12760426Q0005.pdf

RFQ 12760426Q0005 Aircraft Computer Maintenance Management System

Request for Quote #12760426Q0005

USDA Forest Service

Aircraft Computer Maintenance Management System

Version 1

USDA FOREST SERVICE REQUEST FOR QUOTE

This is a request for quote for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Reference Number: RFQ # 12760426Q0005/ PR # 1150991

Subject:

Electronic Delivery:

RFQ Due Date:

This Request for Quote is for the procurement of brand name or equal aircraft computer maintenance management system for the USDA Forest Service, CIO Fire and Aviation Management. This is a Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP), Task Order. The NAICS code for this request is 541519. Small Business set-aside. No partial quotes will be considered.

Fire and Aviation Management Information Management/Airworthiness

POC: TBD

3833 S Development Ave Boise, ID 83705 Email: TBD

All quotes shall be submitted to corrine.gonzales@uda.gov no later than 2/12/2026 at 3:00 PM ET. If you have any questions relative to RFQ, email no later than 2/09/2025 at 1:00 pm, Corrine.Gonzales@usda.gov.

Please provide the following in response to RFQ to be considered for award:

1. Complete Attachment 1, Bill of Materials (BOM) and submit with quote

2. Technical specifications for all items.

3. Delivery time. ____________

4. Warranty Information

5. Location of where product was manufactured. ______________

6. Provide CTA or Partner/Reseller Agreement, as applicable. Note: If listed in GSA as an authorized reseller doesn’t need to provide written statement.

7. FOB destination: See Attachment 1, Bill of Materials (BOM)

8. Provide 508 ACR report with quote.

9. Answer questions above and provide filled out Response to Request for Quote (RFQ) to include completing FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 below (highlighted in yellow).

Offeror Requirements:

1. Must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM).

2. SAM account shall be active at time of award.

3. Provide SAM UEI Number _________________.

mailto:Corrine.Gonzales@usda.gov

Pricing Schedule

ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES QTY. UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

See Attachment X, BOM.

TOTAL COST: BASE PERIOD_________ $________________

Evaluation Factors for Award

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and non-cost factors considered. The four (4) technical narratives will be evaluated as part of evaluation ratings.

EVALUATION RATINGS:

EXCEPTIONAL (E) The proposal exceeds the requirements of the RFQ and provides an exceptional or outstanding approach that fully satisfies the Government’s requirements. A complete understanding of the solicitation is demonstrated. Selection for a contract can be made without further exchange with the contractor.

ACCEPTABLE (A) The proposal fully satisfies the requirements of the RFQ and demonstrates a good understanding of the solicitation. The offeror has adequately addressed all of the technical elements requested by the RFQ.

Selection for a contractor could potentially be made without further exchange with the contractor.

MARGINAL (M) The proposal does not fully meet the requirements of the RFQ.

Weaknesses are identified which would indicate an insufficient understanding of the RFQ requirements. With minor revisions or clarifications, the proposal has a reasonable chance of becoming technically acceptable.

UNACCEPTABLE (U) The proposal fails to satisfy requirements of the RFQ and the approach contains an unacceptable level of risk to the Government. Major deficiencies have been identified in the proposal which are either not correctable or would require major revision/rewrite to the proposal, without which the proposal doesn't have a reasonable chance of becoming technically acceptable.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

• Non-Price Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1: Technical Approach – The offeror’s technical approach to the select tasks and subtasks will be evaluated related to the following PWS sections and its subtasks:

a.) Aircraft Maintenance Management b.) Supply Management c.) Operations Management d.) Technical information management e.) CMMS Operations and Maintenance f.) User Training g.) Help desk availability and help desk functions h.) Products offered meet the technical requirements of the bill of materials.

(Limited to eight (8) pages)

Factor 2: Past performance - The offerors experience will be evaluated on whether they have experience in CMMS aviation data tracking requirements. Five (5) or more years of experience with CMMS Large transport Category Aircraft.

