FAR 52.212-2 Information for Quote .pdf
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This is an attachment providing quote submission instructions for a federal Request for Quote (RFQ) regarding a cybersecurity platform procurement. Quoters must submit responses in two separate volumes with specific formatting requirements: 8.5" x 11" pages with one-inch margins, 12-point font minimum (10-point for graphics), single-spaced, consecutively numbered, with a "Source Selection Information" legend on each page. Each volume requires a cover sheet identifying the quote title, volume number, solicitation number, quoter name and address, contractor point of contact with email and phone, CAGE Code, and UEI Number.
Volume 1 (Technical) is limited to two pages for discussion items (excluding cover sheet, table of contents, crosswalk, and certificates) and must contain no pricing information. Discussion requirements include: identifying the offered product and licensing tier with a completed crosswalk to salient characteristics and mandatory requirements, noting any exceptions or limitations and all fees; specifying supported browser versions, required settings, domains, ports, bandwidth, latency, firewall, and allow-list requirements with Government endpoint compatibility and current Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT); identifying all cybersecurity certifications and third-party examinations with details on versions, eligibility, vouchers, expiration dates, retake rules, and fees, with contractor-issued certifications providing unlimited vouchers and attempts at no additional charge; disclosing the scope and dates of security documents and any exceptions; identifying all subcontractors, cloud providers, hosting locations, and third parties accessing Government data; and providing applicable security documentation before award, which may include SOC 2 Type II reports, ISO certifications, security questionnaires, assessments, or incident-response summaries.
Volume 2 (Price) has no page limit and must include a cover sheet, completed Section B from the RFQ in the Government-provided format (not contractor format), all costs for the twelve-month period, completed FAR provisions 52.219-28, 252.204-7017, and 252.204-7998, and signed copies of the RFQ and Amendments 0001 and 0002. Pricing must cover all cyber platform costs for the full performance period and cannot include new Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
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ATTACHMENT 3: FAR 52.212-1 QUOTE INFORMATION
(as of Amendment 0002)
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR QUOTE
Number of Volumes: Quoters shall submit their quote in two separate volumes as described in the next sections.
Legend on Each Page: Each page should include the following legend:
Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
Page Defined As:
o Each "page" is defines as one (1) sheet, 8 1/2 " 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).
o Graphics/tables/headers/footers shall use font size 10 or greater.
o Lines shall, at a minimum, be single-spaced. Pages shall be consecutively numbered.
o Multiple pages, double pages, two-sided pages, or foldouts will count as an equivalent number of 8 1/2" x 11" pages
Cover Page:
- Each Volume of the quote shall have a Cover Sheet.
- Should include o Title of the quote o Volume Number (I or II) o Solicitation number o Name and address of quoter o Contractor point of contact (POC) with POC's email address and phone number o CAGE Code & UEI Number
VOLUME 1 - TECHNICAL
Shall contain:
- Responses to the discussion questions below
- Completed Crosswalk
- Any necessary certificates and other documents
- No price information anywhere within this volume.
Maximum Number of Pages for Discussion Items: Two (2). Any pages over the max number of pages will not be evaluated.
Things Not Counted Towards Page Limit in this Volume
- Cover Sheet
- 1 page Table of Contents, if necessary
- Crosswalk
- Copies of any necessary certificates, etc.
Discussion Items: The quoter shall discuss the following.
- Identify the offered product and licensing tier, provide a completed crosswalk to each salient characteristic and mandatory requirement, identify any exception or limitation, and disclose all fees necessary to obtain the required capabilities. The Crosswalk is included as an attachment to the RFQ.
- Identify supported browser versions, required browser settings, required domains and ports, minimum bandwidth and latency requirements per active user, and any firewall or allow-list requirements. The platform shall be compatible with Government-approved endpoints and shall provide accessibility conformance information, including a current Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or equivalent accessibility documentation, when available
- Identify every cybersecurity certification, certificate, vendor-issued assessment, or third-party examination included in the quotation, including the certification name, current version, preparation pathway, eligibility requirements, voucher or attempt quantity, expiration date, retake rules, scheduling requirements, and all third-party testing or proctoring fees.
- For contractor-issued certifications or assessments, the quotation shall include unlimited vouchers and assessment attempts for authorized users during the twelve-month subscription period, at no additional charge.
- If a third-party certification examination cannot commercially be offered with unlimited attempts, the quoter shall clearly identify the maximum number of vouchers or attempts, all restrictions and fees, and any proposed alternative.
- An equivalent assessment opportunity must be a scored or proctored cybersecurity assessment that measures the applicable technical competencies and results in a documented certificate, credential, or completion record. The Government will not treat unspecified or unpriced certification benefits as included.
- Identify the date, scope, and covered services for each document and shall identify any exceptions or portions not applicable to the proposed platform.
- Disclose all subcontractors, cloud providers, hosting locations, and other third parties that may access Government Data or provide material services supporting the platform. The contractor shall maintain equivalent security and data-protection obligations for those entities.
- Before award or upon request during performance, the contractor shall provide applicable security documentation, which may include a current SOC 2 Type II report, ISO certification, completed security questionnaire, independent security assessment, security architecture or control summary, incident-response summary, or other evidence accepted by the Government.
** Important Note: This volume shall not include any pricing information.
VOLUME 2 – PRICE
Max Number of Pages: No max page limit
Shall include:
- Cover sheet
- Table of Contents, if necessary
- Completed Section B from the RFQ. Contractor format is not acceptable o The price should include all costs associated with the cyber platform.
o Price shall cover the full twelve-month period for the period of performance stated for each CLIN for the work described in the PWS o Cannot add new CLINS to Section B
- Completed provisions/clauses:
o 52.219-28 in Section I o 252.204-7017 in Section K o 252.204-7998 in Section K.
- Signed o Conformed copy of RFQ o Amendment 0001 o Amendment 0002
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