SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory
- Notice Date
- 12/6/2001
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - PL
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- PKV-02-04
- Response Due
- 1/23/2002
- Archive Date
- 1/29/2002
- Point of Contact
- Nancy Brunson, Contracting Officer, Phone 505 846 6188, Fax 505 846 6022
- E-Mail Address
-
Nancy.Brunson@Kirtland.af.mil
- Description
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - PRS "Space Vehicles Directorate," 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773 Description A. INTRODUCTION: AFRL/VSSS is interested in technical research services for a laboratory located at Kirtland AFB NM. The purpose of the laboratory is to evaluate, characterize, and analyze sensor components under both benign and radiation environments. The total program is a five year effort. This PRDA announcement PKV-02-04 will remain open 45 days after date of publication. B. This technical effort anticipates the following areas: (1) Radiometric characterization of focal plane arrays (FPAs), detector arrays, and individual detectors, (2) Electronic characterization of multiplexer/readouts and individual circuits, (3) Radiation characterization consisting but not limited to total dose, gamma, neutron, proton, X-rays, etc. of FPAs, detectors, and multiplexers, and (4) Conducting test, evaluation, and analysis using Government equipment in the performance of the effort. The contractor should consider techniques for advancing the state-of-the-art in sensor characterization with regard to analysis techniques and equipment modifications, radiation affects on sensors and individual components, radiometric evaluation and performance issues regarding FPA technologies, and the ability to perform in-depth analyses in order to provide valuable feedback to the Government. Devices for use in this program may originate in prototype fabrication efforts by the contractor, purchase from suppliers, or as Government Furnished Property, depending on the intended use and availability of suitable items. The following tests are anticipated per year: 24 hybrids; 5 detectors; and 10 readouts. The tests will take place at Kirtland AFB NM; University of California, Davis CA; or White Sands Missile Range NM. Research and development (R&D) efforts of any resultant contract may interface with existing Air Force Systems that are based on the English measurement system, therefore, all measurement units presented to the Air Force should use the English measurement system and the metric system. Any resulting contract will include technical reports to include description(s) of the devices, characterization methodology, radiometric and electrical results before and after exposure to radiation, and in-depth analyses of the data. Work performed under any resulting contract may be classified up to the Secret Level. The DD254 is available at FedBizOpps website: http://www.eps.gov, Solicitation Number: PRDA PKV-02-04. The contractor who is selected for an award under this PRDA may be required, and then must be eligible to obtain, a Secret facility clearance. Technical point of contact: AFRL/VSSS, Mr. Rodolfo A. Ramos, 505-846-4994, fax 505-846-6098, email: rodolfo.ramos@kirtland.af.mil. Open communication with the technical POC is encouraged until proposals are received. C. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Proposals shall be due 45 days from the date of publication. (1) TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: shall address the following sections: (a) Executive Summary, (b) Program Description, (c) Program Plan, (d) Contractor Statement of Work (CSOW) and Milestone Chart, (e) Description of Relevant Prior Work, and (f) Management Plan. The following information describes items to be addressed in the technical proposal. Section (a) Executive Summary: Describe the proposed program, objectives, and approach. The information should be detailed and provide sufficient information regarding the characterization of sensor components and new and innovative methods for performing such test. Section (b) Program Description: Describe the ideas which are going to be addressed in this proposal, how these ideas are innovative and to what degree they advance the state-of-the-art, and how this will be beneficial to the Air Force in terms of new and innovative technologies. Section (c) Program Plan: Describe in detail the approach planned and how the plan will be executed. This section should include all technical aspects and how the approach will be executed to come to a solution of the task areas. Section (d) Statement of Work and Milestone Chart Description: Include a Statement of Work detailing the technical tasks to be accomplished under the proposed effort and to be suitable for contract incorporation (no proprietary legends). Milestones should indicate when specific objectives are expected to be met in the overall schedule of the task and should identify the specific accomplishments necessary to proceed to the next task and the final report. A Statement of Objectives, for informational purposes only, is provided as an attachment to this notice at the FedBizOpps website: http://www.eps.gov. Section (e) Description of Relevant Prior Work: Include a list of both in-house efforts funded by internal research funds and contracts funded by others. Include a list of the principal investigator, title of effort, contract number, brief summary of results, and a technical and contracting point-of-contact, including phone numbers, with the funding organization. The technical proposal shall be limited to 50 pages (12 pitch or larger type), double-spaced, 8.5 by 11 inch pages. The page limitation includes all information i.e., indices, photographs, foldouts, appendices, attachments, resumes, etc. Use at least 1-inch margins on top and bottom and 1 inch side margins. The binding shall not impair legibility. Both sides of paper may be used. Each printed side of an 8? x 11 sheet counts as a page. Foldouts printed on one side only will be counted as 2 pages. Blank pages, title pages, table of contents, lists of figures, lists of tables, tabs, cover sheets, or blank dividers are not included in the page count. The Government will only read and evaluate proposals up to the page limitation. Pages over the page limitation will be removed prior to evaluation. Use elite type size or equivalent (not smaller than 10 point vertical character height and not more than 12 characters per inch). A ten-point proportional serif font is acceptable, in which case characters per inch measurement does not apply. Typesetting or other techniques to reduce character size or spacing are not permitted. The Air Force Research Laboratory BAA/PRDA Guide and cost proposal instructions are available at the FedBizOpps website: http://www.eps.gov under Solicitation Number: PRDA PKV 02-04. The cost information, other than cost or pricing data, requested therein is necessary for the government to perform a cost realism analysis. (3) GENERAL: Data deliverables, including status reports and a final report, shall be proposed that will adequately provide the government with sufficient information to ascertain the effectiveness of the offeror?s performance. Proposals shall be submitted in original and three copies with the original being clearly marked in such a manner as to distinguish it from the copies. Proposals submitted by fax or e-mail will not be considered for award. Submit Technical and Cost proposals in separate volumes. Proposals shall be valid for a period of not less than 180 days after the due date. Proposals must reference the above PRDA number and include a contractor unique proposal identification number. