M00263-17-T-1006_Amendment__3.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment is being issued to clarify information in reference to discussions. Reference FAR Clause 52.212-1(g).

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Apr-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M0026317T1006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Mar-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO. 0003

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Apr-2017

CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

PO BOX 5069 MCRDPI

843-228-3779

PARRIS ISLAND SC 29905

M00263 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M0026317T1006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for quote, it was the only quote received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award one or more contracts without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. Offerors may quote for all items or some but not all items, and may quote for the entire quantity for items or a lesser quantity, so long as the quote clearly states the offeror will deliver items quoted upon by dates indicated in the solicitation. Maximum quantities are shown in section B. An offeror who is quoting for the maximum quantity for any line-item must include that a quantity not greater than that quantity in the offered quantity block. Any offered quantity that is greater than the maximum quantity will be treated as the maximum quantity, and the quoted extended price will be the price per item multiplied by the maximum quantity both for evaluation and award purposes. For any item in which the offered quantity block is blank or indicated as zero (0) or nothing, the offeror will be treated as having not quoted for that item, both for evaluation and award purposes.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/ https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

VERY IMPORTANT:

Price quotes and written detailed descriptions of the specifications of each sample item provided will be sent to one location and the samples of items will be sent to another location. Failure to comply will make your quote ineligible for award. Both must be received in their entirety at the below listed addresses by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

Contractors must provide samples of “all” items to:

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Attention: Lauren Page (Reference Solicitation M0026317T1006) 3280 Russell Rd. 2nd Floor Quantico, VA 22134

**One sample of each line item (item no.) 0001 through 0008 shall be provided. All samples must include logos or printed words at the part of the products where “Product Specifications” (following C.12.0) in the solicitation requires logos and printed words. The samples can include logos and wording other than those associated with the USMC, so long as the samples meet all other requirements of “Product Specifications” in the solicitation and are of high quality and appearance.**

Samples Point of Contact: Lauren Page, lauren.page@marines.usmc.mil, 703-432-9701

Contractors must submit price quote and written detailed descriptions of the specifications of each sample item (one electronic copy) to:

https://www.acquisition.gov/

Lauren.page@marines.usmc.mil and cherie.t.hepfner@usmc.mil, (Reference Solicitation M0026317T1006) - “Verify quote is received”.

Price Quote Point of Contact: Cherie Hepfner, 843-228-3779

**Complete written detailed description of each item to be delivered, which description contains sufficient information for the Government to be able to determine whether each item meets C.7.1 in the solicitation and also meets each and every part of the corresponding item “Product Specifications” (following C.12.0) in section C of the solicitation.**

**Additionally, offerors may submit past performance information by identifying three (3) past or current relevant contracts where the offeror has been successful in delivering quality services in response to customer requirements. If problems were encountered during the performance of the identified contracts, provide evidence of the offeror’s ability to isolate the root causes of problems and include a description of programs or actions taken to resolve those causes.**

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. General Information. The Regional Contracting Office, Parris Island (RCO-PI) intends to award one or more single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract(s) with one option period, as a result of this solicitation.

The objective of this contract is to provide branded promotional and incentive items for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) for distribution purposes at various United States Marine Corps (USMC) events.

a. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award one or more contract(s) without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Offerors are cautioned to examine this solicitation in its entirety and to ensure that their quote contains all necessary information, provides all required documentation, and is complete in all respects.

b. Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” will not satisfy this requirement. Unnecessary elaboration or presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective solution are not desired and may be construed as a lack of understanding of the requirement.

c. Quotes must be prepared in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in the offeror’s submission being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award. Each offeror’s submission shall be screened by the Contract Specialist upon receipt to ensure completeness and compliance with the instructions contained in this solicitation.

B. Confidential Information. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments generally provide the public the right to access agency records when a member of the public so requests. If an offeror’s submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information”, 5 U.S.C. § 552, the offeror should mark its submissions as set forth in FAR 52.215-1(e).

mailto:Lauren.page@marines.usmc.mil mailto:cherie.t.hepfner@usmc.mil http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+5USC552 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+5USC552

C. Communication Procedures. The Contract Specialist is the point of contact for this acquisition.

Address any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist. Written requests for clarification shall be sent to the Contract Specialist via email. Email is the preferred method of communication.

The Contract Specialist for this acquisition is:

Name: Cherie Hepfner Phone: (843) 228-3779 Email address: cherie.t.hepfner@usmc.mil

The Contracting Officer for this acquisition is:

Name: Kacy M. Mohead Phone: (843) 228-2188 Email address: kacy.m.mohead@usmc.mil

Solicitation information and amendments will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Offerors shall e-mail written questions requesting clarification of the Request For Quote to the Contract Specialist as instructed above. The government will accept vendor questions until 1200 PM, eastern standard time, 6 April 2017. Questions received after this date/time may not be answered.

NOTE: Your subject line should read “RFP M00263-17-T-1006 –QUESTIONS, from insert contractor name.”

II. PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Quote Submission. The quote and written descriptions must be received in its entirety at the below listed e-mail address by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

Cherie.t.hepfner@usmc.mil (Reference Solicitation M0026317T1006)

Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation. Telegraphic and Facsimile offers are not authorized for this solicitation and will not be considered for evaluation.

B. Sample Submission. Product samples must be received in their entirety at the below listed address by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Attention: Lauren Page (Reference Solicitation M0026317T1006) 3280 Russell Rd. 2nd Floor Quantico, VA 22134

Samples Point of Contact: Lauren Page, lauren.page@marines.usmc.mil, 703-432-9701

C. Disposition. No quotes will be returned to the offeror. Submitted product samples will be returned to the offeror at the contractor’s expense, if requested within 15 days after contract award.

III. COMPLETED REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

A. Quote shall include the following:

http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ mailto:Cherie.t.hepfner@usmc.mil

(1) Completed and signed quote: The offeror shall complete the “Signature of Offeror/Contractor” part of the Standard Form 1449 in Block 30a, b, and c.

• Offer is valid for 120 days from (Date of Submission);

• No exception to any Terms and Conditions has been taken, or if so, clearly cited. Include a cover letter delineating any exceptions taken to the solicitation terms and conditions.

However, offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may cause their quotes to be determined unacceptable;

• Acknowledge any amendments to the RFQ;

• SAM-validated and NAICS Code 339920 compliant;

• Complete any applicable representations, certifications, etc. in Section K of the RFQ;

• The Buy American Act certificates, DFARS 252.225-7000, including listing items, if any, in paragraph (c), DFARS 252.225-7000. If contractor does not have any items to list in those paragraphs, include the certificate but leave those items blank;

• Complete written detailed description of each item to be delivered, which description contains sufficient information for the Government to be able to determine whether each item meets C.7.1 in the solicitation and also meets each and every part of the corresponding item “Product Specifications” (following C.12.0) in section C of the solicitation;

• Offerors may submit past performance information by identifying three (3) past or current relevant contracts where the offeror has been successful in delivering quality services in response to customer requirements. If problems were encountered during the performance of the identified contracts, provide evidence of the offeror’s ability to isolate the root causes of problems and include a description of programs or actions taken to resolve those causes; and

• Price/quantities for each CLIN/line item provided. See pricing chart in Section B.

(3) Letter of Intent: The offeror shall submit any letters of intent, as applicable. The Government recognizes that the offeror may team with other contractors to meet the requirements of the solicitation.

The Government will evaluate the offeror and its first-tier subcontractors or Joint Venture Agreement as a whole when a signed Teaming Agreement, Letter of Intent, or Joint Venture Agreement committing all parties to performance under this contract is submitted. If the quote is comprised of a subcontractor/teaming arrangement, the offeror shall provide a brief summary of each company to include: the full company name, address, point of contact, current phone number, and a description of services to be performed under this contract. However, limit each summary to 1 page per company or subcontractor.

III. Delivery Schedule Distribution:

The contractor shall provide the final delivery no later than 30 days from the date of contract award.

All deliveries will be to the following address:

Iron Mountain Fulfillment Services, Inc.

Attention: Angela Smith 8125B Troon Circle Austell, GA 30168

The Contractor must deliver the goods on its conveyance to the destination specified by the Government.

The contractor shall ensure that delivery companies provide lifting capabilities to offload shipments. This is a Fixed Price requirement; all offers shall include F.O.B. destination delivery.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been added by full text:

AWARD OF CONTRACT

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to evaluate offers and award one or more contracts without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The following have been modified:

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(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 basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, on a line-item basis. The Government will assess each contract line-item one at a time, beginning with CLIN 0001. The lowest-priced quotation for each line-item will be assessed for technical acceptability and satisfactory past performance. If the lowest-priced quotation for an item is technically acceptable and the offeror has acceptable past performance, the Contracting Officer will include that item in the award to that offeror for the quantity indicated by the offeror in section B. If that quantity is less than the full quantity shown in section B, the Contracting Officer will assess the second-lowest quotation for that line-item for technical acceptability and past performance, and will award up to an amount that equals the difference in quantity between the full quantities shown in section B and the quantity awarded to the lowest-priced offeror for that CLIN. The Contracting Officer will continue until the total awarded quantities equals the maximum quantities shown in section B.

The apparent successful, prospective contractor shall have satisfactory past performance. The Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and any other sources available to the Government may be utilized.

Technical Acceptability Technical Acceptability is defined as submitting both descriptions and samples that meet C.7.1 in the solicitation and also meet each and every part of the corresponding item “Product Specifications” (following C.12.0) in section C of the solicitation, with the following exception: in the case of samples which include logos and words other than the Marine Corps-specific logos shown and described in “Product Specifications,” the logos and wording must be of high quality and appearance.

(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(s) 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.

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Summary of Changes)