M00264-22-Q-0063-0002.pdf

M30400293839

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

The purpose of this amendment is to change the contract type to an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), add applicable clauses and to add a pricing table as attachment 4.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Jun-2022

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 M0026422Q0063

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-May-2022

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. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Jun-2022

CODE

MCINCR - RCO

2010 HENDERSON RD

GENIA FOUTS

QUANTICO VA 22134-5001

M00264 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M0026422Q0063

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The order period end date 11-Jul-2027 has been added.

The order period start date 12-Jul-2022 has been added.

The contract maximum amount $150,000.00 has been added.

The contract minimum amount $100.00 has been added.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The IDC type has changed from N/A to Indefinite Quantity.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Fine arts handling and moving, deinstallation and reinstallation of museum artifacts. Please see Statement of Work

(SOW).

To:

Fine arts handling and moving, deinstallation and reinstallation of museum artifacts in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW) and price list.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 149,999.00 from 1.00 to 150,000.00.

The cost constraint NTE has been added.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 30-JUN-2022 TO

29-JUN-2023

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 12-JUL-2022 TO

11-JUL-2027

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

The following have been added by full text:

52.216-18 ORDERING. (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from July 12, 2022 through July 11, 2027.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when--

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either--

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than (insert dollar figure or quantity), the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor -

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of (insert dollar figure or quantity);

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of (insert dollar figure or quantity); or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b) (1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum". The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum".

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after July 11, 2027.

(End of clause)

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

FINE ARTS HANDLING AND MOVING SERVICES, DEINSTALLATION AND REINSTALLATION OF

MUSEUM ARTIFACTS FOR THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS

1.0 Background

The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) acquires, preserves, stores, and exhibits works of art and artifacts dating from 1775 to the present to meet its mission to document and tell the history of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to this mission, the NMMC is required to serve as stewards and care for the artifacts in its collection in perpetuity.

The works of art and historic artifacts that are the focus of this requirement are currently displayed in a Historic House located in Washington, D.C. The Historic House will be undergoing extensive renovation work over a three

(3) year period of time in 2023 to 2025. All NMMC historic artifacts and works of art will be removed from the interior of this House and the attached cabana prior to the start of any renovation work required. Removal of all NMMC historical property is required not only for placement in NMMC storage but also to complete necessary conservation, cataloging, photography, and to ensure the safety and preservation of the objects.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is an accredited museum with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and adheres to their strict museum standards and ethics. The NMMC is tasked with collections responsibilities to provide professional expertise and stewardship for the objects in its collection while in storage or on exhibit. As part of these professional stewardship responsibilities, the manufacture of specific custom crates, packing, transport and storage of the collection is necessary and required.

2.0 Scope

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirement of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) for work that shall be performed by a professional fine arts handling company for construction of new custom storage crates, the cleaning and retrofitting existing NMMC crates, the packing, uncrating and transportation of crated and boxed artifacts and works of art, the deinstallation and reinstallation of historic artifacts and works of art, and the movement and transport of crates to and from conservators and the NMMC Storage Facility (MSF) by a professional fine arts handling company.

3.0 Applicable Documents

The following documents shall be made available for reference to the offeror:

Attachment 1: List of historical artifacts and works of art requiring new crates or packing.

Attachment 2: List of preexisting crates, sizes and objects to be stored within them.

Attachment 3: List of historical artifacts and works of art to include catalog number, image and location.

4.0 Government Documents and Publications

Limited background material and information on NMMC historic artifacts and works of art will be made available to the offeror for the objects that require crates, packing, desintallation and reinstallation, transportation and placement in storage, as required, if that information exists.

5.0 General Information

5.1 The offeror will be provided access to the Historic House within 30 days of contract award. Access to the Historic House will be granted upon arrangement with the COR. Specific address for the Historic House will be provided after contract award.

5.2 Point of access for the offeror to the Historic House will be via the front door or the side door entrance to the Historic House which is located in Washington, D.C. Parking for the offeror will be at the offeror’s expense. Not guaranteed but with prior planning, it is possible that parking may be provided upon arrangement with the COR.

5.3 Planning: Within a month of contract award the offeror shall provide the COR with a proposal that outlines the estimated time and labor to accomplish all tasks identified in this SOW and the number of handlers required that include:

a. Examination, cleaning and retrofitting of existing NMMC custom crates.

b. Manufacture of new crates, foamcore or other custom boxes and or packaging.

c. Onsite installation and deinstallation of protective floor coverings.

d. Deinstallation and packing of works of art and artifacts.

e. Onsite reinstallation of works of art and artifacts.

f. Time required for placement of and removal of onsite floor protective materials.

