OVR - Mobile Fab Lab 7/2017 - 6/2020

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry, specifically the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), is seeking contractors to provide Mobile Fab Lab services across multiple counties including Carbon, Centre, Montgomery, Northern Cambria, and Sugarcreek Borough. The procurement is a Firm Fixed Price contract to bring a Mobile Fab Lab experience to OVR customers, which consists of industrial-grade fabrication and electronic tools designed to demonstrate hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) applications. Contractors must provide a Mobile Fab Lab that meets specific equipment and design software requirements, and adhere to state and federal laws regarding criminal background checks and child abuse clearances. The contract period runs from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, with two potential single-year renewal options. Bidders were required to submit electronic proposals by May 8, 2017, with all questions to be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer, and no phone calls or pre-bid conferences were permitted. The Commonwealth will award the contract to responsive and responsible bidders, with purchase orders issued by line item to the lowest-cost supplier for each service area.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The contract allows bidders to bid on specific service locations or all OVR Mobile Fab Lab event locations, providing flexibility for potential vendors. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, payment will be structured on a per-day cost submitted by the bidder, with service days to be determined within a minimum three-day range. Invoicing requirements are stringent, mandating that invoices include purchase order numbers, invoice numbers, dates, locations, service types, and total prices. The Commonwealth reserves the right to purchase services through alternative competitive bidding procedures if deemed in its best interest. The contract includes standard provisions related to pricing, compensation, taxes, warranties, and termination conditions. Successful contractors will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive Mobile Fab Lab experience that supports OVR's objectives of providing hands-on STEM education and training opportunities.