FLIR X6900sc Broadband Research IR Camera

The U.S. Department of Transportation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, has a requirement to purchase a FLIR X6900sc InSb Scientific quality broadband (1.5-5.0 um) calibrated camera with 640x512 resolution with min 1kHz frame rate with 50mm broadband (1.5-5.0 um) f/2.5 lens, filters, and calibration devices over temperature range of -20 to +2000 degrees Celsius. In addition, a two year warranty service is required due to sensitivity of the camera. There is an operational requirement for field testing that requires minimal repair/maintenance time. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 6913G619Q300036 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101, effective October 26, 2018. The NAICS Code is 333316; the Small Business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This requirement is a total small business set aside. SPECIFICATIONS - ATTACHED: REQUIREMENTS: The Government intends to award one (1) purchase order on a Firm Fixed Price basis as a result of this solicitation. An Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal/quote meets all the requirements in this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and is determined to offer the overall best value to the Government in terms of price. The Offeror shall provide a firm fixed price quotation for each CLIN and a total price for CLINS 0100 through 0600, in accordance with the attached Specifications and Terms and Conditions. CLIN 0100 - FLIR X6900sc Broadband Research IR Camera Part # 29267-200 Quantity: 1 Each $_______________________ CLIN 0200 - 50 mm lens (1.0-5.0um), f/2.5 Part # 29425-050 Quantity: 1 Each $_______________________ CLIN 0300 - MWIR Broadband Thermographic Calibration (-20-+300C) Part # CALBB-STD Quantity: 1 Each $________________________ CLIN 0400 - ND 2.0 (C-Series Filter Wheel) Part # 29425-050 Quantity: 1 Each $________________________ CLIN 0500 - ND2+ MWIR Broadband Thermographic Calibration +250 - +2000 C) Part # CALBB ND2+ Quantity: 1 Each $________________________ CLIN 0600 - Warranty - 2 Yr. Platinum Part # WARRANTY-EXTP-24 Quantity: 1 Each $________________________ TOTAL of CLINS 0100 and 0600: $________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. All Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. An Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically using the System for Award Management (SAM) accessible via http://www.Sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. The Offeror is reminded that if it completes its annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM it must update its representations and certifications as necessary, but at least annually, to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. All Contractors must be registered in SAM in order to receive an award from a DOT Agency. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors are hereby incorporated by reference. Additional clauses cited in 52.212-5 that apply to this acquisition are: 52.209.6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-15, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. Transportation Acquisition Regulation clause TAR 1252.223-73 Seat belt use policies and programs is hereby incorporated by reference. The signed offer must be submitted electronically via e-mail to contact@example.gov. The offer should be addressed to the following: U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Attn: Darcy Hubbard, V-222, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142. The time for receipt of offers is 11:00 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, 01/23/2019. No telephone requests will be honored. The Government will not pay for any information received. THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISIONS AND FAR CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT: FAR 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (End of provision) FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) (a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is ? is not ? a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and (2) It is ? is not ? a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) FAR 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-02) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (APR 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 7 43 of Division E, Title VI I, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause. (End of clause) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (AUG 2018) - ATTACHED: