Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

B -- ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N00164-98-Q-0047 DUE 120497 POC Diane Pearson, Code 1163W7, 812-854-5201, by e-mail pearson_d@crane.navy.mil/Ms. Teresa Brough, Code 1163WT, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Click here for inquiries/responses., pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. 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 procurement is unrestricted. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-98-Q-0047 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 8711 at 2.5 million. This requirement is for services which is in accordance with the statement of work listed below. This requirement will be negotiated with one company only, Semcor, Inc., 815 E. Gale Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ. Semcor has the system knowledge and expertise to meet the 60 day delivery date. This will be negotiated at a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane IN. The required delivery date is 60 days after receipt of order. The requirements are as follows: Scope This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements to demonstrate that Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology, hardware and software is available to mitigate the AN/WLR-1H(V)5 ESM system support problems due to equipment obsolescence, cumbersome operator controls, and outmoded displays. Other objectives of this demonstration are to show that the use of COTS hardware can reduce operator workload, improve situational awareness, improve system performance, and improve reliability. This demonstration will also highlight the open architecture and expansion capability of the COTS system. It is planned that the requirements given in MIL-STD-2036, regarding COTS/NDI use, will be applied to this program. COTS/NDI requirements given in lower level specifications and standards will be similarly applied. Requirements The Contractor, at his facility, shall assemble all hardware, software, displays and test/simulation equipment required to demonstrate performance of data processors, displays, controls and recorders as defined in the following paragraphs. The final demonstration shall be conducted at a Government designated facility in the Washington D.C. area. Demonstration shall occur 60 days after receipt of order. Signal Processing Requirements Processing of simulated received signals shall be demonstrated per requirements described in "AN/WLR-1H(V)5 Functional Requirements Document . NSWC Crane will provide the parameters for a set of Government requested test signals. The Government test signals required to be demonstrated will be a minimum of twelve test signals and a maximum of thirty-five test signals. These test signals will be within the range of signal parameters of Attachment. The contractor may provide a minimum of ten additional test signals of theirchoosing. System Display Requirements System displays of simulated, processed signals shall be demonstrated. This requirement also includes the aural presentation of simulated signals. System Control Requirements The system control requirements shall be demonstrated using simulated signals and simulated system control conditions. At a minimum, the following items will be demonstrated -Antenna control-Threat Library Upload-Threat File Display and Manipulation-Media and required format for Threat Library-Comparison between COTS displays and the present (V)5 displays. Data Recording Requirements Recording requirements as described in Attachment (1) shall be demonstrated with operator option of selecting a single page of data or printing out the entire emitter file of data. Appropriate security classification will be automatically generated and identified on all print outs. Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Requirements The Contractor shall demonstrate, by the layout design of display, control and recording equipment, a recommended, optimal console for efficiently performing the duties of the AN/WLR-1H(V) operator. Demonstration Plan The contractor shall provide a plan which describes in detail the signal sources and the display, control and recording facilities to be demonstrated. This plan shall also include drawings which detail the interfaces of the demonstration model. This plan shall be provided to the Government no later than 15 days prior to the scheduled demonstration. Reliability and Maintainability Requirements The contractor shall discuss the applicability of the proposed COTS equipment to the reliability and maintainability requirements of MIL-STD-785 and MIL-STD-470 respectively. Presentation should include data derived from similar, previously deployed COTS equipment. Built In Test/ Built In Test Equipment COTS equipment shall demonstrate a Built In Test/ Built In Test Equipment (BIT/BITE) capability. Logistic Support Requirements The contractor shall present corporate capabilities/experience in providinglogistic support to the proposed modifications in the areas of Technical Manual Revisions, Revised Training Materials, Spares Provisioning Documentation. Engineering Report Following the demonstration, the contractor shall submit an engineering report which documents the results of the demonstration with specific reference to: System Display Requirements ; System Control Requirements; Data Recording Requirements; Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Requirement; Reliability and Maintainability Requirementsl; Built In Test/ Built In Test Equipment; Logistic Support Requirements Travel Travel between the contractor's and subcontractor's facilities and the Government in the Washington D.C. area, NSWC Crane IN, or ships stationed in Norfolk VA, will be required in the process of completing the requirements of this order. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, 52.25-18 European Community Sanctions for end Products, 52.225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services, 52.225-21 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program, 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting, and 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition, 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351 et. Seq). Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/ amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Submit responses to Diane Pearson via e-mail at pearson_d@crane.navy.mil by 3:00 P.M. 4 December 1997. (0337)

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