RFQ N3904025Q4485.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

N3904025Q4485

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE:

Requirement Title: Renewal of Brand name Hawthorne Power Systems (HPS) Load Bank Maintenance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego (PNSDETSD) Solicitation Number: N3904025Q4485 Quote Response Deadline: 8/25/2025, 5:00 PM EST POC: Lisa Fielding, Contracts Officer, lisa.a.fielding.civ@us.navy.mil

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available.

2. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-05 and DFARS Change Notice 20250718. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html.

3. This solicitation is being issued as a: Request For Quotation (RFQ)

4. This acquisition is for a: Full and Open Competition

5. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS): 811310

6. The size standard is: 12.5 million

NOTE: Only authorized resellers and service providers shall perform maintenance on Hawthorne load banks and provide a quote.

REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests the following: A quote for a maintenance contract to include scheduled maintenance and unplanned parts/repairs on one (1) Hawthorne Power Systems (HPS) 1,875 KVA Resistive/Reactive Load Bank; located at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego. See the Statement of Work for additional details.

· Required Period of Performance: Base Year: 9/25/2025 – 9/24/2026 with Four (4) Option Years

· Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego (PNSDETSD)

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Offeror shall submit quote directly to the Contracts Officer at lisa.a.fielding.civ@us.navy.mil Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All quotes shall include the form below filled out in its entirety (highlighted yellow fields are required).

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERED PRICES, AVAILABILITY, AND PRICE SOURCE WITH QUOTE

REFERENCE # N3904025Q4485 DUE DATE: 08/25/2025 5:00 PM ET

BUSINESS SIZE (select one):Small or Large PAYMENT TERMS ______%______DAYS

Please indicate your preferred payment method by checking one of the options below. Payment options available are WAWF and GCPC: Government Commercial Purchase Card (up to $10,000). Please ensure that you register for WAWF (www.wawftraining.com) GCPC_____ WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) _____

*Please note that purchase card orders are not paid up front. Once material is received, a Government cardholder may be contacted for purchase card information.

_X__ If checked, to be awarded on an “All or None” basis, and CPARS evaluation procedures apply.

YOUR SIGNATURE___________________________________DATE________________________

· Required Period of Performance: 1 year and 4 Option Years

· Place of performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego

· For evaluation purposes, please provide any applicable procedures and technical information. If no information is provided, your quotation may be determined to be unresponsive.

· Please provide published commercial labor rates and breakdown of total prices, if applicable, for Price Justification purposes.

· See Below for Detailed Statement of Work and Applicable Clauses.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General:

a. Model: Hawthorne Power Systems (HPS) 1,875 KVA Resistive/Reactive Load Bank.

b. Current Condition: All equipment is currently fully functional with no known major defects identified.

c. Unless indicated otherwise in this SOW, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials/parts, per diem/transportation, and other items/services necessary to perform scheduled inspection/ maintenance, and unplanned repairs as described herein.

2. Scope of Work:

a. This Statement of Work (SOW) covers the scheduled maintenance and unplanned parts/repairs on one, Hawthorne Power Systems (HPS) 1,875 KVA Resistive/Reactive Load Bank; located at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego.

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services:

a. The Government shall furnish all manuals and technical data to the Contractor if available.

4. Performance Maintenance Objectives:

a. The Contractor shall provide scheduled maintenance annually and semi-annually (every 6 months).

b. At 6 months the contractor shall perform/provide, but is not limited to:

· All panel/door seals must be inspected every 6 months to ensure they make a good seal to prevent water or any foreign matter entering the enclosure.

· Door hinges and fasteners must be lubricated every 6 months, and castor mounted units should have the castors lubricated.

c. The annual maintenance shall include, but is not limited to:

· Perform/Provide the services listed on the routine checklist (Attachment 1).

d. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all consumables (such as lubricants, oils, sprays, cleaners, etc.) and all repair/replacement parts (required due to normal wear and tears such as pads, filters, fluids/oils, etc.). The Contractor is also responsible for the disposal of replaced and expendable items at no additional charge to the Government. If the Contractor finds something wrong with the unit during the scheduled maintenance that requires additional work, the Contractor shall follow the procedures explained in paragraph 5. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are required during maintenance. The Contractor may substitute functionally acceptable equal parts, when OEM parts are unavailable, only after approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The price for the scheduled maintenance is a firm fixed price.

