Amendment_0001_Grasp.doc

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

M - 2

BASIS FOR AWARD

"M - 2 BASIS FOR AWARD:

a.

The Government will evaluate offers on a Low Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. The technical factor and past performance factor will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price proposal and acceptable past performance whose offer conforms fully to the solicitation requirements and meets the acceptability standards for all non-price factors. In order to be eligible for award, an offer must receive an acceptable rating in every non-price factor.

b.

The Government intends to award without discussions. Pursuant to FAR 52.215-1(f) (4), or FAR 52.212-1(g), however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

c.

In selecting the lowest-priced offeror with an acceptable rating for all non-price factors , the following factors will be considered:

Technical

Past Performance

Price d.

NOTE: Offerors are cautioned that any offer receiving a rating of unacceptable for any technical subfactor may be rated unacceptable overall for the technical factor. Any offer rated unacceptable for the technical factor or past performance factor may be ineligible for award."

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