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ADDENDUM TO

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (ITO)

- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This is a best value source selection conducted In Accordance With (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.3 as supplemented.

1.1 Proposal Compliance. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, each Offeror must follow these instructions and the Offeror's proposal shall include all data and information requested by this Instructions to Offerors (ITO) and shall be submitted IAW these instructions. The Offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP) Letter, the Statement of Work (SOW), Model Contract, and all other parts of this solicitation. If a proposal fails to conform to the instructions provided in this ITO, it may be deemed non-responsive and the Offeror may be deemed ineligible for award.

Offerors are NOT permitted to take exception to any terms and conditions within the RFP.

1.2 Proposal Clarity. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal.

Offerors shall not submit elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments.

1.3 RFP Discrepancies. If an Offeror believes that any portion of this solicitation contains a perceived error, omission, or is otherwise unclear, the Offeror shall immediately contact the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist via e-mail, clearly describing the portion of the solicitation in question and the impact the discrepancy or ambiguity has on the Offeror’s ability to prepare their proposal. Questions pertaining to the proposal shall be submitted no later than the date and time identified in Paragraph 1.4 below.

1.4 Point of Contact. The PCO is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Offerors shall address any questions and concerns to the PCO as soon as possible, but no later than 0900 Central European Summer Time (CEST), (Insert Date). The subject of the email shall be “Questions – FA564120R0008”. Questions shall include a reference to the specific solicitation element to which they pertain. The Government will take into consideration all questions submitted by the deadline set forth above and will answer them via posting to beta.sam.gov. Written requests for clarification and questions shall be sent to the PCO, Mr. Tom Collins at thomas.collins.16.de@us.af.mil. A courtesy copy shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Christin Grub at christin.grub.de@us.af.mil.

1.5 Communications. All exchanges of source selection information between the Government and the Offerors will be controlled by the PCO. Source selection information will be transmitted to Offerors electronically (e.g. via email, or Department of Defense (DoD SAFE site (https://safe.apps.mil/)). If transmitted via email, the transmission shall be sent and received encrypted and must include “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101& 3.104” in the Subject line.

1.6 Electronic Reference Documents. All referenced documents for this solicitation can be found on beta.sam.gov, the authoritative source for Government Contract Opportunities. Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time email notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation. Offerors may contact the PCO if they are unable to locate any of the referenced material.

1.7 Proposal Records. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all proposals.

1.8 Debriefings. The PCO will promptly notify Offerors of any decision to exclude them from the source selection; whereupon, the Offeror may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors desiring a debriefing shall make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable. Offerors are entitled to no more than one debriefing.

1.9 Page Format.

1.9.1 Page Limitations. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered the excess pages in the evaluation of the proposal. Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, tables of contents, tables or drawings, tabs, blank pages, glossaries, cross reference matrices, and document revision history tracking records. The Government may place page limitations on responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs), if ENs are determined necessary.

1.9.2 Page Size and Format

1.9.2.1 General Page Instructions. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches unless stated otherwise within this document. Pages shall be single spaced, and the text size shall be no less than 11 point Times New Roman or Arial Font unless stated otherwise within this document. All proposal text shall be written in English. Offerors shall use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins unless stated otherwise within this document. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume, with each volume starting at page one. Pages that do not count towards the page limitation shall be numbered in a manner that clearly identifies the page as a page that does not count toward the page limitation. These page size and format restrictions shall apply to responses to ENs if clarifications are determined necessary.

1.9.2.2 Table and Chart Instructions. Legible tables and charts may be used. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. 11 x 17 may only be used for large tables and charts; they shall not be used for pages of text. For tables and charts, the text shall be no less than 10 point Times New Roman or Arial Font, and margins shall be no less than ½ inch on all sides unless stated otherwise within this document. An 11 x 17 inch page, as authorized under this section, will count as one page.

1.9.2.3 Submission Format. The Offeror shall submit each volume in electronic format. The proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office Word 2016, MS Office Excel 2016 or Adobe PDF. Offerors shall use separate folders for each proposal volume. Offerors shall also use separate electronic files for each proposal section listed in Table 1 to permit rapid location of all portions of the proposal. Exhibits, annexes, and attachments which are provided in support of a section shall be included in the electronic file for that section. Offerors shall provide each work sample as a single separate electronic file. If files are compressed, the necessary decompression program shall be included.

