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SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO RESPONDENTS FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION USING FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROCEDURES BETWEEN APPROVED SOURCES

1.0. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: a qualification package is required for new sources. See FAR Clause 52.209-1 for qualification requirements. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF A QUALIFICATION PACKAGE IS NOT SUBMITTED AND ACCEPTED BY THE AIR FORCE ENGINEER PRIOR TO AWARD.

1.2. The Contracting Officer (“CO”) has determined there is a probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the CO will review this determination and if, in the CO’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional cost and pricing data be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition, the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary for the CO to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price IAW DFARS 252.215-7008.

2.0 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

2.1. Instructions to the Offerors (ITO):

This section of the ITO provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offeror shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in this solicitation.

2.2. Include Sufficient Detail:

The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.

2.3. Proposal Acceptance and Validity Dates:

The proposal acceptance period is specified in Section A of the model contract/solicitation. The offer shall make a clear statement in Section A of the proposal documentation that the proposal is valid until this date.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1. Point of Contact:

The buyer is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. If needed, written requests for clarification may be sent to the buyer at the address located in Section A of the model contract/solicitation.

3.2. Discrepancies:

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the buyer in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

3.3. Debriefings:

The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competition IAW FAR 15.503, whereupon they may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring debriefing must make their request IAW the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

4.0 EVALUTION CRITERIA

4.1. Qualified Source Proposal:

The contractor must be a qualified source prior to contract award in order to be considered.

4.2. Price Proposal

Completion of the RFP, Section B Schedule will represent the price proposal. Price shall be filled out in their entirety and will represent a base line for the award ceiling

5.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Solicitation/Representation and Certifications:

The purpose of this section is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The offeror’s proposal shall include a signed copy of the solicitation, and Sections A through K. This includes:

Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form: Completion of blocks 13 and 27 of the SF1447. Signature by the offeror on the SF 1447 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

Section B – Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices: All pricing information shall be addressed in Section B – The Schedule of the RFP. Information shall be limited to Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Sub-CLIN, including unit and extended pricing as specified in Section B.

Section F – Deliveries or Performance: Completion of Section B delivery requirements by providing an accurate, realistic delivery date for each CLIN/Sub-CLIN as required by Clause 52.211-8.

Section I – Contract Clauses: Complete Clause all clauses requiring contractor fill-in.

5.2 Exceptions to Terms and Conditions:

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, and representations and certifications. Failure to meet a requirement MAY result in an offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost and specific requirements of the solicitation.