Addendum_52.212-1_Instructions_to_Offerors.docx

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The vendor’s proposal shall include its proposed Technical Approach, Past Performance Information, and Price Proposal, in accordance with the following instructions:

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a) Technical Quote Instructions

i) Quotes should be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat and logically assembled. The vendor shall prepare and submit an original and four (4) copies of its technical proposal.

ii) This acquisition is being conducted pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5, and will utilize the streamlined evaluation procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The vendor’s technical quote:

iii) Technical Approach: The vendor’s technical approach:

(1) Shall include a statement that the vendor “understands and will comply with all requirements set forth in the Purchase Description/Specification.

(2) Shall provide a detailed response to each of the following paragraphs, inclusive of all sub-paragraphs, that clearly demonstrates how the proposed solution meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of Paragraph 3.3 System Components, inclusive of all sub-paragraphs. The vendor’s response shall be prepared and numbered the same as the related paragraphs of the Specification.

(3) Delivery Schedule/Plan of Action and Milestones (Paragraph 3.6.4)of the Specification: The vendor shall submit a Plan of Action and Milestones chart detailing significant events for the completion of this project within the required delivery schedule or sooner.

b) Past Performance Information Instructions

i) Vendors shall submit two (2) copies of the past performance information requested below as part of their quotation.

ii) Vendors shall submit at least three (3) relevant past performance references. Relevant past performance is defined as performance of contracts of similar technical complexity to this requirement completed within the past three (3) years. Include the following information for each contract listed:

(a) Agency or company name.

(b) Contract number (if applicable).

(c) Point of Contact name, phone number and fax number.

(e) Brief description of contract and relevance to this requirement.

(f) Total contract value.

(g) Period of performance.

iii) If a vendor has no relevant past performance history, a vendor must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Vendors will neither be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance in the event that there is no relevant past performance history available.

c) Price Proposal Instructions. i) The vendor’s proposed firm-fixed price for completion of this requirement in accordance with the specification and detailing the vendor’s proposed unit and extended price for each line item.

ii) Indication of the vendor’s acceptance of the proposed contract financing payments (see Attachment) or statement that contract financing will not be required.

iii) Indication of the vendor’s understanding that, in order to receive contract financing payments, the successful vendor will be required to provide proof of adequate security in accordance with FAR Subpart 32.202-4. The Contracting Officer may determine the vendor’s financial condition to be adequate security. However, if the Contracting Officer finds the vendor’s financial condition is not adequate security, the Contracting Officer shall require other adequate security, which may be in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit from a federally insured financial institution.