Combined Synopsis Solicitation_Ammo Loader_20260306_W15QKN26RA008_TBD.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number W15QKN-26-R-A008 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. This is being solicited full and open with no set-asides under NAICS 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 intends to award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, on a competitive basis, for the purchase, delivery and installation of a new Ammunition Loading Machine that meets the requirements in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) listed below:

STATEMENT OF WORK

For Ammo-load Mark L Ammunition Loader brand name or equivalent

1. Background: The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), Small Caliber Munitions Division FCDD-ACM-MI requires automated ammunition loading equipment capable of moderate throughput to support small arms ammunition development. While manual loading is sufficient for limited prototype quantities, it is inefficient for larger-scale activities such as product qualification, weapon system reliability testing, and process development.

2. Scope: The Contractor shall provide the Government an Ammo-load Mark L Ammunition Loader brand name or equivalent.

3. Applicable Documents N/A

4. Requirements:

4.1 The Contractor shall deliver one (1) new Ammo load Mark L Ammunition Loader brand name or equal that meets the following technical performance requirements no later than 10 months from contract award:

4.1.1 Load approximately 60 cartridges per minute

4.1.2 Loading tooling for 7.62mm X 51mm NATO ammunition

4.1.3 Incorporates the following functions:

4.1.3.1 Sizing station

4.1.3.2 Mouth flare

4.1.3.3 Primer check

4.1.3.4 Multiple powder drops

4.1.3.5 Powder height check

4.1.3.6 Bullet insert

4.1.3.7 Bullet seating

4.1.3.8 Crimp/OAL check

4.1.3.9 Eject

4.1.4 Conductive plastic in bullet and case collators

4.1.5 Pressurized electrical panel to NEMA Class2/Div1

4.1.6 PLC Controlled

4.1.7 Variable speed drive on machine and bullet and case collators certified to NEMA Class 2/Div 1

4.1.8 Multi-drop propellant dispensing capable of approximately 50 grains nominally per round with +/- 0.1 grain accuracy

4.1.9 Fiber optic sensors for low powder, case and bullet levels

4.1.10 Full set of bound, hardcopy manuals (operation, programming and maintenance) supplied along with electronic copies (PDF). The Loader and all components shall be sufficiently grounded and bonded, IAW MIL-HDK-419A “Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for Electronic Equipment and Facilities,” to prevent initiation of energetics from accidental electro-static discharge. All components of the Loader requiring grounding shall tie into a single common ground lug for connection to the building ground system.

4.1.11 On-site prove-out at contractor facilities, using non-energetic materials to verify rate, accuracy and optical sensor performance.

4.1.12 Two (2) Year warranty Minimum

4.1.13 Certification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or another authorized safety certification agency.

4.1.14 The design of the loader data input devices, displays, controls, safety features, worker posture demands, worker task demands, and functional reach distances shall comply with Human Factors Engineering guidance as per the design criteria from MIL-STD-1472H, commercial Human Factors guidelines, ANSI publications, or OSHA publications.

4.1.15 The loader shall be new, not used or refurbished, and shall be produced in the USA.

5. Installation, Training & Support:

5.1 Installation: The Contractor shall provide all material and supplies necessary to install, connect and power-up equipment. Final electrical and pneumatic connections shall be made by USG personnel. The Contractor shall provide all disconnects, transformers, wiring, conduit, pipe and other materials necessary to connect the machines to main power and shop air. Connection points for main power and shop air are within fifty (50) feet.

5.1.1 Place of performance:

US Army Futures Command DEVCOM, Armaments Center Attn: TBD Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

5.2 Training: The contractor shall provide training up to 120 hours Government personnel on operation and maintenance of the loader. Length of training shall be up to 40 hours and shall be in conjunction with on-site prove out at Contractor’s facility.

5.3 Support:

5.3.1 The Period of Performance shall be for one (1) year.

5.3.2 The contractor shall provide a service technician for 400 hours at Picatinny Arsenal to support the installation, prove out, troubleshooting and commissioning of new loading equipment.

5.3.3 One set of operation, programming and maintenance manuals and a complete duplicate digital set with the rights to print more copies as needed (A001, DI-MISC-80508B).

5.3.4 The contractor shall provide a Certificate of Compliance (A002, DI-MISC-81356A).

6. Delivery Location:

Unless otherwise specified, all deliveries shall be F.O.B. destination to the following address:

US Army Futures Command DEVCOM, Armaments Center Attn: TBD Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

7. Government POC:

DEVCOM, Armaments Center

TBD

8. Security: Unclassified.

8.1 Export Control Laws/International Traffic in Arms Regulation: “DFARS Clause 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items applies to this effort. All documents determined to contain export controlled technical data will be marked with the following notice: WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02.

8.2 OPSEC Program: This contract requires the application of Operations Security (OPSEC) IAW AR 530-1, and/or the local User Agency policies and programs (unclassified technology). Classified material must be handled in accordance with the 32 CFR Part 117. User Agency will provide OPSEC guidance/requirements. The contractor is not required to write an OPSEC Plan in support of this effort but must receive an Initial OPSEC Brief within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC Level I training." (OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DOW Employees and Contractors GS130.16) website: https://www.cdse.edu/Training/Operations-Security/

8.3 Public Release of Information: Per AR 530-1 (or 32 CFR Part 117), an OPSEC review is required prior to all public releases. All government information intended for public release by a contractor will undergo a government OPSEC review prior to release.

PACKAGING AND MARKING

1. Nomenclature of item(s) being procured: Ammunition Loading Machine. Check SOW

2. Number of items being procured and the delivery schedule: One Item/Ammunition Loading Machine. Check SOW

3. Destination of delivered items:

US Army Futures Command DEVCOM, Armaments Center Attn: TBD Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

4. Estimated weight of the item in its shipping container: Less than 200 pounds

5. Identify security classification of the material to be shipped: Unclassified

6. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and Identification Number) and the hazard classification (for ammunition and explosives): Non-Hazardous (Identification Number and Proper Shipping Name not required)

7. Enter the appropriate Transportation Security Category for Arms, Ammunition or Explosives (AA&E) as categorized in DoD 5100.76-M: Item is not AA&E

8. Government Furnished Property (GFP): No GFP provided.

COMMERCIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS:

Bar Codes Required - 2D Bar Codes per MIL-STD-129

1. Packaging - Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the supplier shall provide protection for a minimum of one year, provide for multiple handling, redistribution and shipment by any mode and meet or exceed the following requirements.

1.1 Cleanliness - Items shall be free of dirt and other contaminants which would contribute to the deterioration of the item or which would require cleaning by the customer prior to use. Coatings and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants.

1.2 Preservation - Items susceptible to corrosion or deterioration shall be provided protection such as preservative coatings, volatile corrosion inhibitors, desiccants, water-proof and/or water-vapor-proof barriers.

1.3 Cushioning - Items requiring protection from physical and mechanical damage (e.g. fragile, sensitive, critical material) or which could cause physical damage to other items, shall be protected by wrapping, cushioning, pack compartmentalization, or other means to mitigate shock and vibration and prevent damage during handling and shipment.

2. Unit package

2.1 Unit Package - A unit package shall be so designed and constructed that it will contain the contents with no damage to the item(s), and with minimal damage to the unit pack during shipment and storage in the shipping container and will allow subsequent handling. The outermost component of the unit package shall be a container such as a sealed bag, carton or box.

2.2 Unit Package Quantity - Unless otherwise specified, the unit package quantity shall be one each part, set, assembly, kit, etc.

3. Intermediate Package

3.1 Intermediate Packaging - The use of intermediate packaging is required whenever one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. The quantity is over one (1) gross of the same national stock number.

b. Use enhances handling and inventorying.

c. The exterior surface of the unit pack is a barrier bag.

d. The unit pack is less than 64 cubic inches.

e. The weight of the unit pack is less than five (5) pounds and no dimension is over twelve (12) inches. Intermediate container shall be limited to a maximum of 100 unit packs, a net load of 40 pounds, or a maximum volume of 1.5 cubic feet, whichever occurs first.

4. Packing

4.1 Unit packages and intermediate packages not meeting the requirements for a shipping container shall be packed in shipping containers. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of the minimum cube to contain and protect the items.

