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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Jul-2020 05:00 PM to 07-Jul-2020 05:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

FAR provision 52.212-l Addendum, Instructions to Vendors-Commercial Items

I. GENERAL

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following instructions are provided.

This acquisition uses a simplified and streamlined process as authorized under FAR 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The quotation package shall consist of the following:

VOLUME 1. Non-Priced A. Factor I – Technical Approach

B. Factor II – Past Performance

VOLUME 2. Priced D. Factor III- Price

The completion and submission of the above items shall constitute a quote and shall indicate the quoter's unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this solicitation and any attachments and/or exhibits hereto. Objections to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation will constitute a deficiency (see FAR 15.001), which will make the quote unacceptable. Alternate quotes are not authorized.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All quotes shall be submitted electronically via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). Quoters shall request the link to upload quotes on 06 July 2020, between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM, EDT. Links are enabled for 24 hours. Quoters shall upload their quotations to DoD Safe not later than the closing date and time of the solicitation.

Quoters should include the following information in the Subject Line of their electronic submission:

Quotation - N0018920Q0035 – (Name of Quoter) – Email (#) of (#).

Quoters are strongly encouraged to confirm their quote was received PRIOR to the closing date and time in block 8 of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of the quoters to ensure that the Contracting Office has received their entire quotation, with all attachments, PRIOR to the solicitation closing date and time. Only the documents received prior to the solicitation closing date and time will be evaluated.

Quotes are to be submitted electronically in the volumes, format and quantities as identified below. All electronic files and versions of a quoter’s submittal shall be compatible with Microsoft Office Suite Version 2010. The quoter shall be responsible for ensuring that their electronic submittals are virus free.

Electronic copy is the only acceptable method of submission. Faxes, hand-carried, delivered, and/or Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) or any other method than electronic copy WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(2) In order to ensure that all questions submitted by potential quoters are answered prior to the solicitation closing date, one consolidated list of questions concerning the solicitation should be submitted via e-mail to the contract specialist, Catherine Foster, at catherine.foster@navy.mil no later than 12pm, Eastern Daylight Time, on 17 June 2020. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any questions concerning this solicitation received after the questions receipt date above. Accordingly, quoters are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government as early as possible.

(3) In the event that any person who is not a bona fide employee of the quoter participated in the creation, formulation, or writing of any portion of the quote, a certificate to this effect shall be included in the quote which shall be signed by an officer of the quoter. Such certificate shall identify the name of the person who is not a bona fide employee, that person's employment capacity, the name of the person's firm, the relationship of that firm to the quoter, and the portion of the quote in which the person participated.

· Each page of each copy shall include the following legend:

Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Volume I, Non-Price Factors and Subfactors – The following page limitations are established:

Factor/Subfactor

Factor I- Technical Approach

Microsoft Word

(5) All submissions and attachments shall be in Microsoft Office Word, Adobe Acrobat PDF, and Windows Media Player compatible MP4, as specified above. Submissions are page limited to the maximum number of pages as defined below. These page limitations are inclusive of the executive summary and any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. Graphics (including tables) in the proposal may use an alternative font with 8 point size type or larger. Each “page” is defined as one sheet, 8 ½ “ x 11”, with at least one inch margins on all sides, using a font with a point size of 12 or greater (e.g., "Times New Roman" style with 12 point font). Lines shall, at a minimum, be selected as single-spaced in Microsoft Word with Microsoft Word Normal character spacing. Pages shall be consecutively numbered. Multiple pages, double pages, two-sided pages, or foldouts will count as an equivalent number of 8 ½" x 11" pages. The quoter is permitted to submit no more than one page for each of the following, which will not be included in the page count: a cover sheet, list of tables, list of figures, compliance matrix, table of contents, tabs, and dividers.

Volume II, Price Quotation, is not page limited.

The Price Quote is not page limited; however, the Price Quote is to be strictly limited to price information and completed solicitation documents as described in the General Section at the beginning of this text.

* Page limits represent the maximum pages the Government will evaluate and are not construed as de facto standards for the amount of material expected in the quotation.

** Quoters are to submit one electronic file in any one of the formats indicated.

II. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUOTE CONTENT

(1) Introduction and Purpose: This section specifies the format that quoters shall use in this Request for Quotations (RFQ). The intent is not to restrict the quoters in the manner in which they will perform their work but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the responses for evaluation purposes.

