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58 -- VCO TRANSMITTER PACKS SOL N00421-98-R-1182 DUE 042198 POC Stephanie Broadhead, Contract Specialist, (301)342-1825 ext. 210; John Tomechko, Contracting Officer, (301) 342-1825 ext.142 E-MAIL: Broadhead_Stephanie%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Broadhead_Stephanie%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation N00421-98-R-1182 is issued as a Request for Proposal. The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. THE APPLICABLE SIC CODE IS 3669 (small business size standard: 750 ppl). The contract line item numbers are CLIN 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005 and 0006. CLINs 0001 through 0004 are for 162 Aydin VCO / Transmitter Packs, Model #FMT 732-8 or equal. CLIN 0001 is for 40 units, Part #22329000-501, with a frequency of 1452.5 MHz. CLIN 0002 is for 40 units, Part #22329000-503, with a frequency of 1473.5 MHz. CLIN 0003 is for 40 units, Part #22329000-509, with a frequency of 1475.5MHz. CLIN 0004 is for 42 units, 22329000-510, with a frequency of 1495.5 MHz. The contractor shall meet all of the minimum salient requirements for CLINs 0001 through 0004 as follows: The Six Degree of Freedom (6DoF) Instrumentation System is a self contained package designed to provide real-time data during weapon evaluation / separation tests. It measures and transmits X,Y&Z axes acceleration information along with Roll, Pitch and Yaw rotational rates. 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS. 1.1 Applicable Documents IRIG 106-96, Telemetry Standards 1.2 Requirements. 1.2.1 General. The TM Pack shall be comprised of the following major components: L-Band Transmitter, Six-Channel VCO Multiplex, Power Regulator, Quarter Wave Stub Antenna. 1.2.2 Input Power. 1.2.2.1 Input Voltage 28 + / -- 4 VDC. 1.2.2.2 Input Current 75 mA maximum. 1.2.3 VCO Multiplex. 1.2.3.1 Subcarriers. The telemetry system shall contain the following subcarrier frequencies per IRIG 106-96 (in the order of IRIG Band, Center Frequency, Deviation, and Nominal Frequency Response): 11, 7.35 kHz, +/- 7.5%, 110 Hz; 12, 10.5 kHz, +/- 7.5%, 160 Hz; 13, 14.5 kHz, +/- 7.5%, 220 Hz; 14, 22.0 kHz, +/- 7.5%, 330 Hz; C, 40.0 kHz, +/- 15%, 1200 Hz; E, 70.0 kHz, +/- 15%, 2100 Hz. 1.2.3.2 Frequency Accuracy +/- 2.0% of design bandwidth. 1.2.3.3 Input Voltage Range 0 -- 5 VDC. 1.2.3.4 Data Frequency Response +/- 0.5dB of the DC response. 1.2.3.5 Linearity +/- 0.25% of design bandwidth for best straight line. 1.2.3.6 Baseband. The baseband input shall permit direct modulation of the transmitter with modulation sensitivity of 1.21 kHz per volt ( +/- 5% ). The input impedance is 12 kOhms nominal. 1.2.3.7 Modulation Taper, Pre-Emphasis (in the order of Channel and Transmitter Deviation): 11, 20 kHz +/- 15%; 12, 24 kHz +/- 15%; 13, 29 kHz +/- 15%; 14, 36 kHz +/- 15%; C, 72 kHz +/- 15%; E, 105 kHz +/- 15%. 1.2.4 Transmitter. 1.2.4.1 Frequency. The units specified in this contract will be of the following frequency configuration: 1452.5 MHz, 1473.5 MHz, 1475.5 MHz, and 1495.5 MHz. 1.2.4.2 Frequency Stability +/- 0.003% of the specified frequency. 1.2.4.3 Harmonic and Spurious Output. In accordance with IRIG Document 106-96. 1.2.4.4 RF Power Output. 0.5 watts minimum into a 50 Ohm load with VSWR up to 1.5:1. Nominal output at 25 C is 0.8 watts. 1.2.5 Antenna. The antenna will consist of a quarter-wave stub antenna and be provided with each unit. 1.2.6 Regulated DC Output. The Telemetry System shall provide a regulated DC output voltage of 22.35 +/- 0.15 VDC. Maximum load current 30 mA. 1.2.7 Mechanical Requirements. 1.2.7.1 Size. The Telemetry System shall conform to outline dimensions of Figure 2 (Block Diagram, FMT-901, Telemetry Pack) and Figure 3 (Outline, FMT 901, Telemetry Pack). Figures 2 and 3 shall be faxed to requesters upon contacting Stephanie Broadhead at (301) 342-1825 ext. 210. 1.2.7.2 Interface Connector. The interface connector shall be a Cannon / ITT MDB1 -- 15SH001. The mating connector shall be Cannon / ITT MDB1-15PH003 and is to be provided with the unit. 1.2.8 Environmental Requirements. The Telemetry System shall meet all electrical specifications and maintain mechanical characteristics during and after exposure to any feasible combination of the following conditions: a. Temperature -- Operating: -40 C to +85 C, Non-Operating: -62 C to +125 C; b. Altitude -- Operating: 0 to 40,000 feet, Non-Operating: 0 to 70,000 feet; c. Humidity -- Operating: 97% at 50 C for one hour, Non-Operating: 97% at 50 C for two hours; d. Shock -- Operating and Non-Operating: 100g for 11msec. in each major axis; e. Acceleration -- Operating and Non-Operating: A constant 30g in each direction of the x axis, a constant 20g in each direction of the Y axis, a constant 45g in each direction of the Z axis. 1.2.9 Frequencies. The items specified in part B of this contract shall be of the following frequencies. 1.3 Standards. Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above standards are available from Executive Secretary, IRAC U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA Room 1605, HCHB Building, 14th & Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20230. 1.4 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following other government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. 1.4.1 Six Degree of Freedom Documents. 1.4.2 Six Degree of Freedom Drawings. (Copies of the above documents, drawings and publications are available from Navy Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Test Article Preparation, Imaging Branch Code 5.4.2.1 Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304.) 1.4.3 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this SOW and the references cited herein, the text of this SOW shall take precedence. In the event of a conflict between the drawings and other references cited herein, the drawings shall take precedence, unless otherwise specified in this SOW. However, nothing in this document shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 2.0 REQUIREMENTS. 