Attachment 3 - Instructions to Offerors.docx

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS)

A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

The response shall consist of two parts:

Part I - Price Part II - Technical Approach

B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional data will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists; offerors may be required to submit cost data to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

C. Questions and Answers. Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 2/8/2022 at 2:30 p.m. CDT. Answers shall be posted for all offerors to see after 2/8/2022 on sam.gov as an attachment to the opportunity.

D. Specific Instructions:

In order for a quote to be considered, it must include:

1) A pricing quote (completed and signed SF 1449). Offerors are required to submit one electronic copy of the completed SF 1449. Complete all fields on the SF 1449 to include company information, pricing may be left off of the SF1449 as Attachment 5 – Pricing Document will serve in place. The offeror must fill out the solicitation completely and submit a signed copy of the SF 1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the proposed contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation, with attachments.

-The pricing quote must include the elements below.

a. Must submit a competed Attachment 5 – Pricing Document.

b. Must have Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) completed.

c. Must select answer in 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment.

d. Pricing must be good for a minimum of 60 days from quote submission.

2) A technical approach quote. Offerors are required to submit only one technical quote document. The document shall be no more than 10 pages with the following:

(a) The offeror must provide clear statements as to their ability to provide the services described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as follows:

i. Detailed description of how the offeror plans to accomplish the requirements within PWS. Plan must include enough information for the contracting officer and resident subject matter experts to determine if the plan is sound.

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