HQ003425R0009 International Loan RFP.pdf
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by DOD Washington Headquarters Services for International Loan Modeling Budget Management (ILMBM) services in support of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The RFP seeks program management, accounting, and financial modeling support services under a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period of 12 months and four 12-month option periods, plus a potential 6-month extension. The total contract duration including all options cannot exceed 66 months.
The solicitation (HQ003425R0009) is unrestricted under NAICS code 541219 (Other Accounting Services) with a size standard of $25 million. Proposals are due by February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. Key requirements include an active Secret facility clearance and key personnel with specified qualifications. The evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Approach & Capability, Past Performance (both equally weighted and significantly more important than price), and Price. Past performance references must be from the last three years, with projects valued at least $10M and lasting at least 12 consecutive months. Questions are due by January 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST. All proposal submissions must be made electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
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SEE ADDENDUM
(No Collect Calls)
HQ003425R0009 23-Jan-2025
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER
571-527-8663
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME
01:00 PM 07 Feb 2025
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
(TYPE OR PRINT)
(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
ADDENDA X ARE
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Us e Only )
23.
CODE 10. THIS ACQUISI TION IS
SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT
BELOW IS CHECKED
TELEPHONE NO.
HQ00349. ISSUED BY
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
DARRELL JOY
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER
(TY PE OR PRINT)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY RE FERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212- 3. 52.212- 5 ARE ATTACHED.X
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DA TA
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
20.
ADDITIONAL SHEE TS SUBJ ECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212- 4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHE D. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
( BLOCK 5) , INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
S ET FORTH HEREIN, I S ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
. Y OUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
28. CONTRA CTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRES TRICTED ORX
SMALL BUSINESS
17a.CONTRA CTOR/ CODE FACILITY
OF FEROR CODE
WHS - ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE
4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 09F09
ALE XANDRIA VA 22350
18a. PAY MENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13a. THIS CONTRACT I S A
13b. RATING
CODE15. DELIVE R TO CODE HQ0013 16. ADMINISTE RED B Y
12. DI SCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVE RY FOR FOB DESTINA-
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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RF PX
DEFENSE SECURITY COOP AGENCY (DSCA HQ)
ANTHONY STEPHENSON
201 12TH STREET, SOUTH
ARLINGTON VA 22202
TEL: (703) 697-6750 FAX:
FAX:
TEL: SERVICE-DISA BLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINES S
8(A )
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SIZE S TANDARD:
$25,000,000
NAICS:
541219
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OFF ER DA TED
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.
DE LIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDE NTIFIED AB OV E AND ON A NY
COPIE S TO ISS UING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
EMAIL:
TEL:
31c. DATE SIGNED
SEE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
24.22.21.19.
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
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32g. E -MAIL OF AUTHORIZE D GOVERNMENT REP RE SENTATIVE
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
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ACCE PTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEP T AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________
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REPRESENTATIVE
32c . DATE 32d. P RI NTED NAME AND TITLE OF A UTHORIZ ED GOVE RNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MA ILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRES ENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBE R OF AUTHORIZED GOV ERNMENT REPRESENTA TIVE
37. CHECK NUMBE R
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CORRE CT FOR
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38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPE R FOR P AY ME NT
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFY ING OF FICER 41c. DATE
42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c . DATE REC'D (YY /MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
SEE SCHEDULE
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY UNIT
22. 23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
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ITEM NO.
HQ003425R0009
Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 12 Months
Program Management Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Program Management Support Services in accordance with 5.1 and 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
FOB: Destination R499
NET AMT
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 12 Months
Accounting Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Accounting Support Services in accordance with 5.4 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
FOB: Destination R499
NET AMT
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 12 Months Financial Modeling Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Financial Modeling Support Services in accordance with 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
FOB: Destination
1001 12 Months OPTION Program Management Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Program Management Support Services in accordance with 5.1 and 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
1002 12 Months OPTION Accounting Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Accounting Support Services in accordance with 5.4, and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
1003 12 Months OPTION Financial Modeling Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Financial Modeling Support Services in accordance with 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
2001 12 Months OPTION Program Management Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Program Management Support Services in accordance with 5.1 and 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
2002 12 Months OPTION Accounting Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Accounting Support Services in accordance with 5.4 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
2003 12 Months OPTION Financial Modeling Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Financial Modeling Support Services in accordance with 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
3001 12 Months OPTION Program Management Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Program Management Support Services in accordance with 5.1 and 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
3002 12 Months OPTION Accounting Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Accounting Support Services in accordance with 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
3003 12 Months OPTION Financial Modeling Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Financial Modeling Support Services in accordance with 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
4001 12 Months OPTION Program Management Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Program Management Support Services in accordance with 5.1 and 5.2 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
4002 12 Months OPTION Accounting Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Accounting Support Services in accordance with 5.4 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
4003 12 Months OPTION Financial Modeling Support Services
FFP
The Contractor shall provide Financial Modeling Support Services in accordance with 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 of the Performance Work Statement ("PWS"), attached documents, and all other requirements listed in this document.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS
Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:
CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY
0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 2003 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 3003 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 4003 Destination Government Destination Government
DELIVERY INFORMATION
CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /
CAGE
0001 POP 28-FEB-2025 TO
27-FEB-2026
N/A DEFENSE SECURITY COOP AGENCY
(DSCA HQ)
ANTHONY STEPHENSON
201 12TH STREET, SOUTH
ARLINGTON VA 22202
(703) 697-6750
HQ0013
0002 POP 28-FEB-2025 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
0003 POP 28-FEB-2025 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
1001 POP 28-FEB-2026 TO
27-FEB-2027
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
1002 POP 28-FEB-2026 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
1003 POP 28-FEB-2026 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
2001 POP 28-FEB-2027 TO
27-FEB-2028
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
2002 POP 28-FEB-2027 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
2003 POP 28-FEB-2027 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
3001 POP 28-FEB-2028 TO
27-FEB-2029
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
3002 POP 28-FEB-2028 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
3003 POP 28-FEB-2028 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
4001 POP 28-FEB-2029 TO
27-FEB-2030
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
4002 POP 28-FEB-2029 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
4003 POP 28-FEB-2029 TO
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020
52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government
(JUN 2020) -- Alternate I
NOV 2021
52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions
SEP 2007
52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions
JUN 2020
52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct NOV 2021 52.204-2 Security Requirements MAR 2021 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier
Subcontract Awards
JUN 2020
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and
Certifications.
DEC 2014
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and
Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities
DEC 2023
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
NOV 2021
52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment MAY 2006 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic
Corporations--Representation
NOV 2015
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
NOV 2021
52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding
Responsibility Matters
OCT 2018
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations
NOV 2015
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
SEP 2023
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
NOV 2023
52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns FEB 2024 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain
Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.
JUN 2020
52.227-14 Rights in Data--General MAY 2014 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and
Representation
JUN 2020
52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements FEB 2021 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award
Management
OCT 2018
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
SEP 2011
252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies
JAN 2023
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General AUG 2019 252.203-7004 Display of Hotline Posters JAN 2023 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
SEP 2022
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber
Incident Reporting
JAN 2023
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
JAN 2023
252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation
MAY 2021
252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
JAN 2023
252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders JUN 2023 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7051 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial
Satellite Services.
DEC 2022
252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
MAY 2022
252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
JAN 2023
252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation
JUN 2023
252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
JUN 2023
252.225-7975 (Dev) Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records
(DEVIATION 2024-O0003)
DEC 2023
252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Products and Commercial Services
MAR 2023
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DEC 2018
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-
Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition.
(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.
115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.
115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."
(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--
(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--
It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
(e) Disclosures.
(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment--
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services--
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment--
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services--
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(End of provision)
52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Please see 52.212-2 Addendum for evaluation criteria.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.
Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR
EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2023-
O0008) (MAY 2024)
(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph
(a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clauses of this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).
(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.
113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(v) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.
117–328).
(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115- 390, title II).
(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.
(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.
13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi)__(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).
(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232–40.
(xxvi) 52.247–64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247–64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of clause)
52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)
The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.
52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days of contract expiration.
52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days before contract expires; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.
52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)
(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from
Ms. Kim Robinson-Leach Contracting Officer Address: Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-3400 Email: kim.m.robinson-leach.civ@mail.mil Telephone: 571-722-4559
(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.
52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
www.acquisition.gov
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
www.acquisition.gov
52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.
(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)
TO BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF AWARD
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.
