040ADV-26-R-0036-003 Solicitation Amendment - Final.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [X] is extended. [ ] is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A. □

□ B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

□ C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not [X] is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment Control Number: 040ADV-26-R-0036

Summary of Changes: The purpose of this document is to provide responses to questions posed by potential offerors and extend the offer due date to Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 5PM EST.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 1OA, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Troy D. White, Supervisory Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Troy D. White Digitally signe Date: 2026.08

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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9. Section I - Contract Clauses

NOTICE LISTING PROVISION CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference in Section I of this Solicitation.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCUREMENT:

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is a legislative branch of the United States Government.

In general, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) does not apply to GPO procurements. Only the listed Materials Management Acquisition Regulations (MMAR) provisions specifically incorporated by reference into this solicitation are applicable.

Solicitation Provisions

Regulation Clause Number Reference Text

MMAR 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985) MMAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) MMAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (OCT 1998) MMAR 52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier MMAR 52.204-7 Systemfor Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016)

MMAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

MMAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (APR 1991) MMAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (APR 1991) MMAR 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data (OCT 2010)

2010)

MMAR 52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data

MMAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) MMAR 52.230-1 Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification - full text MMAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest - Full text

MMAR 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications (OCT

Clauses incorporated by full text

52.212-5 - 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

- Commercial Items (MAY 2002)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (MAY 2002)

a) The Contractor shall comply with the following MMAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items

(1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402)(JUL 1995)

(2) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

(3) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)(APR 2002)

X (4) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212)

(DEC 2001)

X (5) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)

(JUN 1998)

X (6) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212)(DEC 2001)

X (7) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.(SEP 2002)

(8)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (AUG 2000)

(ii) Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (AUG 2000)

(9) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (41U.S.C. 10a - 10d). (MAY 2002)

(10)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement- Israeli Trade Act (41 U.S.C. 10a- 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3.

(11) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.3301 note).

(12) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129). (JUL 2000)

(13) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849). (FEB 2000)

(14) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849). (FEB 2000)

X (15) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (MAY 1999)

(16) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (MAY 1999)

(17) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332). (MAY 1999)

(18) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). (AUG 1996)

(19) (i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C.1241). (JUN 2000)

(ii) Alternate I of 52.247-64. (APR 1984)

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components

(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (MAY 1989)

(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(MAY 1989)

(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

351, et seq.).(MAY 1989)

(5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (FEB 2002)

(6) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (MAY 1989)

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record.The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in MMAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any MMAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addenda to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components

(1) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (DEC 2001)

(2) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); (JUNE 1998)

(3) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241)

(flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996); (JUNE 2000) and

(4) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C 351, et seq.).

(End of clause)

52.233-2 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996) 08 28 25

52.233 2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996)

a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions, Room A530 732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401

Agency protests filed with the Chief of Agency Acquisitions shall be sent to the following address:

Chief of Agency Acquisitions U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions, Room A530 732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401

If a protest is filed with either the Director of Acquisition Services or with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a complete copy of the protest (including all attachments) shall be served upon the Contracting Officer and the GPO General Counsel within one day of filing with the Managing Director, Government Publishing and Print Procurement or with the GAO. Service upon the GPO Office of the General Counsel shall be made as follows

General Counsel, Office of the General Counsels.

Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol Street, NW Room C 814, Stop GC Washington, DC 20401 FAX (202) 512 0076

DISPUTES DISPUTES (GPO Clause June 2008) 08 29 25

(a) This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613, and as modified by Section 1501 of Title I of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law No. 110-161).

(b) Except as provided in the Act, all disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause.

(c) "Claim," as used in this clause, means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $50,000 is not a claim under the Act until certified. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim under the Act. The submission may be converted to a claim under the Act, by complying with the submission and certification requirements of this clause, if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time.

(d) (1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract, submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer.

(2)(i) The Contractor shall provide the certification specified in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this clause when submitting any claim exceeding $50,000.

(ii) The certification requirement does not apply to issues in controversy that have not been submitted as all or part of a claim.

(iii) The certification shall state as follows: "I certify that the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the Government is liable; and that I am duly authorized to certify the claim on behalf of the Contractor."

(3) The certification may be executed by any person duly authorized to bind the Contractor with respect to the claim.

(e) For Contractor claims of $50,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the Contractor, render a decision within 60 days of the request. For Contractor-certified claims over $50,000, the Contracting Officer must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which the decision will be made.