1.9.2.4 Proposal Markings. Proposals shall be marked IAW FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information. Offerors shall not include proprietary markings on attachments and documents that will become a part of the contract (i.e. Volume IV documents).

1.9.3 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 no cross referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated volume and/or section will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity.

1.9.4 Table of Content. Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tables of content do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

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

1.10 Teaming Arrangements. Offerors submitting a proposal as the prime Offeror in response to this solicitation are not permitted to submit a separate proposal under which they would be a Subcontractor, or team member to another prime. Subcontractors are permitted to support multiple primes.

1.11 Use of Non-Government Advisors. Data submitted to the Government in response to this solicitation will not be released to individual(s) who work as non-Government advisors.

2.0 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Proposal Due Date. Proposals are due by 0900 Central European Summer Time, (insert date). Proposal submissions for this solicitation will be delivered electronically via email or the DoD SAFE site (https://safe.apps.mil/); no paper copies are required or will be accepted. Timely receipt of proposals is the sole responsibility of the offeror.

All offerors intending to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation via email submissions need to be addressed to the PCO, Mr. Tom Collins at thomas.collins.16.de@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist (CS), Ms. Christin Grub at christin.grub.de@us.af.mil. The email request shall include the name of the company, point of contact, phone number and email address. All volumes of a proposal shall be sent to the PCO and Contract Specialist as identified in this section. It is the offeror’s responsibility to follow up with the contracting officer if they do not receive a confirmation receipt. Proposals received after the proposal due date will be considered late.

All offerors intending to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation via DoD SAFE shall request a DoD SAFE link no later than (insert date and time) via email addressed to the PCO, Mr. Tom Collins at thomas.collins.16.de@us.af.mil, and the CS, Ms. Christin Grub at christin.grub.de@us.af.mil. The email request shall include the name of the company, Point of Contact (POC), phone number and email address. It is the offeror’s responsibility to follow up with the contracting officer if they do not receive a DoD SAFE link. The DoD SAFE link will be valid for 14 days after receipt. Proposals received after the proposal due date will be considered late.

2.2 Proposal Organization. The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Table 1, Proposal Organization. The volume folders and section files shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits specified in the table.

Table 1 –Proposal Organization

NOTE: IAW 10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(3)(C)(i), Cost/Price will be evaluated for each individual delivery order. As a result, Cost/Price information will not be requested within this proposal.

2.3 VOLUME I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.3.1 Volume 1 Organization. This volume shall be organized according to the Table 1 above.

2.3.2 Offeror Company Information. The Offeror shall complete Appendix A Offeror Company Information Form. The Offeror shall provide all information on the form. The proposal validity statement shall be valid for 90 Days after proposal due date. The Offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) for the duration of the acquisition. If the Offeror’s SAM.gov registration expires prior to the proposal validity date, the Offeror shall assert its intent to renew the registration.

2.3.3 Other Information. To assist the PCO in making the responsibility determination prior to contract award (IAW FAR 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors, as supplemented by the DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS) 209.1), the Offer shall provide financial/other resource information.

2.3.3.1 Financial/Other Resources. IAW FAR 9.104-1(a), the Offeror shall provide a written statement explaining the Offeror’s ability to obtain required resources to perform the contract requirements. The Offeror shall also provide evidence to support the explanation. Evidence may include official letter(s) from (a) financial institution(s) demonstrating that the Offeror has the financial resources required to cover all financial commitment. IAW FAR 9.104-1(e), the Offeror shall provide an explanation of the Offeror’s organizational controls and measures. At a minimum, the Offeror shall address their accounting controls, operational controls, quality assurance measures, and safety program. The Offeror shall also provide evidence to support the explanation. Evidence may include a list of organizational policies or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which demonstrates the organizational controls and measures of the Offeror. If a list is provided, the Offeror shall include the title of each policy or SOP, the date of each document, and a brief description of each document. The Offeror shall also define which element of FAR 9.104-1(e) the policy or SOP applies to.

