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66 -- TUNABLE LASER SYSTEM SOL F30602-98-R5010 DUE 051198 POC Shirley Zakala, Contract Specialist, Written questions or concerns only to: EMAIL zakalas@rl.af.mil or FACSIMILE 315/330-8116 OR 315/330-2555 WEB: Click here to access the Rome Research Site Business Opportunities Homepage. See Local Business Opportunities and FAR, DFAR, AFFAR and AFMCFARSUP on-line., http://www.rl.af.mil/cgi%2dbin/afbop. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Shirley Zakala, Contract Specialist via email., zakalas@rl.af.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 ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Synopsis/Solicitation F30602-98-R5010 is being issued as a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. Additional information may be obtained at AFRL Information Directorate's [Rome Research Site Business Opportunities Homepage (RRSBOH)] at the URL listed below -- see Local Business Opportunities and FAR, DFAR, AFFAR and AFMCFARSUP on-line, the latter for access to full text of all provisions and clauses. The SIC code is 3826 for this unrestricted acquisition with a small business size standard of 500 employees. ITEM 0001; TUNABLE LASER SYSTEM; 4 EACH; NEW FOCUS VELOCITY LASER SYSTEM; MODEL 6329-P-FC/APC OR EQUAL; Specifications: Center wavelength at 1550 nm, tunable from 1520 to 1580 nm (each of the 4 lasers is guaranteed a matched range of 1525-1570 nm); fiber pigtailed with a FC/APC connector; minimum output power of 3mW, maximum power of 5mW, (which is reduced by 50% with the fiber pigtail); maximum coarse tuning speed of 10 nm/s; coarse tuning resolution of 0.01 nm; tuning repeatability of 0.1 nm; fine frequency tuning range of 30 GHz (0.24 nm); current modulation bandwidth of 300 MHz; linewidth of <300 kHz (over 50 ms scale); laser tunes at a constant rate using microprocessor control of DC motor; narrow linewidth is maintained while tuning; built in stable power mode with output power fluctuation of < 2.5% (0.1dB) using a digital feedback loop; automated wavelength scans can be performed in both directions, laser wavelength can be modulated with small signal 3-dB bandwidth of 2 kHz; front panel on controller allows adjustment of wavelength, bias current, diode temperature, and desired output power for the stable power mode; complete computer control through RS-232 or GPIB interfaces with LabVIEW program available for experiment automation; laser has continuous tuning with < 3 mode-hops guaranteed over tuning range; low noise current source with < 100 nA of noise in 1 MHz bandwidth; and dual stage temperature control-to-control diode laser to better than +/- 5 mK. THE LASER SYSTEMS WILL BE USED FOR "PHASED ARRAY RADAR TRUE TIME DELAY TESTBED". DELIVERY IS FOB DESTINATION TO ROME NY 8 WEEKS ARO. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items is applicable. The following paragraphs are tailored as follows: (b)(4) -- For evaluation purposes, include specifications, product literature and delivery date; (b)(5) -- Include length of warranty and warranty start date and (b)(8) -- Include Experience Questionnaire. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items is applicable. Paragraph (a) is amended as follows: The following factors, listed in descending orderof importance, shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) price, 2) technical excellence -- ability to meet all specifications, 3) past performance and 4) delivery schedule. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are approximately equal when compared to price. Include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 and DFAR 252.212-7000, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, DFAR 252.225-7035, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, and the Experience Questionnaire with your proposal. See RRSBOH. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, is applicable. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition including the following FAR clauses cited under 52.212-5: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 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; 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including the following DFAR clauses cited under 252.212-7001: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The DPAS rating for this requirement is DO-C9. See Numbered Note 12. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted, IN WRITING, no later than one week before the proposal due date. Proposals are due at 2:30 PM on Monday, 11 May 1998. SUBMIT COMPLETE PACKAGE, BY MAIL TO: AFRL/IFKO Operational Contracting Office, Attn: S. Zakala F30602-98-R5010, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome NY 13441-4514 OR FACSIMILE TO: Personal Computer Fax No. 315/330-8116. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by this agency. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combined synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any) from the CBD, as well as, the blank SF1449, Specifications, Representations and Certifications and Experience Questionnaire from the RRSBOH. If unable to access the RRSBOH, hard copies of information will be mailed upon written request. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposals utilizing the SF1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order For Commercial Items. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See RRSBOH. (0084)

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