AMENDMENT 002 SOLICITATION W912PB20Q3164 Vegetation Control Railroad Services.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Mar-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912PB20Q3164

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Mar-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04-Mar-2021

CODE

RCO BAVARIA

AMERIKANISCHE BESCHAFFUNGSSTELLE

GEB 542

92655 GRAFENWOEHR LAGER

GERMANY

W912PB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912PB20Q3164

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

The purpose of this Amendment is for the following:

1). To reopen the solicitation and extend the due date to the date listed below.

2). The verbiage in Attachment #1- PWS CLS 411has been updated from “incumbent” to “contractor”.

3). The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been changed to include a new deliverable – A009.

4). The Period of Performance has been updated per below.

5). The Addenda of SF 1449 has been modified per below.

6). Clause 52.212-2 of SF 1449 has been modified to reflect the updated Technical requirements below.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 24-Dec-2020 04:00 PM to 10-Mar-2021 04:00 PM.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 01-FEB-2021 TO

31-JAN-2022

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

FOB: Destination

WK4FRD

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2021 TO

31-MAR-2022

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-FEB-2022 TO

31-JAN-2023

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2022 TO

31-MAR-2023

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-FEB-2023 TO

31-JAN-2024

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2023 TO

31-MAR-2024

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-FEB-2024 TO

31-JAN-2025

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2024 TO

31-MAR-2025

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4001 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 01-FEB-2025 TO

31-JAN-2026

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2025 TO

31-MAR-2026

N/A W6FHAA

5843 A BISMARK KASERNE

91522 ANSBACH - KATTERBACH

GERMANY

The following have been modified:

ADDENDA

Addendum to provision 52.212-1:

NOTE: If this solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (with a “Q” in the ninth position of the solicitation number), any reference to “offer(s)” or “proposal(s)” shall mean “quotation(s)”, and any reference to “offeror(s)” shall mean “quoter(s)”.

FAR 52.212-1 is hereby amended to reflect the changes shown below as to the specific paragraph being revised.

Paragraph (a) - Small business size standard does not apply to this solicitation.

Paragraph (b) - Submission of Quotes and Para. (f) Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Quotes are hereby revised to include:

Offers are due at the ISSUED-BY office shown in block 8 as stated in the “OFFER DUE DATE” block on page 1 of this document.

Local Time means Central European Time (or Summer Time, as appropriate).

NOTE: The date and time stated here shall govern over any other systems to which it might be written to (i.e.

SAM (FBO)).

Offerors are responsible to provide their proposals to this office before the specified date and time.

Proposals will NOT be picked up by RCO personnel at the Gate. Offerors are encouraged to submit offers via email. FAX submission is also authorized, although not preferred however, offerors are required to request the FAX number from the Contract Specialist. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their offer is actually received by this office.

Courtesy Translation:

Anbieter sind verantwortlich, Angebote vor dem angegebenen Zeitpunkt zu diesem Buero zu bringen.

Angebote werden NICHT an der Wache abgeholt. Anbieter sind aufgefordert, Angebote via E-Mail zu senden. FAX Übermittlung ist möglich, aber nicht bevorzugt, der Anbieter muss aber die FAX Nummer von dem Sachbearbeiter anfordern. Die Anbieter verantwortlich sicherzustellen, dass das Angebot von diesem Buero erhalten wurde.

Offerors shall submit their quotes via email if possible. Submissions shall be sent to all email addresses listed below:

Contract Specialist: Donna Spence; donna.l.spence2.civ@mail.mil

RCO Bavaria Mailbox:

usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.409-contr-spt-bde.mbx.rco-bavaria-solicit@mail.mil

SUBJECT of e-mail shall be “Submission of Quote W912PB-20-Q-3164”

NOTE: (1) The size restriction for attachments to emails on the US Government server is 10 MB.

(2) Failure to submit to all email addresses may result in your quote not being considered for award.

(3) Faxed and mailed (paper) quotes are not preferred; however, might be also accepted. However, offerors must request the FAX number from the Contract Specialist and are responsible for ensuring that their offer is actually received by this office.

(4) Quotes should be submitted in English and sent in PDF format via email.

