Instructions to Offers.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTION FOR VENDOR

The provisions and clauses in this RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2020-04.

Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 below.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2018) is incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text, with the exception of paragraphs _N/A .

FAR addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are indicated as follows and incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text:

See BPA Terms and Conditions

NASA FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 18) addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are indicated as follows and incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text:

See BPA Terms and Conditions

The Government may consider a late quotation or modifications to a quotation received after the date indicated for receipt of quotations but before the Government has made an offer, should such action be in the best interests of the Government.

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

(a) Amendments to this RFQ. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for the release of any amendments to this RFQ.

(b) Costs of quote preparation. This RFQ is not an order. This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

(c) Additional GSA contract information. If quoting on item(s) on a GSA contract, in addition to entering the GSA contract number in the appropriate textbox, the quoter shall include all other pertinent GSA contract information, if available, and show all applicable discounts for each line item VIA email to the Contacting Officer.

(d) The offeror selected for award must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (DEC 2019), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, when requested by the contracting officer.

The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1526_212302 . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.

The offeror selected for award of a contract will be required to submit completed representations and certifications in the format of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, prior to award of a purchase order/contract.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1526_212302

EVALUATION

Selection and award will be made to that Contractor(s) whose quote will be most advantageous to the Government (See FAR 2.101, Best Value), with consideration given to the below along with past performance:

A. Ability to quickly supply the requested supplies (instock vs acquiring), B. Ability to supply high demand supplies (tier 1 vs tier 2), C. Ability to supply majority of requested supplies in each of the four categories, and D. Ability to accept credit cards payments

Contractors must provide all of the information requested in Section 4. Evaluation, Submittal Requirements, regarding the Technical and Past Performance factors. The Government evaluation will include, but is not limited to, the following:

Submittal Requirements:

Technical:

1. Contractors shall complete the attached BPA with Terms and Conditions and Attachment 1 - Vendor Supplies Declaration, for all items that the Contractor is capable of providing.

2. Contractors shall send line cards.

3. Contractor shall submit all company quality certifications: ISO 9001, NAD-CAP, etc.

Past Performance:

Contractor’s shall submit adequate past performance information for similar or same products delivered on to at least three previous contracts held with Government Agencies or Private Industry; include a verified name, email, address, phone number, and facsimile number for each reference. The Government will evaluate quotes based on demonstrated recent experience, and on-time delivery. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from other sources and to utilize this information in the evaluation.

Miscellaneous:

1. Signed Copy of the Standard Form 1449.

5. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION

Submit questions to sharon.v.hare@nasa.gov Additional information is included in:

Solicitation Closing Date: February 28, 2020 mailto:sharon.v.hare@nasa.gov mailto:sharon.v.hare@nasa.gov

A. Ability to quickly supply the requested supplies (instock vs acquiring),