4.2 Shipping Containers - The shipping container (including any necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, or waterproofing) shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. The shipping container shall be capable of multiple handling, stacking at least ten feet high, and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

5. Unitization: Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads must be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred commercial expendable pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

6. Marking

All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision R, Date 18 February 2014 including bar coding. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel. NOTE: Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211-7006. Contractors must check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see https://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/.AIT.html/DoD_Suppliers_Passive_RFID_Info_Guide_v15update.pdf for the current DoD Suppliers’ Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the unit load.

7. Hazardous Materials

7.1 A hazardous material is defined as a substance which has been determined by the Department of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated. (This includes all items listed as hazardous in Title 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.) Ammunition and explosives (Hazard Class 1) are special cases and must be properly hazard classified and registered with the competent authority of the United States (Department of Transportation).

7.2 Packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

a. International Air Transport: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

b. International Vessel Transport: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

c. Domestic Transport: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49

d. Military Air Transport: Joint Service Regulation AFMAN24-204/TM38-250/NAVSUP PUB

505/MCO P4030.19/DLAM 4145.3.

7.3 If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers.

7.4 A Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside a waterproof sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

8. Wood Packaging Materials - Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials: In accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 continuous minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

9. Quality Assurance -The contractor is responsible for establishing a quality system. Full consideration to examinations, inspections, and tests will be given to ensure the acceptability of the commercial package.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions/clauses are applicable and incorporated by reference:

and Commercial Services.

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former 2011-09 DoD Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower 2022-12 Rights.

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense 2023-01 Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Maduro Regime.

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang 2023-06 Uyghur Autonomous Region.

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and 2018-12 Receiving Reports.

Commercial Services.

Statues or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier 2020-06 Subcontract Awards.

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone 2022-10 Small Business Concerns.

While Driving.

52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products 2021-11 And Commercial Services 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for 2018-10 Award Management.

52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured 2024-11 or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities

(Alternate I) 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and 2023-01 Avoidance System.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial 2025-10 Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

Commercial Services.

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former 2022-09 DoD Officials.

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk 2023-03 System.

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with 2022-05 the Maduro Regime.

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang 2023-06 Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation.

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense 2021-05 Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program 2024-02 Certificate.

Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services 2021-11

FAR 52.252-1 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. This offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information in its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/.

FAR 52.252-2 This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/.

The following local clauses also apply:

GENERAL INFORMATION TO OFFERORS OR QUOTERS

1. Responses must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). "Fill-ins" are provided on Standard Form (insert form numbers), and other solicitation documents. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2. Responses must be plainly marked with the Solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document.

3. Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either "Late Submission, Modification and Withdrawal of Bid" or "Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions".

4. Procurement Information (use one of the below in your solicitation)

_X_ This Procurement is unrestricted (use if soliciting Full and Open Competition) __ This Procurement is % set-aside for (enter Small Business or other Socio-Economic Program). The applicable SIC/NAICS codes are: .

__ This Procurement is being solicited using Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (insert number) as implemented by FAR 6.302- (insert J&A authority).

5. Issuing Office U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey ATTN: Charlotte A. Sylvain-Ceraul Office Symbol: CCNJ-JA Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Email: charlotte.a.sylvain-ceraul.civ@army.mil

6. Point of Contact for Information:

Name: Julian Di Leo Title: Contract Specialist Email: julian.m.dileo.civ@army.mil Phone: 520-714-9085

DISCLOSURE OF UNIT PRICE INFORMATION

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

HQ AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103.

Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Address:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 Email: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

Web Address: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html

CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.) GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QA ACTIONS: INSPECTION

Government Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) actions will be accomplished by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) at: Destination

2.) GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QA ACTIONS: ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance of supplies will be at: Destination

The Government's acceptance of FATR (if required) will be at: Destination

ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION/CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE OCCUPIED BY CONTRACTORS AT PICATINNY ARSENAL

In the event that the Contractor, in performing the requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW) under this contract, will occupy Government owned administrative space on the U.S. Army installation, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, the Contractor shall provide the following information:

(1) Name of Contractor

(2) Contract number (including the task order number if applicable);