All questions regarding to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to all email addresses listed above. The Government requests that questions shall be requested no later than 5 (five) working days after the issuance of the solicitation to allow the Government sufficient time to respond prior to the closing date. If applicable, please identify the PWS/SOW paragraph number as reference to questions. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM (or beta.SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov (https://www.beta.SAM.gov) at Contract Opportunities under the solicitation number. It is the offerors’ responsibility to monitor the web site for posting of amendments, answers to questions, and other instructions, if any.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITTEN SUBMITTALS

The Government will award a single contract on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis pursuant to the award evaluation criteria stated in FAR clause 52.212-2. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions. Therefore, offerors are cautioned to examine this solicitation in its entirety and to ensure that their quote contains all necessary information, provides all required documentation, and is complete in all respects. Per FAR provision 52.212-1(g), the offeror's initial quote should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Quote Format and Content: Failure to submit the information requested below may result in the offeror’s quote being technically unacceptable. Each quote shall contain:

PRE-AWARD COMPLIANCE

An authorized official shall complete the SF1449 in blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c.

Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. With the exception of paragraphs (b) and (v), completion of the provision is not required if the offeror has active SAM registration. Offerors with an active SAM registration shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Complying with Section 889 Requirement:

The offeror shall complete FAR provision 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment whenever required.

The offeror shall complete FAR provision 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services whenever required.

NOTE: German Translation of those clauses is at the End of this document.

The offeror shall complete FAR clause 52.209-7 Information regarding Responsibility Matters whenever required.

The offeror shall complete DFARS clause 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation.

The offeror should complete DFARS clause 252.229-7001 Tax Relief whenever required.

Acknowledgment of all Amendments to the solicitation (if any amendments are issued).

The completion and submission to the Government of the below items will constitute the quote. The quote shall communicate the offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this solicitation, including any attachments and documents incorporated by reference. The offeror’s failure or refusal to agree to any of the terms and conditions of this solicitation or the offeror’s imposition of additional conditions or any material omission in its quote may constitute a deficiency which will make the quote unacceptable to the Government. The Government reserves the right to permit Offerors to revise their quote if the Government thinks it is in its interest to do so.

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of your proposal or in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any visit the Contracting Officer may request for the purpose of clarification of the proposal or for preparation on negotiations.

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

The PWS describes the services that will be acquired through this solicitation. The technical volume shall consist of:

Subfactor 1 - Experience:

Evidence or supporting documentation to demonstrate the company's experience that is recent and relevant to this requirement. Recency is defined as services performed within three (3) years from the solicitation issuance date. Relevancy is defined as experience same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services specified by this solicitation. Certificates, documents, and/or references confirming the qualification of the offeror, to include sub-contractors, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer along with the submission of the offer. The Government may contact references to verify the accuracy of the information provided.

Evident or supporting documentation to demonstrate that the contractor and staff have previously completed inspection on railroads and railroad facilities as directed in VDV 754 Richtlinie ueber die Befaehigung von Mitarbeitern im Eisenbahnbetrieb for the necessary work and inspections.

FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE

Each offeror shall submit a MAXIMUM of three (3) recent and relevant past performance with same/similar services. For each project/contract each offeror shall submit a description to include the place of performance, period of performance, magnitude (i.e. scope/ value of contract, etc.) of effort, and a point of contact.

RELEVANCY CRITERIA TABLE

Description

Relevant is defined as contracts of similar scope and magnitude to the services required in the PWS.

− Similar in scope means that the work must have been for the same type of services as those required for this requirement.

− Similar in magnitude means the work must have been for similar to the amount shown in the estimated quantities as this requirement.

FACTOR 3 - PRICE

Offeror shall complete and submit the “Schedule of Supplies/Services” for contract line items 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001 & 4001

Offerors shall enter the total price in U.S. Dollars ($) or any other European Country Currency, i.e. Euros (€) for each line item. CLIN unit prices to be rounded to the nearest whole amount. Prices provided shall be fully loaded, inclusive of all fees, overheads, G&A, insurance, profits, or any other markups. Complete pricing for each CLIN or Sub-CLIN as required without taxes and including all shipping charges, FOB Destination to Germany. Failure to do so may be cause for the offer to not be considered for award.

