Attmt 3 - Section L_MACC.pdf

RFP FA5702-25-R-0001

Attachment 3

Section L – Information to Offerors and Instructions for Proposal Preparation

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.1.1 To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. This Section L of the Request For Proposal (RFP) provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested in Section L and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this Section L and/or failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

L.1.2 The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal must not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather, shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience and will base its evaluation solely on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposal.

L.1.2.1 Proposals must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of work required. The Government will not search for data to cure problems or address inconsistencies in proposals. Each Offeror shall submit a complete proposal in accordance with these instructions. The Government may consider any failure to comply with these instructions to be indicative of what could be expected from an Offeror during performance and may consider it a weakness of the proposal. Statements such as "will comply," "noted and understood," "in accordance with industry best practices/standards," etc. without supporting narrative are not acceptable. Cursory responses or responses that merely reiterate or paraphrase the seed project SOO (Attachment 2) language will not be considered to satisfy the requirements of the RFP.

L.1.3 Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

L.1.4 The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of notice to proceed as stated in Section A, Block 13D of the contract/solicitation; however, Offerors may specify an acceptance period exceeding the Government’s minimum requirement. In that case, the Offeror must affirmatively state an acceptance period in Section A, Block 17.

L.1.5 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain all unsuccessful proposals.

L.1.6 Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in L.2.1 prior to the date and time specified in this RFP.

Offers shall be submitted on the Standard Form 1442 (SF 1442).

L.2 GENERAL INFORMATION

L.2.1 Government Point of Contact. The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS) are the only points-of-contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns to the CO and the CS listed below. The deadline for all questions, concerns, and/or requests for clarification is stated in paragraph L.3.4. The Government will not respond to submissions past the deadline. Contact information is as follows:

Contracting Officer (CO) Alternate Contracting Officer (CO) 1st Lt Phillip Mott 1st Lt Joseph Russell E-mail: phillip.mott@us.af.mil E-mail: joseph.russell.10@us.af.mil

L.2.2 Debriefings. The CO will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range if a competitive range is established; whereupon the Offeror may request and receive a debriefing in mailto:phillip.mott@us.af.mil mailto:joseph.russell.10@us.af.mil accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a pre-award debriefing or post-award debriefing. NOTE: Offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to a single debriefing. The CO will notify unsuccessful Offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision IAW FAR 15.506. Upon such notification, unsuccessful Offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request IAW the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

L.2.3 Discrepancies. If an Offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale and recommended remedies to correct the issue(s). NOTE: The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

L.2.4 Electronic Reference Documents. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://sam.gov/. Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for e-mail notifications to be updated when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

L.3 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.3.1 Proposals must be completed and received prior to the time specified in Block 13 of the SF 1442. The proposal shall be clearly identified and addressed to the CS and CO and be submitted via DoD Safe request drop off (refer to Atch 7). Requests for the DoD SAFE drop off link shall be made at least 24 hours prior to the respective deadline. Proposals submitted by e-mail or regular mail WILL NOT be accepted.

L.3.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits. The proposal shall consist of three (3) separate volumes as set forth in the Table 3.2-1, Proposal Organization chart. Volume titles, submittal formats, quantities, and page limits shall comply with Table 3.2-1. The specific contents of each proposal volume are described in the paragraphs below:

Table 3.2-1, Proposal Organization

Vol Volume Title Font & Size Page Limit

I

Technical

Times New Roman, size 12.

For Drawings only, font may be Arial and no smaller than size 11.

35 pages for Narrative, Unlimited for Drawings, Unlimited for Bill of Quantities Calculations, Unlimited for AF

Forms

II Past Performance Times New Roman, size 12 See Subsection L.5

III

Price and Other

Contracting Considerations

Times New Roman, size 12 Unlimited

*Proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) version Office 2021 or higher: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and PDF, as applicable.

L.3.2.1 Page Limitation. Page limitations for each volume are listed in Table 3.2-1 above and shall be treated as maximums. Each page shall be counted except the following: the front and back cover, executive summary, blank pages, title pages, transmittal letters, tabs, tables of contents, glossaries, and those parts of the proposal noted as unlimited. If the proposal volume exceeds the page limitation, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal volume. Page limitations may also be placed on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs).

