N66604-15-Q-0702_SOW_CDRLS_C25_52.212-2_Addenda.pdf

ANALYTICAL LAB SERVICES REQUIREMENT N66604-15-Q-0702

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 BACKGROUND

As a major research and development center for undersea warfare concepts, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) generates numerous waste streams. One or more of these waste streams may require sampling, sample preparation, and analytical testing to properly characterize the wastes and disposal options at its facilities in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. Other waste streams are generated from permitted industrial wastewater processes that require sampling prior to discharge to the City’s sanitary sewer system.

2.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall pick up samples requiring analysis at NUWCDIVNPT, deliver sample bottles and coolers, prepare and analyze samples, and provide test results to NUWCDIVNPT according to the requirements of this Statement of Work. A majority of the waste and material samples will be generated from all technical codes as a result of research and development projects, and construction or renovation work. Other samples will be derived from utility provided water aboard ships and throughout the base and its regional offices.

The funding applicable to this effort is NUWCDIVNPT Overhead/Service Cost Center.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) Standard dated 3/24/06 or later

3.2 Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (815-R-05-004)

3.3 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 150-3 Most Recent Edition

3.4 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (SW-846)

3.5 Reference Method 29 CFR 1910.1001 Appendix J ID Number ID-191

3.6 Reference Method 29 CFR 1926.1101 Appendix K ID Number ID-191

3.7 Methods and Guidance for Analysis of Water, Most Recent Version

3.8 40 CFR Part 136

3.9 National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Required Certifications

In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4, the contractor shall be certified by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) to perform the required analyses. The contractor shall be certified to provide the required analyses in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, exclusive of New York City.

4.2 Facility Locality to Sample Location

The contractor must be geographically located such that temperature sensitive samples are delivered to the laboratory within the required holding time or 24 hours, whichever is shorter, of being turned over to the common commercial carrier. All samples shall be tracked using Chains of Custody (COCs) provided by the laboratory performing the analyses.

4.3 Sampling Requirements and Container

4.3.1 NUWCDIVNPT will collect all waste and material samples requiring analysis. In accordance with Applicable Documents 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8, the contractor shall provide NUWCDIVNPT the requirements on sample size, the number of samples, preservation methods, holding times, and containers required for the samples prior to the sampling event. The contractor shall provide sample containers with the appropriate preservative for the sample type, analyses being performed, and methods. The contractor shall provide the sample containers within four (4) working days of the request. The number of requested sample containers will not exceed the maximum number of containers listed in the table below.

Maximum Number of Sample Containers Required Per Year

Sample Matrix

Analysis Container Material

Approximate Container Size

Max Number of containers

Potable water Total Coliform Sterile plastic 0.12 liter 18

Potable water Heterotrophic Bacteria Sterile plastic 0.12 liter 18

Potable water Total Residual Chlorine Plastic .2 liter 20

Potable water Lead Plastic 0.5 liter 1

Wastewater Total Metals (up to 6

Metals) Plastic 0.5 liter 28

Wastewater RCRA8 Metals Plastic 0.5 liter 5

Wastewater Semi-Volatile Organics Glass-amber 1 liter 1

Wastewater Volatile Organics Glass-VOA 0.04 liter 8

Wastewater Pesticides Glass 0.5 liter 1

Wastewater Herbicides Glass 0.5 liter 1

Wastewater Oil & Grease Glass-Amber 1 liter 4

Wastewater PCBs Glass-Amber 1 liter 1

Wastewater pH Plastic or Glass 0.125 liter 3

Wastewater Sulfates Plastic 0.125 liter 2

Wastewater Total Cyanide Plastic or Glass 0.5 liter 1

Wastewater TPH Glass-Amber 1 liter 4

Oil Total Metals (Up to 6

Metals) Plastic 0.5 liter 2

Oil RCRA8 Metals Plastic 0.5 liter 2 Oil Semi-Volatile Organics Glass-Amber 1 liter 1 Oil Volatile organics Glass-VOA 0.04 liter 2 Oil Benzene Glass-VOA 0.04 liter 2

