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Fabrication, Coating, Testing, and Delivery of 8 Camera Spherical Lenses for Binospec

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RFP602-06-09Federal

Submission Closed07/21/2009, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory seeks a firm-fixed price contract for the fabrication, coating, testing, and delivery of eight spherical camera lenses for the Binospec spectrograph. SAO will provide the Ohara I-line glass blanks, which include materials such as BAL35Y, PBM2Y, FPL51Y, and BSM51Y, with diameters ranging from 122 to 365 mm. The scope of work includes optional high-performance antireflection coatings for specific lenses, with delivery required F.O.B. destination to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical expertise, infrastructure for large optics, past performance with comparable tolerances, total price, and the proposed delivery schedule. This procurement follows FAR Subpart 12.6 streamlined procedures for commercial items under NAICS code 333314. Interested parties must submit their offers by July 21, 2009, with the contract award anticipated around August 1, 2009.

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Contract Value

$222,320

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Contractor's site of manufacture; then deliver to Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SESO Pole d Activities d'Aix-les-Milles 305, rue Louis Armand - CS 30504 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 3 30504 FRA

Award Issued Date

09/03/2009, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 24

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineJul 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/21/2009, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Full Description

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) requires the fabrication, coating, testing, and delivery of eight (8) camera lenses with spherical surfaces for the Binospec spectrograph. The lens blanks will be supplied by SAO, and all are Ohara I-line glass. The lens materials include BAL35Y, PBM2Y, FPL51Y, and BSM51Y. Lens diameters range between 122 and 365 mm. SAO would like high performance antireflection coating quoted as an option. Four of the eight lenses have a single surface that requires an antireflection coating. An additional two lenses require coatings on both sides. The materials of the lenses to be coated are PBM2Y, FPL51Y, and BSM51Y. Proposals are to be prepared in accordance with the attached Instructions. A firm-fixed price contract for this procurement is contemplated. Offers will be evaluated on (1) Evidence of technical expertise and infrastructure to fabricate and test large optics to SAO's Technical Specification at a level deemed sufficient by SAO; (2) Offeror's prior experience and past performance with optics of comparable size and tolerance parameters; (3) total price to the Government; and (4) delivery schedule. The firm date for receipt of proposals is 21 July 2009 at 5:00 PM (EDT). The anticipated award date is on or about 1 August 2009. The anticipated delivery date for the eight lenses will be TBD after receipt of award of the contract. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code and size standard are 333314 and 500 employees, respectively. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the SAO. This procurement is being conducted using the methods described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. Any questions or comments regarding this solicitation shall cite the solicitation number (RFP602-06-09) and be directed to the following SAO representative: Ms. Elizabeth M. Kraft, Contracting Officer Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 60 Garden Street, M/S 22 Cambridge, MA 02138-1516 Telephone No.:(617) 495-7402 (Collect calls not accepted) Telefax No.: (617) 496-7957 E-mail: ekraft@cfa.harvard.edu Any explanation desired by an Offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, specifications, drawings, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach all Offerors before they submit their offers. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given to a prospective Offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished to all prospective Offerors as an amendment of the solicitation, if such information is necessary to Offerors in submitting offers or if lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed Offerors. Questions SAO may have otherwise answered may not be answered if submitted too late to permit transmittal to all potential Offerors reasonably in advance of the due date. Attach: Instructions to Offerors Technical Specification Drawings Model Contract

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