If applicable, ELIN unit prices must be rounded to the nearest whole amount. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended offer and the total of the CLIN and ELIN will be recomputed accordingly. The CLIN will also be recomputed to take into account the change in the contract ELINs. If the offeror provides a total amount for an ELIN, but fails to enter the unit price, the total amount divided by the ELIN quantity will be held to be the intended unit price. In the event there is a discrepancy between the ELIN pricing and the CLIN price (SF 1449), the ELIN will be held to be the intended offer.

Due to payment processing restrictions, a company with a US bank is to provide quotes in US Dollars only.

Paragraph (c) - Period for Acceptance of Offers is changed to read:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Paragraph (h) - Multiple awards: Only one contract award will be made.

Paragraph (i) - Availability of Requirements document cited does not apply to this solicitation.

Addendum to Clause 52.212-4:

Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance: Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the address, shown in block 15 of the Standard Form 1449.

Paragraph (b) Assignment is replaced by DFARS 252.232-7008 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (OVERSEAS).

Paragraph (k) TAXES. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

- is replaced by Clause DFARS 252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF if this contract is awarded to a non-US company.

Paragraph (w) “CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH” is herewith incorporated:

The Contractor should ensure that all contract correspondence that is addressed to the United States Government is submitted in English or with an English translation

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires deliveries/services to commence within 30 days after issuance of a Delivery/Task order.

Delivery Periods will be established on each Order issued under this contract.

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

a. Any Contracting Officer, assigned to Regional Contracting Office Bavaria, is authorized to issue Delivery/Task Orders under this contract. It is normal practice, that confirming orders are picked up at least daily by the Contractor's personnel; if not picked up, the Deliver/Task Order(s) will be mailed. Written orders are considered "issued" for purposes of this contract, at the time the Government deposits the order in the mail.

b. While the authorities listed herein are authorized to place oral calls under this contract, such calls will be confirmed later with a written Task Order. All oral calls and confirming orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. When placing an oral call, the person authorized to place a call will provide the contractor with,

(1) the contract number,

(2) the call number,

(3) the date ordered,

(4) the contract line item(s) being ordered,

(5) quantities to be ordered,

(6) desired delivery date, or period of performance

(7) point of contact,

(8) applicable addresses, and

(9) the amount of the order.

In the event of a conflict between an oral call and a confirming order, the confirming order shall control provided it does not conflict with the contract.

c. The quantities listed in this contract are estimated only, and are provided for general information, and shall not constitute a basis for a claim of price increase during performance of this contract.

d. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.216-21, "REQUIREMENTS" (or 52.216-22, "INDEFINITE QUANTITY" as applicable) and DFARS Clause 252.216-7006 "ORDERING," paragraph (a), if the government issues a Task Order that requires performance past the end of the effective period of the contract, the pricing in effect at the end of the last effective ordering period will govern the entire Task Order.

e. Task Orders may not exceed 12 Months.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with AE Regulation 190-16, Installation Access Control, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that any Subcontractor used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any Subcontractor utilized by the contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

b. The Contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

c. The Contractor is responsible for returning installation passes to the issuing Installation Access Control Office (IACO) when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access.

d. AE Regulation 190-16 (and AE Regulation 190-16-G German translation) can be found on the following website:

https://www.aepubs.eur.army.mil/AE-Regulations/?smdsearch8659=AE%20Regulation%20190-16

Addendum to block 18a “Payment will be made by” of Standard Form 1449:

NOTE TO CONTRACTORS:

Contractors are required to submit their invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

Payment inquiries can be submitted to dfas.rheinland-pfalz.jht.mbx.dgk-vendorpay@mail.mil

Payment status can be viewed within WAWF (PIEE)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical

2. Past Performance

3. Price

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of offers meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors.

Factor 1: Technical

The Technical rating will be based on an “Acceptable” / “Unacceptable” basis. The following definitions will be used in evaluating the offeror’s offer against the technical requirement.

