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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

FEMA R01

99 HIGH STREET 6TH FLOOR

REGION I

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

FEMA REGION 01

FEMA CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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561720

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORFEMA R01

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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

09/24/2020 1700 ES

08/21/2020

Christopher Kelly (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

70FBR120B00000004

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 11 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

BOSTON MA 02110

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

MAYNARD MA 01754

63 OLD MARLBORO ROAD

FEMA REGION 1

15. DELIVER TO

BOSTON MA 02110

99 HIGH STREET 6TH FLOOR

REGION I

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

9. ISSUED BY

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EFFECTIVE DATE

$19.50

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

FEMA REGION 01

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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ITEM NO.

This is a firm fixed price (FFP) solicitation for janitorial services for a base year and four (4) option years. Please provide pricing for all line items. Please also include the daily janitorial rate in your proposal as well.

This is a Total Small Business set aside in accordance with FAR 19.5- Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code 561720- Size standard $19.5 Million.

Please refer to the SOW for further information regarding the scope of work. The Wage

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

Christopher Kelly

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

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36. PAYMENT

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35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

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32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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ITEM NO.

Determination outlined in the solicitation is applicable for this award.

Janitorial Services: To include any and all services/tasks, and duties outlined in the SOW.

Location: 63 Old Marlboro Road Maynard, MA 01754

Floor Finishing and carpet cleaning: Services to be performed two (2) times yearly, to be coordinated in advance with the Contracting

Officer Representative (COR)

Emergency Janitorial Services: During other than official working hours the contractor must:

ensure that local standby coverage personnel are available to respond to emergency or critical situations and call-back to the COR within 10 minutes to confirm beeper page/call; and be on the site within one hour (60 minutes) of the initial contact from the Government or as agreed upon by both parties.

Emergency call-back services are responses to and subsequent situations in which janitorial services are required.

Requests for emergency services shall be made by the

Contracting Officer, or Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) by telephone or other means.

Period of Performance: 12/01/2020 to 11/30/2025

0001 Base year Janitorial Services 12 MO

Product/Service Code: S201

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

70FBR120B00000004

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2020 to 11/30/2021

0002 Floor Finishing and Carpet Cleaning- Performed 2 YR

Twice a year

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2020 to 11/30/2021

0003 Emergency Janitorial Services- Hourly Rate HR

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2020 to 11/30/2021

1001 Option Period 1- Janitorial Services 12 MO

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

1002 Option Period 1- Floor Finishing and Carpet 2 YR

Cleaning- Performed Twice a year

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

1003 Option Period 1- Emergency Janitorial Services- HR

Hourly Rate

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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2001 Option Period 2- Janitorial Services 12 MO

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

2002 Option Period 2- Floor Finishing and Carpet 2 YR

Cleaning- Performed Twice a year

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

2003 Option Period 2- Emergency Janitorial Services- HR

Hourly Rate

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

3001 Option Period 3- Janitorial Services 12 MO

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

3002 Option Period 3- Floor Finishing and Carpet 2 YR

Cleaning- Performed Twice a year

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

Continued ...

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3003 Option Period 3- Emergency Janitorial Services- HR

Hourly Rate

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

4001 Option Period 4-Janitorial Services 12 MO

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

4002 Option Period 4- Floor Finishing and Carpet 2 YR

Cleaning- Performed Twice a year

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

4003 Option Period 4- Emergency Janitorial Services- HR

Hourly Rate

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 0 Days After Award

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

A - Solicitation/Contract Form B - Supplies or Services/Prices C - Description/Specifications D - Packaging and Marking E - Inspection and Acceptance F - Deliveries or Performance G - Contract Administration Data H - Special Contract Requirements I - Contract Clauses J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders M - Evaluation Factors for Award

A - Solicitation/Contract Form

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

C - Description/Specifications

D - Packaging and Marking

E - Inspection and Acceptance

F - Deliveries or Performance

G - Contract Administration Data

H - Special Contract Requirements

I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (JUN 2020)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means-

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means-

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph

(c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing-

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification:

The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph

(e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability. (APR 1984)

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding [ ]dollars.

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is [ ]dollars.

(End of clause)

52.216-25 Contract Definitization. (OCT 2010)

(a) A [insert specific type of contract] definitive contract is contemplated. The Contractor agrees to begin promptly negotiating with the Contracting Officer the terms of a definitive contract that will include (1) all clauses required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on the date of execution of the letter contract, (2) all clauses required by law on the date of execution of the definitive contract, and (3) any other mutually agreeable clauses, terms, and conditions. The Contractor agrees to submit a [insert specific type of proposal (e.g., fixed-price or cost-and-fee)] proposal, including data other than certified cost or pricing data, and certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, supporting its proposal.

(b) The schedule for definitizing this contract is: [insert target date for definitization of the contract and dates for submission of proposal, beginning of negotiations, and, if appropriate, submission of make-or-buy and subcontracting plans and certified cost or pricing data]

(c) If agreement on a definitive contract to supersede this letter contract is not reached by the target date in paragraph (b) above, or within any extension of it granted by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the head of the contracting activity, determine a reasonable price or fee in accordance with subpart 15.4 and part 31 of the FAR, subject to Contractor appeal as provided in the Disputes clause. In any event, the Contractor shall proceed with completion of the contract, subject only to the Limitation of Government Liability clause.

(1) After the Contracting Officer's determination of price or fee, the contract shall be governed by-

(i) All clauses required by the FAR on the date of execution of this letter contract for either fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, as determined by the Contracting Officer under this paragraph (c);

(ii) All clauses required by law as of the date of the Contracting Officer's determination; and

(iii) Any other clauses, terms, and conditions mutually agreed upon.

(2) To the extent consistent with subparagraph (c)(1) above, all clauses, terms, and conditions included in this letter contract shall continue in effect, except those that by their nature apply only to a letter contract.

(End of clause)

52.222-17 Reserved

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (JAN 2019)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)

52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (AUG 2020)

J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachment Number Title Date

K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020)

L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from [Contracting Officer designate the official or location where a protest may be served on the Contracting Officer].

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

M - Evaluation Factors for Award