67 -- Hi-G Lens

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIAL CLASSCOD: 6760 ? Photographic Equipment and Accessories OFFADD: AFFTC/PKEAB Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524 SUBJECT: Airborne Camera Lens REF NO.: F1S0AFl7226B001 DUE: 10 SEP 07 POC: Cynthia J. Randall, 661-277-8450 (fax) 661-277-0470 DESC: The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Visual Instrumentation, 1110 W. Avenue L-12, Unit 2, Lancaster, CA 93535-7039. Visual Instrumentation is the only company nationwide that distributes and sells this type of camera lens. Visual Instrumentation owns its proprietary data. This is a custom-made camera lens designed specifically to produce an image circle size of 28mm. Additional features include: heavy duty mechanical design and construction for very Hi-g applications such as: crash testing, impact sled, airborne and related testing environments. Avatar lens optics feature high-efficiency multi-layer coatings with digital resolution that exceeds 6-millin pixels. In addition, both focus and aperture rings feature 360 degrees clamps locks. REQUIREMENTS UQ Avatar 10.5mm f/2.8 Hi-g Lens for DRS model LTTC high-speed airborne digital video camera, quantity 6 each and UQ Precision Flange Mount to fit DRS model LTTC digital cameras, quantity 6 each. Ship Date: 30 Days ARO. FOB: Destination Edwards AFB CA 93524. Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Anticipated Award date is September 2007. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 10 September, 2007. Responses can be submitted: via e-mail to cynthia.randall@edwards.af.mil or mailed to AFFTC/PKEAB, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Building 2800, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Cynthia Randall. Fax Number: 661-277-0470, please verify receipt of fax via email to me. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received before the closing of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.