(Limited to three (3) pages)

Factor 3: Accessibility Conformance Reports

a) Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each commercially available Information and Communication Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. Create the ACR using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later, located at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Complete each ACR in accordance with the instructions provided in the VPAT template. Each ACR must address the applicable Section 508 requirements referenced in the Work Statement. Each ACR shall state exactly how the ICT meets the applicable standards in the remarks/explanations column, or through additional narrative. All "Not Applicable" (N/A) responses must be explained in the remarks/explanations column or through additional narrative. Address each standard individually and with specificity and clarify whether conformance is achieved throughout the entire ICT Item (for example - user functionality, administrator functionality, and reporting), or only in limited areas of the ICT Item. Provide a description of the evaluation methods used to support Section 508 conformance claims. The agency reserves the right, prior to making an award decision, to perform testing on some or all of the Offeror’s proposed ICT items to validate Section 508 conformance claims made in the ACR. (Note: Not required as there is a 508 exception) (No page limit)

• Price Evaluation Factors:

Factor 4: Price

Non-price evaluation Factors 1; Technical Approach, 2. Past Performance and 3.) Accessibility Conformance Reports. ALL NON-PRICE FACTORS/SUB-FACTORS COMBINED ARE

SIGNIFICANTLY MORE IMPORTANT THAN COST/PRICE.

Award will be made on the basis of the most advantageous evaluated price of a quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

Contract Administration Data

Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO for this requirement is currently identified as follows:

Cori Gonzales USDA Forest Service IT Contracting Branch 333 Broadway Blvd., SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 E-mail: corrine.gonzales@usda.gov

The CO has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The Contracting Officer, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules.

However, the Contracting Officer may delegate certain other responsibilities to his/her authorized representative.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The Primary COR for this requirement is currently identified as follows:

Stephanie Stone USDA Forest Service Chief Information Office E-mail: Stephanie.Stone@usda.gov

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

• Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

• Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

• Issue written interpretations of technical requirements to the Contracting Officer, including applicable Government drawings, designs, specifications;

• Monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; and

• Coordinate availability of government furnished property and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract or order.

Terms and Conditions

Attachments

Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement Attachment 2 Bill of Material Attachment 3 FAMAuth Access & Authentication Service FAMAuth Developer Guide Attachment 4 WCF Aircraft Fleet Attachment 5 ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement Attachment 6 CMMS QASP Attachment 7 USDA Security Contract Language - User Appendix B Attachment 8 Software Line-Item Pricing Attachment 9 Performance Monitoring Results (Template) Attachment 10 COR Designation Letter (Included at Award) Attachment 11 Contract Terms and Conditions

Invoicing

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is added to this order. The Invoice submission is changed to require the use of the online Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a Web-based system that more efficiently manages government invoicing from purchase order (PO) through payment notification. IPP is a secure online platform outside federal agencies' core financial systems that centralizes all invoice transaction data and documents in one place. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service offers IPP, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston manages its implementation and operations. The National Finance Center (NFC) began notifying USDA existing contractors that IPP online registration is required for doing business with USDA. Visit https://www.ipp.gov/ to enroll. The Contractor must now submit invoices online via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for existing and new awards.

Invoice Details: The Contractor’s invoice must be completely detailed to include, but not be limited to:

GSA V Contract Number; period of performance (i.e. January 1-31, 2019), full itemized product description of supply or service, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supply delivered or services performed and identify contract line item billed against. Include Contractor name, address, telephone and contact person; invoice number and date. Incorrect invoices will be rejected and returned to the Contractor.

Invoice against Line Item: The Contractor must identify and invoice against each individual line item in accordance with the applicable order of supply/supplies.

Invoice Billing Schedule: The Contractor must identify an Invoice Billing Schedule in each proposal.

