Section_A.pdf

SECTION A

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

2. This contract is for a base period (from date of award through September 30, 2017) and seven (7) 12-month option periods with a six month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

3. The Receipt of Offers is scheduled for December 22, 2016, at 4:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at 1300 W. Richey Avenue, Artesia, New Mexico 88210. See Solicitation Section L.

4. A Pre-proposal Conference/Site Inspection has been scheduled for December 1, 2016, at 9:30 AM MDT. Offerors who wish to inspect the proposed work site shall meet with the Government Representatives at the scheduled time and place. See Section L, Provision 52.237-1 Site Visit.

Due to FLETC being a secure facility, visitors to the Center must obtain a visitor’s pass, which requires advance coordination. Attendees must complete and submit Form FTC-SEM- 17Z provided as a separate attachment to the solicitation to the procurement office by e-mail no later than two (2) business days in advance of the conference. Point of contact for coordination is Ms. Cynthia Ybarra, email to: cynthia.ybarra@fletc.dhs.gov.

NOTE: No cameras, video cameras, or recording devices are permitted.

5. Offerors shall submit proposals in strict accordance with Section K and Section L.

6. Facsimile offers and/or modification to offers are NOT authorized.

7. Email or telegraphic offers are NOT authorized.

8. Inquiries must be submitted no later than three (3) business days after the site visit to allow adequate time for written response prior to receipt of Offerors. Send inquiries by e-mail to cynthia.ybarra@fletc.dhs.gov.

9. Offerors should pay special attention to the strict security requirements contained in Section H.29 PHYSICAL AND PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS of the solicitation.

10. The cost of the new contractor’s move from a temporary site to a designated area will be borne solely by the new contractor and not be subject to reimbursement by the Government.

NOTE: This is a competitive acquisition. Offerors are advised to pay particular attention to Proposal Requirements at Sections L and Evaluation Criteria at Section M.

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