The specified page limits for EN responses will be identified in the letters forwarding the ENs to the Offerors.

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L.3.2.2 Page Size and Format. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of a 8.5” x 11” paper containing information. Typing shall be in Times New Roman font size 12, single-spaced. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. No material may be incorporated by reference. Each volume shall contain a table of contents. These page formats also apply to responses to ENs, if issued. Only drawings will be allowed to deviate from this page size, font type and size. Drawings are allowed to be submitted on 17” x 11” paper and in Times New Roman or Arial fonts, size 12 or 11 font.

L.3.2.4 Narrative Graphics. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures should be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. This paragraph applies to any graphics used within the proposal narratives only; this does not apply for drawings which are separate. These displays shall be simple to understand. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than font size 10.

L.3.2.5 Cross Referencing. To the greatest extent possible, each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal.

Information required for proposal evaluation that is not found in its designated volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where conserve space without impairing clarity.

L.3.2.6 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

L.3.3 Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: In accordance with provision DAFFARS 5352.215-9001, a pre-proposal conference/site visit will be held on 7 April 2025 at 0930 AM (Local Qatar time) at the North Gate of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (Park at Lemon lot). All prospective Offerors are highly encouraged to attend this conference/site visit and are advised that this will be held solely for the purpose of explaining the concepts involved in the seed project and the specification, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. In order to make the conference as productive as possible, Offerors should submit any pre-site visit written questions, to the POCs specified in L.2.1 no later than 5 April 2025. The submission of written questions will not preclude anyone from posing questions during the conference. Responses to questions asked during the conference/site visit will be posted on SAM

L.3.4 Offerors are encouraged to submit all additional written questions and requests for clarifications and send them to the POCs via e-mail no later than 14 April 2025 at 2:00 PM (Local Qatari time). The decision whether to respond to questions and requests for clarification made after this date will be at the sole discretion of the CO. All timely questions will be answered officially through posting on SAM. Failure of a prospective Offeror to submit any questions or attend the conference will be construed to mean that the prospective Offeror fully understands all requirements of the solicitation.

L.4 VOLUME I – TECHNICAL

L.4.1 General. Each Offeror shall submit a Technical Volume with its proposal. The Technical Volume should be specific, detailed, complete, and clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirement for the accomplishment of this effort. Submissions will be evaluated against the Technical SubFactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide a detailed approach to accomplish/satisfy all SubFactors. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the RFP, General Requirements & Provisions, or seed project SOW/SOO. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror affirms that its organization will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation and General Requirements & Provisions.

L.4.2 Volume Organization. The Technical volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

1) Table of Contents

2) Summary Page

3) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

4) Cross Reference (if applicable)

5) SubFactor 1 – Execution and Completeness of the Seed Project

6) SubFactor 2 – Quality Management Plan

7) SubFactor 3 – Base Access Management Plan

L.4.2.1 Summary Page(s). To aid the Government’s understanding, provide an executive summary of the Offeror’s proposed technical approach that explains how the approach will efficiently and effectively meet the requirement.

The Summary Page(s) shall not exceed two (2) pages.

L.4.3 Technical SubFactors

L.4.3.1 SubFactor 1 – Execution and Completeness of the Seed Project. This SubFactor will assess the Offeror’s technical approach to accomplish all work elements of the design-build seed project, Project No. 25-0040 Construct ESFS North Gate Complex. The seed project is established for technical evaluation only.

L.4.3.1.1 Provide a complete 65% preliminary design across all disciplines IAW Seed Project SOO (Attachment 2).

The design shall be based upon the 35% concept design drawings (Attachment 2.1) and Statement of Work (Attachment 1). The following essential elements are the minimum requirements for the preliminary design:

(a) Basis of Design (Design Analysis). Provide a narrative summarizing, explaining and documenting the 65% preliminary design IAW SOW, Paragraphs 2.b and 6 to address, in detail, the Offeror’s technical approach, at a minimum, to the following components: civil, architectural, structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, communication, fire protection, assumptions made, and construction phasing.

