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination, (11/91), 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; (FEB 98), 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 . 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. 252.212-7001Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; (JUN 05) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; (JUN 05), +1 (555) 000-0000, Electronic Submission of Payment Report, (JAN 04), 252.247-7023 Transportation of supplies by Sea, with Alt III; (MAY 02), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Vendors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. All responses must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., Central Standard Time on 25 May 2007. The quotation format is at the discretion of the offeror. Send all packages to 96 CONS/MSCB, Attn: William Cohen, 205 West D Ave. Suite 541 (Bldg 350), Eglin AFB, Florida 32542-6862, by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000, or email at contact@example.gov.