Attachment 0004 - Evaluation Criteria (FINAL).pdf

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b) Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

Evaluation Criteria

For

Quality Engineering & System Assurance (QE&SA) Vibration Controller

1.0 Basis for Award

The Government’s selection for award will be made on the basis of the lowest priced quote meeting the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. The contract will be awarded to the Offeror who is deemed responsible by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with the General Standards for Contractor responsibility at FAR 9.104-1, and whose proposal conforms to all of the solicitation’s requirements (including stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information) and is assessed, based on the evaluation factors below, to represent the lowest price technically acceptable.

2.0 Evaluation Factors & Evaluation Approach

All proposals will be evaluated in a fair and consistent manner by a team of Government personnel. The Offeror, whose proposal is determined to provide the lowest priced proposal that meets the acceptability standards for the non-cost factor (Technical) will be awarded.

The Government reserves the right to award based on initial proposals and intends to do so without discussions with the Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306).

Offerors are urged to ensure that their initial proposals are submitted with the most favorable terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and request proposal revisions if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

The Government will evaluate each proposal, and the Contracting Officer will assess the results of the following Factors:

• Factor 1 – Technical

• Factor 2 - Price

Factor 1 – Technical

The proposal will be evaluated on the basis of the Offeror’s proposed equipment meeting the key requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW). The key requirements are summarized from

Section 2 of the SOW as:

• Vibration Controller: The proposed controller shall meet all characteristics listed in section 2.1 of the SOW.

• Software: The proposed software package shall include all capabilities listed in section

2.2 of the SOW.

• Host Computer: The proposed host computer shall meet all minimum characteristics listed in section 2.3 of the SOW.

• Associated Instrumentation: The proposal shall include all associated instrumentation as specified in section 2.4 of the SOW.

• Deliverables: The Offeror shall provide all deliverables (manuals, reports, certifications) as specified in section 5.0 of the SOW.

To receive an "Acceptable" rating, the Offeror shall demonstrate that their proposed equipment and deliverables meet all requirements delineated within the SOW.

Standard of Proof: Product specification sheets, technical data, or other documentation demonstrating that the proposed equipment (Vibration Controller, software, and host computer) meets all technical requirements listed in the SOW. The Offeror shall provide evidence of the ability to deliver all required manuals and certifications.

Factor 1 – Technical Approach Factor Ratings:

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 2 - Price

The price proposal will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness in accordance with FAR

15.404-1(b). Price will not be scored. The Price Factor will not have an adjectival rating assigned. The total evaluated price is the total price proposed for this contract. Adequate competition is anticipated for this contract.

However, if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer, a cost analysis may be performed per

FAR 15.404-1(c). If the Government determines that adequate price competition was not obtained and/or if the total evaluated price cannot be deemed fair and reasonable, the

Government reserves the right to request cost or pricing data and to evaluate such data utilizing the proposal analysis techniques delineated in the FAR 15.404-1 as deemed appropriate.

Therefore, in instances when only one offer is received and the quote is $750,000 or more, the

Contracting Officer shall obtain Certified Cost or Pricing Data. Offers under $750,000 require cost or pricing data, but such cost or pricing data is not required to be certified by the Offeror.

Cost or Pricing Data or Other than certified cost or pricing data shall be provided upon request in accordance with FAR 15.403. This information will be evaluated for magnitude and reasonableness and may be adjusted from a technical and cost perspective using cost analysis to determine the most probable cost to the Government.

Offerors shall utilize a Microsoft Excel file format with formulas intact when submitting their

Price/Cost quote (FAR 15.403-5(b)(1)).

Price Inconsistencies: A proposal is presumed to represent an Offeror’s best effort to respond to the solicitation. Any significant inconsistencies, if unexplained, raise a fundamental issue of the

Offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of work required and their financial ability to perform the contract, and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.