ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Quote Preparation Instructions Basis of award.docx

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Basis for Award: The Government will award to the lowest technically acceptable priced, responsible quote whose quote conforms to the requirement of the solicitation and most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the vendor that has the necessary licenses to perform work in Fort Lee, VA, meets or exceeds the acceptability standards for past performance, and proposes the lowest evaluated price. Government intends to make the award without discussions; however, reserves the right to hold discussion if required.

1. RFQ SUBMISSION - Send quotes via email to Contract Specialist Lisa M. Steed at lisa.m.steed.civ@army.mil. No later than the proposal due date 25 March 2022 at 3:00HRS ET.

2. QUESTIONS - Submit any questions or comments via email to Contract Specialist Lisa M. Steed at lisa.m.steed.civ@army.mil - QUESTIONS” in the subject line of the e-mail. Please identify the page and section of the solicitation to which your question refers. Questions are to be submitted by 17 March 2022.

3. FORMAT AND CONTENT - Use Times New Roman 12 point font, single spaced type with one inch margins. There is a 20 page limit.

Include the following information in order to verify credentials:

VOLUME I - BUSINESS PROPOSAL

a. Cover Letter - Restrict the following information to the cover page or first page of the submitted proposal. Company logo can be included in the header of each page as necessary, if applicable.

• Company name

• Company logo or other identify graphic

• Company mailing address

• CAGE code and DUNS number

• Name and contact information for company official with authority to obligate the vendor.

• Solicitation Number •Must state the validity of the proposal from the time of the due date, preferably 90 days.

b. Representations and Certifications, FAR 52.212-3 - Vendor shall submit one completed copy of all representations and certifications. If the Vendor has completed the Online Representations and Certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov , submit an electronic printout of the Representations and Certifications.

VOLUME II - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Mission Capability

Sub-factor 1: Technical Approach the Government will evaluate the vendor’s compliance with part five of the PWS. In order to be rated “Acceptable” for this factor, proposals must describe the vendor’s approach to providing preventative maintenance to the systems in the referenced paragraphs

Sub-factor 2: Management Approach the Government will evaluate the vendor’s management approach for compliance with part five of the PWS. For an “Acceptable” rating, proposals shall provide the vendor’s management approach of recruiting personnel that possess the skills, knowledge, training, certifications and licenses associated with the required positions. Technical evaluation will be on an “acceptable” “unacceptable” or "neutral" basis using the following ratings:

Sub-factor 3: Special Qualifications The vendor shall describe its compliance with General Section 1.6.8 of the PWS. The vendor shall furnish in writing to the Contracting Officer evidence of qualifications for each of his maintenance and service employees prior to commencing work under this contract. All employees assigned by the Contractor to perform the work under this contract shall be physically able to do the assigned work and have a minimum of one (1) year of experience

VOLUME III - PAST PERFORMANCE

a) Past Performance – The vendor shall provide a list with three (3) references of similar projects completed or ongoing within the last three years. The vendor shall include:

(1) The contract number;

(2) A description of the work performed;

(3) The name, current phone number, and current e-mail address with the customer who can speak to customer satisfaction, timeliness of the work; and quality

(4) The date the work was started and completed;

(5) The total dollar value of the work.

VOLUME IV - PRICE

a) Price - The vendor must provide US dollar pricing for all CLINs.

b) Total years for this contract will be base year plus four (4) option years IAW FAR 52.217-8 allows the Government to exercise the Option to Extend Services for up to six (6) months beyond the current performance period if needed.

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