36C24818Q0241-004.docx

Attachment D 36C24818Q0241 Instructions to Offerors

QUOTES

To provide a basis for a sound comparative evaluation by the Government, offerors should submit a complete quote. The information provided should be concise, factual and complete. Offerors should submit a comprehensive and complete technical quote that demonstrates their ability to perform the work described in this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned to be responsive to all the requirements of the statement of work and provide sufficient information to allow evaluation of their quote as the Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial quotes received, without discussions.

QUOTE SUBMISSION

Quotes shall be submitted in two (2) volumes. Volume 1, consisting of Technical & Management Capability and Past Performance. Volume 2, consisting of Price only. Each of the volumes shall be separated and complete so that the evaluation of each part can be accomplished independently. Offerors quote shall remain active for sixty (60) days after RFQ closing date.

Quotes shall be submitted to scott.brickey@va.gov by the due date and time specified in Attachment A. It is the responsibility of the offeror to follow up and ensure that their quote was received prior to the RFQ closing date.

Offerors are hereby advised that any contractor imposed terms and conditions which deviate from the Government’s material terms and conditions established in the solicitation may render the contractor’s quote unacceptable and ineligible for award. Quotations shall be prepared as specified herein.

TECHNICAL QUOTATION:

Offerors shall submit a technical quotation in a format which clearly addresses each evaluation factor and shall clearly identify which factor is being addressed. This is not intended to restrict answering in as much detail as the contractor deems necessary to adequately present and address each factor in the technical quotation. The offeror shall identify any subcontractors proposed to be utilized for the provision of services required under this solicitation. All technical elements applicable to the utilization of subcontractors must be addressed in the technical quotation and details provided. Potential offerors shall submit a technical quotation for evaluation addressing the following evaluation factors:

VOLUME I

FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY

1. Provide information on your company’s ability to perform the services as described in the statement of work. Include examples of the company’s ability to ensure regents and supplies will remain stocked, make timely deliveries and perform all functions required to perform successfully.

2. Provide company’s abilities to meet the requirements associated with the installation and communication of the system.

FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

1. Provide documentation for same or similar services that have been active within the last three (3) years.

2. Provide a minimum of three (3) references for same or similar services including, company name, address, phone number and point of contact.

VOLUME II

FACTOR 3 – PRICE

1. Offerors shall provide pricing as requested in the Price/Cost