2.3.4 Organizational Conflict of Interest. Offerors shall submit an assessment of potential or actual Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues, if any, as related to this contract vehicle and future work. Initial notification shall be made to the PCO and CS as soon as they become known. OCI issues include, but may not be limited to, the inability to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, the inability to objectively perform contract work, or the unfair competitive advantage created by current or previous contractual efforts with the Government. If an actual or potential OCI exists, the Offeror shall submit a mitigation plan with the proposal. The Contracting Officer will review the submitted mitigation plan and make a determination as to whether the plan adequately resolves the issues and provides adequate protection to both the Offeror and the Government. Submission of mitigation plans are only required if the Offeror is aware of potential or actual OCI issues related to this procurement. If the Offeror believes no potential or actual OCI issues exist, this shall be so stated.

2.4 VOLUME II –PAST TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

2.4.1 Work Samples. The Offeror shall submit a maximum of six (6) work samples (contracts/delivery orders) which demonstrate their past technical experience in the required elements, and which comply with the work sample qualifications established in 2.4.1.2 below. When referring to work samples, the terms “contract” and “delivery order” are interchangeable with “contract” often used as the all-encompassing term. IDIQ contracts, or other contract vehicles, are not acceptable proof of past experience, and shall not be provided as a work sample.

The work samples shall consist of only official contract documentation which may include Performance Work Statements, SOWs, Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), Government Furnished Property Lists, Subcontracts, Invoices, etc. When contracts are used for work samples, the Offeror shall also include the signed cover page associated with the contract. Work samples shall include sufficient information to substantiate each claim in the elements below. If a work sample substantiates multiple elements, each element must be identified within the work sample. The Offeror shall not create any new documentation, such as project narratives, or project descriptions. Offerors shall only provide official contract documentation.

Offerors shall give each work samples an identifier (i.e. WS1-WS6). All pages within the work samples shall be numbered. Work samples shall be provided in their original format. Font, text size, and margin requirements established in Sections 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 do not apply to work sample submissions. Work samples shall be in English.

2.4.1.1 Work Sample Cover Sheet. A Work Sample Cover Sheet (Appendix B), shall be completed for each work sample submitted. Offerors shall follow the instructions provided within Appendix B. Each work sample shall provide at least two (2) Government POCs. The Government may contact the Government POC’s provided. The Government reserves the right to contact additional Government POCs if necessary.

2.4.1.2 Work Sample Qualifications. Work samples shall meet these minimum qualifications.

(1) Shall be a United States Government Department of Defense (DoD) contract, unless otherwise specified in Sections 2.4.2.1 – 2.4.2.7.

(2) Shall fall into the following category as specified within each element:

a. Category 1: Prime Offeror work samples shall be used. In order to be used, the Offeror shall have acted as the Prime Contractor, which may include work performed as part of a joint venture. If a company establishes a joint venture for this contract, work of either prime company may be utilized. Primes may also include subsidiaries or legal entities which fall under the parent corporation. In order to use a subsidiary or legal entity as a prime work sample, (1) the acquisition of the subsidiary or legal entity shall have been finalized as of the date of the RFP Letter, and (2) objective evidence shall be included in the work sample to demonstrate that they are now a legal entity of the corporation. If the criteria above are met, subsidiary or legal entity work samples will be considered prime work samples even if the work occurred prior to the company being acquired.

(3) At least six months of performance shall have been within the last five years, as of the date of this RFP.

(4) For work samples, the primary scope of work shall be designing and installing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) in the USEUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Primary scope is defined as 51% or more of the work on the contract.

(5) For purposes of this solicitation, a Man Year (MY) is defined as a single full-time employee working 1,880 work hours per year. A combination of multiple employees’ hours totaling 1,880 hours does not meet this definition.

2.4.2 Self-Scoring Matrix. The Offeror shall complete the Self- Scoring Matrix (Appendix C). Self-scores shall be verifiable using the work samples provided in response to Section 2.4.1. Note that some elements contain category restrictions.