5.4 In fulfilling the specified requirements, the offeror shall:

a. Inspect, analyze, evaluate existing NMMC crates, clean and retrofit them as required to ensure crates can be used to pack historic artifacts and works of art to be moved. Offeror will be provided access to examine the NMMC crates within three (3) weeks of contract award. All cleaning and retrofitting work must be completed within 45 days of receipt of crates from the NMMC.

b. Offeror shall determine all crating and packing needs for all historical artifacts and works of art requiring new crates and provide alternative packing solutions, where applicable. The recommendations shall be in the form of a detailed written proposal that includes options and alternatives where appropriate, and costs for each option for the project. The proposal shall be submitted to the COR for formal approval prior to actual production of crates, packing boxes or storage solutions.

c. All works of art will be packed in one of two distinct ways, either in crates or soft packed in commercial bins. Most of the works of art require appropriate crating utilizing existing NMMC crates or the production of new crates made specifically for the individual pieces of art. Some works of similar sizes will be packed in separate trays contained within the same crate. All other works of art that are not packed in crates will be soft packed in commercial bins.

d. Soft packing of the of 91 works of art will be required utilizing 4 mil plastic sheeting, bubble wrap, blue/gray board or coroplast sheeting as buffering between each piece, all contained within commercial bins. Each commercial bin will be consecutively numbered. Each work of art must be labeled with its title and catalog number on top right. Each commercial bin is required to have a list of its contents placed within a clear plastic sleeve located on the outside of the bin.

e. Offeror shall provide all materials necessary for the safe packing and crating of all artifacts and works of art that may include 4 mil plastic sheeting, ethafoam, bubble wrap, commercial bins for art, coroplast sheeting, gray/blue board, soft packing materials, corrosion intercept bags, archival acid free tissue, archival acid free boxes, commercial bins and any other materials needed.

f. To accomplish reinstallation of paintings offeror shall provide all anchor and mounting and hanging supplies needed to reinstall works of art. During the reinstallation of art, offeror may need to adjust placement of D-rings to accomplish hanging of paintings.

5.5 Offeror shall provide floor protection for all floors, stairways, stair railings and entranceways within the Historic House where staff may work to pack, transport and move works of art and artifacts or stage any equipment, supplies, crates and any other materials necessary to accomplish work required on the premises.

5.6. Offeror shall ensure they are able to access front of Historic House and ability to transport crates, supplies, bins, along with any other materials over steps located in front of the Historic House. If required, offeror shall provide necessary scaffolding or ramps and labor to enable proper movement of materials for the deinstallation and reinstallation of works of art and historic artifacts.

5.7 Museum historic artifacts and works of art will be conserved during the time in which the Historic House is undergoing renovation. Offeror shall provide transportation of artifacts and works of art to and from the conservation facilities and the NMMC MSF.

5.8 The offeror must maintain contact by phone, email, mail and or in person with the COR in order to resolve difficulties or make decisions or revisions to the project as necessary.

5.9 The offeror will be provided a receipt by the NMMC for their signature covering liability for any works of art or historic artifacts being transported.

5.10 All questions that arise during the cleaning, retrofitting and production of crates and other storage solutions, deinstallation, packing, transportation, storage and movement and reinstallation of historical artifacts and works of art that are not covered in this SOW, or other documentation attached to this contract, shall be directed to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for review. Upon completion of the work outlined in this SOW the COR shall be notified for final inspection and acceptance.

6.0 Specific Requirements

6.1 Offeror shall be available for an intake meeting, either in person or via phone/virtually within two (2) weeks of contract award and to review the works of art and artifacts at the Historic House within three (3) weeks of contract award.

6.2 Offeror and any employees in the offeror’s employ must possess a current valid state driver’s license and or a form of government approved official identification containing a personal photograph. The identification is required for security purposes to access the Historic House which is located on an active military installation.

6.3 Offeror must be available to conduct required work and review works of art and historic artifacts on Government property Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and be able to discuss contract requirements by telephone, text and or email.

6.4 The offeror must adhere to the professional standards established by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the Preparations, Art Handling and Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN).

6.5 The offeror will be given three (3) weeks’ notice for dates of final packing and movement of art and artifacts from the Historic House. Offeror will be given 36 hours prior notification if the agreed upon dates of the move of NMMC works of art and artifacts need to be changed.

6.6 Offeror will be responsible for the pick-up and transportation of existing NMMC crates for examination, cleaning, repairs and retrofitting of the crates from the NMMC MSF. Access to the NMMC MSF will be at the loading dock located at the rear of the building unless otherwise arranged with the COR. All work of the NMMC existing crates shall be done at the offeror’s facility. Once work is completed, crates may be returned to the NMMC MSF for storage unless needed at the Historic House.

6.7 The offeror may be required to transport a small subset of the works of art and historic artifacts deinstalled and removed from the Historic House and reinstall them in a house adjacent to the Historic House.