(2) Each volume should contain the following items in addition to the other information required by this solicitation:

a) Cover: The cover should indicate the following:

0. Title of the quote

0. Volume Number (I or II)

0. Quote Category (Non-Price or Price)

0. Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number

0. Name and Address of quoter, Cage Code, DUNS and applicable Tax I.D. Number (TIN)

0. Quote validity period of 120 days from the closing date of the RFQ

0. Quoter point of contact’s email address and phone number

b) Table of Contents: The table of contents should provide sufficient detail as to allow the important elements to be easily located.

(3) Requirements for Style: Each quoter shall submit a quote that clearly and concisely describes and defines the quoter’s response to the requirements contained in the RFQ. Unnecessary elaboration or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective quote are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the quoter's lack of understanding of cost consciousness. The quote shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail in the one area of the quote where it contributes most critically to the discussion of the same information. When necessary, the quoter shall refer to the initial discussion and identify its location within the submitted quote.

VOLUME I – NON-PRICE SUBMITTAL

The Non-Price Quote evaluation factors are listed below:

Factor I - Technical Approach

Subfactor I – Key Personnel

The quoter shall provide qualifying documents including a resume for each of the proffered contractor personnel who would be tasked with meeting the requirements in Section 3 of the PWS. Documents shall provide sufficient information to confirm all qualification requirements, and will be included in the overall page count of the quote. A letter of intent shall accompany any resume submitted for an individual who is not currently employed by the prime quoter or an intended subcontractor. Letters of intent will not count against the page total. The minimum required number of credential packages for each key resource is shown below. The individuals filling these positions are considered to be contractor "key personnel."

Subfactor II - Contingency Plan (CP)

The quoter shall describe the method planned to replace an instructor in event of an emergency, illness, or death (see PWS 3.1.18). Since the Government reserves the right to request that an instructor be replaced due to poor performance detailed in Sections 7 and section 8, this plan must address the following contingencies:

· How to replace resource personnel due to emergent/unforeseen circumstance without interruption or degradation of performance

· How to replace resource personnel due to poor performance or lack of qualifications without interruption or degradation of performance

Subfactor III - Quality Assurance Plan

The quoter shall describe in detail the quoter’s plan to ensure only qualified instructors are deployed to teach the Above Ground / Underground Storage Tank Manager Safety course AND to ensure only NAVSAFENVTRACEN-approved information is delivered to students, per section 3.1.17 of the PWS. The description shall clearly describe tools to be used and steps to be taken to ensure the following:

· All instructors are fully qualified according to the PWS

· All materials are approved and current with prevailing standards and policies

· Improvement of instructor performance as required

· Maintenance of instructor skills/proficiencies

Subfactor IV - Sample of Student Guide/Material

For technical review and evaluation, the quoter shall submit the portion of Student Guide/Manual based upon Lesson Topics 6 and 12 from the Outline of Instruction (see PWS Section 6) that is applicable to the oral video presentation below, as it would be taught to students. The sample shall include the following materials for topics 6 and 12, along with any additional materials determined pertinent by the course instructor(s), and clearly demonstrate the following requirements:

· Information is accurate and accompanied by effective graphics and samples, presented in a logical order, with designated space for note-taking.

· All materials reflect the most current policies and guidelines referenced within the PWS.

Subfactor V - Oral Video Presentation

The quoter shall provide a video of the primary instructor whose resume was submitted in Subfactor I, demonstrating the instructor’s course knowledge, teaching ability and performance delivery. The video shall be approximately 15 minutes in duration and be performed in front of a minimum of five (5) students. The majority of instruction shall be presented by the identified primary instructor(s), but the presentation may also include one (1) alternate instructor. The video shall clearly display the instructor(s), both visually and aurally, in the act of presenting course material from Lesson Topics 6 and 12 of the course outline. DoD policy does not permit use of thumb/flash drives; therefore, the sample presentation shall be submitted in the electronic format specified in Section II of the Instructions.

Factor II - Past Performance

The quoter shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. Relevant past performance is performance under contracts or efforts that are the same as or similar to, the scope and magnitude of the work described by this solicitation.

To demonstrate its past performance, the quoter shall identify up to three (3) of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years from the solicitation closing date. Quoters shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance, in terms of scope and magnitude of the contracts or efforts, to the requirements of the solicitation, for purposes of the relevancy review.

For purposes of the solicitation, a contract is defined as a single contract or a single task order placed under an IDIQ contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), or a Federal Supply Schedule. Quoters may submit a combination of no more than three (3) delivery orders (DOs), task orders (TOs), technical direction letters (TDLs), technical instructions (TIs) and/or technical area tasks (TATs) placed under an IDIQ or BPA as one (1) of the three (3) examples of past performance.

