A -- ONE (1) NEW INTERFEROMETRIC SURFACE PROFILER SYSTEM

Notice Date

November 29, 2000

Contracting Office

Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Research Development and Engineering Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

ZIP Code

35898-5000

Solicitation Number

N/a

Response Due

December 15, 2000

Point of Contact

Ms. Beverly W. Wills, Contract Specialist, 256-876-8761; Ms. Patsy C. Garrison, Contracting Officer, 256-842-7406

Description

The Army Aviation and Missile Command proposes to procure one (1) new interferometric surface profiler system, which shall include: (1) At least a one millimeter vertical measurement range; (2) User selectable between phase shifting and vertical scanning interferometric imaging modes; (3) Long working distance 10x, and 50x nikon infinity corrected objective lenses in a manually operated turret and 0.5x and 2.0x converter lenses; (4) Stage with calibrated micrometer for X and Y translation; (5) Autofocusing imaging camera with digital output; (6) Delivery of system to government premises; (7) Full installation including system measurement calibration and operator training on government premises; (8) Operator and maintenance manuals for the system; and (9) 10 micrometer and 88 nanometer step height calibration standards themselves calibrated to National Institute of Standards and Technology standards. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fourteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This procurement is restricted to VEECO Metrology Group, 2650 E. Elvira Road, Tucson, AZ 85706.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001201/ASOL010.HTM (W-334 SN507694)