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52.212-2 Evaluations – Commercial Items (Addendum)

A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. The Technical and Past Performance evaluation will be based on information furnished by the offeror as well as any other source available to the government related to past performance. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer.

The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, will be considered in the evaluation of quotes received under this solicitation. To be considered technically acceptable, the quote must include all items as described in Factors 1 & 2, and in the requirements of the solicitation.

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT APPROACH- The Offeror's quote shall disclose the technical ability in as much detail as possible, including, but not limited to, the requirements in this section of the RFQ. The technical ability should be specific, detailed and complete enough to clearly and fully demonstrate that the offeror thoroughly understands the intent of the PWS. Stating that, the offeror understands and shall comply with the PWS, or paraphrasing the PWS, or parts thereof, is considered inadequate.

0. Provide information on your company’s ability to perform the services as described in the PWS. (Relevant License)

0. Submit a copy of liability insurance.

0. Provide organizational chart, resumes of key personnel, and certification and/or licenses required to perform the services.

0. Submit employees and subcontractors certificates to the VA's on-line Privacy and HIPAA Focused Training - TMS Code 10203.

0. If a subcontractor is utilized, include with your quote a letter identifying a full understanding of the following clauses, to include performance percentages for the prime contractor and any anticipated subcontractor(s):

FAR 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside VAAR 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

FACTOR 2: TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE - All pricing will be evaluated on a total price basis to include option years of the contract. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).