(b) Preliminary Design Drawings. Provide the engineering design drawings describing a 65% preliminary design IAW SOW, Paragraph 2.b and 6 to include, at a minimum, the following components: civil (site), architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, communication, fire protection, construction phasing, and calculations.

(c) Bill of Quantities Calculation. Provide an in-depth bill of quantities calculation consisting of position number, description, quantity, and supporting rationale for each line item IAW SOW, Paragraph 6. The line items for new construction and for renovation shall be listed separately. The new construction items consist of: Install all exterior site civil works, install architectural works to include building shell and roof system, install interior space systems to include walls, ceilings, doors, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical systems, communication systems, and fixtures, furniture and equipment as described in the SOW.

L.4.3.1.2 The Government provided drawings and SOW included in this Solicitation Package are schematic in nature and do not represent a complete project. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of these documents. It shall be the Contractor who completes the required engineering and takes responsibility for the final design of this project.

L.4.3.2 SubFactor 2 – Quality Management Plan (QMP). This SubFactor will assess the Offeror’s quality control procedures, processes and methods that assure high quality workmanship during the life of the MACC program performance period. The QMP will become an attachment to the contract upon award. The QMP will cover all activities, both onsite and offsite, work by subcontractors, fabricators, supplies, and purchasing agents:

a) Complete Quality Control organizational chart with a supporting narrative identifying precise lines of authority and responsibilities, including names, qualifications and duties of each person assigned.

b) Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying and managing submittals.

c) Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the name, specification paragraph, feature of work to be tested, frequency, and person responsible for each test.

d) Procedures for tracking deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action, including when to inform the CO or COTR. Show established verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

L.4.3.3 SubFactor 3 – Base Access Management Plan. This SubFactor will assess the Offeror’s capability to keep base access for their workforce. The Base Access Management Plan will become an attachment to the contract upon award. The Offeror shall provide a Base Access Management Plan of how they will submit, monitor, and remedy all base pass requests, and be compliant with SOW Paragraph 22 and the Base Access Information (Attachment 5).

Prior to submitting a proposal, the contractor shall enroll into Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) at www.jccs.gov

L.5. VOLUME II – PAST PERFORMANCE

L.5.1 General. The Offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume prepared IAW all instructions contained within this Section L. Proposals will be evaluated IAW the evaluation criteria in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

L.5.2 Format and Specific Content

L.5.2.1 Volume Organization. The Past Performance Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

2) Summary Page

3) Past Performance Information (PPI)

4) Subcontractor Letters of Consent

5) Client Authorization Letters

L.5.2.2 Summary Page(s). Describe the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner for whom the Offeror is required to provide PPI IAW L.5.2.3. The Table of Content and Summary Page(s) shall not exceed five (5) pages combined.

L.5.2.3 Past Performance Information (PPI). Submit accurate information on no more than five (5) total recent contracts the Offeror considers most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort. Two (2) of the past performance references may be for subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partners, that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement. “Recent” is defined as ongoing contracts for least six (6) months or those completed within five (5) years of the date of issuance of this solicitation. Include rationale supporting the Offeror’s assertion of relevance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining relevancy, reference Section M, Evaluation Criteria. The following may be provided as part of the PPI: quality and satisfaction rating for contracts completed in the past five (5) years, e.g. letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, contract length, etc., which demonstrate customer satisfaction with overall job performance and service quality for relevant contracts. The PPI for each contract, including letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc., is limited to five (5) pages total per contract.

The Government will evaluate the quality and extent of Offeror’s performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this RFP. The Government will use information submitted by the Offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess past performance. Ensure the Point of Contact (POC) provided in the PPI is available and knowledgeable of the performance provided under that contract.

