Decision Matter of: Seventh Dimension, LLC

Abstract

On June 27, 2017, the Army issued the RFP as a SDVOSB set-aside pursuant to the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15. RFP at 1, 92, 103. The solicitation contemplated the award of a fixed-price contract on a best-value tradeoff basis considering the following evaluation factors: technical approach (management approach, staffing approach, and subject matter/technical expertise); past performance; and price. Id. at 21, 103-104.The agency received multiple proposals, including one from Seventh Dimension, by the July 27 closing date. The agency evaluated the proposals and established a competitive range. On September 13, Seventh Dimension received notice of its exclusion from the competitive range. Protest, Exh. 1, Competitive Range Exclusion Notice, at 1. Thereafter, Seventh Dimension filed a bid protest with our Office challenging the agency's evaluation of its proposal and the competitive range determination. Protests, Exh. 2, Seventh Dimension Protest (Sept. 25, 2017), at 1-5.The protest also alleged personal and organizational conflict of interests. Id.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 29, 2018
Accession Number
AD1156898

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