The Offeror shall fill in the Column D “Offeror Response” column on the Self-Scoring Matrix. The Offeror’s Weighted Score will be auto-calculated. Unless stated otherwise, the Offeror shall not change, adjust, or manipulate any other cells within the matrix. The Prime Offeror shall accurately rate itself using the scoring instructions for each element, which is described in Sections 2.4.2.1 – 2.4.2.7.

The burden of proof to substantiate the Offeror’s self-score rests with the Offeror. The proposal shall include evidence supporting each proposed self-score.

2.4.2.1 Do you have a current facility clearance at the TS/SCI level?

DEFINITION: The Offeror shall answer yes or no to this question.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Only Category 1 contracts are authorized.

SCORING: This element is a pass/fail requirement. The Offeror must answer yes to be eligible for award.

2.4.2.2 Do you have a current office/warehouse space (e.g. staging facility) within the USEUCOM AOR?

DEFINITION: The Offeror shall answer yes or no to this question.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Only Category 1 contracts are authorized.

SCORING: This element is a pass/fail requirement. The Offeror must answer yes to be eligible for award.

2.4.2.3 Number of MYs of technical personnel (technicians, range specialists, engineers) providing ESS support in the USEUCOM AOR.

DEFINITION: Of the work samples submitted, the Offeror shall rate itself based on the sum of the number of MYs of technical personnel performing ESS support for the DoD in the USEUCOM AOR for the past five years using the following commercial products: Vindicator, AMX, Lenel, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, VICADS, as well as other commercial products not previously noted on the US Air Force Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Equipment Approval Product List (APL). Offerors shall review PWS paragraph 2.2 for descriptions of systems operations. Offerors shall review paragraphs 2.4.2.6 and 2.4.2.7 below for the definitions of major electronic systems and minor electronic systems.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Only Category 1 contracts are authorized.

SCORING: In order to receive the maximum points, the Offeror’s work samples shall demonstrate more than 160 MYs of systems operations. Multiple years on a single contract may be counted, as well as multiple work samples.

2.4.2.4 Total number of primary USEUCOM countries supported at DoD Installations DEFINITION: Of the work samples submitted, the Offeror shall rate itself based on the total number of primary USEUCOM countries where the Offeror or team members performed ESS support at DoD installations using the following commercial products: Vindicator, AMX, Lenel, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, VICADS, as well as other commercial products not previously noted on the US Air Force IDS Equipment APL. The primary USEUCOM countries are (1) Germany, (2) United Kingdom (UK), (3) Italy, (4) Portugal, (5) Spain, (6) Turkey, (7) Belgium, and (8) Kosovo.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Only Category 1 contracts are authorized.

SCORING: In order to receive the maximum points, the Offeror’s work samples shall demonstrate ESS support services experience at DoD Installations within all eight (8) primary USEUCOM countries. Maximum points may be received for each of the primary US EUCOM countries where ESS projects were performed at DoD Installations. Offerors shall not receive extra points for providing multiple work samples which demonstrate past experience within the same country.

2.4.2.5 Total number of other USEUCOM countries supported at DoD installations DEFINITION: Of the work samples submitted, the Offeror shall rate itself based on the total number of other USEUCOM countries where the Offeror or team members performed ESS services at DoD Installations within the USEUCOM AOR using the following commercial products: Vindicator, AMX, Lenel, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, VICADS, as well as other commercial products not previously noted on the US Air Force IDS Equipment APL. The other USEUCOM countries are: (1) Albania, (2) Andorra, (3) Armenia, (4) Austria, (5) Azerbaijan, (6) Belarus, (7) Ukraine, (8) Bosnia and Herzegovina, (9) Bulgaria, (10) Croatia, (11) Cyprus, (12) Czech Republic, (13) Denmark, (14) Estonia, (15) Finland, (16) France, (17) Georgia, (18) Greece, (19) Holy See (Vatican City), (20) Hungary, (21) Iceland, (22) Ireland, (23) Israel, (24) Switzerland, (25) Latvia, (26) Liechtenstein, (27) Lithuania, (28) Luxembourg, (29) Malta, (30) Moldova, (31) Monaco, (32) Montenegro, (33) Netherlands, (34) Norway, (35) Poland, (36) Republic of Macedonia, (37) Romania, (38) Russia, (39) San Marino, (40) Serbia, (41) Slovakia, (42) Slovenia, and (43) Sweden.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Only Category 1 contracts are authorized.

