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52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the responsible quoter who is the lowest priced technically acceptable. In order to be rated Technically Acceptable all technical factors shall be rated as (Acceptable). Quotes shall demonstrate the firm’s ability to meet the factors specified in Paragraphs 1 – 3, below. Quotes shall meet the minimum technical qualifications below in order to be evaluated. Technical acceptability is rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable based on the following:

Acceptable - Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable - Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Appropriate consideration will be given to the following Factors and sub factors:

1. Factor 1. Technical Capability. Each quoter’s technical quotations will be evaluated to determine if the quote provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW) and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements.

Sub Factor A - Technical and Management Approach – Quoters shall provide a brief detailed plan no more than 10 pages describing a full understanding of the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW). Quoters has a clear and effective approach in providing annual internal inspection, semiannual safety device testing, calibration boiler plant burners, controls, instruments and data management services.

Sub Factor B - Contractor Qualification– Quoters shall provide their qualification/certifications detailing at least two years’ successful experience and/or operation in the industry, for inspection and maintenance of boilers or similar services.

2. Past Experience. The quoter shall provide a minimum of three past references for work similar in price and technical scope. References shall identify the agency name, point of contact, phone number, contract or delivery order number, a brief scope of contract, and contract value. The references shall have occurred within the last 5 years of the date of submittal. The government will assess contractor’s experience and consider past performance by using other data bases for award consideration.

3. Price – An acceptable Price/Schedule shall illustrate the basis for pricing including labor, equipment, materials, and all other items and services necessary to perform the work. Price shall be submitted on the attached Price Schedule.