15JA0518Q00000032-MOD0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

15JA05CODE

Executive Office for United States Attorney 175 N Street NE 6th Floor Washington, DC 20530

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

15JA0518Q00000032

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/03/2018

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers 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 date, 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, 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.)

Correct clins 28, 59, 90, 121, and 152 for Deposition Cancellation Fee. Qty should be 3 each.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

Elisa D. Oliver

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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04/04/2018

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Solicitation/Contract Form 2 Commodity or Services Schedule

Section B 3 Contract Clauses

Section C Section F Section G Section H 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

4 List of Attachments 5 Solicitation Provisions

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Addendum

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Section 2 - Commodity or Services Schedule

Grand Jury and Deposition Court Reporting Services for the United States Attorney's Office in Reno, Nevada.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0028 Deposition Cancellation Fee

Ordering Period: 06/01/2018 TO 05/31/2019

Previous :

1.000000

Change: 2.000000

Current : 3.000000

EA $____________ $___________________

0059 Deposition Cancellation Fee

Ordering Period: 06/01/2019 TO 05/31/2020

Previous :

1.000000

Change: 2.000000

Current : 3.000000

EA $____________ $___________________

0090 Deposition Cancellation Fee

Ordering Period: 06/01/2020 TO 05/31/2021

Previous :

1.000000

Change: 2.000000

Current : 3.000000

EA $____________ $___________________

0121 Deposition Cancellation Fee

Ordering Period: 06/01/2021 TO 05/31/2022

Previous :

1.000000

Change: 2.000000

Current : 3.000000

EA $____________ $___________________

0152 Deposition Cancellation Fee

Ordering Period: 06/01/2022 TO 05/31/2023

Previous :

1.000000

Change: 2.000000

Current : 3.000000

EA $____________ $___________________

Clause Section B was added or modified.

Section 3 - Contract Clauses

A.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Jan 2017) - Alternate I (Jan 2017)

The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting

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Clauses By Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

52.212-4 Alt I Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Jan 2017) -

Alternate I (Jan 2017)

(a)(4): "None"

(i)(ii)(D)(1): "None"

(i)(ii)(D)(2): "None"

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Nov 2017)

(b)(1): "X"

(b)(4): "X"

(b)(8): "X"

(b)(14)(i): "X"

(b)(16): "X"

(b)(17)(i): "X"

(b)(22): "X"

(b)(25): "X"

(b)(26): "X"

(b)(27): "X"

(b)(28): "X"

(b)(29): "X"

(b)(30): "X"

(b)(31): "X"

(b)(32): "X"

(b)(33)(i): "X"

(b)(42): "X"

(b)(45)(i): "X"

(b)(49): "X"

(b)(55): "X"

(b)(59): "X"

(c)(1): "X"

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Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

(c)(2): "X"

(c)(3): "X"

(c)(4): "X"

(c)(9): "X"

(e)(1)(xii)(A): "X"

Clauses By Full Text

Clause Section C was added or modified.

Clause Section F was added or modified.

Clause Section G was added or modified.

Clause Section H was added or modified.

Clause 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) was added or modified.

Clause 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) was added or modified.

Clause 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) was added or modified.

Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) was added or modified.

[END OF ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4]

Section 4 - List of Attachments

No Clauses

No Attachments

Section 5 - Solicitation Provisions

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small busi-ness size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufac-ture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

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(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicita-tion. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or sim-ilar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information);

and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and condi-tions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(12) Complete the RFQ check list as provided in Attachment 6;

(13) Do not alter or delete any preprinted information from SF-1449;

(14) Proposals are due to the Acquisitions Office by 7:00 am EST on April 24 , 2018. Proposals submitted in response to this Re-quest for Quote will only be received in the following manner: via email to Elisa.Oliver@usdoj.gov. All eligible, responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. Proposals that are submitted late will not be evaluated. Questions may be emailed to Elisa Oliver. At the Government’s discretion, questions may or may not be answered; questions that are answered may be provided to all prospective offerors. Questions via telephone calls/voicemail will not be accepted or returned; and

(15) All proposals/quotes shall be broken out into FOUR separate volumes and contain the following information:

(A) Volume I: Proposed Key Personnel

Provide resumes of prospective key personnel. The proposed key personnel are the court reporters that will perform the tasks identified in the Statement of Work, to include a videographer (as applicable). The resume(s) shall demonstrate the key person-nel’s qualifications to provide the requested services and demonstrate experience in projects of similar size, scope, complexity and res-ults. The resume(s) shall list the Key Personnel’s security clearance level, training and certifications, if any. If the offeror does not submit key personnel resumes, the proposal shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Provide up to three (3) professional references for each proposed key personnel that can provide past performance information related to the type of work described in the Statement of Work. If the offeror is proposing subcontractors as key personnel, provide up to (3) professional references for each proposed subcontractor key personnel. Include the subcontractor’s signed written consent to allow the Government to discuss proposed subcontractor key personnel’s past performance with the prime contractor (i.e. offeror). Key person-nel references submitted for work that were not in progress or were not completed within the last three (3) years of the Solicitation Is-sue Date (See Standard Form 1449, block 6) will be accepted; however, these will be considered less relevant than the references within the three-year period of the Solicitation Issue Date.

