RFQ_Attch_5_Addendum_to_52_212-2.docx

Addendum 52.212-2

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: This is a competitive selection subject to FAR 13.106. Award will be made on the basis of Best Value. By submission of its offer in accordance with the instructions provided in clause FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and the addendum thereto, the offeror accedes to the terms of this model contract and all such offers shall be treated equally except for their prices and experience records. An “unacceptable” rating in any factor or sub- factor will result in the overall technical proposal being rated “unacceptable” and the proposal will therefore be ineligible for award. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the source selection process is by its nature subjective. Therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire process. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

M-1 Contractor Quote. The following documents will be evaluated for completeness and compliance with the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ). Please refer to the instructions in FAR 52.212-1. Incomplete items may be a basis for rejection:

1. Volume I, Technical Capability. The offeror’s technical quote will be evaluated to determine technical acceptability in accordance with Volume II, Para 2 below. The proposal shall include the following:

a. Complete Attachment 3, Qualification Template-EBS SLC8, which includes two (2) technical factors. Contractor may provide up to three (3) references (inclusive of prime and subcontractor(s)). One completed questionnaire per offeror.

2. Volume II, Price

a) Completed Request for Quote-See Attachment 2-RFQ CLIN Template

b) Completed Representations & Certifications (see question 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4 AFI 32-7066, and paragrph 2 “Objectives” in the SOW for references).

c) Acknowledgement of all RFQ amendments, if applicable

M-2 Evaluation Methodology. All quotations will be evaluated for responsiveness. All responsive quotations will be ranked upon offeror’s Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The lowest price offeror’s quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability and references will be contacted. If technically acceptable, a Best-Value decision will be made based on technical, performance evaluation and a determination that the price is fair and reasonable. If not technically acceptable, the next lowest priced vendor’s quote will be evaluated. Technical acceptability evaluations will continue until a rating of technically acceptable is achieved. A Best-Value decision based on technical, performance evaluation and a determination that the price is fair and reasonable.

B. Technical Acceptability.

1. The Government technical evaluation team shall evaluate the technical proposals on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, assigning a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable. An offer must be rated “acceptable” in both two (2) factors to be eligible for award. An “unacceptable” rating in any factor or sub- factor will result in the overall technical proposal being rated “unacceptable” and the proposal will therefore be ineligible for award.

2. The following adjectival ratings and rating definitions will be used to assign a rating for each technical factor and sub-factor and an overall rating to each technical proposal.

3. Overall Technical Acceptability will be evaluated against the following factors:

Factor 1. Contractor must provide three (3) years’ experience performing ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEYS IAW the requirements of Air Force Instruction 32-7006 dated January 26, 2015, see question 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4 AFI 32-7066, and paragraph 2 “Objectives” in the Statement of Work (SOW) for references.

Provide reference and contact information to support the experience claimed by offeror. If offeror intends or proposes to use an entity other than offeror to fulfill a requirement or a portion thereof (i.e. a sub-contractor or other teaming partner), please provide ALL the requested information for that entity as well.

Factor 2. Contractor must provide a person who possesses sufficient specific education, training, and experience necessary to exercise professional judgment to develop opinions and conclusions regarding conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases and who qualifies under the definition of “environmental professional” in 40 CFR 312.10.

Provide reference and contact information to support the experience claimed by offeror. If offeror intends or proposes to use an entity other than offeror to fulfill a requirement or a portion thereof (i.e. a sub-contractor or other teaming partner), please provide ALL the requested information for that entity as well.

M-3 Price Evaluation.

The extended amount must equal the quantity multiplied by the unit price. To prevent rounding issues, unit prices are limited to two (2) decimal places and no rounding of the extended amount is allowed.

Note: It is the responsibility of each offeror to verify their calculations.

M-4 Clarifications / Discussions. Offerors are cautioned to submit sufficient information and in the format specified in 52.212-1 Addendum. Offeror’s may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their proposal. Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions and the Contracting Officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revision. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

M-5 Contract Award. The Government intends to award, without discussion, to offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

M-6 Contractor Responsibility. Prior to an award, an offeror may be requested to provide business information for the purpose of a responsibility determination in accordance with FAR Part 9. Failure to provide requested information may result in a determination of non-responsibility, and the offeror would then be considered ineligible for award.

(End of 52.212-2 Addendum)

Attachment 5 Addendum 52.212-2