H92240-16-T-0077-0002.docx

H92240-16-T-0077

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 13-Jul-2016 11:00 AM to 22-Jul-2016 03:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

(m) Quote Preparation and Submission Instructions.

(1) Quoters may submit written questions during the quote preparation period. All questions must be received no later than 3:00 pm PST on 21 July 2016 to allow adequate time to prepare and issue responses prior to the date and time set for receipt of quotes. Only written questions will receive a response. It is required that each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. All questions will be answered via a consolidated Q&A document posted to FBO on or around 22 July 2016.

All questions and quotes shall be directed to the Contracting Office by email, citing at a minimum “H92240-16-T-0077” in the subject line at the following address: matthew.aponte@socom.mil.

(2) Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions herein, and non-conformance with the specified required content may be cause for rejection of the quote. The quote shall be valid for no less than 90 days from the date of RFQ closing, a statement affirming this fact shall be included in the Introduction. The quote shall provide comprehensive responses to the areas provided for in this section. The quote shall be a complete response to the requirements of this RFQ, taking into consideration required quantities and delivery schedules specified in this solicitation.

(3) Quoters must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale in their quote.

(n) Quote Format And Content. The quotation shall consist of 3 parts: (I) Introduction, (II) Technical, and (III) Price information. Electronic quotes shall contain separate files for each volume. Individual emails shall not exceed 10 MB. The quote page format will be 8 1/2” x 11” except for fold-outs used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11” x 17”. A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information. Type shall not be less than 12 pitch. Elaborate formats or color presentations are not desired or required.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Complete business address of the Quoter, the corporate name to be used on any resultant contract, and the remittance address if different from that above. If this name does not identify a "parent company" or sponsoring "corporation" name, also provide such identity, as appropriate.

· The Quoter’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Dun & Bradstreet (DUNs) Number.

· Name, telephone numbers and e-mail address of person(s) to be contacted for clarification or questions to the quote.

· Fill-In Clauses: Provide all fill-ins or certifications required by the solicitation for inclusion in any resulting contract. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award; Quotes received without the completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 ALT I or completed SAM representation may be considered non-compliant. Quoters must also provide all fill-ins for:

· 252.209-7991 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW—FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS (DEVIATION 2016-O0002) (OCT 2015)

· 5652.204-9000 INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (2014)

· Terms and Conditions: The Quoter must include a statement that it either (a) agrees to the terms and conditions of this solicitation (which consists of the entire RFQ, including all documents, exhibits, and other attachments that are incorporated therein by reference and made a part thereof) and any solicitation amendments; or (b) takes exceptions to any terms or conditions of the solicitation, and clearly identifies those exceptions. Exceptions to any of the terms and conditions of this RFQ may be considered by the Government to be unacceptable.

· Specific quote validity period.

(2) Factor 1 – Technical Capability. The quote will be evaluated to meet the minimum specifications identitified in Attachment I “Statement of Work”. The proposed requirement will be awarded in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 “brand name or equal”. If items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the solicitation by a “brand name or equal” description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering “equal” products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product(s) is (are) clearly identified in the quote and is (are) determined by the requiring activity to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements stated in the RFQ. Unless the vendor clearly indicates in their quote that they are offering an “equal” product, the quote shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the RFQ. If the offeror proposes to furnish an “equal” product, the brand name of the product to be furnished shall be provided in the quote.

(3) Factor 2 – Price. The Quoter shall provide firm-fixed prices within the Schedule. The Government may require additional “other than cost and pricing data” prior to award.

(o) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Quoters that include in their quotes data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall --

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

This quote includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or in part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this quote. If, however, a contract is awarded to this quoter as a result of -- or in connection with -- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this quote.

(p) To be considered timely. E-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the above designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for final quote submission. An E-mail quote that resides on a Government server, but has not appeared in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission will be considered late in accordance with FAR 15.208(b). Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Quoter to ensure that its entire quote is received by the Agency by the designated due date.

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5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only by Contracting Officer (2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

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