L.1.1-INSTRUCTIONS_TO_OFFERORS7282016docx.pdf

L.1.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal; if the proposal does not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content, the proposal may be considered non-responsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

All questions shall be submitted to Cassandra Carey at cncarey@fs.fed.us with a carbon copy to Mina Carter minaacarter@fs.fed.us by the due date above. Please reference the word ‘Questions’, with the RFP number/name in the subject line. Offers must be submitted electronically by the offer due date identified above.

All Volumes shall be submitted in separate word processing/data presentation software that is compatible with current Government computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite 2013). The Sample Task Order Cost must be submitted using spreadsheet software that is compatible with Microsoft Excel 2013.

Proposal Format: In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, it is required that the Offeror submit the proposal in accordance with the format and content specified herein.

8.5 x 11 inch paper · Single-spaced typed lines · 1 inch margins · commonly available type-face font not less than 12-point size to ensure the Proposal is legible. No hyperlinks.

Page Numbering: The Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. Charts, graphs and other insert materials shall be page-numbered as part of the page numbering system.

Page Limitations: Page limitations are identified for each volume/section of the proposal below and should be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in proposal evaluation. Included in the page count are separate pages providing graphics, charts, illustrations and pictures.

The following pages are not included in the page limitations: Cover Pages, Tables of Contents, Resumes, and Past Performance Summaries.

Cover Page/Table of Contents: Each proposal volume will include a cover page and a table of contents. The Cover Page shall identify the solicitation number, proposal volume and title, the Offeror’s DUNS (Note: This information must match the information in the System for Award Management (SAM) website and TIN, and the Offeror’s name and contact information. Cover Pages and Tables of Contents shall not count against page count limitations. There are no font

Procurement Milestones

Due Dates

Final Questions Due By 5 PM ET on August 15, 2016

Questions Answered By August 23, 2016

Proposals Due By 10 AM, ET on September 12, mailto:cncarey@fs.fed.us mailto:minaacarter@fs.fed.us requirements for the cover page and table of contents.