“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.
“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—
(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and
(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.
(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.
(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.
(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:
(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):
(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.
(ii) For fixed price line items—
(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.
(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)
(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.
(Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)
(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.
(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.
(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.
(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.
[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]
(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.
Routing Data Table*
Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF
Pay Official DoDAAC ____
Issue By DoDAAC ____
Admin DoDAAC** ____
Inspect By DoDAAC ____
Ship To Code ____
Ship From Code ____
Mark For Code ____
Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____
Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____
Accept at Other DoDAAC ____
LPO DoDAAC ____
DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____
Other DoDAAC(s) ____
(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”)
(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)
(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.
(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.
(g) WAWF point of contact.
(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.
(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)
(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.
252.233-9000 WHS/AD LOCAL PROVISION: AGENCY-LEVEL PROTESTS (MAR 2015)
Potential bidders or offerors may submit an agency-level protest directly to the Contracting Officer. As an alternative to the Contracting Officer’s consideration of a protest, a potential bidder or offeror may request an independent review of their protest by a WHS Protest Deciding Official. In either case, the agency-level protest must comply with the requirements and procedures in FAR 33.103 for submitting agency-level protests. A request for an independent review by the WHS Protest Deciding Official shall be submitted to:
Mr. David Kao Competition Advocate Address: Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) 2800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-3400 Email: david.h.kao.civ@mail.mil
A protest decision by the Contracting Officer or WHS Protest Deciding Official is final and not subject to appeal or reconsideration within WHS.
(end of clause)
Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents
DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE
Attachment 1 PWS 28 03-JAN-2025 Attachment 2 DD254 5 03-JAN-2025 Attachment 3 Personnel Matrix 1 03-JAN-2025 Attachment 4 Key Personnel
Requirement Qualifications
2 03-JAN-2025
Attachment 5 Pricing Template 1 03-JAN-2025 Attachment 6 RFP Questions Template 1 03-JAN-2025 Attachment 7a Past Performance
Questionnaire
4 03-JAN-2025
Attachment 7b Past Performance Questionnaire Instructions
1 03-JAN-2025
Attachment 8 Small Business Participation Commitment Document
1 03-JAN-2025
Attachment 9 Contractor COI Form 4 03-JAN-2025
52.212-1 ADDENDUM
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)/ Acquisition Directorate (AD) is releasing this solicitation electronically only, via the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.ed.mil. This electronic version of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is the official version for this acquisition. No hard copy of this solicitation will be issued. Offerors will be notified of any and all applicable amendments to this solicitation electronically via PIEE. Offerors shall submit their Proposal electronically. Any Proposal received after the due date and time specified for receipt will be considered late and will be rejected.
The requirement will be competed unrestricted in accordance with FAR Part 15 “Contracting by Negotiation” under NAICS 541219 - Other Accounting Services.
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION
QUESTIONS:
All questions, concerns, or requests for clarification for this RFP shall be submitted via Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil using the Offer Tab by Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm EST. The offeror shall not include any proprietary information in a question, as the Government will provide the questions and answers to the potential offeror. No phone calls are permitted. No comments, questions, or inquiries shall be made of any Government person by any means other than electronic submission via the method listed above. Questions received after this date and time may not be responded to by the Government. All emails shall be clearly labeled in the subject line of the email with the RFP Number:
HQ003425R0009: ILMBM Services. The offeror shall clearly identify the specific section of the solicitation to which each question relates when submitting questions. Reference should be made to the solicitation Section Heading, page number of the solicitation, and specific location on the page (e.g., third paragraph) to facilitate the Government’s response to each question. Questions shall be submitted using Attachment 6 Microsoft Excel template file.
Questions and Responses will be provided to the offeror via the Solicitation Module in PIEE. If amendments to the final solicitation are issued, the offeror must acknowledge the amendments by signing the accompanying Standard Form (SF) 30 and returning the signed SF 30 for all amendments issued with the Vendor’s Proposal submission.
Failure to acknowledge all amendments issued by the Government may result in the Proposal submitted in response to the solicitation being found non-responsive by the Government.
Only written amendments to the solicitation issued in accordance with the above procedures are effective to amend the solicitation and bind the Government. Verbal responses to questions shall not bind the Government and shall not alter the solicitation’s terms.