6.8 The offeror will be required to transport crated works of art and artifacts that require conservation to and from conservator’s studios and pick up and transport works of art and artifacts once conservation work has been completed for return to the NMMC MSF or the Historic House.

6.9 All crates, empty historic artifact storage boxes and empty commercial bins shall be transported to the NMMC MSF upon completion of reinstallation of works of art and artifacts in the Historic House.

6.10 COR will notify contractor to schedule artifacts and artwork transportation to and from conservators.

7.0 Technical Requirements

7.1 The offeror shall provide professionally trained and knowledgeable staff to effect movement and deinstallation and reinstallation of all works of art and artifacts.

7.2 The offeror shall provide air ride and secure climate controlled vehicle(s) for transportation of all works of art and artifacts.

7.3 The offeror shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the packing, transportation and storage of fine art.

7.4 Crates made to store works of art and artifacts are to be manufactured to the following specifications: Using ½” plywood with 1” x 4” batons, lined with Tyvek, padded with ethafoam, gasketed, with ½” foam core trays for each work of art and trays to fit in custom made crate to hold them. Each work of art will be wrapped in 4 mil plastic sheeting. Each crate is to have bolt plates.

7.5 Soft packing of each work of art is to be accomplished as follows: Each painting is to be wrapped in 4 mil plastic sheeting, with each painting supported from the front and the back with strong acid free board like blue/gray board or coroplast for protection. Each painting will be wrapped with bubble wrap over its entire surface. Art work will then be placed in commercial bins with dividers between each work. Each bin will be consecutively numbered.

Each work of art is to be labeled with title and catalog number at the top right side. Each commercial bin is to contain a list of contents placed within a clear plastic sleeve located on the outside of the bin.

7.6 The contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance to assure proper insurance coverage of a minimum of $4,000,000, as determined by the COR while packing artifacts and works of art at the Historic House, in transport to from NMMC facilities and the conservator’s studio.

7.7 Offeror must provide the names of employees who will be working onsite at the Historic House and or picking up, transporting or delivering NMMC artifacts and or works of art within 24 hours in advance of any onsite work required.

8.0 Travel

8.1 This SOW requires travel to 1) the Historic House (specific address for the Historic House will be provided after contract award) located in Washington, D.C., 2) the NMMC Museum Support Facility located in Dumfries, VA and 3) conservators studios located within 100 miles radius from the NMMC Museum Support Facility.

8.2 The offeror shall be required to travel, as determined by the COR, to review works of art and historical artifacts scheduled for packing and movement.

9.0 Quality Assurance Provisions

9.1 The offeror must adhere to the professional standards established by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the Preparations, Art Handling and Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN).

10.0 Contractor Furnished Material

10.1 Offeror shall provide all materials necessary for the retrofitting of crates and safe packing and crating of all artifacts and works of art that include tools, writing and marking materials, 4 mil plastic sheeting, ethafoam, bubble wrap, storage bins for art, coroplast sheeting, gray/blue board, soft packing materials, corrosion intercept bags, archival acid free tissue, archival acid free boxes and any other materials needed to include power source(s), extension cords, etc. required to operate any tools or heavy equipment.

10.2 Offeror shall provide all materials necessary to provide protection of floors, stairways, stair railings and entranceways at the Historic House where staff may work to pack, transport and move works of art and artifacts or stage any equipment, supplies, crates and any other materials necessary to accomplish work required in historic house. Floor coverings will include Masonite board, plastic sheeting, tape among other materials required to accomplish the requirement.

11.0 Place of Performance

The offeror shall be required perform work and or make deliveries to the following locations: Historic House located in Washington, D.C. (specific address for the Historic House will be provided after contract award); the NMMC Museum Collections Support Facility located Dumfries, VA 22026; and or at conservation studios located within 100 miles radius from the Museum Collections Support Facility. The majority of any other work required as outlined in this SOW will be accomplished at the offeror’s place of business.

12.0 Period of Performance

The contract will be for a five (5) year ordering period starting on 12 July 2022 and ending on 11 July 2027.

13.0 Government’s Responsibilities

13.1 The COR shall be available to offer guidance and provide information on the artifacts and works of art as applicable to the offeror, either in person or by email or telephone, whichever is most efficient, throughout the performance of this contract.

13.2 The COR shall provide the offeror 24 hours’ notice before the kick-off meeting and 36 hours’ notice before the offeror is approved for access to the Historic House to begin contract work.

13.3 The COR will provide the offeror with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice prior to schedule all trips to and from conservators.

14. Inspection and Acceptance

14.1 The COR will provide acceptance of contractors required proposal outlined in paragraph 5.4 (b) within five

(5) working days.

14.2 The COR will schedule site visit with offeror to inspect retrofitted crates, new crates and or any other packaging solutions approved prior to their use.

