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; propo sals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is W911QX08T0061. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 334511. The small business size standard is 750.

The following is a list of co ntract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

0001 - Camera in accordance with specifications: 1 megapixel sensor, 12-bit color. Minimum 5000 frames/sec at maximum resolution of 1024 x 1024 pixel, variable to 128 x 128 pixels at 180000 fr/s. Controllable shutter down to 1 microsecond exposure time. 32GB memory downloadable to a PC.  1 Each

0002 - Telephoto, wide angle, zoom, 24-85mm f2.8  1 Each

Delivery shall be made to the Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, MD 21005-5001. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG, MD 21005-5001. The FOB point is the Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Provin g Ground, APG, MD 21005-5001. The FOB point is destination.

The following provisions and FAR/DFAR clauses can be obtained at
http://www.arl.army.mil/contracts/opport.htm;
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.htm, o r
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARa.htm

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific best value evaluation criteria to be included in the paragraph of that provision are as follows:

The ability of the proposed product to meet the salient characteristics as described in the paragraph above and Total Price . Submit the company name of the manufacturer and provide a point of contact and telephone number.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, with its offer.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions  Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Co nditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and 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. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-3, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222.26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 252.225-7001, 252.247-7023.

The following addi tional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.004-4409; 52.004-4411; 52.016-4407; 52.032-4418; 52.032-4420; 52.004-4408; 52.005-4401; 52.011-4401; 52.017-4400; 52.045-4400; AMC Level Protest Program (APR 2006), US Army Research Developm ent and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, RDECOM  Adelphi Contracting Division Website. Provisions can be obtained at: http://w3.arl.army.mil/contracts/kosol.htm.

The following notes apply to this announcement: Note 2.

Offers are due on 27 February 2008, by 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard Time, via email to
[email protected].

For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Theresa Wilson, 301-394-4229, email: [email protected].

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