Instructions_and_evaluation.docx

ADDENDUM TO

FAR 52.212-1 -- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2012)(cont’d)

(1) Offeror shall submit a priced quote that is valid for 30 days after the solicitation close date.

(2) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY DESCRIPTION

Technical capability shall consist of the following:

a. Contractor shall provide detailed specifications with their quote of the material that will be supplied. This includes geometrics of materials, brand name and model offered, drawings and/or technical data.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price and technically acceptable. For the purpose of this solicitation, conformance to the requirements in the Specifications are required to ensure the contractor’s technical capabilities are adequate in order to guarantee successful contract performance. A proposal that does not accept all Government Terms and Conditions may not represent the best value for the Government and could be eliminated from consideration for award.

EVALUATION

(a) The Government will issue a Purchase Order, if at all, resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is lowest price, technically acceptable. Technically acceptable is defined as conforming to all requirements in the specifications.

(b) The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes for the basic requirement.

(c) 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.

New equipment ONLY. NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer’s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request.

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