W81XWH-16-T-0326-0001_08-18-2016.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

(1) Change the delivery date from 30 days after contract aw ard to 15 w eeks after contract aw ard w ith shipping Free on Board (FOB).

(2) Extend the due date for submissions of quotes to 24 August 2016 at 10:00 AM EST.

See Summary of Changes for full text and description.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Aug-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W81XWH-16-T-0326

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Aug-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Aug-2016

CODE

USA MED RESEARCH ACQ ACTIVITY

820 CHANDLER ST

FORT DETRICK MD 21702-5014

W81XWH 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W81XWH-16-T-0326

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

30 dys. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896 FOB: Destination

W31NWX

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

15 wks. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 3 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

15 wks. ADC 3 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 3 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

15 wks. ADC 3 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0004 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

15 wks. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0005 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

15 wks. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0006 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0007 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

15 wks. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0008 has been changed from:

30 dys. ADC 1 SR W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

W03Y USA AEROMED RSCH LAB

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

BLDG 6901

FERRELL RD

FT RUCKER AL 36362-0577

210-295-2896

The following have been modified:

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CHARACTERIST

Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) Brand Name or Equal

Biokinetics Articulating Mandible Load Sensing Headform System (MLSH)

1. One (1) Articulating Mandible load sensing headform (MLSH) system is required with the following capabilities:

a. The headform must be based on the 50th percentile Hybrid III mannequin skull.

b. Headform must be ballasted to Hybrid III mass and Center of Gravity (CG) specifications.

c. At least one (1) articulating steel mandible with a stainless steel upper and lower dentition and compliant temporomandibular joints (TMJ).

d. Must be capable of collecting force data in each of these locations.

e. Must be capable to collect acceleration in a 9-block array.

f. Headform must be compatible with the Hybrid III neck.

g. Must have tri-axial mounts located in the headform CG.

h. Must have head skin and skull cap.

i. Must have three (3) load cell structural replacements.

2. Three (3) 3-axis load cells are required with the following capabilities:

a. Must be Integrated Circuit Piezoelectric (ICP)

b. Must be compatible and integrated in Number 1.

c. Must be located in each of the mandibular locations: upper dentition and left and right TMJ.

d. Must have a minimum of 500lb / 2200N range.

3. One (1) nine accelerometer package block is required with the following capabilities:

a. Must be compatible with the articulating mandible (Number 1c).

b. Must be compatible (hole pattern and size) with the accelerometers in Number 4.

4. Nine (9) single-axis piezoresistive accelerometers are required with the following capabilities:

a. Must be compatible with the headform (Number 1).

b. Must have a 2000G range

c. Must have a sensitivity of 0.2 mV/g or better

d. Must be capable of at least 5Vdc or 10 Vdc excitation

e. Must have a resonance frequency greater or equal to 28 kHz

5. One (1) Hybrid III Neck Assembly is required with the following capabilities:

a. Must be manufactured in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations under Title 59, Part

572.

b. Must have all necessary pins, washers, screws, nodding blocks, and other hardware required to connect the components of the neck assembly to the headform described in Number 1.

6. OPTIONAL ITEM (subject to availiability of funding):

Three (3) Force Sensor Conditioners with the following capabilities:

a. Must be ICP 4-channel unity gain amplifiers and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) filters.

b. Must be compatible with the load cells described in Number 2.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

**INCLUDES ADDENDUM, STARTING AT SECTION “M” BELOW**

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in paragraph 7.3 of the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation Instructions. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

*ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)*

M.1. Instructions to Offerors: The Offerors response to this RFQ shall be legible and comprehensive to enable the Government to conduct the technical evaluation. The information shall be precise, factual, and complete. Failure to submit all information concurrently and in accordance with these instructions shall render the Offeror’s quote “unacceptable”.

M.2. Price Quote Instructions: The Offeror shall provide a total price for each Contract Line Item (CLIN) identified in the table below. The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract and the Offeror shall propose a FFP pricing on all CLIN items.