L.5.2.3.1 Specific Content. The PPI for each contract or subcontract shall include the following:

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(a) Contracting Agency/Customer

(b) Contract Number and TO Number (for subcontracts, provide the prime contract number and subcontract number)

(c) Contract Type

(d) Total Value of the TO and Total Contract Value

(e) Date of Award

(f) Period of Performance

(g) Narratives addressing how performance of the subject contract is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation

(h) Description of the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor

(i) Contracting Officer’s Name or Commercial Customer POC, Telephone Number and e-mail Address

The Offeror is required to identify and explain which aspects of the proposed effort and how they relate. This may include a discussion of steps taken by the Offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts, as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risks.

NOTE: Merely encountering problems does not automatically result in to a “Limited” or “No Confidence” rating, since the problems encountered may have occurred on a more complex project, or an Offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to successfully overcome the problems. The Offeror is required to clearly demonstrate management actions employed in overcoming problems and the effects of those actions in terms of improvements achieved or problems rectified. For example, submittal of quality performance indicators or other management indicators that clearly support that an Offeror has overcome past problems.

L.5.2.4 Subcontractor Letters of Consent. Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime Offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Proposals must include a Consent Letter (Attachment 8) executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

L.5.2.5 Past Performance Questionnaire/Client Authorization Letters. Offerors must also send the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment 6) and the Client Authorization Letters (Attachment 3.1) for each identified effort performed for a commercial customer, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror’s performance. The Offeror should monitor the completion of the questionnaires and make every effort to ensure completed questionnaires are submitted by the submission deadline.

The Contractor will send PPQs to be completed by a Contracting Officer or commercial customer. The person filling out the form shall be required to submit the PPQs to the Government directly. PPQs received by the Contractor and not the person(s) filling out the PPQ will not be accepted.

Questionnaire respondents shall email completed PPQs directly to the POCs listed in L.2.1. PPQs should be emailed by the proposal submission date/time. Submission of contact information to be submitted shall include customer name with two points-of-contact (name and title, email, phone number, and address). The PPQs shall be considered source selection information and shall not be released to the Offeror.

Even though the assessment of Past Performance is separate and distinct from Determination of Responsibility required by FAR 9, past performance information evaluated during source selection may be used to support the Determination of Responsibility for the successful awardee.

L.6 VOLUME III – PRICE (AND OTHER CONTRACTING CONSIDERATIONS)

L.6.1 General. The Price and Other Contracting Considerations Volume shall be prepared according to these instructions and will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria in Section M of this RFP. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may render the proposal un-awardable. Please note, Section B of the Solicitation is not required to be filled out.

L.6.2 Volume Organization. The Price and Other Contracting Considerations volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

2) Summary Page(s)

3) Price Data for the Seed Project No. ALUA 21-00X1 Construct ESFS North Gate Guardhouse

4) Teaming Arrangement(s) and/or Letter of Intent (if applicable)

5) Solicitation Requirements, Terms and Conditions

6) Proposal Acceptance Period

L.6.2.1 Summary Page(s). To aid the Government’s understanding, describe how the Offeror’s proposed price is reasonable and matches the proposed technical approach to meet the requirement. The Summary Page(s) shall not exceed two (2) pages.

L.6.3 Price Data for the Seed Project No. ALUA 25-0040

L.6.3.1 Price Reasonableness. The source selection will be conducted with the expectation of adequate price competition for this acquisition per FAR 15.403-1(c) (1); therefore, certified cost or pricing data are not required per FAR 15.403-1(b) (1). If at any time, however, the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists or if price reasonableness cannot be determined, Offerors may be required to submit other than certified cost or pricing data or additional data other than certified cost or pricing data, as appropriate, for the CO to determine price reasonableness. The proposal prices shall be based on the Offeror’s own technical approach submitted in the Technical Proposal (Volume I) and the Seed Project SOW requirements.

L.6.3.2. Proposed Price. The Offeror shall provide a price breakdown for the Seed Project No. ALUA 25-0040 for the entire construction work required to complete the seed project IAW SOW (NOTE: The design cost shall not be a separate line item; rather, it shall be included in the total construction price). Offerors are reminded that the line items for new construction and for renovation shall be listed separately by using appropriate columns. The new construction items consist of the following: Install all exterior site civil works, install architectural works to include building shell and roof system, install interior space systems to include walls, ceilings, doors, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical systems, communication systems, and fixtures, furniture and equipment as described in the

SOW.

