EVALUATION_CRITERIA.pdf

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the vendor whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to make a Best Value Award with 1st consideration to vendors with superior past performance.

Rating factors are:

1. Past Performance.

2. Technical Capability to include Quality, Delivery, Timeliness and Business Practices,

3. Price to evaluate quotations.

Technical factors shall include:

(a) Vendor registration into System for Awards Management (SAMS).

(b) Verification of manufactures FDA safety credentials.

(c) Demonstrate knowledge of Military Healthcare Delivery System concerning the manufacturing of all lens options listed in the SOW.

(d) Delivery Time Table requirement for delivery for each order placed within 10 days or less.

(e) Provide appropriate lens fabrication of all options listed in the SOW.

(f) Demonstrate relevant work experience based upon providing safety eyewear within the Military Healthcare Delivery System.

Basis for award:

The award will be made to the vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the government. Best Value selection process shall be applied using the above evaluation components. Award will be made to the vendor who is deemed responsible and responsive, whose quotation reflects a complete understanding of the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement (PWS), and represents the best value to the Government based on selection of the technically acceptable quotation with the lowest evaluated price. The best value is represented by the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. To be eligible for award, a quotation must meet all technical requirements per the Instructions to Contractors, conform to all required terms and conditions, and provide all information required. The technical area will be evaluated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. Only those quotations determined to be technically acceptable will be evaluated on price. If the quotation received is determined to be unacceptable, the vendor will be excluded from competition and will not be considered for award.

EVALUATION:

The Government SHALL make an award based on an “all or none” evaluation and/or based on the “best value” proposed for this requirement with evaluation factors of past performance, availability/delivery or services, business practices, and price. Vendors with superior past performance history shall be given 1st consideration. Contractors shall submit quotes for pricing (inclusive of all costs…labor, travel, health& welfare benefits) and past performance documentation (references, etc.) on or before the closing date of this RFQ. Upon receipt of a contract award, the successful vendor shall begin contract performance per the period of performance listed within the contract. The government reserves the right to verify vendor’s qualifications at any time during the contract period.

NOTE: In accordance with FAR 13.004, the following information regarding quotations is provided:

Legal Effect of Quotations A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier’s quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the supplier accepts the offer. When appropriate, the contracting officer may ask the supplier to indicate acceptance of an order by notification to the Government, preferably in writing. In other circumstances, the supplier may indicate acceptance by furnishing the supplies or services ordered or by proceeding with the work to the point where substantial performance.