HSC/YAK, 8107 13th St, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5218

59 -- COMMERCIAL-OFF-THE-SHELF ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM (ANRS) BATTERY PACK SOL F41624-97-R-1001 DUE 073197 POC Ms. Susie Madrid, Contract Specialist, HSC/YAK, (210) 536-6337 ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM (ANRS) BATTERY PACK -- SOL F41624-97-R-1001 POC Susan M. Madrid, Contract Specialist, (210) 536-6337: Crystal Ebert, Contracting Officer, (210) 536-6686. 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 message. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are due not later than 31 July 1997 at 4:00 P.M. CST. Request that proposals remain valid for 120 days. A written solicitation will not be issued. NOTICE: The following note will appear at end of this synopsis/solicitation: END OF SYNOPSIS. If the copy that the prospective offeror receives stops before this point she/he has not received all the information required. If this occurs, contact the POC and a full version will be faxed to you. The incorporated document, provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This acquisition is unrestricted and is not a Set Aside for Small Business. The contract line item numbers (CLIN) are: CLIN 0001 ANR Battery Pack (quantities ranging from 150-1000) and CLIN 0002 Warranty. The following gives the Descriptive Information and Minimum Essential Salient Characteristics which the battery pack shall meet. References to the "battery pack" shall pertain to the complete system to include batteries, cables, connectors, battery box, etc. unless otherwise stated. 1) Descriptive Information: The battery pack shall be a robust, low profile, lightweight system configured to interface and operate with the Active Noise Reduction System (ANRS) and aircraft intercommunication system (ICS). The battery pack will be used by fixed wing, rotary wing and flight line personnel. The battery pack shall include a means for secure placement on the user and allow sufficient freedom of movement in the performance of duties without interference from the battery pack or cabling. The battery pack shall power the ANR system for 6 hours continuous use minimum. The battery pack shall be intrinsically safe for use in areas containing volatile atmospheres. The battery pack shall provide for easy battery replacement with no tools required for battery access or removal/replacement. The battery pack shall resist environmental degradation and be repairable. 2) Minimum Essential Salient Characteristics: a) Power Source: The battery pack power source shall provide 17 min -- 30 max Volts DC at 100 mA (max) for 6 hours of continuous operation. The batteries used shall not require special disposal procedures or be classified as hazardous to the environment. The battery voltage shall not drop below 17 Volts, the minimum voltage required for ANRS operation, during the 6 hour continuous operation period. b) Intrinsic Safety: The battery pack shall be suitable for use in Class 1, Division 1, Group D hazardous areas in which fuel vapors exist. The battery pack shall contain a visible logo (permanent label) stating compliance with NFPA 70, Class I, Division 1, Group D locations and usage. The basic requirements are spelled out in Article 504, Intrinsically Safe Systems, of the National Electrical Code. Detailed testing requirements are contained in ANSI/UL Standard 913. c) On/Off switch: The battery pack shall be configured with a positive On/Off locking switch to prevent inadvertent On/Off switching of power. d) ANRS Interface: The ANRS is configured with a NEXUS TP-108 (headset configuration) or TPSJ-108 (HGU-55/P configuration). The pin assignments for the communications plug of the TP-108 or TPSJ-108 are P1:Microphone low, P2:Communication High, P3:Microphone High, and P4:Communication low. The pin assignments for the power jack of the TP-108 or TPSJ-108 are J1:+28VDC, J2:NC, J3:Ground, and J4:Shield. The pin assignments for the plug and jack are sequentially numbered, i.e. P1, P2, P3, P4, and J1, J2, J3, J4, and proceed top to bottom of the plug and jack, respectively. The top pins, P1 and J1, are located at the tip of the plug and jack. The bottom pins, P4 and J4, are located at the bottom of the plug and jack, nearest the plastic connector housing of the TP-108 or TPSJ-108. The battery pack connector which mates to the power jack of the TP-108 or TPSJ-108 shall be configured with a plastic black backshell which provides an enclosure around the power jack of the TP-108 or TPSJ-108. The plastic black backshell shall completely enclose the power jack of the TP-108 or TPSJ-108 to prevent metal exposure and be designed to allow simultaneous connection with the TJ-108XL or TJSS-108 to provide battery pack power and communications simultaneously to the ANRS. e) Environmental Resistance: The battery pack shall resist environmental degradation resulting from use in cold, hot, humid, rainy and salty environments. The battery pack shall provide for weather and corrosion resistance. The battery pack shall operate in a temperature range of -40 C to +65 C. The operating voltage and current (100 