Opportunity
SAM #FA301626Q7138
METC Scantron Modernization: Scanners, OMR Software, Custom Programming, and Support
Buyer
502d Contracting Squadron
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
FA301626Q7138
NAICS
334111, 541511, 541512, 811212, 541330
This opportunity is for the modernization of METC's enterprise assessment system at Joint Base San Antonio, led by the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency IT Management Division (DHA-ITMD) - Department of the Air Force, 502d Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Contracting Squadron - OEMs and Vendors: - Scantron Corporation (manufacturer of OpScan 4ES and In4Es Dual Selfscore Scanners) - Remark (manufacturer of Classic OMR Software and Scan Apps) - Products Requested: - 8 Scantron OpScan 4ES Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanners (with hardware warranties) - 8 Scantron In4Es Dual Selfscore Scanners (iNSIGHT 4es series) - 8 annual workstation licenses for Remark Classic OMR Software (Version 7.x) - 2 licenses for Remark Scan applications - 3 units of custom digital template programming for legacy forms via Remark Scan Apps - Services Requested: - Professional engineering services for proprietary template calibration and custom programming for three military assessment forms (AIMS TRADOC Form 560, Scantron Form NO. 19641, AETC Form 1200) - Integrated virtual training for METC testing administrators - 1-year central exchange hardware warranty - Comprehensive technical support during DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to secure network Authority to Operate (ATO) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Support for proprietary legacy forms and compatibility with military assessment templates - Technical support specifically during the RMF process for network security compliance - Sole source procurement, emphasizing proprietary hardware/software integration - High-speed OMR scanning (up to 2,800 sheets per hour), advanced pencil-mark detection, and digital image capture - Compact desktop footprint and real-time status display for scanners - Recurring software assurance and technical support for OMR software - Custom programming for legacy forms to ensure seamless transition and modernization
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Parts 10 and 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This Sole Source Only Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) Part 12 Simplified Acquisition procedures. The Sole Source Justification is posted with this RFQ. The scope of this procurement includes the delivery of eight (8) In4Es Dual Selfscore Scanners (capable of hybrid mechanical OMR and contact image sensor scanning), eight (8) annual workstation licenses of Remark Classic OMR Software (Version 7.x), custom digital template programming for three (3) legacy forms via Remark Scan Apps, hardware warranties, online training, and comprehensive technical support to METC J6 during the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to secure an eventual NIPRN et network Authority to Operate (ATO).
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