(f) The Contracting Officer's decision shall be final unless the Contractor appeals, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a ContractingOfficer's decision, to the U.S. Government Accountability Office Contract Appeals Board (GAO CAB), 441 G Street, NW, Room 7182, Washington, DC, 20548; Facsimile: 202-512-9749; E- Mail: CAB@gao.gov.

(g) If the claim by the Contractor is submitted to the Contracting Officer or a claim by the Government is presented to the Contractor, the parties, by mutual consent, may agree to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR). If the Contractor refuses an offer for ADR, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the Contractor's specific reasons for rejecting the offer.

(h) The Government shall pay interest on the amount found due and unpaid from (1) the date that the Contracting Officer receives the claim (certified, if required); or (2) the date that payment otherwise would be due, if that date is later, until the date of payment. With regard to claims having defective certifications, interest shall be paid from the date that the Contracting Officer initially receives the claim. [A defective certification means a certificate which alters or otherwise deviates from the language in(d)(2)(iii) above, or which is not executed by a person duly authorized to bind the contractor with respect to the claim. Failure to certify shall not be deemed to be a defective certification.] Simple interest on claims shall be paid at the rate, fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in the Act, which is applicable to the period during which the Contracting Officer receives the claim and then at the rate applicable for each 6- month period as fixed by the Treasury Secretary during the pendency of the claim.

(i) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of the Contracting Officer.

(j) This contract clause, Disputes (GPO Clause June 2008), cancels and supersedes the contract clause, MMAR Dispute 52.233-1 (July 2002), and all other references to the contract clause, Disputes. This contract clause also cancels and supersedes any other disputes language currently included in existing contractual actions.

NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252- 2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE in Section I of this Contract.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCUREMENT: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is a legislative branch of the United States Government.

In general, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) does not apply to GPO procurements. However, the Contractor should note that only the listed FAR provisions, along with the provisions of the Materials Management Acquisition Regulations (MMAR) specifically incorporated by reference into this solicitation, are applicable.

mailto:CAB@gao.gov

1. Full text of incorporated MMAR clauses may be accessed electronically at:

gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf

Contract Clauses

Regulation Clause Number Reference Text

MMAR 52.202-1 Definitions MMAR 52.203-3 Gratuities MMAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006) MMAR 52.203-7 Anti-kickback Procedures

MMAR 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

MMAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) MMAR 52.204-1 Approval of Contract (DEC 1989) MMAR 52.213-2 Invoices (APR 1984) MMAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

MMAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

MMAR 52.215-2 Audit and Records MMAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) MMAR 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes

MMAR 52.215-21 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data— Modifications

MMAR 52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multi-year Contracts MMAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services MMAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MMAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) MMAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) MMAR 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards MMAR 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) MMAR 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

MMAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management

(JUL 2013)

MMAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (MAY 1999) MMAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) MMAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) MMAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995) MMAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) MMAR 52.243-3 Changes-Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours (SEPT 2000) MMAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts (OCT 2010) MMAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges MMAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) MMAR 52.246-20 Warranty of Services MMAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost Reimbursement) – Alt IV (SEPT 1996) MMAR 52.249-14 Excusable Delays (APR 1984)

MMAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of clause)

MMAR52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

a. The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

b. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

c. The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

SECTION M

M.4 The following evaluation criteria will be used to determine technical acceptability:

Ratings Technical Evaluation Definitions Acceptable An Acceptable proposal demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Statement of

Work (SOW), objectives, required resources, schedule, and all other requirements essential to successful performance.

Factor 1 – Technical Capability An acceptable proposal demonstrates a thorough understanding of the SOW objectives, required resources, schedule, and other requirements essential to successful performance.

The Offeror’s experience is identical to, similar to, or related to the requirement. The Offeror’s references clearly describe the relevancy of experience in a manner that helps the evaluation team recognize the similarities or parallels to the proposed contract.

Factor 2 - Management and Staffing Plan Offeror provides a technically sound management approach that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of key personnel, support staff, and subcontractors, along with strategies for effective coordination, quality assurance, and oversight. The plan satisfactorily describes methods for organizing, staffing, and managing the contract with qualified personnel while ensuring full cooperation during Government inspections.

Factor 3 - Key Personnel Offeror provides Key Personnel who clearly possess the education requirements, minimum years of experience, and technical skills to perform the assigned duties with minimal supervision and are qualified to manage and execute the project successfully.