5. Emergency Unplanned Parts and Repair:

a. Terms and Conditions:

· Unscheduled and Emergency Repairs Execution. In addition to the scheduled preventative maintenance, the Contractor shall provide unscheduled and/or emergency repair services when requested by the Government, in accordance with the following procedures:

b. Labor Categories and Rates:

· The Contractor shall perform all unscheduled repair services using the labor categories and fully burdened rates submitted and awarded.

· No increases to labor rates shall be accepted during the period of performance unless authorized by a bilateral modification.

c. Estimate Submission Requirements:

· Prior to performing any unscheduled or emergency repair work, the Contractor shall Fill out Work Request Form (Attachment 2) and submit a detailed written cost estimate for Government review and approval.

· The estimate must include a labor breakdown by labor category, hours per category, and the applicable fully burdened rate.

· The labor categories and rates must match those awarded on contract.

d. Materials and Parts Pass-Through:

· If parts or materials are required, the Contractor shall apply only the fixed pass-through markup rate awarded on contract.

· The markup must be shown separately in the estimate and shall not be combined with labor or other material cost elements.

e. Supporting Documentation for Parts and Materials:

· For each proposed material or part, the Contractor shall provide:

· A supplier invoice or formal quote showing the Contractor's actual cost.

· One or more of the following to establish price reasonableness:

· Commercial invoice/receipt to a non-government customer.

· Screenshot or link to commercial pricing (e.g., catalog or retailer).

· Manufacturer’s published price list.

f. Authorization to Proceed:

· No work on unscheduled or emergency repairs shall begin without written authorization from the Contracting Officer (KO) via. designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

g. Work Execution and Reporting:

· The Contractor shall perform only the scope of work and cost elements approved in the Government’s Work Request (Attachment X).

· No additional work outside the approved work request is authorized. If the Contractor performs any work beyond the scope or cost of the approved request, they do so at their own risk and may not be reimbursed for any additional labor, material, or incidental costs incurred. Unless otherwise approved on a separate or updated approved Work Request.

· The Contractor’s WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) invoice must match the approved work request and associated documentation. Any discrepancies between the invoice and approved scope of work may result in rejection of the invoice and delay in payment.

6. Transportation:

a. The Contractor shall provide their own transportation.

7. Deliverables:

a. The contractor shall be on site or coordinating with the COR/ACOR 24 hours after being notified of the need for scheduled maintenance or in the event of a breakdown. The COR/ACOR and the Contractor will determine the schedule for the repairs. A one-hour response via telephone/e-Mail is required during identified work hours only (Monday through Friday – 0700-1530) to verify the service needs. See paragraphs 4. and 5. for additional details on scheduled & unscheduled maintenance procedures.

b. Maintenance Data. The Contractor shall separately record each work request as received, to include scheduled maintenance and unplanned break downs. The form shall include: the serial number identifying the unit involved, its location, name of person placing the call, date and time the call was received, type of work request or nature of trouble, name of the service technician assigned to the task, description of work performed, the amount and type of the materials used, the time and date work started, and the time and date of completion. The Contractor shall deliver a copy of this form along with any other written documentation within two working days after the work is completed to the COR.

8. Period of Performance:

a. The period of this service contract shall be for one (1) year starting 9/25/2025 – 9/24/2026. An option to extend this contract to four (4) additional years is required.

9. Work Location:

a. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego (PNSDETSD) is located at Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma.

Address:

140 Sylvester Rd.

San Diego, CA 92106

10. Hazardous Energy Controls:

a. Work Site Operational Safety Environment – Contractors and non- PNS Government Agencies (NPGAs) shall be responsible to read and understand the requirements of OSHECM Chapter 250 and can see an electronic copy of OSHECM Chapter 250 (latest revision) by using the following web site:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/shipyards/norfolk/Shared%20Documents/Chapter%20250.pdf.