CLIN Description Contract

Type Qty Unit of

Measure

0001 Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics MLSH 50th Percentile Headform FFP 1 EA

0002 Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Mandible Force Measurement FFP 3 EA

Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Mandible Force Sensor Conditioning, ICP 4-channel unity gain amplifiers and SAE class filters. Option. FFP 3 EA

0004 Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Accelerometer Package (3-2-2-2) FFP 1 EA

Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Nine Endevco 7264B-2000 Accelerometers for use with 3-2-2-2 Block FFP 1 EA

Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Hybrid III Neck Assembly, neck, cable, nodding joint and nodding blocks, washers, condyle pin. FFP 1 EA

0007 Shipping FFP 1 EA

OPTIONAL (subject to availability of funding) Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Three (3) Force Sensor Conditioners FFP 1 EA

M.3. Minimal Essential Characteristics (MECs): In accordance with FAR 11.104(a) and (b), this acquisition requires Brand Name or Equal Biokinetics Mandible Load Sensing Headform (MLSH) mouth guards and measuring bite loads.

M.4. The Offeror’s quote shall include the make and model of the equipment/products, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature which clearly documents the offered Brand Name or Equal equipment/product(s) that meet or exceed the MEC’s.

M.5. Offerors offering “equal” equipment/products shall provide a matrix which correlates to the MECs.

M.6. The equipment/product offered must be new. Offerors offering used or remanufactured equipment/products shall be rated “Unacceptable”.

M.7. Shipping shall be Free On Board (FOB) Destination IAW FAR 52.247-34. The shipping location is U.S.

Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL), Building 6901, Ferrell Road, Ft. Rucker, AL 36362-0577.

M.8. Offerors are encouraged to offer the Government discounts where appropriate.

M.9. The Offeror’s proposal shall be valid for a period of 60 days.

M.10. All warranty and services associated with the equipment/products shall be in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) terms and conditions.

M.11. Questions shall be submitted via e-mail to Ms Maribel Fratina, Contract Specialist, maribel.c.fratina.civ@mail.mil no later than 8 August 2016 at 10:00 AM EST. Questions received after this date will not be accepted. An Amendment to this RFQ will be posted to FedBizOpps with responses to the questions received. Only one set of questions per Contractor will be accepted. No telephone calls will be accepted

M.12. Quotes in response to this RFQ are due via e-mail no later than 24 August 2016 at 10:00 AM EST via e-mail to Ms. Maribel Fratina, Contract Specialist, maribel.c.fratina.civ@mail.mil.

M.13. Delivery Date: 15 weeks after date of award.

(End of provision)

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

(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:

Factor 1 - Technical Capability/Specifications Factor 2 - Price

(b) Basis for Award: Award of this contract shall be made on a competitive best value basis using “Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA)” approach. Evaluation will be made to identify all Offerors whose quotes are technically acceptable in accordance with this RFQ and the evaluation criteria set forth below. Award will be made to the Offeror from the pool of technically acceptable quotes, whose price is the lowest. The Offerors’ quotes will be evaluated to ensure the Government receives a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

Technical acceptability will be determined by evaluating the following non-price factor:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability/Specifications

The Government evaluators will not assume the Offeror possesses the product/equipment unless specified in the quote.

After the above non-price factor is rated individually, an overall rating will be assigned collectively to the factor. If the above non-price evaluation factor receives an individual rating of “Unacceptable”, the collective overall rating will also be “Unacceptable”. Only proposals receiving an overall rating of “Acceptable” will be considered for award.

(c) Evaluation Criteria: The Offeror’s quote for this requirement will be evaluated using the following criteria. An evaluation for technical acceptability will be made to ensure satisfactory responsiveness to the requirements set for in this RFQ. The non-price factor will be rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” using the following rating standards:

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal (Quote) clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation (RFQ).

Unacceptable Proposal (Quote) does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation (RFQ).

Factor 1. Technical Capability/Specification: The Offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to the degree to which the Offeror demonstrates (1) an understanding of the requirement; (2) the Offeror is capable of providing the required brand name or equal products/equipment that meet the salient characteristics described in the MECs;

and (3) the Offeror is capable of delivering the products/equipment within the stated delivery schedule contained within this RFQ. All quotations submitted with “equal” products/equipment shall provide a matrix which correlates to the MECs.

Factor 2. Price: The Offeror’s proposed price shall be evaluated separately from the non-price evaluation factor. Price quote evaluation is to determine whether the Offeror’s proposed price is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3. Price analysis will be used to determine the total evaluated price to support the selection of the lowest priced, technically acceptable Offeror.

(d) 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 provision)

(End of Summary of Changes)