TECHNICAL_EVALUATION_CRITERIA.pdf

TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows:

The Government will award a contract or purchase order resulting from this requirement on the basis of best value, technical factors and price considered. Technical factors together shall be considered more important than price. The technical evaluation factors are as follows, in order of importance:

1. Factor 1: Technical Approach

The Contractor’s proposal shall address each area of the Purchase Description requirements in sufficient detail to demonstrate a clear understanding in the technical proposal of how it meets each of the product requirements. This shall include the ability of the offeror to deliver a Two-camera adapter and software for Nikon Ti-S widefield microscope.

2. Factor 2: Approach to Installation, Delivery, Training and Warranty

The Offer shall detail in its technical proposal how it shall meet the delivery of the requirement in the attached product description. All labor, materials, and shipping are to be provided by the offeror. A minimum of at least a 12-month comprehensive warranty is required.

3. Factor 3: Past Performance

The offeror shall provide a list of two (2) past performance references completed during the past five (5) years, similar in size and scope to the requirements outlined in the Purchase Description.

Offerors shall include the following information for each contract identified:

• Name of Contracting Organization

• Contract Number

• Contract Type

• Total Contract Value

• Description of Requirement and Specific Responsibilities of the Offeror as they relate to this

Purchase Description

• Contract Period of Performance