66 -- Two-Axis Digital Autocollimators

The 96 Contracting Squadron, Eglin AFB, FL, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. This is a request for Autocollimators for guided weapons evaluation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, Test Program. As supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued. A quotation is being requested, and a written request for quotation will not be issued. The announcement number is F1T0EB5308A100. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333314, with small business standard size of 500 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This is a - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL request. If submitting an equal product, please send complete specifications for technical evaluation. Quotations shall be due 3 February 2006 at 1500 CST and may be submitted via mail, fax or e-mail. This requirement is for the following items:CLIN 0001, QTY: 2 EACH, SUGGESTED MANUFACTURER: MICRO RADIAN ThetaScan T100 optical head; Maximum range of +/- 1,200 arc-seconds, each axis; Maximum working distance of 1 meter; Maximum resolution of 0.1 arc-second; Linearity of 99.8%; Light source: single, visible red ultra-bright LED (IR LED optional); Weight of 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg); Maximum measurement bandwidth of 1000 Hz (variable bandwidth optional); CLIN 0002, QTY: 2 EACH, SUGGESTED MANUFACTURER: MICRO RADIAN E2 Digital Controller; Sub-arcsecond measurement resolution; Measurement Bandwidth of at least 1000 Hz; Compact optical head less than 2 lbs; RS-232 Interface; Analog Output for Each Measurement Axis; Rack Mount Hardware for Electronics; Storage Case; Powered from standard 115V outlet; CLIN 0003, QTY: 2 EACH, SUGGESTED MANUFACTURER: MICRO RADIAN Mounting Stand, model S100 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-08. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Item and any addenda to the provisions (Jan 05); 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation will be based on price and price related factors) (Jan 99); 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Mar 05) in Full Text or ORCA (http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx ) (Offerors must submit a complete copy with their offers. To request an electronic copy of 52-212-3, E-Mail me at the below e-mail address); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Mar 03); 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003), 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996), 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004), 252-212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statures or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 2005), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (APR 2003), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003), 252-232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Report (JAN 2004), 252-246.7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MAR 2003), 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002). The following provisions and clauses are provided in full text: 52.212-5, (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 05), (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause. (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Jul 2005), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64, (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.(End of Clause). 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 (End of Clause); 52-252.6, Authorized Deviations 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 DFARS. (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation. DFARS, (11/03); Local clause (J2) Wide Area Work Flow DODAAC and Email distribution table (SF1449). The following codes will be required to route your invoices and additional, emails correctly through WAWF. Invoice Type: Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO). Contract Number: See Block number 2 of the award: Delivery Order: See Block number 4 of the award of applicable: Issue Date: See Block number 9 of the award: Issue DODAAC: See Block number 9 of the award: Admin DODAAC: See Block number 16 of the award: Inspection By DODAAC/Ext: F1T0DA (850) 882-9348: Ship To Code/Ext: See Block number 18a of the award: Ship From Code: Add vendor information: Pay DODAAC: See Block number 18a of the award: Additional Email Notifications: 1. Inspector: sandra.kilcrease@eglin.af.mil: 2. Acceptor: robertl. sandra.kilcrease@eglin.af.mil: 3. Contract Administrator: gene.eastman@eglin.af.mil: Contracting Officer: frederick.marsh@eglin.af.mil: Payment may be expedited electronically 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 https://www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. To view the provisions and clauses in full text, visit the web site (http://farsite.hill.af.mil). The quote is at the discretion of the offeror. If your company is capable of providing this item, qualification package should be received NLT 3:00 PM., Central Time on 3 Feb 2006. Send all packages to 96 CONS/MSCBB, Attn: MSgt Gene Eastman, 205 West D. Ave, Suite 541, Eglin AFB Florida, 32542-6862, or by facsimile to (850) 882-4916 or email at gene.eastman@eglin.af.mil or SSgt Ken Whelchel at ken.whelchel@eglin.af.mil .