Att._3_-_Narrative_Response.docx

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UPS Batteries (DGS-OTA)
Solicitation number
0000035332
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California

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This document is a Narrative Response attachment for the Department of General Services Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-35332 by the Procurement Division. The form requires bidders to provide specific information about their business capabilities, including potential use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and various socioeconomic program participation.

The document outlines several preference and incentive options, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Small Business, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) opportunities. Bidders are asked to indicate whether they will provide or utilize GenAI, disclose international business activities, and claim eligibility for various preference programs. The form requires certification details and allows bidders to claim preferences ranging from 1-5% through certified business status or subcontracting commitments, with a key requirement that all participants must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).

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Department of General ServicesIFB 25-35332
Procurement DivisionAttachment 3
Page 1 of 1

ATTACHMENT 3 – NARRATIVE RESPONSE

Instructions: Bidder must complete each line item outlined below:

BIDDER NAME:

NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:

1. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GENAI) REQUIREMENTS

Does Bidder intend to:

Provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or

☐YES ☐ NO

Utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts:

☐YES ☐ NO

PREFERENCES & INCENTIVES

DVBE Requirement ☐ NA (the DVBE Requirement has been exempted for this solicitation)

DVBE Incentive: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to achieve 1% - 5% DVBE Incentive by being an OSDC Certified DVBE Firm or subcontracting to OSDS Certified DVBE subcontractor(s).

☐YES ☐ NO

Small Business Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to be an OSDS Certified SB/MB and requests the Small Business Preference.

Non-Small Business Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to subcontract a minimum of 25% of its bid to Certified SB/MB’s and requests the Small Business Preference.

Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims a ___% (between 1%-4%) TACPA Preference and has included the fully executed Standard Form 830, Bidder’s Summary form, and Manufacturer’s Summary form (if supplying goods) with bid.

*All bidder and/or subcontractors fulfilling any socioeconomic program must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).

Bidder conducted business outside of the United States within the last three (3) years? ☐Y ☐N (If “Yes” Bidder must submit the Darfur Contracting Act Form)

Bidders Secretary of State Business Entity Number:

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