B08_Attachment_2_52_212-1_52_212-2_Evaluations.docx

As indicated in Block 27a of the SF1449, FAR Clause 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020) applies to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference.

Addendum to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023)

Addenda 1.0: Submission Instructions Specific to this Solicitation

Respondents to this solicitation shall submit proposals via e-mail to the following address no later than the date and time specified in this solicitation. The local time referenced in Block 8 of the SF1449 is the Mountain Time (MT) Zone.

The file size is limited to 20 MB per email. Offerors may send multiple emails if needed due to size limitations. Offerors are encouraged to review the timeliness submission requirements for electronic commerce in FAR 52.212-1(f).

Respondents shall submit a proposal that fully addresses all evaluation factors described in FAR Clause 52.212-2, incorporated herein. The proposal shall be organized and submitted as follows:

I. RESPONSE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be deemed technically acceptable, quotes must include only the products or services that meet the specifications of the items listed in the Description of Requirements.

Responses shall include a detailed price quote which shall coincide with the structure of the CLINs identified above and shall contain a list of all products or services, part numbers, unit prices, extended prices, and quote total.

Alternate quotes will not be accepted.

II. RESPONSE DUE DATE & SUBMISSION INFORMATION

All responses must be received by the government prior to the closing date and time of this publication in order to be considered. Responses received after the established deadline will not be considered.

All responses shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the requirements of the RFQ. Quotes emailed directly to the Contract Specialist will not be considered for award.

All questions regarding this RFQ, both technical and contractual in nature, must be provided in writing and shall be directed to casey_winters@nps.gov. All questions are due no later than the date and time specified in the solicitation.

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Nov 2021)

I. EVALUATION AND AWARD

Evaluation will be conducted using a comparative analysis using price and other factors.

Quotes must include pricing for all of the items identified in Description of Requirements and meet or exceed the minimum technical capabilities to be deemed technically acceptable. Price will be evaluated by understanding of all parts of the requirement and on a competitive basis.

Price and Other factors include:

Price Comparison

· Price quote – shows an understanding of the requirement by appropriately quoting the cost of lodging, transportation, meeting space, and A/V services.

Quality Assessment

· Meeting space – due to group size, identification of a large conference/convention center location; max approximately 1 mile or 15 minutes walking distance between lodging/meeting space if located at separate facilities.

· Proximity - meeting/lodging space proximity to airport and restaurants without complex transit or travel time (max approximately 30mins).

· Local transit – must show mass transit options without use of rental cars for travel to/from airport; travel must not exceed approximately 1hr from major airport (defined as international airports).

· Walkability Rank (min 70 walkscore.com or demonstrated equivalent) - max approximately 1 mile or 15 minutes walking distance between lodging/meeting space and at least approximately five restaurants`.

Availability

· Dates and Location – proposed dates and location will be evaluated based on NPS priorities of workload, budget and schedule requirements. (Meeting location must be located within the continental U.S. at a location that meets NPS requirements) Past Performance Review

· Satisfaction: User reviews, knowledge held by the Government, etc.

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