The Contracting Officer has the discretion to retrieve information via offeror supplied references, commercial sources and federal sources including, but not limited to: Past Performance Information Retrieval System and Systems for Award Management.

Key Personnel references must be clearly labeled “Key Personnel references” and be included in Volume I. If the key person-nel do not have past performance references, the offeror must so state (explicitly) in Volume I. If the offeror does not submit key personnel references and does not explicitly state key personnel do not have references to provide, the proposal shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

The Government requires a minimum of 1 court reporters and a maximum of 3 court reporters for this effort. The Government will not consider proposals with less than the minimum number of proposed court reporters. If the offeror proposes more than the maximum number of court reporters, it will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer to select the intended resumes for evaluation and award basis, up to the stated maximum number of court reporters.

The Government requires a minimum of 1 videographers and a maximum of 4 videographers for this effort. The Government will not consider proposals with less than the minimum number of videographers. If the offeror proposes more than the maximum number of videographers, it will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer to select the intended resumes for evaluation and award basis, up to the stated maximum number of videographers.

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The Contractor shall also submit a full list of ALL contractor personnel that will have access to grand jury material (proofreader, of-fice manager etc.). See Section H, subsection 1(d).

(B) Volume II: Past Performance Provide up to three (3) organizational past performance references for commensurate projects that are in progress or were completed within the last three (3) years of the Solicitation Issue Date (See Standard Form 1449, block 6).

Past performance references submitted for work that were not in progress or were not completed within the last three (3) years of the Solicitation Issue Date (See Standard Form 1449, block 6) will be accepted; however, these will be considered less relevant than the references within the three-year period of the Solicitation Issue Date.

Past performance references may be from commercial or federal/state/local government contracts; however, similar support services performed for federal government customers generally will be considered more relevant than those done for commercial or state/local government customers. The Contracting Officer has the discretion to retrieve information via offeror supplied references, commercial sources and federal sources including, but not limited to: Past Performance Information Retrieval System and Systems for Award Management.

Organizational past performance references must be clearly labeled “Organizational References” and be included in Volume II. If the organization does not have past performance references, the offeror must so state (explicitly) in Volume II. If the of-feror does not submit organizational past performance references and does not explicitly state it does not have references to provide, the proposal shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Provide the following information for each reference:

(a) Customer name and address

(b) Point of contact (name, telephone number) for contractual/administrative matters and technical performance.

(c) Period of contract performance

(d) Description of work performed

(e) Dollar value of contract award

(C) Volume III: Experience

A summary of the Contractor’s organizational experience demonstrating the Contractor’s knowledge and ability to perform the duties and tasks reflected in the Statement of Work. This summary shall not exceed two (2) pages. Specifically address the type of re-cording method/equipment information being proposed and knowledge/ implementation of Grand Jury security measures.

If the offeror’s experience is not federal experience, the offeror must clearly demonstrate how its non-federal experience relates to the needs in the Statement of Work. The offeror must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the Government’s needs.

If the offeror exceeds the page limitation or otherwise does not clearly label this summary under Volume III, it will be at the discretion of the contracting officer to select the intended pages for evaluation purposes. The proposal shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award if it is missing this Experience summary.

(D) Volume IV: Price

Submit a price proposal as reflected in Section B to be evaluated for reasonableness. Do not include asterisks with exceptions or com-ments on these pages. Only state the price for the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) item based on the description of work provided.

Any additions to the pricing page other than the CLIN price in the space provided will not be considered. If a CLIN is no charge, state N/C (instead of stating zero) in Unit Price column. All CLINs with an estimated quantity must have a unit price or state N/C. The proposal shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award if it is missing the price proposal or otherwise alters the pricing terms as set forth in the solicitation; and

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and re-turned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternat-ive commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government of-fice designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Con-

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(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be con-sidered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Govern-ment personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Govern-ment office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements pre-clude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government pro-cesses resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in re-sponse to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via fac-simile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concern-ing facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical stand-point. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be neces-sary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by spe-cific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of spe-cifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

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(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Con-tractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT in-dicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish addi-tional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror ac-knowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM data-base in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database ac-cessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance informa-tion on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

A.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

The terms and conditions for the following provisions are hereby incorporated into this solicitation as an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1.

Provisions By Full Text

Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2017) was added or modified.

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Clause 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) was added or modified.

Clause 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) was added or modified.

Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Addendum was added or modified.

[END OF ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1]

52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Addendum

52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Addendum

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the soli-citation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to eval-uate offers:

Proposed Key Personnel Past Performance Experience Price

(b) Options (Ordering Periods). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are signific-antly unbalanced. Evaluation of options (ordering periods) shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s) (Ordering Peri-ods).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for ac-ceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified ex-piration 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.

(End of Provision)

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