Oil Flashpoint Glass-Amber 0.04 liter 4 Oil PCBs Glass-Amber 0.04 liter 8 Oil Total Cyanide Plastic or Glass 0.5 liter 2 Oil TPH Glass-Amber 1 liter 1

Wipe PCB Wipe Glass 0.04 liter 4

Solid/Sludge Total Metals (up to 6

Metals) Plastic 0.5 liter 4

Solid/Sludge RCRA8 Metals Plastic 0.5 liter 17 Solid/Sludge Semi-Volatile Organics Glass-Amber 0.5 liter 1 Solid/Sludge Volatile Organics Glass-VOA 0.04 liter 4 Solid/Sludge Pesticides Glass 0.5 liter 1 Solid/Sludge Herbicides Glass 0.5 liter 1 Solid/Sludge Ignitability Glass 0.125 liter 1 Solid/Sludge Corrosivity Plastic or Glass 0.125 liter 1 Solid/Sludge PCBs Glass-Amber 0.25 liter 1 Solid/Sludge TPH Glass-Amber 0.25 liter 1

4.4 Mobile Cold Storage Units

4.4.1 The contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) fifty (50) quart coolers for transporting cooled samples to the analytical laboratory from the sampling site. The coolers must be able to maintain the samples at or below a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 24 hours with an ambient temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The coolers, when not in use, will be retained by NUWCDIVNPT until used for sample transport.

4.4.2 All coolers shall be constructed so that the coolers are acceptable by common commercial carriers as packaging for the purposes of transporting samples.

4.4.3 Once the laboratory receives a cooler with samples from NUWCDIVNPT, the laboratory shall return an empty cooler to NUWCDIVNPT.

4.4.4 Delivery of the coolers will be arranged between NUWCDIVNPT and the contractor with sufficient time to receive them before samples are taken. Typically five (5) working days is sufficient.

4.5 Shipping of Samples

4.5.1 Samples may originate at one of the following locations: NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, RI;

Niantic, CT; or Dresden, NY. The contractor shall provide its own courier for samples picked up from NUWCDIVNPT. The Government will arrange for shipping from the CT and NY locations based on a contractor provided shipping account number, which shall be provided to the Government upon contract award. The contractor shall arrange for all shipping from the sampling site to the laboratory performing the analyses. All sample shipments shall be handled as “priority overnight” shipping in order to meet the sample temperature requirements specified in 4.4.1.

4.5.2 The contractor shall be responsible for documentation required so that the courier will be able to access the sampling location. A list of common commercial carriers who already have access to NUWCDIVNPT may be obtained upon request. The following table contains the estimated number of shipping events from each site.

4.5.3 The Government will make every effort to contact the contractor 48 hours in advance to arrange for pick-up of the sample(s).

4.6 Preliminary Analytical Requirements

4.6.1 The contractor shall analyze the samples based on the COC for each sample. Analyses shall be performed in accordance with Applicable Documents 3.2 through 3.8. Typical trace metals to be analyzed for include lead, copper, nickel, silver, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, selenium, zinc and antimony. All reports shall include Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) data for each sample. If samples are run consecutively on the same machine and the QA/QC data is the same for these samples, only one copy shall be attached to the report. The contractor shall provide preliminary results within the specified turnaround time listed on the COC. The turnaround time is the time from sample receipt at the laboratory to the time the laboratory must send at least preliminary analytical results to NUWCDIVNPT for those samples. These preliminary results shall be in the form of a file electronically accessible from NUWCDIVNPT. The file format shall be a pdf readable file which can be accessed at least by Adobe Acrobat© Reader XI for Windows 7 or 8. The contractor shall provide this report in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001.

4.6.2 Turnaround times for most samples shall be no less than five (5) working days and no more than seven (7) working days. No more than 75% of the wastewater total metals will require a shorter turnaround time (24-hour or 48-hour)

4.7 Final Analytical Requirements

4.7.1 The contractor shall provide final paper and electronic copies of all test results in accordance with Applicable Documents 3.1 through 3.4 and 3.7 through 3.9. The final electronic test report shall be in the same file format as that specified in Paragraph 4.6.1. The test report shall contain those data elements required by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NELAC, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), the respective state agency, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All reports shall include QA/QC data for each sample. If samples are run consecutively on the same machine and the QA/QC data is the same for these samples, only one copy shall be attached to the report. The contractor shall provide this report in accordance with CDRL A002.