Offers should be complete, accurate, and sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their price reasonableness, reflect a clear understanding of the requirement, and be consistent with the Offeror’s technical proposal. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed pricing rests with the Offeror. Potential rounding shall be limited to 2 digits after the decimal.

L.6.4 Other Contracting Considerations.

L.6.4.1 The Offeror shall provide copies of permissions, licenses, approvals, etc. to conduct business in Qatar. These copies shall be translated to English. If these documents are pending, provide evidence of the pending status, and anticipated completion.

L.6.4.2 Include a cover letter or proposal cover page listing the name(s), title(s), office phone number (if applicable, mobile number), and e-mail address(es) of those individuals authorized to make decisions on behalf of the Offeror with respect to the proposal and those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government for this solicitation.

The Offeror shall also provide the official company/division street address, CAGE code, and DUNS number as reflected in the current System for Award Management (SAM) registration. In addition, Offerors must complete the following and include in Volume III:

(a) Section A - Solicitation/Contract Standard Form 1442 (SF 1442). Offerors are required to complete blocks 14-19, 20A, 20B and 20C of the SF 1442. An official having the authority to bind the Offeror’s company contractually must sign and date the SF 1442. By submission of its offer, the Offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, as written in the RFP.

(b) Section I – Contract Clauses. The Offeror shall complete and submit any applicable clause requiring information to be filled in.

(c) Section K – Representations, Certification, and other Statements of Offerors. The Offeror shall complete and submit any applicable provision/clause requiring information to be filled in.

L.6.4.3 Responsibility Determination. IAW FAR 9.104-5, the Offeror is required to comply with the submission regarding FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters, found in Section K of this RFP. Since it is the Government’s intent to make Award without Discussions IAW FAR 52.215-1, the Government may request an Offeror to submit additional information so a responsibility determination can be made. This request for additional information will not be construed as communications or discussions with an Offeror as defined by FAR

15.306. An incomplete proposal may be considered to indicate lack of understanding of the requirement and may result in the entire proposal being determined “Unacceptable” and eliminated from further consideration.

L.6.4.4 System Registration. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered and approved in the Joint Contingency and Contracting System (JCCS) and System for Award Management (SAM) system prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement resulting from this solicitation.

Prime vendors/offerors and subcontractors at all tiers having the potential to be paid a sum equal to, or greater than $50,000 USD under the resultant contract must be fully registered and approved in the Joint Contingency and Contracting System (JCCS) and System for Award Management (SAM) or complete all vendor registration requirements prior to the solicitation response/close date (This language is strict; recommend changing to “prior to award”).

The prime vendor/offeror must clearly identify all proposed subcontractors having the potential to be paid a sum equal to, or greater than, $50,000 USD under the resultant contract. Identification information must include the subcontractor's legal business name and the legal name of the senior corporate executive.

A "subcontractor" is any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (company) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor, or for another subcontractor.

Instructions for JCCS vendor registration may be found at: https://www.jccs.gov/olvr/default.aspx

Failure to adhere to solicitation requirements or other instructions may result in a determination that the respondent failed to conform to solicitation requirements.

L.6.4.5 Teaming Arrangement and/or Letter of Intent. If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete, verifiable information detailing the arrangement, to include any relevant and recent information on previous teaming arrangement with the same partner. Disclose existing or planned agreements between and among the principals, each company’s responsibility for financial management of the venture, the business systems contemplated for use by the entity and their location.

L.6.4.6 Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation Factors or SubFactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

L.6.4.7 Alternate Proposals. Alternate proposals will not be accepted.

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L.6.4.8 Incurred Expenses. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation. All contractors who are awarded a contract as a result of this MACC solicitation will be awarded a TO to meet the minimum guaranteed amount at the time of award, subject to the availability of funds. The Government intends to award the TO for the minimum guaranteed amount. NO OFFEROR WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL.