The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) requires the Production of a Complete, Detailed Design Documentation Package for the Motion Control Electronics Assembly on SAO’s Binospec Spectrograph Program in accordance with the Technical Specification No. S-BINS-111 along with applicable referenced standard specifications and supporting component product information. The Technical Specification defines the general and specific physical and functional requirements and design principles for this assembly. A preliminary design has already been carried out at SAO. The Technical Specification presents the existing design, indicating which elements are fixed and which are not. It also specifies the design requirements for the unit. Proposals are to be prepared in accordance with the attached Instructions. A firm-fixed price contract for this procurement is contemplated. Offers will be evaluated on (1) Evidence of technical expertise and infrastructure; (2) Offeror’s prior experience and past performance; (3) total price to the Government; and (4) delivery schedule. The firm date for receipt of proposals is 16 September 2008 at 5:00 PM (EDT). The anticipated award date is on or about 30 September 2008. The anticipated delivery date for the design package will be 6 months after receipt of award of the contract. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code and size standard are 541330 and $4.5, respectively. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the SAO. This procurement is being conducted using the methods described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. Any questions or comments regarding this solicitation shall cite the solicitation number (RFP591-07-08) and be directed to the following SAO representative: Mr. Joseph Lendall, Contracting Officer Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 60 Garden Street, M/S 22 Cambridge, MA 02138-1516 Telephone No.: (617) 495-7401 (Collect calls not accepted) Telefax No.: (617) 496-7957 E-mail: [email protected] Any explanation desired by an Offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, specifications, drawings, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach all Offerors before they submit their offers. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given to a prospective Offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished to all prospective Offerors as an amendment of the solicitation, if such information is necessary to Offerors in submitting offers or if lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed Offerors. Questions SAO may have otherwise answered may not be answered if submitted too late to permit transmittal to all potential Offerors reasonably in advance of the due date. Attachments: 1. Instructions to Offerors/Model Contract 2. Specification S-BINS-111 3. Other Technical Documentation

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