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired. The cost of preparing proposals in response to this PRDA is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resulting contract or to any other contract. However, it may be an allowable expense to the normal bid and proposal indirect costs as specified in FAR 31.205-18. The Government reserves the right to award a procurement instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed. A Cost Plus Fixed Fee/completion type of contract is anticipated. The offeror shall include their recommendation and rationale for the type of instrument proposed in the cost proposal. If the offeror is a large business, any resultant contract will include a subcontracting plan, which will be submitted prior to award. The AFMC 5352.209-9002, Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause, Alternates II, III, and VI will be applicable to any resultant contract. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the Contracting Officer or Project Manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. It is anticipated that contractors may have access to or may generate data that is unclassified with limited distribution and/or subject to U.S. Export Control laws. Therefore, in these cases, offerors will need to be certified by the Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) prior to submitting offers. Contact US/Canada Joint Certification Office, DLIS, Federal Center, 74 Washington Ave, North, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3084 (1 (800) 352-3572) http://www.dlis.dla.mil/CCAL/ for further information on certification and the approval process. The offeror is required to either submit a copy of the DLIS approved DD Form 2345 with its proposal or to the Contracting Officer if access to unclassified, limited distribution data is required to prepare the proposal. The Government does not intend that Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) use privileged information or access to facilities to compete with the private sector. If a contractor proposes using an FFRDC as a subcontractor, other than DOD-sponsored FFRDCs, in the capacities discussed in DFARS 235.017, it must provide rationale in its proposal that supports the unique capability of the FFRDC. The contractor's proposal must also demonstrate that the FFRDC can accept work from other than the sponsor. Discussions with any of the points of contact shall not constitute a commitment by the Government to subsequently fund or award any proposed effort. Only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the government. Offerors must mark their proposals with the restrictive language stated in FAR 15.609(a). The contract award is anticipated to be unclassified. For the purposes of this PRDA the business size standard is 1000 employees, NAICS 541710. This Program Research and Development Announcement is for full and open competition. All firms submitting responses must reference this announcement and indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, an 8(a) firm, a woman-owned business, a hub-zone certified small business, a historically black college or university, or a minority institution. The evaluation will be based upon the technical proposals, affordability, and availability of funds. D. BASIS FOR AWARD: Evaluation will be in accordance with AFMC FARS 5335.016-90. Technical proposals will be evaluated using the following factors in descending order of importance based on scientific peer review: (a) technically and scientifically sound proposals pertinent to program goals and objectives and offered by a responsible contractor with the competent scientific and technical staff, (b) importance to agency programs, and (c) fund availability. No further evaluation criteria will be used in selecting the proposals. When requested, a debriefing will be provided IAW FAR 15.505 and 15.506. A copy of each final report of any resultant contract will be available, subject to national disclosure policy and regulations. E. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This PRDA will be posted at the FedBizOpps website: http://www.eps.gov, USAF, HQ AFMC, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles (Solicitation Number: PRDA PKV-02-04). A Site Visit will be conducted 18 Dec 01 at 10:00AM. A Hard Copy Read File will be available for potential offerors effective the date of this announcement for 20 days. Each contractor will be limited to two (2) personnel allowed to attend the Site Visit and access the Read File. Copying of the documents will not be permitted. Contractors are not allowed to bring in portable computers, cameras, etc. Surveillance of each visit will be conducted by the Contracting Officer. Contractors must fax a signed DD Form 2345 and a Visit Request with clearance information for each employee to the Contracting Officer: Nancy Brunson, Det 8 AFRL/PKVS, Fax: (505-846-6022). An Ombudsman has been appointed to mediate concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the pre-proposal phase of competitive, negotiated acquisitions. The Ombudsman does not participate in proposal evaluation or contractor selection. The Ombudsman can work with responsible acquisition officials to respond to concerns, but will not detract from the authorities of the Project Manager or Contracting Officer. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain the confidentiality of sources. The Ombudsman at Phillips Research Site is Mr. Eugene C. DeWall, Director of Contracting, Det 8 AFRL/PK, 2251 Maxwell St SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773; (505) 846-4979. Please direct any questions about this synopsis to the Contracting Officer, Nancy Brunson at (505) 846-6188 (nancy.brunson@kirtland.af.mil), or refer technical concerns to the Project Manager, Rodolfo A. Ramos T (505) 846-4994 (rodolfo.ramos@kirtland.af.mil). CBD Note 26: No commercial products anticipated.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Kirtland AFB NM
- Zip Code: 87117
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 87117
- Record
- SN20011206/00001271-011207190905 (fbodaily.com)
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