U. S. Army Aberdeen Test Center requires large two-axis laser positioning gimbal.

Synopsis:

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 effective 3 May 2021. This procurement is being conducted using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures authorized in FAR Part 13 Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items. This requirement is being solicited as a Full and Open Competition by NAICS Code 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing). The Government contemplates an award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type contract, and will be evaluated on the basis of Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA); Lowest Priced offer, that meets all the requirement listed in the Statement of Work (SOW ).

The synopsis/solicitation number is W91ZLK-21-Q-0033 for the purchase of:

Large Two-Axis Laser Positioning Gimbal: The two-axis gimbal should be able to drive laser source(s) directly, in order to generate a target (laser) path on a distant surface. Moving Target Simulator (MTS), provides simulated moving target(s) for combat vehicle operators via means of projecting a laser spot (visible and/or infrared) to a distant surface. 

Requirements/Specification

Performance Parameter Threshold Objective:

AZ Travel +/- 110° +/- 180°

EL Travel -5°, +95° -90°, +180°

AZ & EL Min Constant Speed 0.025 mrad/sec 0.01 mrad/sec

AZ & EL Max Constant Speed 100 mrad/sec 150 mrad/sec

AZ & EL Min Acceleration/ Deceleration 0.005 mrad/sec2 0.001 mrad/sec2

AZ & EL Max Acceleration/ Deceleration 7.0 mrad/sec2  10.0 mrad/sec2

AZ & EL Static Accuracy 1 0.05 mrad         0.025 mrad

AZ & EL Dynamic Accuracy 2 (Low Acceleration) 3 0.05 mrad 0.025 mrad

AZ & EL Dynamic Accuracy 2 (All Other Conditions)          

0.1 mrad 0.05 mrad

Hard Stops Placed at the most extreme angular limits

Soft Stops Programmed at user defined limits

AZ & EL Axis Control Independent and Simultaneous

For Specific information please refer to the attached Statement of Work.

Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes:

Volume I: PRICE Proposal: Please submit detailed price proposal in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Price proposal shall clearly identify the firm fixed price unit prices. Offeror's cost/price proposals will be evaluated based on the applicable criteria in FAR 15.404-1. Offerors are encouraged to submit any other price or financial information that may be helpful in the understanding and evaluation of the Price Proposal; however, superfluous or elaborate documents are discouraged. Partial quotes will not be evaluated.

Volume II: TECHNICAL Proposal: Technical acceptability will be based on a proposal that meets all the requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW). Technical proposal shall be rated as Acceptable, or Unacceptable. To receive consideration for award, Contractor shall achieve technically acceptable rating on all requirements listed in the SOW.

Award without Discussions: In accordance with FAR 52.212-l (g), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal shall contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Determination of Responsibility: In accordance with FAR 9.103, contracts will be placed only with Contractors that the Contracting Officer determines to be responsible. In order for Prospective offerors, to qualify as sources for this acquisition, offerors must be able to demonstrate that they meet standards of responsibility set forth in FAR 9.104. No award shall be made to an Offeror who has been determined non-responsible by the Contracting Officer.

EVALUATION & BASIS FOR AWARD:

Basis for Award:

The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. To receive consideration for award, a rating of “Acceptable” must be achieved for each of the Technical factors.

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:

1. 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 combined synopsis/solicitation; or
    
2. 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
    
3. Offers that do not meet all the stated material requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation; or
    
4. Offers that propose exceptions to the attachments, exhibits, enclosures, or other combined synopsis/solicitation terms and conditions.

• The provision at FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
• The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor in the submitted proposal.
• 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 discussions.
• By submitting a quote the Contractor agrees to the notations identified in the Statement of Work.
• All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://beta.sam.gov / database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM online at the website link provided.
• The Government reserves the right to cancel the referenced solicitation if deemed to be in its best interest.
   

In the event of equal low bids that are technically acceptable, awards shall be made first to:

1. Small Business Development 8(a) program participant with an active certification represented by NAICS Code 335312.

2. Small disadvantaged business concern represented by NAICS Code 335312.

3. Small Business represented by NAICS Code 335312.

4. Large Business

Delivery: Contractor shall deliver within 20 weeks after approved system drawings, and Provide System drawings within two weeks after contract award.

Place of Delivery: Aberdeen Test Center - Moving Target Simulator, Building 469, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005. 

For questions concerning this solicitation, contact Lenard Wright, Contract Specialist, via -mail at lenard.b.wright.civ@mail.mil. All questions must be received by June 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

All quotations must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to lenard.b.wright.civ@mail.mil by July 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. (Preferred method)

or via U.S. Mail at:

US Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tenant Contracting Division

ATTN: Lenard Wright, C3-Pod 21

6565 Surveillance Loop, 3rd Floor. Room C3-111 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The 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 the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

52.203-7               Anti-Kickback Procedures             JUN 2020

52.204-10             Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier              JUN 2020

                Subcontract Awards       

52.204-17             Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-23             Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and JUL 2018

                Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other       

                Covered Entities.             

52.204-24             Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and         OCT 2020

                Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.           

52.204-25             Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications          AUG 2020

                and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.  

52.204-26             Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--   OCT 2020

                Representation.

52.209-2               Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic           NOV 2015

                Corporations--Representation  

52.219-1 Alt I     Small Business Program Representations (NOV 2020)       SEP 2015

                Alternate I          

52.219-28 Alt I   Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV        MAR 2020

                2020) Alternate I             

52.219-33 (Dev) Nonmanufacturer Rule (DEVIATION 2020-O0008)              MAR 2020

52.222-18             Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed          FEB 2021

                End Products    

52.222-50             Combating Trafficking in Persons              OCT 2020

52.222-54             Employment Eligibility Verification           OCT 2015

52.223-18             Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging  JUN 2020

                While Driving    

52.225-13             Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases             FEB 2021

52.225-18             Place of Manufacture     AUG 2018

52.226-1               Utilization Of Indian Organizations And Indian-Owned    JUN 2000

                Economic Enterprises    

52.232-34             Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System           JUL 2013

                for Award Management

52.233-4               Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim         OCT 2004

52.244-6               Subcontracts for Commercial Items         NOV 2020

52.252-1               Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference             FEB 1998

252.203-7000      Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD SEP 2011

                Officials

252.203-7002      Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights          SEP 2013

252.204-7003      Control Of Government Personnel Work Product               APR 1992