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Procurement Type: Request for Information Title: Procurement of Terrain Measurement System Response Date: 31 December 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Primary Point of Contact: Michael Barry, Supervisory Gene... Procurement Type: Request for Information Title: Procurement of Terrain Measurement System Response Date: 31 December 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Primary Point of Contact: Michael Barry, Supervisory General Engineer Description: Summary: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, 400 Colleran Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, is requesting for Information for a terrain measurement system as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest and capabilities that can support designing, developing, fabricating and supplying a terrain measurement system that meets the general requirement expressed below. Based on the responses, the Government may issue a request for proposal. Background: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), a subordinate command to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, is the Defense Department’s lead agency for land-combat testing. The Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) requires a system used to determine surface profiles and roughness of the off-road courses used to test the performance and reliability of ground military vehicles and trailers. Test course profile data are used to inform course maintenance decisions, are provided to modelers for simulation efforts, are used to characterize the test courses for endurance test planning and are retained for historical comparative purposes. Consistent course roughness is essential to properly analyze and compare reliability and durability data from vehicles operated over the same off-road terrain but obtained years apart. Proper maintenance is needed to minimize the amount of variation that occurs over time. A system is required to acquire field measurements based on the operational parameters described below and provide specific data that are then processed to generate the test course profiles. Information Requested: The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to support sensors, sensor systems, complete Commercial-off-the Shelf (COTS) system and any custom system that can be used to measure the terrain of off-road trails and test courses and provide a raw data set that can be analyzed by integrated software or third-party applications. ATC has been conducting regular test course scans since 1992 to maintain consistent course conditions over time. The technologies utilized to perform the measurements have changed over time, but basic operational environment is consistent. Past scanners have used lasers to measure a 4-meter-wide section of the test course surface. This data is used to generate a full course width point cloud. Many of ATC’s test courses are made from compressible materials, therefore there has historically been interest in characterizing the terrain from the elevation profiles measured directly in the wheel path. However, there are other features to be derived from the full width scan which ATC wants to characterize. One significant difference between the requested information and COTS Road Surface measuring systems is that the surfaces ATC measures are mostly off-road. This requires not only the proper sensor suite but also an off-road vehicle with rugged terrain-handling capabilities. It should be more capable and durable than standard pickup trucks and able to operate on the same challenging terrain as military-grade all-terrain vehicles. The scanning system must mitigate interference from dust and debris kicked up by the vehicle while traversing the test course. Expected responses: Please reply with information addressing the requirements by providing information about appropriate sensor or sensor suites, integration of the sensor or sensor suites to a data acquisition system, integration of the sensor and sensor suites to a vehicle capable of traversing the terrain. Additional information expected is the sampling rate and resolution of the sensor or sensors system, amount of raw data the system are able to capture, the data viewing or reviewing tools available, the data reduction options provided. Data analysis methods should be either fully executable in vendor supplied software, or compatible with existing data analysis tools used by engineers who operate the current scanning system. Response must also address at a minimum the following items: 1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? 2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details. 3.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? 4.) Please indicate if you are a small or large business. 5.) Please provide company website address. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 10. This is not a solicitation/request for proposal and no contract shall be awarded from this Sources Sought. All comments and questions should be sent to Michael Barry, Supervisory General Engineer, at michael.p.barry20.civ@army.mil . All questions and comments must be in Microsoft Word or Excel and sent to the emails listed above; no telephone calls will be accepted. No meetings shall be requested or held related to this RFI. All responses should be electronically submitted to Michael Barry, Supervisory General Engineer, at michael.p.barry20.civ@army.mil and received no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT. All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.

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This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and as supplemen... This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize simplified procedures for soliciting competition, evaluation, award documentation and notification that comply with FAR 13.1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is W91ZLK-22-Q-0038. It is the Government's intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order. This requirement is being solicited as a Total Set-aside to Small Business Concerns represented by NAICS Code 334519. This requirement will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price type contract to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. See attached SOW: MECHANICAL SHAKER AND FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26 ALL QUOTES MUST INCLUDE THE FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26 filled out and signed by vendor It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/sitemap.html. The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of ABERDEEN TEST CENTER is seeking Contractors to provide and Mechanical Shaker defined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall specify estimated delivery date, unit prices, and any commercial warranties with quote submissions. Quotes shall specifically address each requirement listed on this document. Partial quotes will NOT be evaluated by the Government. All equipment WITHOUT EXCEPTION must be new and any manufacturer's warranty information must be included. All submissions must be BAA Compliant and clearly annotated on the quotation. Delivery and Installation will be made FOB Destination to: Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) ATTN: Michael Barry 400 COLLERAN ROAD ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005-5689 Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. The non-cost factors are the technical requirements, in accordance with the specifications/description attached. The order will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. The technical evaluation will be a determination based upon information provided by the Contractor. 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 award without discussions. Quotations and Attachments must be dated and received by US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tenant Division, Technologies Branch 6001 Combat Drive, 2nd Floor, Room C2-101, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-1846, Attention Mr. Andrew Bragason via email at andrew.a.bragason.civ@army.mil NLT Wednesday, 31 August 2022 at 4:00 PM ET. Late submissions will not be evaluated. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Contractors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Contractors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov or through the Federal Service Desk at http://www.FSD.gov. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact Mr. Andrew Bragason via email at andrew.a.bragason.civ@army.mil. Please provide any questions before response/close date. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. 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 with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://www.acquistion.gov The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items JAN 2019 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. JUN 2016 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting OCT 2016 252.219-7011 Notification to Delay Performance JUN 1998 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7008 Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals MAR 2013 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017 252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand Or Measuring Tools JUN 2005 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements--Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification JAN 2008 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014 EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (OCT 2012) ACC-APG 5152.229-4900 Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax. AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (AUG 2012) ACC-APG 5152.233-4900 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 (GAO) 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: Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Phone: (256) 450-8165 Fax: (256) 450-8840 E-mail: amcprotests@conus.army.mil The AMC-Level Protest Procedures are accessible via the Internet at: www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html. If Internet access is not available, contact the Contracting Officer or HQ, AMC, to obtain the AMC Level Protest Procedures.

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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 Commer... 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: 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 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 Offers that do not meet all the stated material requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation; or 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