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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to correct adminstrative errors in specif ications and change the due date.

A. The due date for proposals and samples is changed from: 15 January 2016 at 4:30 PM Central Standard Time to: 22 January 2016 at 4:30PM Central Standard Time.

B. Statement of Work, Revision 1, dated 11 January 2015 is incorporated changing Red Brass to Brass and removing all component requirements for Red Brass and Nickel Silver.

C. All references to "standard black" font are corrected to read "standard block font." Additionally, all references to "Red" Brass are changed to read "Brass".

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 9

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Jan-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA3047-16-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Dec-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 2 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Jan-2016

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502D CONTRACTING SQUADRON

395 B STREET WEST, SUITE 2, BLDG 224

JBSA RANDOLPH TX 78150-4525

FA3016 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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FA3047-16-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Jan-2016 04:30 PM to 22-Jan-2016 04:30 PM.

The 'issued by' organization has changed from

502D CONTRACTING SQUADRON

395 B STREET WEST, SUITE 2, BLDG 224

JBSA RANDOLPH TX 78150

to

502D CONTRACTING SQUADRON

395 B STREET WEST, SUITE 2, BLDG 224

JBSA RANDOLPH TX 78150-4525

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Statement of Work 2 04-AUG-2015 to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Statement of Work 2 11-JAN-2016

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS(ITO)—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows:

1.0 General Instructions. This acquisition is being competed under FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as specific instructions on format and content of the proposal. Throughout this solicitation, the term “Offeror” includes subcontractors, teammates and/or joint venture partners. By submitting a proposal, Offerors are representing and affirming that their firm will perform all requirements specified in this solicitation. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors shall follow all instructions contained herein; compliance with all requirements specified in this solicitation is mandatory. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data, information, certifications and affirmations requested. A proposal that is sufficiently documented to support technical capability and price in a complete, orderly, and specific detailed manner will enable the Government to perform a thorough and fair evaluation.

Failure to comply will all instructions contained in this solicitation may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation and render the proposal ineligible for award.

2.0 Information Regarding Submission Requirements. The 502d Contracting Squadron Contract Specialist for this requirement is TSgt Richard Bush, (210) 652-8846; email: richard.bush.3@us.af.mil. The 502d Contracting Squadron Contracting Officer for this requirement is Ms. Vivian Fisher (210) 652-8596; email:

vivian.fisher@us.af.mil.

All proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in English, and shall be mailed or hand-delivered;

faxed or emailed proposals will not be considered. To be considered, the complete proposal must be received no later than 4:30 PM Central Standard Time, on Friday, 22 January 2016. Offerors shall deliver all proposals to 502 CONS/JBKCA, 395 B Street West, Suite 2, Building No. 224, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX 78150, ATTN: TSgt Richard Bush.

In addition, the following information is required on the address label of the proposal:

(i) Request for Proposal Number FA3047-16-R-0004

(ii) "To be delivered unopened to the Contracting Officer/ Specialist"

(iii) Number of boxes if multiple boxes are sent (e.g. Box 1 of 3)

Offerors are cautioned that JBSA-Randolph has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HAND-CARRYING PROPOSALS. Offerors planning to hand-carry proposals are responsible for allowing sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the location PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. Offerors shall take all necessary precautions to mitigate the potential that the Government may experience delays in postal service to JBSA-Randolph. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.”

The cutoff date/time for questions regarding this solicitation is 4:30 PM Central Standard Time on 8 Jan 2016. All questions shall be submitted in writing or by e-mail to : richard.bush.3@us.af.mil and vivian.fisher@us.af.mil; no other means of communicating questions will be accepted for this solicitation.

Questions submitted after this date will not be considered.

