This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is set-aside for small business only. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334519, Size Standard 500. Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2KBAC7039A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-15, Effective 12 Feb 2007. (CLIN 0001) Hartman wavefront sensor or equal The following technical specifications apply: Hartman wavefront sensor with at least 1024x1024 resolution, 14x14mm aperture, pixel size 14um or smaller, C or F mount adaptor, hartman screen resolution 71x71 or greater capable of measuring lambda/9 or smaller wavefront error in the wavelength range of 1um. Frame rate of 15 frames per second or greater, 12 bit data format, dynamic range 3200:1 or greater with computer interface, cables and windows XP compatible software for visualization and data processing. 12 bit digital hartman 71/71 high resolution aperture for use at 1064nm from a modified DALSA 1M15 camera with SP-LTA-D or equivalent. QUANTITY: 1 UNIT OF ISSUE: EA. DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 days after award. FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. THIS REQUIREMENT IS BEING PROCURED AS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ACQUISITION: TECHNICAL LITERATURE MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR "EQUAL" PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PERFORM A TECHNICAL EVALUATION. NO FURTHER REQUEST WILL BE MADE TO OBTAIN REQUIRED LITERA- TURE AND FAILURE TO SUBMIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR OFFER BEING ELIMINATED FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION. AWARD WILL BE MADE RELATIVE TO BEST OVERALL VALUE. BEST VALUE MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: PAST PERFORMANCE, TECHNICAL CAPABILITY, QUALITY, TRADE-IN CONSIDERATIONS, PROBABLE LIFE, WARRANTY, MAINTAINABILITY AND PRICE. OFFERS MUST MEET ALL MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS BUT OFFERS WHICH EXCEED MINIMUMS MAY BE RATED MORE FAVORABLY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT, HOWEVER, PAY AN UN- REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CAPABILITY AND WILL COMPARE ANY ADDITIONAL CAPABILITY TO ANY ADDITIONAL PRICE. SINCE THE GOVERNMENT IS INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THE BEST OVERALL VALUE, AWARD MAY NOT GO TO THE LOWEST OVERALL PRICE IF ANY FACTORS CONSIDERED JUSTIFY A HIGHER PRICE. NOT- WITHSTANDING THAT TECHNICAL CAPABILITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE, SHOULD ALL OFFERS APPEAR EQUAL, PRICE WILL BECOME THE DETERMINING FACTOR IN THE AWARD DECISION. SPECIFICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR ITEM(S) SOLICITED. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; 52.204-7; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 IAW with FAR 13.106-1 (a)(2) quotes are notified that award will be made on the basis of best value, price, and technical specifications; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.219-6; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]. FAR 52.252-1 & 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A; 252.212-7000; DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply: 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 Alt III]; 252.243-7002. All payments are to be paid 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. All offers are due no later than 26 Mar 07 (Eastern Standard Time) 0800. Offers may be mailed to 377 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Nancy Worley, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-14, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5606, emailed to
[email protected], or faxed to (505) 846-8925. ATTN: Nancy Worley. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.