Estimated Maximum Number of Shipping Trips per Year

From Number of Shipping

Events Newport 36

Seneca Lake, Dresden, NY 2 Dodge Pond, Niantic, CT 2

4.7.2 The final results shall be provided within fifteen (15) working days of sample receipt from the place of sample origination.

4.7.3 The contractor shall itemize billing for each batch of samples and invoice monthly. The cost of any hazardous waste disposal shall be included in the per event price. Each invoice shall include a year-to-date total.

4.8 Sample Quantities

The following table describes the expected analyses required.

Sample Matrix Estimated Total No.

Samples Per Year

Analysis Maximum

Analyses Per Sample

Potable Water 18 Total Coliform 1

Potable Water 18 Heterotrophic Bacteria 1

Potable Water 20 Total Residual Chlorine 1

Potable Water 1 Lead 1

Wastewater 28 Total Metals (Up to 6

Metals)

Wastewater 1 Full TCLP (Metals, VOCs, SVOCs, Pest, Herb)

Wastewater 4 RCRA8 Metals 1 Wastewater 1 Semi-Volatile Organics 1 Wastewater 3 Volatile Organics 1 Wastewater 4 Oil & Grease 1 Wastewater 1 PCBs 1

Wastewater 3 pH 1

Wastewater 2 Sulfates 1 Wastewater 1 Total Cyanide 1 Wastewater 4 TPH 1

Oil 2 Total Metals (Up to 6

Metals)

Oil 2 RCRA8 Metals 1

Oil 1 Semi-Volatile Organics 1

Oil 1 Volatile Organics 1

Oil 1 Benzene 1

Oil 4 Flashpoint 1

Oil 8 PCBs 1 Oil 2 Total Cyanide 1 Oil 1 TPH 1

PCB Wipe 4 PCB Wipe 1 Solid/Sludge 25 Extraction Prep 1

Solid/Sludge 1 Full TCLP (Metals, VOCs, SVOCs, Pest, Herb)

Solid/Sludge 4 Total Metals (Up to 6

Metals)

Solid/Sludge 16 RCRA8 Metals 1 Solid/Sludge 1 Semi-Volatile Organics 1 Solid/Sludge 1 Volatile Organics 1 Solid/Sludge 1 Ignitability 1 Solid/Sludge 1 Corrosivity 1 Solid/Sludge 1 PCBs 1 Solid/Sludge 1 TPH 1

4.9 Progress Reports

The contractor shall provide monthly expenditure reports for all samples analyzed and reports forwarded to NUWCDIVNPT in accordance with CDRL A003.

DD FORM 1423

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

BLOCK 16 ADDENDUM

PR1300469740

BLOCK 9: The following information is provided in amplification of the Block 9 Distribution Statement shown on each Form DD 1423.

Distribution Statement D applies to all CDRLs

Distribution Statement paragraphs are in addition to CLASSIFICATION markings of the data.

Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to US Government agencies only; Critical Technology (date data generated) . Other requests for this document shall be referred to NUWCDIV NEWPORT (Code 1023).

The following ‘EXPORT CONTROL WARNING NOTICE’ must be used in conjunction with DISTRIBUTION STATEMENTS identified in all CDRL Items:

WARNING – This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. Sec. 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to sever criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

C25 ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SITE (APR 2015)

(a) Contractor personnel shall comply with all current badging and security procedures required to gain access to any Government site. Access to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport sites may only be gained by obtaining a badge (either permanent or temporary) from the security office. If the company cannot complete a background investigation, compliance with SECNAV M-5510.30, Section 9- 20, FACILITY ACCESS DETERMINATION (FAD) PROGRAM is specifically required. Badges shall be issued only after completion of a background investigation completed using the electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (eQIP).

