Thermal Targets at Camp Grayling JMTC

The State of Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued Request for Quotation #18000000262 on December 22, 2017, seeking to procure thermal target silhouettes for Camp Grayling Joint Multinational Training Center (JMTC) located in Crawford County. The procurement requires 200 units of 120-volt lightweight silhouette thermal targets (55-57 watts, 0.46 nominal amps) and 100 units of 12-volt lightweight silhouette thermal targets (56 watts, 4.67 nominal amps), with all units constructed from semi-self-healing, durable, foam-backed materials suitable for extreme weather conditions featuring water-resistant electrical connections and military-grade specifications. Bidders must be either authorized dealers or direct manufacturers of the specified thermal target products and must deliver all parts to Building 545, Range Control at Camp Grayling within 120 calendar days of order authorization. The contract term extends for 365 days from the contract start date, with pricing remaining firm for the initial period and subject to documented cost adjustments thereafter based on Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, or manufacturer pricing letters. The State will evaluate proposals based on best value criteria, including qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status, prior performance, total cost of ownership, Michigan economic impact, pricing, principal place of performance, Michigan employment, and job creation potential. Contractors must submit written proposals electronically through the SIGMA VSS system in modifiable native formats by January 19, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions due by January 8, 2018, and answers posted by January 9, 2018. The State reserved the right to conduct on-site facility visits, require oral presentations, and perform reference and background checks during evaluation.

The solicitation specifically encourages qualified disabled veteran-owned enterprises, though no exclusive set-aside designation is indicated in the available documentation. Bidders must be registered for Electronic Funds Transfer payment with the State of Michigan, and all pricing must be inclusive of taxes and encompass all costs associated with contract activities, including setup fees, shipping and handling, per-piece pricing, and palletizing. Contractors are encouraged to offer quick payment discount terms and must certify that pricing was developed independently without consultation with other bidders. The documentation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a particular award value or budget range; however, if the contract exceeds $100,000, federal provisions including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Clean Air Act compliance, debarment verification through the System for Award Management, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification will apply. Contractors must maintain all necessary licenses and permits, comply with State physical and IT security policies, and provide transition assistance for up to 90 days following any contract termination. Payment for invoices will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of receipt of compliant invoices.