Instructions to Offerors.pdf

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1: INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The Offeror’s proposal must be complete, sufficient and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. It will be the sole responsibility of the offeror to ensure that its proposal is received by the Government on the stated deadline date and time. The offeror's proposed price must be in U.S. Dollars.

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

1. A complete proposal package shall be sent to Sonia Barnhill via email at Sonia.Barnhill@bep.gov no later than the deadline specified in block 8 of the request for proposal (RFP).

2. The proposal package and contents therein must be properly organized and legible. Offeror's proposals are to be no more than fifty (50) pages in length.

3. Proposal that fail to include the required information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

4. Below are the submittal requirements that must be included in each offeror's proposal:

PURPOSE OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: The technical proposal will primarily determine the qualifications and capability of the offeror to participate in this contract. It should be specific and complete in every detail. The proposal should be concise and provide sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror's capacity to satisfactorily perform the task outlined in the solicitation. No price information shall be included in the technical proposal.

Factor 1: Technical- Offeror must submit a technical proposal which describe their capabilities and how they intend to perform the requirement stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This will determine if the offeror provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements and their associated risks as specified under Section C of this solicitation. This must also include the name and telephone number of the person the Government should contact to schedule discussion if necessary.

(1) Sub Factor 1 Technical Approach: Offerors shall provide a technical proposal describing the process used to clearly demonstrate their understanding of this requirement. Offeror shall provide a copy of the certification verifying that canine team (s) has completed a nationally recognized explosive detection program. Offeror shall provide copies of all required county, state & Federal permits to conduct business and handle explosives (PWS 1.6.9 Special Qualifications and Performance Requirements Summary).

(2) Sub Factor 2 Capabilities: Offerors shall provide a summary of facilities, equipment and machinery to demonstrate the capability and capacity to provide canine detection services.

Factor 2: Past Performance- Offeror must submit three recent and relevant Government or private projects completed within the past five years that demonstrates the ability to perform the requirements within this solicitation. The offeror shall identify the contract title, contract number, dollar value, client name and address and point of contact with contact information (phone and email).

Factor 3: Price- Offeror shall complete the Schedule of Supplies/Services table provided in Section B, including all Option Years. Offeror must quote prices for all service line items in order to be considered for award. All pricing shall be inclusive of all Offeror’s direct costs (labor, training and travel), indirect costs and profit.

EVALUATION:

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract resulting from this RFP to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and has the lowest evaluated price. Proposal will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13.5, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process.

Questions may be directed to Sonia Barnhill via email only (Sonia.Barnhill@bep.gov) NLT 2:00 p.m.

Eastern Time on 7/17/2020.