Contractor personnel requiring a Common Access Card, access to controlled unclassified information (CUI) and/or user level access to DoN or DoD networks and information systems, system security and network defense systems, or to system resources providing visual access and/or ability to input, delete or otherwise manipulate sensitive information without control to identify and deny sensitive information, are required to have a favorably adjudicated NACLC.

The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel employed on any Government site become familiar with and obey Activity regulations. Contractor personnel shall not enter restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor shall request permission to interrupt any activity roads or utility services in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the date of interruption. Contractor personnel shall wear personal protective equipment in designated areas. All contractor equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

The contractor shall strictly adhere to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) Regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations, and all applicable state and local requirements.

(b) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee reads the pamphlet entitled, “Occupational Safety and Health Information for Contractors” prior to commencing performance at any NUWCDIVNPT site. This document is available under “Contractor Info” at:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nuwc/newport/docs/Forms/AllItems.aspx

(c) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee reads the document entitled, “NUWC Environmental Policy” prior to commencing performance at any NUWCDIVNPT site. This document is available at: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nuwc/newport/docs/EMS_EnvPolicy1.pdf .

(d) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee who is resident at any NUWCDIVNPT site completes Environmental Awareness training within 30 days of commencing performance at that site.

This training is available on the ISO 14001 webpage on the NUWCDIVNPT Intranet and is also available on the NUWC Division Newport Internet site. This document is available at:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nuwc/newport/docs/External%20ISO14001_2009%20Training.pdf .

(e) The Contractor shall report compliance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause no later than thirty days after award and monthly thereafter via e-mail to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with a copy to NWPT.NUWC_NPT_1023_Training@navy.mil . Compliance reports shall include a list of all employees with access to any NUWCDIVNPT site with the date each employee reviewed the Environmental Policy document and the date each employee completed the Environmental Awareness Training.

(f) The contractor shall remove from the Government site any individual whose presence is deemed by the Commander, NUWCDIVNPT, to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of national security.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) ADDENDA

QUOTE SUBMISSION

1.0 Offerors must respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Submit quotes electronically, including attachments, via email to Dawn Griffin at dawn.griffin@navy.mil.

1.1 Quote Format

(a) The quote shall be submitted in the English language. The narrative material in the quote shall be prepared in no smaller than 10 point font, single-spaced, with no less than a one inch margin on all sides.

In the event photo reduction is used for tables, charts, and drawings, their presentation must be clear and legible. No pictures or hyperlinks are allowed.

(b) Quotes and all attachments shall be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.

(c) Quotes shall include a statement that it is valid through 45 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(d) Offerors shall provide fill-in information for the following areas of the solicitation:

- Price List, Attachment 1

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1.0 BASIS FOR AWARD

1.1 General Information

The Government intends to make a single award as a result of this Request For Quotation (RFQ). Award will be made to the responsible offeror meeting all requirements of the solicitation and whose quote contains the combination of those factors offering the best overall value to the Government. The best overall value to the Government will be determined by comparing the difference in value of technical (non-price) features of quotes with the difference in the price to the Government.

2.0 PRICE

The Government will evaluate quoted prices by performing price analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b).

3.0 NON-COST/PRICE FACTORS

The Government will perform an evaluation of the non-price evaluation factors including Technical Capability and Past Performance. Offerors shall provide information by addressing each factor. The offeror must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to make a best value assessment of the offeror’s capability to support the response to the evaluation factors. The quote shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an assessment by the Government without the need for additional information.

3.1 Technical Capability (not to exceed 3 total pages)

3.1.1 Describe an approach demonstrating your capability to provide to the Government paper and electronic copies of analyses.

3.1.2 Describe an approach demonstrating your capability to pick up and provide delivery of the samples to the analysis laboratory for timely analysis and temperature control of the samples when required.

3.1.3 Submit proof of certification as required per the Statement of Work paragraph 4.1.

3.1.4 Technical Capability Ratings: Combined Technical/Risk Ratings

Color Rating Description Blue Outstanding Quote meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Purple Good Quote meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Quote contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Green Acceptable Quote meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Quote does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The quote has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Quote does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies.

Quote is unawardable.

