Attachment I Addendum to 52.212-1 .docx

Attachment I: Addendum to 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. This requirement is for commercial, non-personal services and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price type contract. Performance requirements are provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) of this solicitation which also includes the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that indicates how the Contractor will be assessed throughout contract performance by the Government.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

a) POINTS OF CONTACT (POC):

Proposal shall be sent via e-mail to the POC for this requirement, POC: Cynthia Scharnowske E-MAIL: cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil and

POC: Carol Uebelacker E-MAIL: carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring receipt by the POC.

b) QUESTION AND ANSWERS: All emails with questions should have HT940626QE007 on the subject line. All questions shall be addressed in writing and submitted electronically to Ms. Cynthia Scharnowske cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil and Ms. Carol E. Uebelacker at carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil. Questions shall be submitted no later than 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time; 16 Jan 2026.

c) QUOTE DUE DATE: No Later Than 12:00pm noon Eastern Standard Time; 04 February 2026.

d) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS: Quote information shall be electronically submitted to the POCs listed above. Proposal content shall be no smaller than Times New Roman font 12 pitch; Exhibits, graphics, charts, captions, etc., shall be no smaller than Times New Roman font 10 pitch. Your submission as a minimum, shall show –

1. Coversheet (Solicitation # HT940626QE007)

1. Table of Contents

1. Signatory official/contractor POCs

1. Technical Capability - maximum five (5) page limit

1. Pricing (Pricing on page 3 on SF 1449)

1. A technical description of the items/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.

NOTE: Offeror’s quote must include a statement that the pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the date of submission.

Factor 1: Price

The Offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated/analyzed separately from Technical Capability. Offeror MUST propose pricing for all CLINs 0001 – 4001 on page 3 of the SF 1449.

Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.209 and 13.106-3 for fair and reasonableness in terms of:

- Pricing is proposed based on level of effort within the solicitation

- Pricing is proposed for all CLINs

Factor 2: Technical Capability

The Offeror MUST provide a written quote that clearly reflects the technical capability to perform the services and their understanding of the requirements set forth in the performance work statement (PWS). The Offeror MUST complete boxes 17a. and 30a-c on page 1, of the solicitation as well as the pricing for all CLINs on page 3 of SF 1449. The quote MUST be clear, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the Offeror’s quote against the evaluation criteria.

The contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. The vendor shall be required to provide documentation from the manufacturer stating the vendor is an authorized service provider on the required equipment/system. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

The Government will not accept alternative proposals.

Factor 3: Past Performance

PAST PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s past performance references obtained online, if any, such as Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and/or Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), etc. No additional past performance information is required to be submitted by the Offeror.

The Government may also consider information obtained through other sources. Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the offeror’s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort.

If the offeror does not possess relevant past performance, the offeror shall submit a statement affirming that it does not possess relevant Past Performance.

Other instructions:

Offeror MUST fill out and submit all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.

The SF1449 Must be completed to be considered for this opportunity. Please respond to blocks 17a and 30a-c on page 1, and vendor pricing information on page 3 on the Contract Line-Item Number(s) (CLINs). Cursive font signatures will not be accepted.

Offer MUST fill out and submit all applicable FAR and DFARs clauses and provisions.

Failure to adhere to said instructions for completing this solicitation as required, will render the quoted offer non-compliant and the offer will no longer be considered.