SCORING: In order to receive the maximum points, the Offeror’s work samples shall demonstrate ESS support at DoD Installations within the 43 other US EUCOM countries listed above. Points may be received for each of the 45 other US EUCOM countries where ESS support was performed at DoD Installations; however, Offerors shall not receive extra points for providing multiple work samples which demonstrate past experience within the same country.

2.4.2.6 Number of DoD service contract personnel supported with SOFA status DEFINITION: Of the work samples submitted, the Offeror shall rate itself based on the sum of the DoD service contract personnel with SOFA status within the past five years using the following commercial products: Vindicator, AMX, Lenel, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, VICADS, as well as other commercial products not previously noted on the US Air Force IDS Equipment APL. Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status is defined as being granted privileges (e.g. Technical Expert Status Approval (TESA)) under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) SOFA or any supplements thereto while performing on a DoD contract in an allied nation.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Only Category 1 contracts are authorized.

SCORING: Offerors shall receive points based on the distinct numbers of personnel with TESA certification received from the host EUCOM country.

2.4.2.7 Total number of countries supported as “Prime Contractor” at a single point in time DEFINITION: Of the work samples submitted, the Offeror shall rate itself based on the total number of US EUCOM countries where ESS support is/was supported at a single point in time using the following commercial products: Vindicator, AMX, Lenel, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, VICADS, as well as other commercial products not previously noted on the US Air Force IDS Equipment APL. The Offeror shall select and identify the calendar date chosen as the single point in time. The selected single point in time shall be the same calendar date for all work samples, and this point in time shall be within five (5) years of this RFP release date. The US EUCOM countries are listed in paragraphs 2.4.2.4 and 2.4.2.5.

CATEGORY RESTRICTIONS: Yes; the Offeror shall receive points for Category 1 work samples.

SCORING: In order to receive the maximum points, the Offeror’s work samples shall demonstrate ESS experience in the paragraphs 2.4.2.4 and 2.4.2.5 years using the following commercial products: Vindicator, AMX, Lenel, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, VICADS, as well as other commercial products not previously noted on the US Air Force IDS Equipment APL. Maximum points may be received for each of the countries listed in paragraphs 2.4.2.4 and 2.4.2.5. Offerors shall not receive extra points for providing multiple work samples which demonstrate past experience within the same country.

2.4.3 Cross Reference Matrix

The Offeror shall provide a Cross Reference Matrix which clearly identifies the exact location of the substantiating data within the work samples. The Cross Reference Matrix shall be completed using Appendix D – Cross Reference Matrix. The Offeror shall identify the type of document provided as a work sample in Column E. The Government has included a list of sample documents within column E; the Offeror is not limited to this list of documents. The Offeror shall include a work sample identifier (i.e., WS1-WS6), ESS area or location, document title, document date, page(s), paragraph(s), table number(s) (if applicable), and block(s) (if applicable) within Column F. A reference shall be provided for each ESS program area or location in order to receive a point. Each ESS area or location shall receive a separate reference. Multiple references may be included in a single row if an Offeror uses a subsidiary or legal entity as a prime work sample. If the Offeror uses a subsidiary or legal entity as a prime work sample the Offeror shall be sure to include a reference to the objective evidence, which demonstrates that they are a legal entity of the parent corporation.

Offerors are encouraged to verify the accuracy of each reference. The Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its capabilities and experience. Therefore, the Offeror shall include in column H, any clarifying facts necessary to improve the Government’s understanding and further substantiate the Offeror’s claim, such as coordinates of remotes sites named in the Reference Documents.

2.4.4 Team Structure. The Offeror shall identify the team structure it will use to meet Government requirements in the Appendix E – Team Structure Format. The Offeror shall:

(1) Identify the team member’s company name, address, CAGE code, and DUNS number.

(2) Identify the relationship between the prime offeror and each team member.