Subcontractor performance (either the quoter’s own subcontractor experience or proposed subcontractor’s experience) of major or critical aspects of this requirement will be considered as highly as prime contractor past performance information for the quoter. Failure of quoters to provide the required information and level of specificity will result in the contract reference not being evaluated.

The quoter shall complete a Past Performance Information Form for each reference submitted. The forms will count toward the Factor II page limit described above. For additional information regarding a particular reference beyond that which will fit on the form, the quoter may continue onto another sheet of paper. Such continuation sheet(s) for submitted references will count toward the Factor II page limit.

In addition to the information requested above, quoters shall contact their past performance references and request that each reference complete the solicitation attachment Past Performance Report Form, and e-mail the completed survey form directly to Catherine Foster at catherine.foster@navy.mil by the DUE DATE OF THIS SOLICITATION SHOWN IN BLOCK 8 OF THE RFQ. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance report forms received after the due date of the solicitation and to contact references for verification or additional information.

VOLLUME II – PRICE SUBMITTAL

Factor III - Price

The Price Quote shall include the completed solicitation documents. The price quote shall include all elements of price and such other price information considered appropriate to support the quote. This submittal shall include the following:

a) A completed and signed SF1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial items) and signed, executed copy of all Amendments, if applicable;

b) RFQ Section B "Schedule of Supplies/Services" completed by the quoter;

c) Unless completed in SAM, RFQ Section, "Representation, Certification and Other Statements of Vendors" completed by the quoter in accordance with FAR 52.204-8 and DFARS 252.204- 7007 Alt. A.

a) A completed and signed page 1 of the solicitation and a completed and signed page 1 of any amendments.

d) The anticipated FFP contract will include Cost Reimbursement CLINS for contractor personnel travel. All quoters are to include the "Not to Exceed" travel amounts provided in the chart below for each identified travel CLIN.

The following values shall be entered in travel CLINs of the price submittal, in addition to any applicable General and Administrative (G&A) and/or Overhead (OH) rate applicable in accordance with FAR Part 31 in their accounting system. Only G&A and/or OH indirect costs are allowable if a quoter's accounting system automatically applies it, no profit or fee is allowed.

NOTE: If no G&A and/or OH are proposed, it will be determined that the vendor does not intend to apply any applicable indirect cost to provided ODCs.

The following chart depicts the travel amount if the maximum number of classes occurs every year.

$152,600.78

All price and price supporting information shall be contained in the price submittal. No price or pricing information shall be included in any other submittal including cover letters. Quoters are responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate their price submittal.

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FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government intends to award a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with Firm Fixed Price provisions, in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

The Government intends to award the contract on initial quotes without exchanges. Accordingly, each quoter should submit its most favorable terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to establish exchanges with quoters if later determined by the PCO to be necessary. Quoters simply providing general statements or paraphrasing/parroting the PWS in whole or in any part may result in a rating of unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to award a FFP contract to other than the lowest priced quoter.

The Technical Approach will be composed of Sub-factor I-Key Personnel, Sub-factor II - Contingency Plan, Sub-factor III Quality Control Plan, Sub-factor IV - Sample of Student Guide/Material, and Sub-factor V - Oral Video Presentation, all of which are of equal importance.

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).

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror 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.

VOLUME I – NON-PRICE SUBMITTAL

The Non-Price Quote comprises Technical Approach and Past Performance.

The overall evaluation of Factor I, Technical Approach, will be based on each quoter's response to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Vendors -Commercial Items" and its Addendum included in the solicitation, as well as requirements of the PWS. In the execution of the evaluations, both the quoter's Technical Approach to meeting the Government’s requirements as defined in the solicitation and the Risk related to this proposed approach will be assessed.

A combined Technical/Risk Rating will be utilized in the summary evaluation of the technical factor and subfactors. The combined technical/risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, uncertainties, and deficiencies in determining technical ratings. Combined technical/risk evaluations will utilize the combined technical/risk ratings listed in Table 1, “Combined Technical/Risk Rating Table.”

The purpose of the technical factor and subfactors is to assess the quoter’s approach to satisfy the Government’s requirements. The evaluation of risk is related to the assessment of the quoter’s technical submittal. Risk, as it pertains to source selection, is the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which a quoter’s approach to achieving the technical factor involves risk of disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. Risk will be considered in the evaluation of all technical factor and subfactors.

Factor I - Technical Approach

All subfactors will be evaluated on the quoter’s demonstrated understanding of the requirement.

