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70 -- EFT INTENSIFIED CCD CAMERA SYSTEM SOL 992U01208 DUE 060199 POC Mr. Robert L. Mohn 412-892-4963 E-MAIL: mohn@fetc.doe.gov, mohn@fetc.doe.gov. DESC: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.5, 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. This solicitation number 992U01208 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Proposals are due June 1, 1999. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following item is to be purchased by the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Pittsburgh, PA and is to be shipped to our site located in Morgantown, WV. A Princeton Instruments PentaMax 512 EFT Intensified CCD Camera system or equivalent. The instrument listed above must meet or exceed the following specifications. Only responses that meet these specifications will be accepted. Specifications for HIGH SPEED, GATED, INTENSIFIED DIGITAL IMAGINGSYSTEM WITH SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE: *Low noise, digital, Scientific Grade 1 (EEV 37) CCD type with 512 X 512 minimum pixels; *Camera head is ready for attaching lens with c-mount base; *System capable for high speed gating, to 5 nano-second minimum, and external trigger capability; *System should have 2 complete analog channels including separate A/D converters to provide optimum signal to noise ratios for both 1 Mhz (i.e. 1 million pixels per second), minimum, at low speed, and 5 Mhz or higher readout at high speed mode. Readout noise should not exceed 10 electrons at 50 kHz, and 18 electrons at 1 Mhz; *The image produced by and downloaded from the camera must be 12 bit or higher resolution; *Image data should be able to transfer directly to PC memory via high-speed link software and hardware provided by vendor; *The camera should include a built-in thermoelectric cooling device that will cool the CCD to at least minus 20C (minus 4F) with air coolant; *The camera should have an 18 mm, Gen II, S20 intensifierwith a spectral range of 190-1080 nm; *Intensifier should be fiber optic coupled to the Ccd with maximum reduction of 1.5; *System should support binning and sub-region readout modes: frame rates at 5 Mhz should be at least 15 frames/sec without binning, 29 frames/sec with 2 x 2 binning, 52 frames/sec with 4 x 4 binning, 85 frames/sec with 8 x 8 binning, 125 frames/sec with 16 x 16 binning, and 160 frames/sec with 32 x 32 binning; *HIGH VOLTAGE SUPPLY (applicable if the camera/controller requires high voltage for gating purpose): *The high voltage supply must be compatible to Princeton Instruments' MCP-100 or equivalent. It must be able to install inside a Princeton Instruments' Programmable Gate Pulse Generator PG-200 or FG-100; *High voltage connectors with safety interlock must be provided; *It must be able to gate the camera in item one; *SOFTWARE & PC INTERFACE HARDWARE; *All interface software and hardware for PC must be Windows TM98 and IntelR PII compatible; *All PC hardware (i.e. manuals, interface cable, interface card) must be included and *Software must come on either CD-ROM or 3-1/2" diskettes with manual.. SUBMITTAL: Vendors who respond to this synopsis/solicitation must meet the specifications without exception. DELIVERY: Equipment must be received no later than July 15, 1999 and FOB Destination is required (all freight included). ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); remit to address if different; and business size. EVALUATION: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in order or precedence: Technical compliance with the specifications of this RFQ and cost. 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions. Proposals may be faxed to Mr. Robert L. Mohn, 412-892-6216. Posted 05/11/99 (W-SN329889). (0131)

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