(3) Identify the country(s) in which the prime intends on utilizing team member(s) for performance. If multiple country(s) or region(s) are anticipated, list them all in a single cell.

(4) Identify the performance area(s) in which the prime intends on utilizing team member(s) for performance. If multiple performance areas are anticipated, list them all in a single cell. Performance areas shall be identified by listing the applicable PWS paragraph(s) and the PWS paragraph title(s).

The Offeror shall provide signed teaming agreements between the Prime Offeror and each team member. The teaming agreement shall identify the percentage of work to be performed in each program area, and shall identify the percentage of work to be performed in each location.

2.4.5 Burden of Proof. The burden of proof for substantiating points in the self-score system rests with the Offeror. The proposal shall contain sufficient data to substantiate the points claimed by the Offeror. All proposal information is subject to verification by the Government. Falsification of any proposal submission, documents, or statements may be subject the Offeror to disqualification from this source selection.

2.5 VOLUME III CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

2.5.1 Volume III Organization. The Model Contract shall be submitted within this volume as required in Table 1 above.

2.5.2 Model Contract/Representations and Certifications. The purpose of this volume is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The Offeror shall fill in all blanks within the Model Contract and shall submit a signed copy which includes all attachments.

2.5.2.1 Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form. The Offeror shall complete blocks 12 through 18 on the Standard Form (SF) 33 – Solicitation, Offer and Award. Block 12 shall be filled in with the proposal validity date. The Offeror shall complete blocks 12, 15A, 15B, 15C, 16, and signature and date for blocks 17 and 18 of the SF 33 along with all certifications requiring signature. The offer acceptance period shall be 240 calendar days (to be stated in block 12). The Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and the Offeror’s legal name and address in Block 15A on the SF 33 must match the information for the Offeror in SAM.gov, including the corresponding CAGE Code and DUNS Number. The name, title, signature and date identified in Block 16, 17, 18, must be an authorized representative with authority to commit the Offeror to contractual obligations. Signature by the Offeror on the SF 33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

2.5.2.2 Section B - Supplies or Services and Costs/Prices. The Offeror shall comply with the terms within Section B. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2305(a)(3)(C)(i), Cost/Price will be evaluated for each individual delivery order, as such Cost/Price information does not need to be inserted in Section B.

2.5.2.3 Section C – Description/Specs/Work Statement. The Offeror shall comply with the terms within Section C. No action is required for this section.

2.5.2.4 Section D – Packaging and Marking. Packaging and Marking terms will be established for each individual delivery order, if applicable. No action is required for this section.

2.5.2.5 Section E – Inspection and Acceptance. The Offeror shall comply with the terms within Section E. Specific Inspection and Acceptance terms will be established for each individual delivery order, if applicable. No action is required for this section.

2.5.2.6 Section F - Deliveries or Performance. The Offeror shall comply with the terms within Section F. Specific Deliveries or Performance terms will be established for each individual delivery order. No action is required for this section.

2.5.2.7 Section G - Contract Administrative Data. The Offeror shall comply with the terms within Section G. Specific Contract Administrative Data terms will be established for each individual delivery order. No action is required for this section.

2.5.2.8 Section H - Special Contract Requirements. The Offeror shall comply the terms within Section H. No action is required for this section.

2.5.2.9 Section I - Contract Clauses. The Offeror shall comply with the terms within Section I. The Offeror shall fill in all clauses. Offerors shall not fill in clauses marked “TO BE SPECIFIED IN THE TO.” Those fill-ins will be established at the delivery order level.

2.5.2.10 Section J - Attachments to the Model Contract. The Offeror shall comply with the following as attachments to the model contract:

2.5.2.10.1 Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Items. Specific DD Form 1423s will be provided for each individual delivery order, when applicable. No action is required for this Exhibit.

2.5.2.10.2 Attachment 1 –Performance Work Statement (PWS). A Performance Work Statement is provided as part of the solicitation. The Offeror shall not alter or tailor the PWS.

2.5.2.11 Section K - Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors. The Offeror shall comply with the provisions within Section K. The Offeror shall fill in all provisions. The Offeror shall be registered in SAM.gov. The Offeror shall confirm that all Representations, and Certifications remain current throughout the evaluation process.