mA) shall be sustained for 6 hours of continuous ANRS operation over and at the temperature extremes, -40 C and +65 C. f) Cables: The battery pack cable length shall be optimized to provide freedom of movement and non-interference when performing crew duties. Cables shall include robust strain relief at termination points. The external color of all cable assemblies shall be black with a dull finish. g) Operation and Maintenance: No tools shall be required for replacement of batteries. Components of the battery pack which may fail and designed for replacement are required to be easily accessible and removable with minimal tools. Maintenance shall be by component replacement or repair using standard hand tools. Replacement parts shall be made available directly from the manufacture for those components not having a National Stock Number (NSN). h) Clip: The battery pack shall have a metal clip (not plastic) to provide a secure means of attachment to clothing. i) Size/Weight: The battery pack size and weight shall be minimized to ensure compatibility with normal crewmember duties. j) Product markings: The battery pack label shall be permanent in nature and non- reflective. The label shall include nomenclature, part number, date of manufacture, and warranty designation for a warranted item. Product markings may be included with the markings for intrinsic safety as discussed in 2.b. k) Warranty: Offerors shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. The offeror shall provide for consideration warranty terms, conditions, and costs for a three (3) year warranty period if not provided for under the provisions of their commercial system warranty. l) The offeror shall identify the provisioning spare parts, their costs, and quantities required per battery pack system over the 3 year service life and list associated current commercial catalog prices. m) The offeror shall provide a complete set of operating and maintenance manuals, the standard documentation normally supplied with the battery pack in customary commercial practice. n) The offeror shall submit 3 production samples for government evaluation, at no obligation. Samples will be returned as-is after government evaluation. The contractor shall deliver CLIN 0001 within 120 days after award, with a minimum monthly delivery quantity of 45 per month. Delivery is FOB destination, to HQ AFSOC/DOOTL, 100 Bartley St, Ste 250, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5273. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items also apply and the following evaluation criteria is to be included in para (a) of this clause: (1) Technical capability, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Cost. The two technical factors (1) and (2) are of approximately equal weight. The two technical factors combined are roughly double the weight of factor (3). For factor (1), the offeror shall provide sufficient technical documentation, test results,analysis, certifications and etc. to substantiate their claim of compliance with the salient characteristics. Test results shall include discussion of test methodology, test equipment, test parameters, pass/fail criteria and supporting test data. When conveying requirement compliance through technical analysis, relevant aspects of circuit design, components, mechanical construction, materials, etc. shall be included. For factor (2), the offeror shall submit a list of their current customers who have purchased the supplied or similar battery packs to include point of contact and their phone number. The offeror shall discuss their capability to manufacture, produce, and deliver the proposed battery pack in accordance with the required quantities and schedule. Applicable topics include but are not limited to parts/material availability, manufacturing process/controls, quality inspections/tests, evidence of recent manufacturing performance and employment of quality management systems/procedures. For factor (3) the offeror shall provide a system life cycle cost (LCC) over the service life of the battery pack. The LCC shall utilize the most recent catalog price list and component reliability information for determining replacement quantities of parts and major assemblies configured for replacement. Technical acceptability will be determined on the content and merit of the information provided, and the Government's evaluation of battery pack samples. It is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient information for the Government to make a technical and price assessment of their offer. Incomplete material that does not clearly demonstrate full compliance with the evaluation factors may result in an offer being determined unacceptable. Award will be made to a technically acceptable offer at a fair and reasonable price. Before the offers specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The provisions at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply with the following applicable clauses for para (b) of clause 52.212-5: subpara (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), and (9). END OF SYNOPSIS (0141)

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