Technical Evaluation Criteria For Fine Arts Handling and Moving Services

The contractor shall provide three (3) references for which the contractor has performed work of similar size and complexity for the making of crates, packing and moving that includes at least two of the following categories - furniture, decorative arts objects and works of art. Each reference should attest to the quality of the fine arts company’s work in this area from the previous five (5) years. Each reference shall include the following information:

1) Point of contact with client and or organization name, mailing address, telephone number and email address.

2) Contract number(s) and type of contract

3) Brief synopsis of work performed for each contract referenced and name of institution or organization, type and number of artifacts and or works of art involved.

Provide a resume of all staff members intended to work on this requirement. The resume shall provide evidence of the following:

1) Five years (5) experience in making crates, packing of fine art and decorative arts objects.

Awareness of the professional standards established by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and the

Preparations, Art Handling and Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN) and or membership in either or both organizations.

The contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance to assure proper insurance coverage of a minimum of $4,000,000

FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM: INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

GENERAL INTENTION. Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region (MCINCR) has a commercial requirement for fine arts handling and moving, deinstallation and reinstallation services of museum artifacts. In accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13, the MCINCR- Regional Contracting Office is issuing a commercial solicitation for the acquisition of such supply/services. Required specifications are listed in Schedule of Supplies/Services within this solicitation.

CUSTOMER: National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) Contact information will be provided at time of award

PROCUREMENT APPROACH. The Contractor’s quoted item descriptions shall reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s need as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. A single firm-fixed price award will be issued and it is the Government’s intent to award on an “all-or-none” basis to satisfy this requirement.

PAYMENT TERMS. NET 30. Invoices must be submitted via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006 which is included in this solicitation.

REQUIRED DELIVERY/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance is 12 July 2022 to 11 July 2027.

TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE. To ensure technical compliance:

a. To ensure technical compliance the quoter must clearly demonstrate that they can meet the requirements as specified in the solicitation. A mere statement that the quoter will meet the Government’s requirement is NOT sufficient.

b. Clearly state whether the quoter can meet the requested performance date(s). Vendors who cannot meet the required delivery/period of performance will not be considered technically acceptable.

c. All offerors must complete provisions 52.204-24(d)(1) and d(2), (c)(1), 52.204-26(2) and 252.204- 7016(c) of the solicitation. If the offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. It is recommended to copy and paste the provision in a separate word document and include it with your quote.

d. Pricing must be submitted via the provided pricing table (Attachment 4).

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES. Quotes shall be submitted no later than the time and date specified on Block 8 of page 1 of the SF1449 solicitation. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via electronic mail (e-mail) to Ms. Genia Fouts at genia.fouts@usmc.mil. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their quotes have been received by the Contract Specialist, Ms. Genia Fouts via email by the date and time specified in Block 8 on Page 1 of this solicitation. Delivery delays that cause a quote to be late are not the responsibility of the Government agency.

Quoters shall provide their full business name and any business names as certified in the mandatory System for Award Management at www.sam.gov. Quotes shall also include a vendor point of contact information (name, phone, and email), Cage Code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Tax ID (TIN/EIN) number.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and quotes/proposals submitted to federal agencies. If a Quoter’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 USC 552(b)(4)), the Quoter should mark its submissions in the following manner: The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s) _______.”

(End of provision)

52.212-2 ADDENDUM: EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

EVALUATION. Award will be based on technical and price. The Government intends to make a single Firm Fixed Price order to satisfy this requirement. The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with vendors. Vendors should not expect requests for clarification or additional information from the Government. Award will be based on the initial evaluation of quotes received in response to the solicitation. Therefore, quoters are cautioned that their initial quotes should contain their best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with vendors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; and may waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

Evaluation of quotes will be conducted on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis.

The following ratings/definitions will be utilized:

RATING DEFINITION

Acceptable Quote meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

The Government may use information such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), DoD PPIRS and the FAPIIS data available from Government sources to evaluate a Quoter's past performance.

PRICING. The Government will evaluate Quoter’s quoted prices , but this factor will not be given an adjectival rating. Quotes will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Evaluation of the quoted prices for the services will be based on a comparison of quoted prices received in response to the solicitation and may also be based on a comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) along with any other relevant price analysis techniques.

Reasonableness. For the price to be reasonable in its nature and amount, it should not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of a competitive business. Reasonableness takes into account the context of a given source selection, including current market conditions, general economic conditions, and other factors that affect the ability of a Quoter to perform the contract requirements. Normally, adequate price competition establishes a fair and reasonable price.

Completeness and Accuracy. The Government will review the pricing tables for completeness and accuracy. A determination will be made as to whether the Quoter properly completed the pricing tables. The Quoter’s quote will be checked for mathematical correctness to include the following:

1) Checking arithmetic in all computations; and

2) Ensuring all prices are summarized correctly

(End of Provision)

(End of Summary of Changes)