ADDENDUM_to_FAR_52.212-1

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

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1.1. For a proposal to be acceptable, an offeror must submit offers to Fedbid website (http://www.fedbid.com) no later than the solicitation closing date and time (28 February 2018, 2:30:00 PM (CST). Confirmation of submittal requirement prior to the RFQ closing date and time is offeror’s responsibility. The proposal submitted other than FedBid will not be considered for award.

1.2. The Government reserves the right, based on the Government’s best interests, to make a determination to: 1) award without discussions; 2) make no award if, upon evaluation, none of the proposals are deemed likely to meet the requirements.

1.3. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of this solicitation and who is determined to be responsible in accordance with

FAR 9.104-1.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

2.1. No information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will be provided in response to Offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted via FedBid Written inquires will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors. The deadline for submission of questions regarding this solicitation is NLT 28 February 2018, 10:00 A.M. CST.

2.2. Pre-Award Survey: A pre-award survey may be conducted on firms, to include joint venture partners and subcontractors indicating firm commitments to this acquisition that were included with the proposals. The pre-award survey is to determine the prospective contractor’s responsibility IAW FAR 9.104-1. Information may be requested as required by the Contracting Officer and the information shall be submitted within three (3) working days of the request.

2.3 Price Offer: The offeror shall complete the pricing information for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) identified in this solicitation. Price analysis will be conducted for each offer to ensure completeness and reasonableness. Price analysis will be performed to determine the total evaluated price to support the selection of the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. The price shall include all necessary cost to perform this requirement. The proposed price shall be as follows:

(1) Completeness. The Offeror shall complete the pricing information for all CLINs identified for total price.

(2) Price Reasonableness. Price should also reflect fair market value and be reasonable when compared to the independent Government estimate, previous prices for same or similar services and/or when compared among other technically acceptable offers.

Option Clause at FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Service. As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend service up to six months (applies to CLIN 0002, Rental for Storage and CLIN 0003 for accounting for services contract CMR requirements) by adding one-half of the offeror’s last period price for CLIN 0002 including CLIN 0003 to the Offeror’s total price.

Note: The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a purchase order without discussions as primary award determination. Therefore, offerors are instructed that submitted proposals should contain their best pricing.

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. You do not have to provide a price for the option to extend service via Fedbid.