2.1 General. The work required by this contract is divided into four parts: (1) equipment, (2) material, (3) repair and (4) technical services. The contractor shall fabricate, test, and deliver the items identified in CLINs 0001 through 0004 that meet the performance criteria as controlled by the part number and in accordance with the requirements' of this SOW. 2.1.1 Equipment. The contractor shall fabricate and test the items identified in CLINs 0001 through 0004. 2.1.2 Acceptance Testing. The acceptance testing of the items identified in CLINs 0001 through 0004 shall be conducted at the contractor's facility on all deliverable end-items. 2.1.3 Acceptance Test Results. The contractor shall deliver a copy of the acceptance test results with each end-item for each deliverable identified in CLINs 0001 through 0004. 2.1.4 Government Acceptance Testing. The Government reserves the right to perform additional acceptance tests upon receipt of identified deliverables, to ensure contract compliance. 2.1.5 Material. The contractor shall procurethe material required for this contract. 2.1.6 Repair. The contractor shall provide a repair capability for 6DoF items. The contractor shall evaluate the defective item and make recommendations to the government as to the reparability of the item. 2.1.7 Engineering Change Orders. The contractor shall submit engineering change orders as the need for an engineering change arises. 2.1.8 Item Configuration. The contractor shall obtain government approval prior to implementation of any changes that effect form, fit, or function of the items identified in this contract. 2.1.9 Product Assurance. The contractor shall use its' internal process and procedures to ensure product conformance to the established drawings and requirements of this SOW. However, the government reserves the right to review and inspect the contractor's internal process and procedures to the extent necessary to ensure contract compliance. CLIN 0005 is for 162 (not separately priced) Functional Acceptance Test Reports in support of CLINs 0001 through 0004. The Contract data requirements are as follows: Contract Line Item Number: 0002; Category: Other; System: VCO / Transmitter Pack; Title of Data Item: Functional Acceptance Test Report; Subtitle: For VCO/Transmitter Assembly; Authority: Contractor's Format; Contract Reference: SOW 2.1.2; Requiring Office: 5.4.2.1; Frequency: X Times; Addressee: NAWCAD-PAX, Imaging Branch, Code 5.4.2.1; # of Copies: 162 Reg, 0 Repro; Remarks: One time per unit delivered to 5.4.2.1, with delivery of first unit. CLIN 0006 is for a Mating Connector Lead Assembly (not separately priced), Part #MDB1-15PH003 as specified in Paragraph 1.2.7.2 of this solicitation. The contractor shall deliver CLIN 0001 through CLIN 0006 within 90 days after the issuance of each delivery order to: Receiving Officer, Supply Department, Bldg. 665, 47179 Vaughn Road, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463, Marked for: C. Montes de Oca, 5.4.2.1. Inspection and Acceptance shall be made at destination. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. DFAR 212-301 applies to the Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 1995) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: an award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable proposal and offering the lowest evaluated price. Price shall be the deciding factor among the technically acceptable proposals. To be technically acceptable, the offeror's technical proposal must be evaluated as technically acceptable for the requirement listed above. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. The price proposal shall be evaluated on the overall lowest price to the Government. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either part. Before the offer's 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 provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial (OCT 1995) with its proposal. Additionally, each offeror shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS clauses 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal (DEC 1991) and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) are incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) of 252.212-7001 only the following clauses apply, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7015 Preference for Domestic Hand or Measuring Tools, 252.225-7035 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 252.227-7015 Technical Data Commercial Items (NOV 1995), 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment of Relief 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST WARRANTY The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any Standard Commercial Warranty normally offered to a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the Warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection Clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverable listed in the schedule. The manufacturer shall affix calibration and warranty stickers to the equipment. The calibration stickers shall have both calibration and calibration expiration dates. The warranty stickers shall have the contract number and the warranty expiration date. This is a DO rated order. Offers shall either be submitted on the SF1449 or on letterhead stationery, and shall include the following: Schedule of Supplies, technical literature and/or documentation desciptive of the product, FAR clause 52.212-3 and DFAR clause 252.212-7000. Offers are due to Stephanie Broadhead, Contract Specialist, Contracts Competency, Bldg. 588, Ste. 2, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, 47253 Whalen Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463, by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time 21 April 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Information may be faxed to (301) 342-1847 to the attention of Stephanie Broadhead. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Stephanie Broadhead, Code 25521P, telephone (301) 342-1825 ext. 210. Copies of FAR provision 52.212-3 can be found on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far/, and DFARS Provision 252.212-7000 can be found at http://www.dtic.mil/dfars/; for further assistance, call Stephanie Broadhead. (0096)

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