Amendment 0006 Summary of Changes.pdf

SUBJECT: Amendment No. 0006 Summary of Changes Narrative

TO: Prospective Offerors and Others Concerned

The solicitation for subject project is hereby revised as below. Most areas of revision are highlighted within this Summary of Changes Narrative and the respective Sections have been updated to reflect the final (clean) version.

1. Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 2.2.2 is changed from:

The clinics or facilities used to perform Exam Services must be within a 100-mile radius of the USACE LRP facilities identified in Attachment 1.

To:

The clinics or facilities used to perform Exam Services must be within a 100-mile radius of the USACE LRP facilities identified in Attachment 1. Exception to this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. Language is added to PWS Section 4.3.4 as follows:

Exceptions to Online Portal capability requirements for Scheduling, Medical Clearance Determinations and Reports will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

4. Questions will be accepted for up to 5 calendar days after this amendment is posted.

3. Evaluation of Quotes in the Additional Information Section is changed from:

Price evaluation: The government shall review acceptable offers by lowest price. Price reasonableness and fairness will be evaluated. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible* offeror, whose quote conforms to the requirement of the solicitation. [*Responsible means a contractor that meets the standards in FAR 9.104-1 – available at www.acquisition.gov] The government reserves the right to reject any quote determined to be unrealistically low for successful contract completion and that would not be in the best interest of the government.

To:

Quote Evaluation: In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)(i) Quotes will be evaluated on price, past performance and conformance to the PWS requirements. Exceptions to the distance and online portal requirements may be considered in determining best value. Along with the pricing submission, quoters must identify any nonconformances with the contract distance and online capability requirements. Award will be made to the responsible* offeror, whose quote represents the best value to the government. [*Responsible means a contractor that meets the standards in FAR 9.104-1 – available at www.acquisition.gov] The government reserves the right to reject any quote determined to be unrealistically low for successful contract completion and that would not be in the best interest of the government.

5. Language is added to the Submittal instructions as follows:

Any exceptions to the PWS requirements must be documented, including but not limited to clearly indicating which:

a. USACE LRP facilities (identified in Attachment 1) are located outside of a 100-mile radius of your clinic or facility.

b. online portal capability requirements your system cannot support.