Factor 4 – Past Performance GPO will evaluate the recency, relevancy, and quality of the Offeror’s past performance as predictors of probable success under this requirement.

Acceptable proposals present a high probability of satisfying all requirements. Any minor weaknesses identified can be readily corrected without significant Government oversight or risk to performance.

Unacceptable An Unacceptable proposal fails to demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the SOW, objectives, required resources, schedule, or other essential elements necessary for successful contract performance.

Factor 1 - Technical Capability Offeror’s technical capability is incomplete, unrealistic, or demonstrates significant misunderstanding of the SOW or schedule requirements. The Offeror fails to demonstrate the technical capability to satisfy all requirements.

Factor 2 – Management and Staffing Plan The Plan lacks sufficient detail, accountability, or compliance measures and does not clearly define roles, responsibilities, or coordination methods.

Factor 3 - Key Personnel Offeror’s Key Personnel lack the qualifications, experience, or technical expertise required to perform effectively under this contract.

Factor 4 – Past Performance The Offeror lacks relevant performance history or performance information is unavailable. Unacceptable proposals present a low probability of successful performance and contain deficiencies or weaknesses that cannot be readily corrected without major revisions.

M.5 Past Performance The offeror’s past performance will be evaluated in accordance with MMAR 15.305(a)(2). Performance information will be used for both responsibility determination and a best value decision. GPO may use performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror and utilize existing databases of contractor performance information. Any past performance information that is determined to be relevant based on the below definition will be evaluated in accordance with the elements listed in the Past Performance Questionnaire items, each of which will be of equal importance.

Adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond will be addressed in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the MMAR 15.3.

GPO will initially determine the recency and relevancy of past performance information as a predictor of probable performance under this contract.

• Recency Assessment: An assessment of the past performance information will be made to determine if it is recent. To be recent, the effort must be ongoing or must have been performed during the past 6 years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

• Relevancy Assessment: An evaluation of all recent performance information obtained to determine whether the provided work performed under those contracts relate to a similar size and scope as those required by this solicitation. In determining the relevancy of effort performed under individual past performance contracts, the Government will consider the specific effort or portion consistent with that proposed by the prime contractor and/or subcontractors. The past performance information obtained from sources will be used to establish the relevancy of past performance.

In accordance with MMAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), an Offeror's past performance will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably when:

1) The Offeror lacks relevant performance history; or

2) Information on performance is not available.

When this occurs, an offeror lacking relevant performance history is assigned a neutral rating. Prior to assigning a neutral past performance rating, the contracting officer may consider a broad range of information related to an offeror's performance.

Ratings Past Performance Evaluation’s Definitions Satisfactory The offeror’s past performance of previously awarded recent and relevant projects met or exceeded most, if not all, project requirements. The company may have performed with some problems, for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were, or are expected to be, effective. Performance of completed projects was consistently of adequate or better quality. The offeror’s past performance record leads to an expectation of successful performance.

Unsatisfactory The offeror’s performance of previously awarded recent and relevant projects did not meet some or most project requirements and recovery, if any, did not occur within the stated period of performance. The offeror’s performance reflected some serious problems for which the offeror either failed to identify or implement corrective actions in a timely manner, or for which correctible actions were mostly ineffective.

Performance of completed projects was consistently of mediocre or poor quality. The offeror’s past performance record leads to a reasonable expectation that successful performancewouldnot be achievedorthat it canoccuronlywith increased levelsof government management and oversight.

M.6 Cost/Price Evaluation

Price evaluation will be performed to determine whether the proposed price is complete for the work to be performed, reflects a clear understanding of the requirements, and is consistent with the approaches set forth in the Offeror’s technical proposal and budget narrative, and to determine if the proposed profit and total price are fair and reasonable.

a. This evaluation is conducted with the expectation of adequate price competition and will rely heavily on market forces to determine whether the proposed price is fair and reasonable. The comparison of proposed price in response to this solicitation is the preferred technique for this evaluation. GPO will also compare the proposed price to historical price paid for the same or similar services and the independent government cost estimate. Other techniques and procedures set forth in MMAR 15.404 1(b), if deemed necessary, may be used to ensure proposed price is fair and reasonable.

b. No price evaluation will be performed on proposals determined to be non-responsive or technically unacceptable.

c. This contract requires a cost-loaded Network Analysis Schedule (NAS). The schedule of prices shall be included as part of the NAS and submitted with the proposal. Offerors shall provide a detailed price breakdown, including:

• Quantities and unit prices for each category of work

• Total contract price.