Rating Description

Acceptable Offer clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offer does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1: Experience

This subfactor is met when the offeror provides the following:

a. Supporting documentation demonstrating that the offeror has a minimum of three(3) years experience in performing inspection and vegetation control on railroads and railroad facilities IAW para 2.4.4.3.1 of the PWS.

Certificates, documents, and/or references confirming the qualification of the offeror, to include sub-contractors, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer along with the submission of the offer.

b. Supporting documentation demonstrating that the offeror and staff have previously completed inspection on railroads and railroad facilities as directed in VDV 754 Richtlinie ueber die Befaehigung von Mitarbeitern im Eisenbahnbetrieb for the necessary work and inspections IAW para 2.4.4.3.1 of the PWS.

The technical factor is met when the Offeror’s proposal clearly demonstrates evidence of the full capability for executing the PWS requirements and meeting the subfactor(s) above.

Factor 2: Past Performance

The Past Performance rating will be based on an “Acceptable” / “Unacceptable” basis. The following definitions will be used in evaluating the degree the offeror will satisfactorily provide the required services based on past and current performance records. An Acceptable or Unacceptable rating will be determined as follows:

Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

The contractor will provide no more than three (3)records for a proper evaluation.

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

a. Past Performance Information: The information presented in the Past Performance References and information obtained from other available sources other than those identified by the Offeror (such as past performance information obtained from Federal, State and local Government agencies, better business bureaus, published media, and electronic data bases available to the Government) will be the basis for evaluation of this factor.

b. Past Performance Evaluation: The Government will consider the offeror’s previous and current record of contractual performance. The Government assessment will focus on recent contracts that are relevant to the effort required by this solicitation. Recent is defined for this action to be contracts that were performed within the last three (3) calendar years from the issuance date of the Request for Quotes (RFQ). Relevant contracts include individual contracts that are similar, in whole, to this solicitation, including contracts performed by a teaming partner or subcontractor.

c. The Government may reject a offer if it is found that any information that has a negative impact on the offeror’s past performance record has been deleted, misrepresented, or withheld.

d. It is at the Government’s discretion to determine whether past performance information furnished is or is not considered similar to the size and scope of the present requirement. Should the offeror have no past performance information the Government will assign a rating of “Acceptable.”

e. Offerors are cautioned that, in conducting the past performance assessment, the Government may use data provided in the offeror's offer and data obtained from other sources. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the offerors, it is incumbent upon the offerors to explain the relevance of the data provided. Offerors are reminded that while the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of proving an “acceptable” past performance rests with the offerors.

f. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the contracts identified in their past performance submissions and the offerors’ corrective actions.

Factor 3: Price:

a. The total evaluated price shall be the sum of all CLIN prices listed in the schedule for the base year, all option years, and an additional six months of service possible under FAR 52.217-8. To account for the option period(s) possible under Clause 52.217-8 (maximum six months). Option to Extend Services, the Government will take the price for all CLINS of the final option period, prorate it to a six-month value, and add it to the sum of all CLINS (base plus all option periods). This amount will be the total evaluated price.

b. Currency: Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of local currency or U.S. Dollars.

For evaluation purposes, the Government shall use the current FY Budget Rate to convert the local currency (i.e. Euro € = 0.8978 ) offers into U.S. Dollars.

In the event an offer is received in a currency other than Euro (€), and there is no official Budget Rate, the Government shall use the daily exchange rate on the solicitation closing date to convert the currency into U.S.

Dollar for evaluation purposes. Conversion Rate will be pulled from www.XE.com.

c. Each offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable as per FAR 13.106-3.

The Government reserves the right to conduct a price realism analysis of prices considered to be unrealistically low.

The Government may consider offeror(s) understanding of the items or ability to deliver the items in this analysis and risk assessment. An unrealistically low price may result in the offeror’s proposed price rejected and ineligible for award.

(b) Options:

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. To account for the option period(s) possible under Clause 52.217-8 (maximum six months), Option to Extend Services, the Government will take the price for all CLINS of the final option period, prorate it to a six-month value, and add it to the sum of all CLINS (base plus all option periods). This amount will be the total evaluated price. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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