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by this base:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

3.0. Proposal Preparation, Number of Copies and Format Instructions. This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals in regards to the format and content of the proposal. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms, conditions, representations and certifications, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub factors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to this solicitation’s terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

3.1 Number of Copies. Offerors shall provide at least two (2) hard copies of their complete proposal.

3.2 Page Limitations. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. Total page count will be based on the printed proposal submission. If page limitations are exceeded, excess pages will not be read nor considered in the evaluation of the proposal but will be retained in the 502d Contracting Squadron contract file. A page is defined as mailto:richard.bush.3@us.af.mil mailto:vivian.fisher@us.af.mil each face of an 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper containing information. Two pages may be printed back-to-back on one sheet of paper. However, this will be considered two (2) pages for the purpose of page count. The maximum number of pages for each proposal shall be no more than:

Volume I -- Administrative & Pricing Information – No page limitation Volume II -- Technical Information and samples – No more than thirty (30) pages total

3.3 Text. Text type should be easily readable such as Times New Roman or Arial, and 10 - 12-point font with at least single spacing. Illustrations and tables shall be no smaller than Times New Romans or Arial 10 point.

3.4 Binding and Labeling. Each proposal shall consist of two (2) separate and distinct Volumes:

Volume I -- Administrative & Pricing Information Volume II -- Technical Information and Samples

Each Volume of the proposal should be separately bound in its own three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the Volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. Each Volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated on a stand-alone basis. Cross-referencing between Volumes is not permitted;

cross-referencing within the same proposal Volume is permitted. Information required for proposal evaluation which is not found in its designated Volume will be assumed to have been omitted from the proposal. Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. The cover and spine of each Volume will clearly identify the Offeror's name, volume number, Request for Proposal (RFP) number, "RFP No. FA3047-16-R-0004", RFP title, "USAF BMT Metal Name Tags", and copy number, e.g., “Copy 1 of 4, 2 of 4,etc.” The original for each proposal will be clearly identified on the cover and the spine. All Volumes shall allow for easy removal and replacement of pages. Replacement pages in response to evaluation notices (if any), shall be colored stock with lines in the margin designating the change and the change highlighted.

3.5 Electronic Copies. All proposals will be submitted in hard copy; electronic copies of proposals will only be submitted as backup copies to the original hard copy, and will only be submitted if specifically requested by the Government. If the Government requests electronic copies of a proposal, the electronic copy must be identical to the hard copy.

3.6 Proposal Clarity. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the Offeror’s capabilities and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The Offeror’s proposal shall not simply rephrase, reiterate, or restate the Government’s own language, but rather shall provide convincing rationale describing how it intends to fulfill the requirement. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important.

Provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing and satisfying the stated requirement(s). The Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its capabilities, facilities and experience, and will base the evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s proposal.

4.0 Specific Proposal Instructions. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, Offerors must follow all instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, stand-alone, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. By your proposal submission, you are representing that you will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in this solicitation.

4.1 Volume I – Administration & Pricing Information. Each Offeror shall submit an Administration & Pricing Information Volume (Volume I) within its proposal IAW the format below. Offerors shall submit their signed proposal, to include signed copies of any issued amendments; the signatory shall possess sufficient authorities to bind the Offeror to all obligations, commitments, promises, certifications, pricing and delivery schedules offered in the proposal. The Offeror shall complete all contract/provision fill-ins as applicable. The "original" shall be clearly marked under separate cover.

4.1.1 Instructions. The CO has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the CO will review this determination and if, in the CO’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the CO determines that adequate price competition no longer exists offerors may be required to submit certified cost or pricing data to the extent necessary for the CO to determine the reasonableness of the price of the proposal.

4.1.2 Format.

Cover Page. The cover page shall clearly identify the Offeror’s full name/title, mailing address, and phone number, and include the following information: solicitation date, solicitation number (Request for Proposal No.

FA3047-16-R-0004); solicitation title (Metal Name Tags); and number of hard copies provided.

Offerors shall include the following statement within the body of the cover page: “The Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items and/or services set forth or otherwise identified within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and this proposal, and to meet all specified requirements.”

The cover page shall be signed by an individual legally authorized to bind the Offeror; in doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation with attachments. In the event that any amendments to the solicitation are issued, a signed copy of each amendment should be placed before the solicitation in order starting with the most recent amendment issued.

Tab 1: Representations and Certifications. Offerors shall complete all necessary fill-ins, certifications, and provisions. Offerors shall complete only paragraph (b) of the provision FAR 52.212-3 if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov. Offerors who have not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of the provision FAR 52.212-3 and return it along with their proposal.

Tab 2: Financial Disclosure Release Statement. In accordance with FAR 9.104(a) a responsible prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain them, to ensure successful performance under a Government contract. Accordingly, the Offeror is required to provide a release statement on official company letterhead authorizing the Government to request information from current financial institutions or lenders. Include the financial institution or lender’s address, and a point of contact including email and phone number to be contacted with the authorization.

Tab 3: Pricing Information. Offerors shall review the entire Schedule of Supplies/Services in this Request for Proposal (RFP) and submit under Tab 3 of Volume I of their proposal both a unit price and extended amount price for each Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), rounded up to two decimal places.

The extended amount price must equal the unit price multiplied by the number/quantity of units. The proposed prices shall be based on the Offeror’s own approach and the Government’s Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements as set forth herein. Offerors who change the quantities stated in the solicitation shall render the proposal ineligible for award. The Offeror shall submit only pricing information that will be evaluated for award or become part of the resulting contract. Supply costs, associated General and Administrative (G&A) costs, profit and/or fees should be included in the unit price for each Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) listed in the RFP Schedule of Supplies/Services.

4.2 Volume II -- Technical Information and Samples

4.2.1 Format. Each Offeror shall submit a Technical Information Volume (Volume II) within its proposal IAW the format below. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will only use data provided in Volume II of their proposal in the technical evaluation. All the requirements specified in this solicitation are mandatory. The contractor shall address the proposed approach to meeting the minimum performance or capability requirements of each technical sub factor. The responses will be evaluated against FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors. Marketing presentations are not wanted and will not be evaluated. Hard and compelling evidence of capabilities is required to receive credit for evaluation factors. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Offerors are strongly encouraged to provide, as specifically as possible, the actual methodology to be used for accomplishing and satisfying the requirements.

Tab 1: Sub Factor #1 – Approach to Meet 14 Day Turnaround Time

Standard: The offeror shall submit a narrative of their approach to meet the 14 day turnaround time for delivery of metal name tags to the Government.

Tab 2: Sub Factor #2 – Samples Standard: The Offeror shall provide samples as listed below:

i. A quantity of 5 samples are engraved with the following name: MARTINEZ-HERRING (all caps)

ii. A quantity of 5 samples are engraved with the following name: SMITH (all caps)

iii. Material: The material of the samples submitted shall be Brass or Nickel Silver. The back plate standard will have been met when the material tested registers as plastic.

iv. Finish: The finish of the samples shall be nickel plated, silver plated, matte finish with brushed silver finish. The finished name tag shall be lacquered using a pale, clear, synthetic lacquer. The use of a pigmented lacquer will be deemed unacceptable.

v. Dimensions: The dimensions of the samples submitted shall be: Height (Overall) 3/4 Inch , Width(Overall) 3 inches, Thickness (Name Plate) 0.025 inch plus or minus 0.005 inch, Thickness(Overall) 0.105 inch plus or minus 0.005 inch.

Dimension Type Standard Height Overall ¾ inch Width Overall 3 inches Thickness Name Plate Only 0.0025 inch plus or minus

0.005 inch Thickness Overall 0.105 inch plus or minus

0.005 inch

vi. Protective Tube: The protective tube of the samples submitted shall: consist of clear plastic with a measure diameter of not less than ¾ inch and a thickness of not less than 0.015 inch.

vii. Engraving: The engraving of the samples submitted shall be: standard block or SL513 Portuguese font engraved in all capital letters and is ¼ inch in height when measured. When a lower case letter is specified, the letter shall be 1/8 inch in height when measured. The lines forming the letters shall use no less than a 0.030 inch or more than a 0.040 inch cutter head. The engraved letter font depth shall be no less than .008 inch or no more than .010 inch when measured.

viii. Engraved Letters: The paint for the engraved letters of the samples submitted shall be: Epoxy based paint applied to the engraved letters. The paint shall match Pantone Color 2747C.

ix. Attaching Device: The attaching device for the samples submitted shall be: prong and clutch. When measured, the two prongs shall be located on the horizontal center line 9/16 inch from each end of the plastic edge and be 3/8 inch in length.

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. This paragraph is hereby tailored as follows: The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Addendum to 52.212-1(d), Product Samples. This paragraph is deleted in its entirety.

Addendum to 52.212-1(g), Contract Award. The following sentence is added: “If the Contracting Officer determines discussions are to be conducted, a competitive range will be established.”

(End of Addenda)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

Addendum to 52.212-2(a): Paragraph “(a)” is hereby tailored as follows:

(a) Basis for Contract Award. The Government intends to award one contract for this competitive Small Business set-aside commodities acquisition. Award will be made to the acceptable Offeror representing the “best value” to the Government. For this Request for Proposal (RFP) “best value” means the award will be made to the responsible contractor, whose products/services are technically acceptable and offers the lowest overall price. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by this solicitation. Unless specifically identified otherwise, by submitting an offer, the Offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a proposal being determined ineligible for award.

A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery (ID) – Requirements contract in which the Government will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures in accordance with FAR.15.101-2, will result from this solicitation. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding technical acceptability standards. Award will be made to the technically acceptable Offeror representing the best value to the Government who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9.104. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by this solicitation.

It is the Government’s intent to evaluate proposals and award contracts without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a). Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

1.0 Evaluation Process.

1.0.1 Offers will be ranked from lowest to highest based on initial assessment of Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

1.0.2 Price analysis will be conducted on the three (3) lowest priced technically acceptable proposals to determine price reasonableness. Award will be made to the lowest TEP proposal meeting the technical acceptability standards (contingent upon Offeror being deemed responsible). If award is to be made without discussion the evaluation factors and process to be used is listed below.

1.1 Evaluation Factors. In evaluating proposals, the Government will select for award the proposal that is technically acceptable, offers the lowest overall price and is determined responsible. Each offer will be assessed in accordance with the following evaluation factors:

Factor 1: Price Factor 2: Technical Acceptability Technical Acceptability Factor 2 consists of two (2) Sub Factors:

Sub Factor 1: Approach to Meet 14 Day Turnaround Time Sub Factor 2: Samples

1.1.1 Price Evaluation. Evaluations will be completed by multiplying the Offeror’s unit price by the estimated quantity. An Offeror’ s proposed Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be determined by multiplying the estimated quantities identified in the Schedule of Supplies/Services by the proposed unit price for each CLIN. The extended amounts for each CLIN will then be totaled to obtain the estimated total for each performance period. The TEP consists of all periods of performance. The estimated total for each period of performance will be added together to obtain the TEP.

The contract will include FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, with the potential to extend the contract an additional 6 months beyond the awarded contract performance period. This period is not represented by a CLIN.

The price for the potential 6-month extension will be determined based on the unit prices proposed for the last option period of performance and will be evaluated at time of award. In the event the Government requires continued performance, the Government's evaluation of prices proposed will be considered fair and reasonable as applied to an extension of services. Should an extension of services be required rates will be adjusted only as result of revisions to applicable prevailing Department of Labor wage rates.

1.1.2 Technical Acceptability Evaluation. The Government will evaluate all offers submitted in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation for technical acceptability. The Government will submit the samples submitted to The Institute of Heraldry for testing and evaluation.

1.1.2.1 Acceptability Ratings. The evaluation factors listed below will be evaluated and prescribed one of the following ratings:

(i) Acceptable – The proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

(ii) Unacceptable – The proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

1.1.2.2 Evaluation of Factors. Offerors are advised that their initial submission should be their best effort. Only technically acceptable proposals, either initially or as a result of discussions, are eligible for award. If award is made without discussions, proposal revisions will not be permitted. The Government will evaluate the proposals selected above for technical acceptability on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. For the technical proposal to be rated as “Acceptable”, all technical factors and sub factors must be rated acceptable. If any technical factor or sub factor is rated “Unacceptable” the overall proposal will be rated as “Unacceptable”.

(A) Sub Factor #1 – Approach to Meet 14 Day Turnaround Time Standard: The offeror shall submit a narrative of their approach to meet the 14 day turnaround time for delivery of metal name tags to the Government.

The standard has been met when: The offeror’s narrative clearly addresses the approach to be used to meet the 14 day turnaround time for delivery of metal name tags to the Government.

(B) Tab 2: Sub Factor #2 – Samples Standard: The Offeror shall provide samples as listed below:

i. A quantity of 5 samples are engraved with the following name: MARTINEZ-HERRING (all caps)

ii. A quantity of 5 samples are engraved with the following name: SMITH (all caps)

iii. Material: The material of the samples submitted shall be Brass or Nickel Silver. The back plate standard will have been met when the material tested registers as plastic

iv. Finish: The finish of the samples shall be nickel plated, silver plated, matte finish with brushed silver finish. The finished name tag shall be lacquered using a pale, clear, synthetic lacquer. The use of a pigmented lacquer will be deemed unacceptable.

v. Dimensions: The dimensions of the samples submitted shall be: Height (Overall) 3/4 Inch , Width(Overall) 3 inches, Thickness (Name Plate) 0.025 inch plus or minus 0.005 inch, Thickness(Overall) 0.105 inch plus or minus 0.005 inch.

Dimension Type Standard Height Overall ¾ inch Width Overall 3 inches Thickness Name Plate Only 0.0025 inch plus or minus

0.005 inch Thickness Overall 0.105 inch plus or minus

0.005 inch

vi. Protective Tube: The protective tube of the samples submitted shall: consist of clear plastic with a measure diameter of not less than ¾ inch and a thickness of not less than 0.015 inch.

vii. Engraving: The engraving of the samples submitted shall be: standard block or SL513 Portuguese font engraved in all capital letters and is ¼ inch in height when measured. When a lower case letter is specified, the letter shall be 1/8 inch in height when measured. The lines forming the letters shall use no less than a 0.030 inch or more than a 0.040 inch cutter head. The engraved letter font depth shall be no less than .008 inch or no more than .010 inch when measured.

viii. Engraved Letters: The paint for the engraved letters of the samples submitted shall be: Epoxy based paint applied to the engraved letters. The paint shall match Pantone Color 2747C.

ix. Attaching Device: The attaching device for the samples submitted shall be: prong and clutch. When measured, the two prongs shall be located on the horizontal center line 9/16 inch from each end of the plastic edge and be 3/8 inch in length.

The standard has been met when: The samples submitted by the offeror meet the requirements of subparagraphs i.

and ii. above and The Institute of Heraldry certifies the samples submitted meet the standards as stated in subparagraphs iii thru ix. above.

2.0 Price Analysis. The Government will conduct a complete Price Analysis on the lowest priced technically acceptable offer using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1, to determine if it is reasonable and balanced. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable TEP, the price of one or more contract line items or sub line items appears to be significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. An Offeror’s proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

3.0 Discussions. It is the Government’s intent to evaluate proposals and award without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a). Therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price, and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) later determines them to be necessary. If discussions are to be conducted, the Government will establish a competitive range based on the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation criteria in the solicitation. The competitive range will consist of those technically acceptable offers with the lowest prices that have the potential to represent the best value to the Government. Prior to the establishment of the competitive range, and after the decision to conduct discussions has been made, the Government may enter into limited communications with offerors whose inclusion or exclusion from the competitive range is uncertain.

These communications are limited in accordance with FAR 15.306(b)(1). The Government will only enter discussions with those offerors determined to be in the competitive range.

At the conclusion of discussions, each Offeror still within the competitive range shall be given an opportunity to submit a Final Proposal Revision (FPR) by a common cutoff date and time as established by the contracting officer.

If, after discussions have begun the Government determines that an Offeror’s proposal should no longer be included in the competitive range, the proposal will be eliminated from consideration for award. This may occur at any time even if all material issues have not been discussed or if the Offeror has not yet been afforded the opportunity to submit a proposal revision. Written notice of exclusion from the competitive range will be provided to unsuccessful offerors.

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