Subfactor I – Key Personnel

The Quoter will be evaluated on their apparent capability to provide qualified instructors according to Section 4 of the PWS.

All qualification documents will be evaluated based on their demonstrated support of all requirements for qualifications and experience as defined in PWS Section 4.

Subfactor II - Contingency Plan

The quoter will be evaluated on their apparent ability to provide a contingency plan for replacement of resource personnel that meets all the specified performance requirements in the PWS. The quoter's contingency plan will be evaluated on its feasibility, its comprehensiveness, and the degree to which the quoter’s plan provides assurance of uninterrupted high-quality performance in the following circumstances:

· Plan to successfully maintain performance with replacement of resource personnel due to emergent/unforeseen circumstance

· Plan to successfully maintain performance with replacement of resource personnel due to poor performance or lack of qualifications

Subfactor III -Quality Assurance Plan

Quoter will be evaluated on how the contractor plans on maintaining performance quality as identified in section 3.1.17 of the PWS. The quoter's quality control plan will be evaluated on its feasibility, its comprehensiveness, and the degree to which the quoter demonstrates how the following requirements will be accomplished.

· Ensuring fully qualified instructors are consistently available and deployed for performance

· Updating and providing only approved and current materials according to the PWS

· Address and resolve deficient performance of instructors

· Maintain/retain successfully performing instructors Subfactor IV - Sample of Student Guide/Material

Quote will be evaluated on the quality, functionality and effectiveness of the sample portion of the student guide/manual and associated handouts and graphics for Lesson Topic 6, Tank Foundation and Supports; and Lesson Topic 12, AST System Inspections - 3.0 Tank Containment, in Section 6 of the PWS. The quote will be evaluated based on the degree of achievement of the following required attributes:

· Accuracy of the information, effectiveness of graphics and samples, order of presentation of information, inclusion of designated space for note-taking.

· Compliance of the sample with the most current Navy and OSHA policies and guidelines.

Subfactor V - Oral Video Presentation

Quote will be evaluated on their demonstration of overall technical knowledge, skills and ability to meet program goals in a timely manner. Evaluation of the video-based instruction sample will include presenters’ knowledge of subject matter, effective use of course material/graphics, effectiveness of presentation, thoroughness of content in reference to the selected lesson topics, as well as the ability to meet program goals within the allotted timeframe. Evaluation of the video-based instruction sample will include the following additional focal areas:

· Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter by the prime AND alternate instructor (if applicable).

· Effective use of course material, graphics, displays.

· Effectiveness of presentation and thoroughness of content in reference to the selected lesson topic, defined as follows: Presenter projects enthusiasm, confidence, organization, knowledge of the subject matter, and articulate speech.

*NOTE: A rating of “Marginal” for any Technical factor or subfactor means that the quoter’s quote is not awardable without a change or changes to the quoter’s submittal. A quote that includes a “Marginal” rating is not eligible for award if award is made on initial quote. Quoters that receive a “Marginal” rating are considered to be susceptible to correction if the Contracting Officer determines that an exchange is appropriate and said exchange is conducted.

** NOTE: Quotes receiving a rating of ‘Unacceptable’ for Factor I – Technical Approach, or any of its subfactors are not awardable and will not be further evaluated.

VOLUME I – NON-PRICE SUBMITTAL

Factor II – Past Performance

Past Performance will be evaluated based on recency, relevancy and confidence.

The past performance evaluation factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in a quoter's ability to meet the contract's requirements based on the quality of a demonstrated record of recent and relevant performance. There are three (3) aspects to the past performance evaluation: recency, relevancy, and quality. These are combined to establish a single performance confidence assessment rating for each quoter.

Past Performance Recency: Recency is the first aspect of the past performance evaluation and is the time period during which past performance references are considered relevant. Recency is critical to establishing the relevancy of past performance information. For purposes of this solicitation, recent past performance is completed performance that has taken place within five (5) years as of the closing date of this solicitation. Performance outside of this stated period will not be considered for evaluation purposes.

Past Performance Relevancy: Regarding relevancy, the second aspect, each past performance reference under each quoter's Past Performance submission will be evaluated to determine its scope and magnitude relative to the instant requirement. The following definitions will apply to this evaluation:

· Scope: Experience in the areas defined in the PWS.

· Magnitude: The measure of the similarity of the dollar value of actually performed work that exists between the PWS and the quoter's referenced contracts during the stated five-year period established by the solicitation.

