U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (PART 3 OF 3) SOL DAAE0797QBAA1 POC POC: Marlene Ross (810) 574-5273 Proposed amounts. The consistency of the proposal cost data with the offeror's technical proposal reflects the offeror's understanding of the work required and abilit Y to perform the scope of work for the amount proposed. The offeror's cost proposal must identify (1) any judge Ment factors applied and the mathematical or other method used in the estimate, and (2) the nature and amount of any contingencies included in the proposed cost amounts. Each offeror's proposal is presumed to represent their best effort to respond, and any apparent inconsistency between promised performance and price must be explained. Further, any significant inconsistency, if unexplained, raises a fundamental question as to the offeror's understanding of the work required and of his ability to perform the contract. Funding: projected funding under this announcement is expected to be around $3M. No funding is available at this time. The number of projects and the final dollar value of each project will depend on the funds availabl E at the time we award the contracts. Proposals under $750,000 are expected, so as to allow for a numver of the proposed projects to be awarded. Offerors are cautioned that only a warranted contracting officer can commit government funds and that contractual commitment S must be recieved in writing. General: pursuant to FAR 3.104, "procurement integrity," all technical discussions and/or clarifications regarding this acquisition must be directed solely to the contracting officer (through the contract specialist). The cost of preparing abstracts and proposals in response to this announcement is not an allowable change to any resultin G contract or any othe contract, but it may be allowabl E expense to normal BOD and proposal indirect cost specified on FAR 31.205-18. The provisions of FAR 9.5, organizational conflict of interest, apply in any award under this BAA. Accordingly, a potential offeror is cautioned to review its contract and subcontract histor Y, before incurring substantial proposal preparation expense to determine whether or not in its judgement a real or potential conflict of interest does or might exist that will prevent the contracting officer from considering its proposal or making an award under this BAA. No portion of this BAA will be set aside for historically Black colleges and universities (hbcu) and minority institutions (MI) due to the impracticability of reserving discrete or severable areas of research in survivability technology for exclusive competition among these entities. However, small businesses, hbcus and MIS are encouraged to submit proposals. all correspondence and questions on the BAA should be submitted to the following address: U.S. Army tankautomotive and armaments command, AMSTA-AQ-MCD/274 BAA, Warren, MI 48397-5000. see NOTE: N/A. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0347)

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