(3) Start date and end date of contract

(4) Name(s) of Contractor personnel occupying administrative space at Picatinny

(5) Building number being occupied

(6) Square footage required

(7) Current use of square footage

(8) Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the contracted employees

The information shall be reported within ten (10) days of award and shall be provided in accordance with the SOW and associated Contract Requirements Data List (CDRL) (DD 1423) and submitted to the following:

Garrison Space Manager: TBD Army Stationing Identification Program (ASIP) Manager: TBD Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO): Charlotte A. Sylvain-Ceraul, CCNJ-JA charlotte.a.sylvain-ceraul.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): TBD

RELEASE OF INFORMATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Classified Contracts - The DOD Security Agreement (DD Form 441) and DOD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) apply.

2. Unclassified Contracts-Restricted Release - Obtain the Contracting Officer's approval before releasing information received during this contract or generated from this contract, except if a college, university or laboratory receives the award and conducts the research on campus.

3. Unclassified Contracts-Unrestricted Release - You may release information received during the contract or developed from the contract without Contracting Officer's approval if:

a. you are a college, university/laboratory; and

b. you conduct the research on campus.

But, obtain approval before releasing the information if there is a high likelihood of revealing abilities of military systems or information concerning manufacturing technologies unique and critical to defense. NOTE: Section J provides instructions for clearing technical material for release to the public and a sample clearance form (INME-PIC-IM Form 3002).

Basis for Award:

The Government intends to award a single contract/purchase order to the responsive and responsible offeror that submits the lowest priced proposal that meets all the minimum technical requirements specified in the solicitation. Proposals will be evaluated in two separate factors: Factor I – Technical and Factor II – Price. The Government will first evaluate proposals for technical acceptability on a pass/fail (acceptable/unacceptable) basis. Only those proposals deemed technically acceptable will have their price factors considered. The technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated total price will be selected for award.

Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make an award decision without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the initial quote shall contain the offeror’s best terms. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

The following are the definitions that shall be used for evaluation of response received:

The proposals will be evaluated acceptable/unacceptable based on the criteria established in this solicitation as follows.

Factor One (1) Technical:

In order to achieve an acceptable rating for the technical factor, the offeror’s response must clearly meet the following subfactors:

1. Technical Approach: The offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) to meet all requirements.

2. Proposals will be evaluated to determine an offeror’s Understanding of the Requirements and Feasibility of Approach.

a. Understanding the Requirements - The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which it demonstrates a clear and complete understanding of all requirements involved including offeror’s existing capabilities, knowledge and expertise in providing the requested items and meeting the requirements presented by the SOW.

b. Feasibility of Approach - The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror's methods and approach to meeting the SOW requirements provide the Government with a high level of confidence of successful completion within the required schedule.

Factor Two (2) Price:

1. This Total Evaluated Price will then be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with price analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1(b). Price will not be scored. The total evaluated price shall be determined by summing the price proposed on each line item:

2. An offeror shall propose on all line items to considered for award. Unit pricing shall be listed with the extended cost for each item.

3. Adequate competition is anticipated for this purchase order. However, if only one offer is received, the Government reserves the right to perform a cost analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(c). Therefore, in instances when only one offer is received and the quote is $2,000,000 or more, the Contracting Officer shall obtain Certified Cost or Pricing Data. Offers under $2,000,000.00 require cost or pricing data, but such cost or pricing data is not required to be certified by the offeror. Cost or Pricing Data or Other than certified cost or pricing data shall be provided upon request in accordance with FAR 15.403. This information will be evaluated for magnitude and reasonableness and may be adjusted from a technical and cost perspective using cost analysis to determine the most probable cost to the Government. Offerors shall utilize a Microsoft Excel file format with formulas intact when submitting their Price/Cost quote (FAR 15.403-5(b)(1)).

4. Price/Cost Inconsistencies: A proposal is presumed to represent an offeror’s best effort to respond to the solicitation. Each initial proposal shall contain the offeror’s best terms for award for this purchase order. Any inconsistencies in performance or price shall be explained in the proposal. Any significant inconsistencies, if unexplained, raise a fundamental issue of the offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of work required and its financial ability to perform the contract, and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.

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