The relevancy rating assigned to each past performance reference will be considered in determining the weight to be given to that reference in the overall Past Performance Confidence Assessment. The quality of performance under a past performance reference that that has no relevance to the instant requirement will not be considered in the overall assessment of past performance confidence. In determining the rating for the past performance factor, past performance of greater relevancy will have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance.

Past Performance Quality: The third aspect of the past performance evaluation is to establish the overall quality of the quoter's past performance. The Government will review all past performance information collected and determine the quality of the quoter's performance, including general trends and usefulness of the information, and will incorporate this into the performance confidence assessment.

Past Performance Confidence Assessment: The overall assigned rating for past performance will be the Past Performance Confidence Assessment rating, defined in the table below. The assignment of this rating will be based on the overall quality of the recent and relevant past performance and will also consider the source of the information, the context of the data, and general trends in the quoter's performance. The quality of performance under a past performance reference that that has no relevance to the instant requirement will not be considered in the overall assessment of past performance confidence. Evaluation will focus only on work already performed. Work yet-to-be performed and work prior the last five (5) years as of the closing date of this solicitation will not be considered.

In the case of quoters for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the past performance factor. In this case, the quoter's past performance is unknown and assigned a performance confidence rating of "Neutral Confidence." Although a quoter that lacks recent, relevant past performance may not be rated favorably or unfavorably with regard to past performance, the Government may determine that a "Substantial Confidence" or "Satisfactory Confidence" past performance rating provides better value to the Government than a "Neutral Confidence" past performance rating.

In order to determine the quality of performance, the Government may utilize existing data sources, including the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), the Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; communication with points of contact in the quoter's customer's organization, which could include private sector requirements and contracts personnel, Administrative Contracting Officers, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) personnel, Procuring Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives, and other Government activity requirements personnel.

The Government may verify past performance information. The Government may contact some or all of the references provided, as appropriate, and may collect information through questionnaires, telephone interviews, and existing data sources. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources, including sources outside of the Government. This information will be used for the evaluation of past performance. The past performance factor evaluation and past performance confidence assessment rating is separate and distinct from the contracting officer's responsibility determination. The assessment of the quoter's past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the relative capability of the quoter and other competitors to successfully meet the requirements of the solicitation. Table 2 below will be used to determine past performance confidence assessment ratings.

Quoters lacking past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. However, the past performance submittal of a quote with no relevant past performance history, while not rated favorably or unfavorably for past performance, may not represent the most advantageous quoter to the Government. In this instance, the quoter will receive a rating of “Not Relevant” in the relevancy rating factor.

This evaluation and rating is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the quoter’s past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the relative capability of the quoter and other competitors to successfully meet the requirements of the RFQ. In determining the rating for the past performance evaluation subfactor, the Government will give greater consideration to the contracts which the Government assess as most relevant to the RFQ.

VOLUME II – Price Submittal

1. Factor III – Price

· Total price will be evaluated taking into the account the total FFP for the total ordering period and option. Price analysis will be used to evaluate price reasonableness.

· The Government may evaluate any and all information submitted by the quoter to support the reasonableness of prices quoted. The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

· Quoter’s price will be evaluated based on the price included in the "Schedule of Supplies/Services." The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the prices proposed for each year within the ordering period are significantly unbalanced.

· Although price is not the most important evaluation factor, it has the potential to become more significant during the evaluation process. The degree of importance of price will increase with the degree of equality of the quotes in relation to the other factors on which selection is to be based. The importance of price will also increase when a quote's price is so significantly high as to diminish the value to the Government that might be gained under the other aspects of the offer. If, at any stage of the evaluation, all quoters are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, non-price quotes, price could become the factor in determining which quoter shall receive the award.

· The PCO/SSA may evaluate any and all information submitted by the quoter to support the reasonableness of prices quoted.

· The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

· The common amounts provided in the "Instructions to Vendors" for Travel/ODCs shall be utilized for evaluation purposes only in determining the total price for the entire contract.

· Option FAR 52.217-8 will be evaluated pursuant to solicitation provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the price for the option to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of the option shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option.

RATING TABLES

The following adjectival ratings will be used in the evaluation of quotes:

Technical Approach - Combined Technical/Risk Rating Table

TABLE 1

The ratings above will be used in the evaluation of Factor I - Technical Approach, Sub-factors I, II, III, IV, V.

DEFINITIONS:

Strength - An aspect of a quote that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

Weakness - A flaw in the Quote that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Significant Weakness - A flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Deficiency - A material failure of a Quote to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a Quote that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Risk (as it pertains to source selection) - The potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which a quoter's proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or sub-factor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

TABLE 2

Past Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings

TABLE 3

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