Instructions_to_Offerors_-_Addendum_to_FAR_52.212-1.pdf

Addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items)

All quotes shall be sent via email to alex.williams@noaa.gov. Faxed or mailed quotes will not be accepted.

Quoters shall submit all questions concerning this RFQ via email within 5 days of the issuance of this solicitation.

A site visit is strongly encouraged. Quoters are strongly encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of the performance of the contract, to the extent such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract. Please contact Chris Jones at 307-857-3898 ext. 642 or chris.jones@noaa.gov to schedule a site visit.

The offeror MUST submit all of the following information with their quote package.

1) Page 1 of this solicitation document (complete blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c).

2) Page 3 and 4 of this solicitation document (fill in your quoted prices per month in the “unit price” column and per year in the “amount” column). Fill in hourly rates for additional work not included in the SOW.

3) Offeror Representations and Certifications (complete FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, on pages 19-28, OR certify completion in SAM at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/)

4) Provide your DUNS number and your associated CAGE code.

5) Your response to CAR clause 1352.209-74(c), Organizational Conflict of Interest - Warrant and Disclosure, on page 34 of this solicitation document.

6) Fill in the names and positions of key contractor personnel in CAR clause 1352.237-75, Key Personnel on page 36 of this solicitation document.

7) Provide the name, title, phone number, and email address of your company representative(s) for future correspondence.

8) Provide past performance references as instructed in CAR clause 1352.213-70, Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures on page 9 of this solicitation document.

9) Provide a staffing plan as instructed in CAR clause 1352.213-70, Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures on page 9 of this solicitation document.

10) As requested in 1352.228-70, provide the required proof of insurance.

mailto:alex.williams@noaa.gov mailto:chris.jones@noaa.gov https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

11) Provide a statement related to 1330-52.222-70, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy, that the contractor understands and shall adhere to the training requirements.

12) As requested in the Statement of Work, provide the names of the primary and alternate staff performing the work for the purpose of the required security clearance. If in coming staff are not currently employed by the prime contractor, those names may be provided in a letter of commitment. NAMES OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING THE WORK MUST BE PROVIDED

TO BE CONSIDERED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SOLICITATION DUE TO THE

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

In order to be considered for award you must submit a quote in accordance with the requirements (Items 1-12) listed above. If you do not submit all of the requested items you may be considered non-compliant.

* PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE. THERE IS

NO NEED TO SUBMIT ALL PAGES OF THIS SOLICITATION. *

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time the quote is submitted.

Eastern Region Acquisition requires that all contractors doing business with the acquisition office must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). A quotation cannot be accepted unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional information, and to register in SAM, please access the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ In order to register with SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must first have a Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) DUNS number. A DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number may be acquired free of charge at the following website:

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform