Draft_Instructions_to_Offerors.docx

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors (ITO) – Commercial Items

1.0 General Instructions

(a) The offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested by this ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs). Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this ITO may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

(b) The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should 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 on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

(c) Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.

(d) The solicitation issue date of 7 Oct 13 and offer due date of 7 Nov 13 are specified in blocks 6 and 8, respectively, of the solicitation. The offeror shall make a clear statement in Volume I that the proposal is valid through 1 Aug 14.

(e) In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

1.1 General Information

1.1.1. Point of Contact

The Contracting Officer (CO), Ms. Jennifer Gasparich and Contract Specialist (CS), Mr. Lee Mutschler, are the points of contact for this acquisition. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the CS. CS, Mr. Lee Mutschler, may be reached via telephone at (618) 256-9978 and via email at lee.mutschler@us.af.mil or written requests for clarification may be sent via mail to the address listed below:

763 SCONS

Attn: Solicitation FA4452-14-R-0001 Attn: Lee Mutschler/Jennifer Gasparich 507 Symington Drive, Room W202 Scott AFB IL 62225-5022

1.1.2. Debriefings

The CO will promptly notify offerors of any decision to exclude them from the competitive range; whereupon, they may request and receive a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.505. Offerors excluded from the competitive range may request a preaward debriefing or they may choose to wait until after the source selection decision to request a postaward debriefing. However, offerors excluded from the competitive range are entitled to no more than one debriefing for each proposal. The CO will notify unsuccessful offerors in the competitive range of the source selection decision in accordance with FAR 15.503. Upon such notification, unsuccessful offerors may request and receive a debriefing. Offerors desiring a debriefing must make their request in accordance with the requirements of FAR 15.505 or 15.506, as applicable.

1.1.3 Discrepancies

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the CS in writing with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the offeror is asking the CS to consider as related to the omission or error. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion. This reservation includes matters of additional or substitute pages of the initial proposal.

1.1.4 Electronic Reference Documents

All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

1.1.5 Oral Presentations

Oral presentations will not be permitted.

1.1.6 Communications

Exchanges of source selection information between Government and offerors will be controlled by the CO. Email may be used to transmit such information to offerors only if the email can be sent and received encrypted and includes “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104” in the Subject line. Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via mail or picked up/dropped off by a local contractor representative.

1.1.7 Amendments to Solicitation

If this Request for Proposal (RFP) is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this request by the day and time specified in the amendment(s).

1.1.8. Use of Non-Government Personnel in Source Selection

(a) It is the Government’s intent to utilize Non-Government advisors in the conduct of this source selection. Offerors are advised that data, including proprietary data, submitted to the Government in response to this solicitation, will be released to Non-Government advisors for review and analysis.

(b) The Non-Government advisors who will be involved in this source selection and the manner in which they will be involved are as follows: MITRE: Employees of this firm will serve as non-voting advisors to the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB). These advisors may be required to provide advice regarding proposal strengths and weaknesses but will not determine ratings or rankings of offerors’ proposals. Non-Government advisors will be prohibited from reviewing Past Performance information. All participants have signed nondisclosure agreements.

(c) Submission of offeror’s proposal in response to this RFP will constitute acceptance of Non-Governmental personnel participation as advisors in the source selection. If the offeror has any objection to Non-Government advisors access to its proposal information, the offeror shall provide grounds and justification for its objections to the CS. The CO will then make a determination whether the Non-Government advisor(s) shall be permitted to participate in the source selection. The CS will inform the objecting offeror of the final determination, and, if the use of Non-Government advisors has been changed, will inform all offerors of the change.

1.2 Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits

The offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1.2 below). The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies as specified in Table 1.2. The volumes identified in the table shall be separately bound in three-ring, loose-leaf binders, as necessary. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the ITO paragraphs as noted in the table below:

Table 1.2 - Proposal Organization

Number

*Limit past performance to six contracts/task orders, no more than 10 pages per past/present contract/task order submitted. Complete a separate Past Performance Information Sheet (PPIS) (RFP Attachment 4) for each contract/task submitted.

1.2.1 Page Limitations

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal and excess paper copies will be returned to the offeror as soon as practicable. Page limitations may 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. Each page shall be counted except the following: blank pages, cover pages, table of contents, tabs, glossaries, resumes of key personnel, and those noted in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1.2) as unlimited.

1.2.1.1 Page Size and Format

(a) A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Pages shall be single spaced. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12 point. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and ¾-inch side margins. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page size and format restrictions shall apply to responses to ENs. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

(b) Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as a single page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point. These limitations shall apply to both electronic and hard copy proposals.

1.2.2 Cost or Pricing Related Data

All cost or pricing data shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal and Contract Documentation Volume. Cost trade-off information, work hour estimates, and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives or design and trade-off decisions.

1.2.3 Cross-Referencing

Each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated without cross referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Information required for proposal evaluation which 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.

1.2.4 Indexing

Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections and will not count against page limitations.

1.2.5 Title Page

Each volume must include a title page. The title pages must show:

(a) Solicitation Number

(b) Name, address, telephone numbers and e-mail address of the offeror

1.2.6 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.

1.2.7 Tables and Figures

Include an indexed list of Tables and Figures. This index will not count against page limitations.

1.2.8 Binding and Labeling

Each volume of the proposal should be separately bound in a three-ring, loose leaf binder permitting the volume to lie flat when open. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. The same identifying data should be placed on the spine of each binder. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with 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.

1.3 Electronic Offers

Electronic offers alone, will not be accepted. However, each offeror is required to submit an identical electronic copy of their proposal on a CD no later than the required proposal due date. The CD shall be in addition to the required number of hard copies designated in Table 1.2 above. The content and page size of electronic copies must be identical to the hard copies. The outside of the CD or the CD jacket must be labeled to correspond with the hard copies. For electronic copies, indicate volume number and title, and use separate files to permit rapid location of information. The electronic copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Office 2007 suite of applications. In the event that hard copies and electronic copies of a proposal are submitted and if there are any discrepancies between the hard copies and electronic copies of the proposal, the hard copies will be used for evaluation.

1.4 Distribution

The “original” proposal shall be identified. Proposals shall be addressed to the following and mailed or hand carried to:

763 SCONS

Attn: Solicitation FA4452-14-R-0001 Attn: Jennifer Gasparich and Lee Mutschler 507 Symington Drive, Room W202 Scott AFB IL 62225-5022

Access to Scott AFB for Delivery of Hand Carried Proposals: Offerors are cautioned that when hand-carrying proposals, individuals not affiliated with this installation must obtain visitors’ passes prior to entrance. The Shiloh gate has been designated as the “Visitor’s Control Center.” Some delays can be anticipated for visitors to process through the “Visitor’s Control Center” and offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain visitors’ passes. Each visitor must have an on-site sponsor to obtain a visitor’s pass. Please contact Lee Mutschler at (618) 256-9978 for more information.

Proposals are due by 12:00 pm (central time) on the due date. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers.

2.0 Volume I Executive Summary

In the executive summary volume, the offeror shall provide the following information:

2.1 Narrative Summary

The narrative summary of the entire proposal should be concise, to include addressing the significant risks, and highlighting any key or unique features, excluding price. The salient features should tie in with Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items. Any summary material presented here shall not be considered as meeting the requirements for any portions of other volumes of the proposal.

2.2 Table of Contents

Include a master table of contents of the entire proposal.

3.0 Volume II - Technical Volume

3.1 General

The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical subfactors defined in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying these subfactors. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

3.2 Format and Specific Content

3.2.1 Technical

In the Technical volume, address your technical solution for meeting or exceeding the Government’s minimum performance or capability requirements of each Technical subfactor.

3.2.1.1 Technical Risk

Address Technical Risk associated with those aspects of your proposed technical approach you consider to have the potential for disruption of schedule, increased costs, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance by submitting a Risk Matrix. Classify each risk in accordance with DoD Source Selection Procedures Table 3, Technical Risk Rating (listed in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2). Provide the rationale for each risk and its rating, including quantitative estimates of the impact on cost, schedule, and performance. Describe the impact of each identified risk in terms of its potential to interfere with or prevent the successful accomplishment of other contract requirements (for example: PWS), whether or not those requirements are identified as subfactors. Propose a realistic "workaround" or risk mitigators for identified risks that will eliminate or reduce risk to an acceptable level. Identify and classify any new risks introduced by such risk mitigation.

3.2.2 Volume Organization

The Technical volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(1) Title Page

(2) Teaming Matrix

(3) Table of Contents

(4) List of Tables and Figures

(5) Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

(6) Technical Approach (Subfactor One)

(7) Staffing Approach (Subfactor Two)

(8) Configuration Management Approach (Subfactor Three)

(9) Risk Matrix

3.2.3 Teaming Matrix

A Teaming Matrix (if applicable) shall be submitted with the Technical Approach – Volume II. Teaming arrangements are encouraged. Offerors shall describe which tasks each member of their teaming arrangement will be responsible for and indicate any potential OCI concerns and mitigations.

3.2.4 Subfactor One – Technical Approach

Each offeror shall provide an effective and detailed plan describing their technical methodology/approach to be used in performing the requirements of the PWS. The specific requirements of the Technical Approach subfactor are defined in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items.

3.2.5 Subfactor Two – Staffing Approach

Each offeror shall provide an effective and detailed plan with their approach to overall staffing of and transition to COM-F II. The specific requirements of the Staffing Approach subfactor are defined in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items.

4.0 Volume III - Past Performance

4.1 General

Each offeror shall submit a Past Performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in the PPIS (RFP Attachment 4). This information is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners who are proposed to perform aspects of the effort the offeror considers critical to overall successful performance. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

Along with the information required in this paragraph, the offeror shall submit a consent letter (RFP Attachment 5) executed by each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the offeror so the offeror can respond to such information. For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter (see sample at RFP Attachment 6), authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance.

4.2 Early Proposal Information

Each offeror is requested to submit the information shown in the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (RFP Attachment 8) for each relevant contract 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. Failure to submit early proposal information will not result in offeror disqualification.

As soon as practicable, offerors shall e-mail the PPQ (RFP Attachment 8) with section 1 completed and the Past Performance Questionnaire Cover Letter (RFP Attachment 7) to the points of contact (POCs) the offeror has listed in the PPIS (RFP Attachment 4). The POCs listed in the PPIS’s should represent the individuals most knowledgeable about the offeror’s performance on the identified contract or program, such as the following: (1) Contracting Officer’s Representative; (2) Program/Project Manager; (3) Contracting Officer. The POCs will complete the questionnaires and forward them by email directly to the CS, Lee Mutschler at lee.mutschler@us.af.mil and to Jennifer Gasparich at jennifer.gasparich@us.af.mil. RESPONDENTS TO THE QUESTIONNAIRES SHALL NOT SEND THE COMPLETED INFORMATION SHEETS BACK TO THE OFFEROR. Offerors are encouraged to follow-up with respondents to ensure they have completed the questionnaires. In order to facilitate receiving the PPQs that are not received early, offerors shall submit the name, phone number, and email address for the POCs receiving PPQs to the CS 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will also conduct follow-up with any POC as necessary. Again, PPQs should be submitted to the CS 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. The CO will use discretion in accepting PPQs received after the requested date.

4.3 Relevant/Recent Contracts (Limitd to six contracts, no more than 10 pages per contract reference) Submit information in accordance with the PPIS (RFP Attachment 4). The PPIS shall consist of no more than six contracts that you consider most relevant in demonstrating your team’s ability to perform the proposed effort. A contract is considered recent if it is an ongoing contract or if it was completed within three years of the date of issuance of the solicitation. As stated above, no more than six contracts total shall be submitted for each offeror/team. Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recency and relevancy, see Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Section 2.3 – Past Performance Factor. The Government may consider past performance in the aggregate in addition to on an individual contract basis. Contractors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or is so sparse that a confidence assessment cannot be reasonably assigned will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and as a result, will receive an “Unknown Confidence” rating for the Past Performance factor. Any past performance information submitted over the maximum of six total contracts (including prime and subcontractors) will be disregarded in its entirety. If submitting an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for consideration, the task order for which evaluation is requested shall be specified. Each task order submitted will count toward the six contract maximum limitation.

4.3.1 Specific Content

Offerors are required to explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort and to what aspects of the proposed effort they relate. This may include a discussion of efforts accomplished by the offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past efforts to identify and manage program risk. Merely having problems does not automatically equate to a limited or no confidence rating, since the problems encountered may have been on a more complex program, or an offeror may have subsequently demonstrated the ability to overcome the problems encountered. 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. This may allow the offeror to be considered a higher confidence candidate. For example, submittal of quality performance indicators or other management indicators that clearly support that an offeror has overcome past problems is required. Categorize the relevant information into the specific Technical subfactors and Price factor used to evaluate the proposal.

4.3.2 Organizational Structure Change History

Many companies have acquired, been acquired by, or otherwise merged with other companies, and/or reorganized their divisions, business groups, subsidiary companies, etc. In many cases, these changes have taken place during the time of performance of relevant past efforts or between conclusion of recent past efforts and this source selection. As a result, it is sometimes difficult to determine what past performance is relevant to this acquisition. To facilitate this relevancy determination, include in this proposal volume a "roadmap" describing all such changes in the organization of your company. A pamphlet or other commercial document describing such reorganizations may suffice. As part of this explanation, show how these changes impact the relevance of any efforts you identify for past performance evaluation/performance confidence assessment. Since the Government intends to consider past performance information provided by other sources as well as that provided by the offeror(s), your "roadmap" should be both specifically applicable to the efforts you identify and general enough to apply to efforts on which the Government receives information from other sources.

5.0 Volume IV – Contract Documentation and Price

5.1 Contract Documentation

5.1.1 RFP Standard Form 1449

Offeror is required to complete blocks 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c of the RFP, Standard Form 1449. By completing blocks 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c of the Standard Form 1449 the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. RFP Certifications – Complete and submit all required information (fill-ins, signatures, etc.). Offeors with certifications already filled out in SAM should state this in Volume IV rather than printing and submitting these paper certifications.

5.1.2 SF 1449 Continuation Sheet – Price

The offeror shall insert its proposed unit and extended prices based on the quantities for each Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN in the spaces provided (Refer to Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Section 2 - Evaluation factors, paragraph d. – Price Factor). Price shall reflect all inputs associated with providing the COM-F II requirement. All prices shall be rounded as described in paragraph 5.3.2 below. The Government has inserted Not to Exceed (NTE) amounts for the Cost Reimbursable (CR) CLINs X002 and X003. CLIN X0004 will remain a Not Separately Priced (NSP) CLIN.

5.1.3 Technical Proposal Checklist

The offeror shall complete and submit the Technical Proposal Checklist (RFP Attachment 9) to support the completeness of their Technical proposal.

5.1.4 Attachments

Attachments to the RFP include:

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment 2 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Attachment 3 – DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification Attachment 4 – PPIS Attachment 5 – Subcontractor Consent Letter Attachment 6 – Client Authorization Letter Attachment 7 – PPQ cover Letter Attachment 8 – PPQ Attachment 9 – Technical Proposal Checklist.

Attachment 10 – Wage Determination

Exhibit 1 – DD Form 1423 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

Each offeror is required to complete sections 6a, 6b and 6c of the DD Form 254 (Attachment 3). The DD254 shall be submitted in Volume IV, Contract Documents and Price.

5.1.5 Exceptions to Solicitation Requirements

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Each exception shall be specifically related to each paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken. Provide rationale in support of the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the solicitation. This information shall be provided in the format and content of Table 5.1.

Table 5.1 - Solicitation Exceptions

Solicitation Document Page/ Paragraph Requirement/ Portion Rationale and Impact (if any)

Page and Paragraph Numbers

why the requirement can/will not be met

5.2 Other Information Required

5.2.1 Authorized Offeror Personnel

Provide the name, title, and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

5.2.2 Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations Provide company/division's street address; CAGE code; DUNS code; TIN; and size of business (large or small). This same information must be provided if the work for this contract will be performed at any other location(s).

5.2.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

At time of submitting a proposal, the offeror must either state affirmatively that it has no OCI issues, or it must submit an Organizational Conflict of Interest Identification and Mitigation Plan (OIMP), as described herein: the contractor must submit and maintain an OCI Identification and Mitigation Plan (OIMP) acceptable to the CO. The OIMP shall include, at a minimum, processes and internal controls necessary to identify, capture, and mitigate OCI activities at the subcontractor level. The Government-accepted OIMP shall be incorporated by reference into a resultant contract.

5.2.4 Security Clearance

Contractor personnel performing the PWS tasks for this requirement must possess at least a Secret security clearance granted by the Department of Defense. Specific security requirements are identified in the DD Form 254. Offerors shall address this requirement in Volume IV.

5.2.5 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 9, Responsibility Information The Offeror shall address in this section whether they meet items (a) through (g) of the general standards of responsibility as defined in FAR 9.104. Provide financial data to support your company having adequate financial resources and identify any current or previous government contracts to support establishment of a satisfactory performance record. Provide contact information for any contract identified. Information already in you Past Performance Volume does not need to be repeated.

5.3 Price Data

Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted unless you consider it essential to document or support your price position. All data relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation, must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Contract Documentation and Price Volume.

5.3.1 Price Completeness and Reasonableness

The offeror shall submit pricing information to support the completeness and reasonableness of their proposed prices for all CLINs, including phase-in. The pricing information submitted should fully support PWS requirements for each major functional element specified in the PWS. A breakdown should also be provided for price traceability which shows the skill mix, labor categories, position descriptions, estimated number of hours, and estimated fully burdened labor rates. Information shall also be segregated by the performance periods and a total price for each CLIN as specified in the solicitation. Information shall also show the consolidated total price for performance.

Note that unrealistically low or high proposed costs or prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has submitted an unrealistic proposal. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

5.3.2 Rounding

All unit and extended prices provided shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. All loaded labor rates shall be rounded to the nearest penny.