A. PROPOSAL VOLUME REQUIREMENTS
The following are descriptions of the information that shall be provided with the quote.
PROPOSAL VOLUME REQUIREMENTS
Volume Section Page Limit
I
ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUME
Cover letter that includes:
1) Names and telephone numbers of person(s) authorized to conduct negotiations
2) Name of the official authorized to bind the Offeror’s organization shall be clearly identified
3) Company/Division Street Address; facility code; SAM UEI number and size standard, Cage Code
4) Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) certification
5) Listing of all subcontractor and their CAGE Code
6) Signed SF1449 (and SF30’s if applicable).
7) Completion of Clauses/Provisions such as FAR 52.204-24, 52.209-
7, 52.212-3 Alt I, 52.219-1 Alt I, 252.204-7007, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7017.
8) The SF 1449 must be signed by a representative of the Offeror authorized to commit the Offeror to contractual obligations
9) Acknowledgment of receipt of any amendments
10) Completed blocks 17a, 30a (signed), 30b and 30c.
11) Statement Regarding Terms and Conditions
No Page Limit
II
PASS/FAIL-Clearance & Business Size
1) Secret Facility Clearance Validation Letter from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
2) Letters of Commitment from proposed Key Personnel
3) NAICS code – Offeror’s must be registered under NACIS 541219 “Other Accounting Services”
4) Small Business Participation Commitment Document
No Page Limit
III
TECHNICAL VOLUME
1) Technical Approach & Capability
2) Completed Personnel Matrix (Attachment 3)
3) Key Personnel Resumes
4) Commitment Letters
5) Completed Key Personnel Qualification Requirements (Attachment
4)
(1) 20 pages
(2) Matrix Only
(3) No Page Limit
(4) No Page Limit
(5) Attachment 4
IV
PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME
1) Past Performance References (Attachment 7a)
2) Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ’s)
(1) 9 pages (3 page limit for each reference)
(2) (No Page Limit
V
PRICE VOLUME
1) Completed Pricing Template (Attachment 5)
(1) MS Excel Pricing Matrix
VI
SMALL BUISNIESS PARTICIPATION VOLUME
1) Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Attachment 8)
No Page Limit
A.1 Instructions for Proposal Submissions: This section of the Instruction to Offerors (ITO) provides general guidance for preparing Proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the Proposal. The Offeror’s Proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITO and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-compliance with the instructions provided in the ITO may make the Proposal ineligible or result in an unfavorable Proposal evaluation.
A.1.1 Sufficient Detail Proposals shall comply with the following guidelines:
Be complete and respond directly to the requirements of the solicitation.
Address the factors and their related elements as listed in FAR 52.212-1 Addendum and FAR 52.212-2
Addendum of the solicitation.
Be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated assertions. Extraneous, repetitious, or wordy submissions are not desired and could result in lower ratings.
Do not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements.
Assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Offeror’s capabilities and experience, and will base its evaluation only on the information presented in the Offeror’s Proposal.
A.1.2 Validity Statement The Offeror shall make a clear statement that the Proposal is valid for 120 calendar days. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful Proposals.
A.1.3 Physical Appearance of Submissions
Elaborate brochures or documentation, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired.
Proposals will be submitted in electronic copies.
No models, mockups, or videotapes will be accepted.
A.1.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each.
Glossaries do not count against the page limitation for their respective volumes.
A.1.5 Page Format Restrictions and Limitations
A.1.6 Page and Font Size Text shall be single- spaced on an 8.5 x 11 inches paper format, with a minimum one-inch margin all around.
Pages shall be numbered consecutively. A page printed on both sides shall be counted as two pages. No foldout pages shall be used. Page limitations shall be treated as maximum. Pages submitted in excess of the page limitations stated throughout this document will be removed and not evaluated. The excess pages will be deleted from the electronic copy of the Proposal. Documents incorporated by reference or as attachments to the Proposal shall be included in the overall maximum page lengths and will not be considered or evaluated if they exceed the maximum page.
Font size shall be twelve (12) point Times New Roman. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable. Lettering within tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be no smaller than ten (10) point Times New Roman. Margins on all four edges of each sheet will be at least one-inch. Proprietary statements, security markings, and page numbers shall be placed within the defined margin area. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. In the event discussions are held, these page format restrictions shall apply to the Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs).
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