The Contractor shall not bill in advance for any supplies and must

Final Invoice, Release of Claims Required To Closeout Task Orders and the Contract Completion Statement: The Contractor must complete and submit Release of Claim & Contract Completion Statement (signed by the COR/TPM) to the COR Contracting Officer not later than 15 business days, after submission of the Contractor’s final invoice (which completes services) through the online Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and after all remaining unliquidated balances have been de-obligated by the Order Contracting Officer via modification, which is needed for the closeout process.

https://www.ipp.gov/

Non-Disclosure Agreement If required: The Contractor must sign one version of a provided Non-disclosure Statement on behalf of the company, only if applicable, and must also ensure that all staff assigned to, including all subcontractors and consultants, or performing on this award instrument execute and adhere to the terms of the non-disclosure statement, protecting the information of the Government. Assignment of staff who have not executed this statement or failure to adhere to this statement shall constitute default on the part of the Contractor.

Organizational Conflict of Interest The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this award instrument may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

Commitment to Protect Sensitive Information The Contractor must not release, publish, or disclose sensitive information to unauthorized personnel, and shall protect such information in accordance with provisions of the following laws and any other pertinent laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of sensitive information: 18 U.S. C. 641 (Criminal Code: Public Money, Property or Records)

The Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any information regarding project-related data and artifacts. Data includes personally identifiable information (PII), disclosure of which is regulated by the Privacy Act of 1974, PL 93-579, amended.

Data Rights The Government will retain rights to all intellectual property and data produced in the course of this award instrument.

Mandatory Contractor Training

Government Furnished Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided in accordance with the base contract. The contractor will be provided with a government-issued computer and access to all databases (Fire & Aviation Management airworthiness and otherwise) needed to complete these tasks. Federal employees will review and approve all reports and final products developed under this contract. The contractor shall have access to data on the Forest Service systems. Shared-Use and Incidental GFP: The Government will provide access to shared-use or incidental property for task orders performed at FAM. Shared-use property may also be utilized by government staff and other contractor support personnel. Incidental property may be for the sole use of the contractor during contract performance. Shared-use property may include:

Current list of all supply parts and any associated tracking information for both consumable and rotatable parts, current list of all supply venders and parts sources, flight and ground usage records and other related information required for current aircraft fleet.

All text included in Attachment 7, USDA Security Contract Language.

ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per the Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, ICT REQUIREMENTS – see Attachment 5

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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 this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/.

(End of Provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3 (DEVIATION FEB 2025), Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3 (DEVIATION FEB 2025).

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and https://www.sam.gov/

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders – Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.2303#FAR_4_2303

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph € to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award (June 1988) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

52.227-15 Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software. (DEC 2007)

(a) This solicitation sets forth the Government’s known delivery requirements for data (as defined in the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General). Any resulting contract may also provide the Government the option to order additional data under the Additional Data Requirements clause at 52.227-16, if included in the contract. Any data delivered under the resulting contract will be subject to the Rights in Data-General clause at 52.227-14 included in this contract. Under the latter clause, a Contractor may withhold from delivery data that qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software, and deliver form, fit, and function data instead. The latter clause also may be used with its Alternates II and/or III to obtain delivery of limited rights data or restricted computer software, marked with limited rights or restricted rights notices, as appropriate. In addition, use of Alternate V with this latter clause provides the Government the right to inspect such data at the Contractor’s facility.

(b) By completing the remainder of this paragraph, the Offeror represents that it has reviewed the requirements for the delivery of technical data or computer software and states [Offeror check appropriate block]-

□ None of the data proposed for fulfilling the data delivery requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software; or

□ Data proposed for fulfilling the data delivery requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are identified as follows:

(c) Any identification of limited rights data or restricted computer software in the Offeror’s response is not determinative of the status of the data Should a contract be awarded to the Offeror.

https://acquisition-uat.gsa.gov/far/52.227-14#FAR_52_227_14 https://acquisition-uat.gsa.gov/far/52.227-16#FAR_52_227_16 https://acquisition-uat.gsa.gov/far/52.227-14#FAR_52_227_14