TAB D 1. RFP 75D30122 R72138 mod 4.docx

L.11 BUSINESS PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Business proposals will be submitted using guidance included in FAR 15.403-3, FAR 15.403-5, the CLIN structure provided with the RFP, and in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). If, during the review of business proposals submitted by Offerors in response to this RFP, CDC determines that additional information is needed, Offerors may be required to submit additional information.

Volume 2 – Business Proposal shall be organized as follows:

· Table of Contents

· Section 1 – Contract Forms, Representations and Certifications

· Section 2 – Information Other than Cost and Pricing Data

· Section 3 – Other Administrative Data

Volume 2 - Business Proposal has a total page limit of 25 pages. Offerors are cautioned that any proposal exceeding the 25-page limit will only be reviewed or evaluated up to page 25. The Table of Contents, resumes, and Representations and Certifications, do not count against the page limit.

Format: The Business Volume shall be any mix of file formats consisting of MS Word, MS Excel and PDF files. Any formulas or calculations shall be readable and conveyed in MS Excel.

Volume 2 – Business Proposal

Section 1 – Contract Forms, Representations and Certifications:

Signed, dated, and fully executed package consisting of:

1. SF-33, Solicitation, Offer and Award;

1. Section B - Complete table with pricing

1. Section G – Complete CPARS contact information

1. Section K - Must be executed by an official authorized to bind the offeror. In lieu of submitting Section K, offerors may complete their Representations and Certifications using the www.sam.gov and include a notice in the proposal that the offeror has entered its Representations and Certifications in www.sam.gov. See Section K for further instructions.

Section 2 – Information Other than Cost and Pricing Data:

The cost proposal is presumed to represent the offeror’s best effort to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price should be explained in the proposal. Any significant inconsistency, if not explained, raises a fundamental issue of the understanding of the scope of work and of the offeror’s financial ability to perform the contract and may be grounds for rejection of the offer. The burden of proof for cost credibility is with the Offeror. Offerors, at a minimum, must submit a proposal supported by information other than cost and pricing data adequate to establish the reasonableness and realism of the proposed cost/price. Certified cost or pricing data is NOT requested and is NOT required.

Section 3 – Other Administrative Data:

General - The Offeror’s proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this solicitation. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date specified for receipt of offers by the Government.

Government Property:

1. It is HHS policy that Contractors provide all equipment and facilities necessary for performance of the contract; however, in some instances, an exception may be granted to furnish Government owned property or to authorize purchase with contract funds. If additional equipment must be acquired, you must include in your proposal the description and estimated cost of each item and whether you propose to furnish the item with your own funds.

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