Attachment 5_Client Auth Ltr.doc - - 01-20-2009.doc

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FA8533-08-R-25855

CLIENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER

Attachment 5 Note To Offerors: This procurement may be similar to some of the commercial supplies/services contracts or efforts in which your company has experience. Therefore, to assist the Government’s Performance Confidence Assessment Group (PCAG) in assessing your company’s past and present performance on relevant commercial contracts, the following letter should be sent to your points of contact for those efforts that you identify to the Government in your performance volume. Below is a sample of a Client Authorization Letter, giving your points of contact permission to release pertinent performance information to the Government.

Dear (Client):

We are presently responding to the Department of the Air Force, Robins Air Force Base, Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8533-08-R-25855 for the procurement of 250kW motor generator sets.

As you know, an offeror’s past and present performance has become an element of increased emphasis in the Air Force’s acquisitions. The Air Force is requesting that clients of companies who submit proposals in response to the RFP be contacted, and that their participation in the validation process be requested. Therefore, we respectfully request and hereby authorize you to complete the attached questionnaire relative to the work we have performed for your organization, and forward it directly to the Government Point of Contact at:

642 CBSG/GBKBB

Attn: Kyle Hering or Lauren Farrell

460 Richard Ray Blvd., Suite 200

Robins AFB GA 31098-1813

Reference: FA8533-09-R-0001 We have identified Mr/Ms (Name) of your organization as the point of contact based on their knowledge concerning our work. Your cooperation is this mater is appreciated. Any questions may be directed to: (Name, Phone Number, Fax Number for the Offeror’s Point of Contact)

Sincerely, (Offeror’s Point of Contact)