High Speed DIgitizer

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and the accompanying attachments. This combined synopsis / solicitation is being issued utilizing simplified acquisition procedures authorized by FAR Subpart 13.5.

All communications and documents must include the solicitation number, NB688000-18-03591. This solicitation allows for full and open competition. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires one (1) High Speed Digitizer, per the associated Statement of Work.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000. The Contracting Officer will not use, nor shall this solicitation be, subject to the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part 15. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99. The potential quoter shall submit a quote which includes the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number, and itemized quote including minimum specifications and any options. Quotes shall be delivered via email to Marc Zurasky, Contract Specialist at marc.zurasky@nist.gov.

Basis for Award: The Government will consider price and technical nonprice factors to determine the quotation that represents the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. The Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. The Government will evaluate quotations utilizing the procedures of FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers.

Award shall be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote, based upon the technical specifications as detailed within the attached specifications. This will be a firm fixed price purchase order.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:
Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. Documentation submitted in the quotation shall be evaluated to determine that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the Governments minimum required specifications. Failure to clearly and unambiguously demonstrate this will result in an "unacceptable" technical rating.

PRICE:
Price shall be evaluated for reasonableness.

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