7 Axis Arm

For Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Solicitation W91ZLK-18-R-AXIS FOR The Materials and Measurements Test Branch (MMTB), Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Aberdeen Proving Ground INTRODUCTION: The Material and Measurements Test Branch, Aberdeen Test Center is seeking to enter a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the procurement of Portable Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) (7 Axis Articulating Arms w/ laser scanners) under NAICS code 334513. GENERAL: This contract is to acquire a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of fourteen (14) CMMs. SAM Registration: Interested parties must be registered and active with the System for Award Management (SAM). This can be accomplished by accessing the website at www.sam.gov. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussion. Description of Requirement: (SEE ATTACHED PWS) EVALUATION: When establishing a BPA and evaluating proposals the Government will consider: technical capability and price. The selection criteria is lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA). EVALUATION FACTORS: 1. Technical: The Technical volume of the proposal will be evaluated against the requirements describe in the PWS contained in this solicitation. The Technical Volume will be determined to be "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable", using the following ratings: Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable--Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable--Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. 2. Price: The Government will evaluate the price proposal for award purposes by using price analysis techniques described in FAR 15.404-1(b) based on competition and other factors. Accordingly, the analytical techniques and procedures described in FAR 15.404-1 may be used singly or in combination with others, as determined by the Contracting Officer, to ensure the costs are fair and reasonable. Any significant inconsistency, if unexplained, may raise a fundamental issue of the Offeror's understanding of the nature and scope of the work required and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal as inadequate. EVALUATION & BASIS FOR AWARD Evaluation and Source Selection Process Selection: Selection of the successful Offeror shall be made following an assessment of each proposal, based on the response to the requirements of this solicitation. Proposals will be evaluated as specified in Proposal Evaluation Section below. Evaluation: The evaluation of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be conducted in accordance with a LPTA competition. Basis for Award: To receive consideration for award, a rating of "Acceptable" must be achieved in the Technical factor. Rejection of Offers: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Offers that provide only a statement indicating its capability to comply with the RFP terms without support and elaboration as specified in volume instructions stated in this solicitation; or b. Offers that reflect an inherent lack of technical competence or a failure to comprehend the complexity and risks required to perform the requirements. This may include submission of a proposal which is abnormally high or low in Price (unbalanced pricing) or unattainable in terms of technical or schedule commitments: or c. Offers that do not meet all the stated material requirements of this solicitation; or d. Offers that propose exceptions to the attachments, exhibits, enclosures, or other solicitation terms and conditions. QUESTIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 21 May 2018 at 3:00 pm EST. All requests for further information must be made via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. For questions, potential respondents shall email the Contracting Officer at norbert.j.reed.civ@mail.mil and sharon.a.gary.civ@mail.mil RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 28 May 2018 at 3:00 pm EST. All proposal submission must include the solicitation number and point of contact. Contracting Office Address: ACC-APG - Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Tenant Division 6001 Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-1846 Place of Performance: MMTB Bldg 400 and the Light Armor Range Complex (LARC) Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Area, MD 21010 Point of Contact(s): Sharon Gary sharon.a.gary.civ@mail.mil Norbert Reed III norbert.j.reed.civ@mail.mil