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ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

Additional Instructions to Offerors- Offerors must ensure that proposals are submitted timely to ensure delivery and receipt by the Due Date and Time identified in Box 8 of the SF1449 (Page 1 of the solicitation).

Quote packages (offers) shall be submitted electronically via email, to william.schlobohm2@va.gov (5 megabyte size limit) per email.

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, Offerors SHALL:

(a) Complete Box 12, 17, and 30 of the SF 1449 (Page 1) of the solicitation. Provide the legal entity name, address, telephone number and DUNS identifier in Box 17;

(b) Complete Section B.1 (1.a), contractor POC information (provide name, title and phone number/email);

(c) Complete Section B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE. Also include a separate narrative explanation of the criteria, information, assumptions, etc. taken into consideration and relied upon to arrive at the proposed contract price.

(d) Complete Section E Provision 52.212-3. Note: An offeror needs only to complete paragraph if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management database. Otherwise, complete paragraphs (c) through (o) as applicable.

(e) Offeror shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their technical capability and ability to meet the full scope of the statement of work to include evidence of compliance with VAAR clause 852.219-10 (VA Notice of total service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside), their www.vip.vetbiz.gov SDVOSB certification, and the additional information outlined below. (see “Evaluation” information below)

(f) Offeror shall submit up to three (3) past performance references, including both the reference information and details of the work performance; past performance information shall be recent and relevant work. The Contracting Officer will also utilize all available records (e.g. PPIPRS and FAPIIS) as well. (see “Evaluation” information below).

EVALUATION

Basis of Award This is an SDVOSB set-aside, to be eligible for award, an Offeror shall be SDVOSB CVE certified via www.vip.vetbiz.gov. The Government intends to award contract to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) contractor that represents the best value. Trade-offs between price and non-price criteria will not be permitted. The following criteria will be evaluated:

Technical Capability (acceptable/not acceptable) To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their technical capability and ability to meet the full scope of the statement of work (all elements) and shall include evidence of compliance with VAAR clause 852.219-10 (VA Notice of total service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside). Additional information that shall also be included in offer as part of what will be used in determining “technical capability” are the following (each item being clearly labeled):

· Geographic Coverage -- Offeror must present documentation that they can accommodate a geographic office location within Eastern Time Zone to align work hours with the Philadelphia VAMC staff.

· Identify methods for Bereaved Family Survey delivery, data collection, data entry and data delivery, while showing a clear understanding of the requirement.

· Identifies key personnel who will provide the requested service, in specific detail that includes work experience, qualifications, and years in the industry.

· Show ability to work within, create products, and analyze data in a bilingual environment, specifically in both English and Spanish.

· Provide a copy of www.vip.vetbiz.gov SDVOSB certification

Past Performance (acceptable/not acceptable) To be considered acceptable, the Government will evaluate past performance to determine how the offeror performed on recent and relevant work (within the past 3 years). Past Performance will be based on an evaluation of past performance information provided by the offeror, and/or by utilizing information obtained from all available records (e.g. PPIPRS and FAPIIS) as well.

Price The Contracting Officer will analyze the Offeror’s proposed prices to ensure the quoted prices are fair & reasonable.