3.1.5 Definitions

Weakness is defined as a flaw in the quote that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

Significant Weakness in the quote is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

Deficiency is defined as 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. See FAR 15.001.

Risk, as it pertains to source selection, is the potential for unsuccessful contract performance. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an offeror’s approach to achieving the technical factor or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, or degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

Strength is an aspect of an offeror's quote that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

3.2 Past Performance (not to exceed 6 pages, but see paragraph 3.2.2)

3.2.1 Past performance will be evaluated as an indicator of the offeror’s expected future performance.

Provide three (3) past performance references for contracts and subcontracts with a value exceeding $25,000 that are currently in process or were completed within three (3) years of this solicitation closing date.

The past performance references should reflect relevant experience demonstrating the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the tasking in the Statement of Work. Past performance references shall include those entered into with federal, state or local Governments as well as commercial customers. Include the following information for each past performance reference:

Contract Number/Title Date of Award and Period of Performance Name of contracting activity or commercial firm Contract type Total contract value Brief narrative (less than 20 lines) describing your involvement in the effort, complexity, objectives achieved, and types of personnel who performed under the contract. List ships or military systems involved, if any. List major subcontractors, if any.

Procuring Contracting Officer* and telephone Administrative Contracting Officer*, if different, and telephone Government Program Manager* or COR, and telephone

*Or non-Government official with similar duties or rank

3.2.2 Provide similar past performance information for major subcontractors, if applicable (the past performance page count limitation will be increased to 12 total pages if major subcontractors are included). A subcontractor is considered major if performing more than 25% of the effort in terms of dollars).

3.2.3 The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror's probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. The past performance evaluation considers each offeror's demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract’s requirements. One performance confidence assessment rating is assigned for each offeror after evaluating the offeror’s recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the contract requirements.

There are two aspects to the past performance evaluation. The first is to evaluate the offeror's past performance to determine how relevant a recent effort accomplished by the offeror is to the effort to be acquired through the source selection. The criteria to establish what is recent and relevant is unique to each source selection and shall be stated in the solicitation. In establishing what is relevant for the acquisition, consideration is given to those aspects of an offeror's contract history that give the greatest ability to measure whether the offeror will satisfy the current procurement. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of service/support, complexity; dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract/teaming.

There are two levels of relevancy as shown below. With respect to relevancy, more relevant past performance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance.

Rating Description Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

The second aspect of the past performance evaluation is to determine how well the contractor performed on the contracts. The past performance evaluation performed in support of a current source selection does not establish, create, or change the existing record and history of the offeror's past performance on past contracts; rather, the past performance evaluation process gathers information from customers on how well the offeror performed those past contracts.

The Contracting Officer will consider all available information concerning the offeror’s past performance whether contained in the quote or not. This may include information furnished by points of contact not named in the quote or information from other sources such as commercial rating services. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Sources of Past Performance Information for Evaluation are as follows:

Past performance information may be provided by the offeror, as solicited.

Past performance information may be obtained from questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of the acquisition. Past performance information shall be obtained from any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), the Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials; and the Defense Contract Management Agency.

The evaluation team will review this past performance information and determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to performance confidence assessment.

In conducting a performance confidence assessment, each offeror shall be assigned one of the ratings in shown below:

Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the

Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral) No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

(Reference FAR 15.305(a)(2) for information on assigning an unknown/neutral confidence rating).

3.2.4 Definitions

Recency, as it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the time that has elapsed since the past performance reference occurred. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant. For this requirement, recent past performance references are those currently in process or those that were completed within three (3) years of this solicitation closing date.

Relevancy, as it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the service/support effort, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/teaming or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the source solicitation requirements; and a measure of the likelihood that the past performance is an indicator of future performance.

4.0 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

Technical Capability and Past Performance are essentially equal in importance. When combined, Technical Capability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. However, Price is important and will be seriously considered. The importance of price will increase with the degree of equality of the offerors in relation to the non-price factors, or when it is so significantly high as to diminish the value of the other factors to the Government.

5.0 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).

6.0 AWARD AND ACCEPTANCE

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.