The Contractor shall provide and require their personnel to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) (e.g., hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, steel-toed shoes or boots, aprons, masks, face shields, reflective vests, safety harnesses for fall protection in accordance with OSHA CFR 1926 (construction) and CFR 1915 (shipyard) standards. The contractor is required to follow all appropriate lockout/tag out requirements as specified by OSHECM Chapter 250 and CFR 1915.89. Contractor shall conform to all applicable safety and occupational health standards published in the Federal Register or any other Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Public Laws and ensure employees observe safety, traffic control, and fire prevention requirements in effect at the site.

11. Security:

a. All personnel assigned by the contractor to perform work or site visits must be US citizens. Contractor will be required to submit a visit request listing information of personnel needing access aboard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego (PNS DET SD, 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106). Visit request must include the full name of the persons, nationality, birth date and Social Security Number. Visit requests may be in the form of a letter on company stationery with signature from the company security manager or authorized company representative and submitted to the PNSDETSD Security office:

· Darius A. Randolph Security Manager/Security Officer Portsmouth Naval Shipyard San Diego Det.

Office: 619-553-3031 Cell: 619-571-3339 darius.a.randolph.civ@us.navy.mil

b. Company visit requests shall be submitted annually and as often as necessary to update employees of the company who need continued access to the Base. Criminal history and/or falsification of information provided by an employee of the company may be subject to denial for unescorted access up to and including general access to the Base. All contractor vehicles are subject to inspection prior to allowing entry onto this installation.

ATTACHMENT 1

Attachment 1

WORK REQUEST UNSCHEDULED REPAIR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST -

Date of Request:

Work Request Number: (e.g. 1, 2) Project Name/Number: Contract Number:

1. Contractor Signature: __________________________ Date: __________________________

SECTION 1: SCOPE OF WORK & REPAIR DESCRIPTION

1.1 Provide a concise description of the repair or service needed, referencing the affected equipment, issue(s) observed, and any relevant background details:

SECTION 1A: OEM Parts/Materials – Complete as applicable or see attached estimate

· Supporting Documentation: Contractor must provide “proof of cost” Fair and Reasonable Price Justification (e.g., catalog prices, commercial invoices, online listings)

· Parts must be genuine, manufacturer-approved unless expressly waived (fill out section 1B) Section 1B: Non-OEM Parts/Materials – Complete as applicable or see attached estimate

· Additional Requirements for Non-OEM:

1. Contractor must provide cost comparison (OEM vs. Non-OEM) for fair and reasonable determination.

ATTACHMENT 2

2. Contractor must provide detailed Non-OEM specifications for PM to verify suitability Attachment 2 - 1 of 2

SECTION 2: CONTRACTOR APPROVED MARKUP ON MATERIALS

· Notes: Cost of parts and markup must match contract approved rates and be separated on the contractor’s invoice.

SECTION 3: LABOR

SECTION 4: APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION

Statement: Work may commence only upon approval of this Work Request by the Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (KO).

Contractor will Separate costs on invoice, all labor and markup rates match approved rates, and support material costs with approved supporting documentation. No work will commence until PM/KO signs below and returns to Contractor.

PM approves Section 1A or 1B: Part/Material OEM or waived for Non-OEM are needed for the work being performed.

PM approves Section 3: The level of effort (number of hours) is commensurate with the work being performed.

2. Project Manager (PM): __________________________ Date: __________________________ Title: __________________________ COR approves Section 1A or 1B, 2, and 3: Sufficient funds are available to cover the Part/Materials, markup, and the markup rate matches the agreed-upon rate in the contract. Labor rate matches the contract, and sufficient funds are available to cover the labor cost.

3. Contracting Officer Representative_________________________ Date:_______________________

4. Contracting Officer: __________________________ Date: __________________________ Additional Notes or Special Conditions:

Use this space or see attachment for any special instructions.

CLAUSES:

Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements – Representation 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION 2025-O0004) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecomunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2025-O0004) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-25 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

Additional DFARS contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel at Work Product 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.227-7015 Technical Data—Commercial Items 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

NAVSEA contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:

C-202-H001 ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS – BASIC

C-204-H001 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES

C-211-H018 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT

C-223-H003 EXCLUSION OF MERCURY

C-223-N002 RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF YELLOW MATERIAL

C-223-W002 ON-SITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

C-246-H001 EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

C-247-H001 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

D-211-H002 MARKING OF REPORTS

G-232-H002 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE

G-232-H005 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INVOICING

G-242-H001 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

H-223-N001 INFORMATION ON EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

Full-Text Clauses Addenda - 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE

The Contractor shall provide a quote for a maintenance contract that includes both scheduled preventative maintenance and pricing for potential unscheduled or emergent repair services.

I. Pricing Structure

1. Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Services Provide a firm-fixed price for all scheduled maintenance services, as described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Unscheduled Repair Services Provide a table of fully burdened labor rates for each of the following categories:

o Regular Unscheduled Repairs (non-emergent, during normal working hours) o Emergency Unscheduled Repairs (critical, after-hours, or requiring immediate attention) Each labor rate must be fully burdened. No overtime compensation will be authorized, all costs must be built into the fully burdened rates provided.

3. Definition – Fully Burdened Labor Rate: A fully burdened labor rate is defined as the Contractor’s hourly labor rate inclusive of all indirect costs, overhead, general & administrative expenses, fringe benefits, profit, and any other cost elements necessary to perform the work. No additional charges beyond these rates will be accepted for labor.

4. Labor Categories – Definitions: Contractors shall submit rates for clearly defined labor categories, examples:

o Senior Technician:

o Technician:

o Assistant/Administrative (if applicable):

5. Material and Parts Mark-Up (Pass-Through): Submit a proposed fixed percentage mark-up that may be applied to commercially procured parts and materials used in unscheduled or emergency repairs (ONLY). This percentage must be separate from labor costs and will be evaluated for price reasonableness at the time of award.

o The markup must be industry standard and justifiable.

o No tiered markups will be accepted; the markup must remain fixed for the duration of the contract

II. POST-AWARD ESTIMATE SUBMISSION FOR UNSCHEDULED REPAIRS

If unscheduled or emergency repairs are required after award, the Contractor must submit a written cost estimate that (Attachment 5 of this RFQ) that includes:

1. Labor Breakdown:

o Specify labor categories and the number of hours estimated for each.

o The rates must match those submitted and awarded in the original quote.

o No increase in labor rates will be allowed for the duration of the contract unless agreed upon by both parties and modified into the terms and conditions.

2. Pass-Through Percentage (if applicable):

o Apply only the approved fixed markup rate to parts and materials.

o Clearly identify the markup separately in the estimate.

3. Material and Parts Cost Documentation:

Contractors must provide two supporting documents for each material or part proposed:

1. A copy of the invoice or quote showing the Contractor’s actual cost.

2. One or more of the following to justify fair and reasonable pricing:

· Commercial invoice or receipt showing pricing to a non-government customer

· Screenshot or link to commercial pricing (e.g., online retailer or published catalog)

· Manufacturer’s published price list or catalog

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price

Basis for Award Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who is an authorized reseller of Hawthorne Power Systems. Only the firm-fixed pricing for scheduled preventative maintenance services will be evaluated for award. Unscheduled/emergency labor rates and parts markups are required for post-award ordering purposes but will not be used in determining award selection.

Quotes must include the following to be considered technically acceptable:

Technical Capability/Understanding:

· Experience: A proven track record of providing maintenance services for the printer models

· Qualifications: Technicians with the necessary training, certifications, and experience to perform the maintenance

· Understanding of Requirements: Vendor demonstrates a clear understanding of the maintenance needs and the types of problems with the printers

· Maintenance Plan: A detailed maintenance plan outlining the services to be provided, the frequency of maintenance, and response times

Technical Evaluation Ratings Rating Acceptable: Submission clearly meets all requirements of the solicitation

Rating Unacceptable: Submission does not clearly meet all requirements of the solicitation

If the technical submittal is determined “Unacceptable”, it renders the entire quote technically unacceptable.

Price/Cost Evaluation

· Price will be evaluated for reasonableness

· Cost Breakdown: For unplanned parts/repairs costs of labor, parts, travel, etc.

Clarification of Evaluation

· Labor rates and parts markups will be reviewed for price reasonableness only and will be incorporated into the contract as fixed ceiling rates for ordering purposes.

· These values will not be scored or compared as part of the price evaluation for contract award.

Failure to provide the required structure and documentation will result in the quote being deemed nonresponsive and ineligible for award.

(b)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).

(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.

(END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION)

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