Amendment_3_Stillwater_Pumps.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 make minor adjustments to the scope (paragraphs such as 1.3.1.2, 1.4 SD-06, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, and 2.5) and extended the solicitation closing date.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 02-Jul-2015

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 W912ES-15-T-0072

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-May-2015

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

02-Jul-2015

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES-15-T-0072

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

DESCRIPTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRAILER-MOUNTED, SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNITS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: PORTABLE PUMP UNIT

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.3.1 Performance Requirements

1.3.1.1 Solids Handling Capability

1.3.1.2 Reprime Performance

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Qualifications

1.6 WARRANTY

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

2.1.1 Pump Casing

2.1.2 Rotating Assembly

2.2 ENGINE

2.2.1 General

2.2.2 Control Panel

2.2.3 Additional Features

2.3 CONTROL SYSTEM

2.3.1 Description

2.3.2 Float Switch Liquid Level Control System

2.3.3 Engine Control System

2.3.3.1 General

2.3.3.2 Sequence of Operation

2.3.3.3 Circuit Details

2.4 OVER-THE-ROAD TRAILER

2.4.1 Description

2.5 DISCHARGE PIPE AND HOSE

2.6 SUCTION PIPE

2.7 EQUIPMENT

2.7.1 Spares

2.7.2 Special Tools

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FACTORY TEST

3.1.1 General

3.1.2 Test Report

3.2 DELIVERY

3.3 ON-SITE TRAINING

TRAILER-MOUNTED, SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNITS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: PORTABLE PUMP UNIT

1.1.1 Payment: Payment will be made for furnishing portable

pumps units including, but not limited to, trailer mounting, inlet piping, discharge piping, operation and maintenance manuals meeting requirements of these specifications.

1.1.2 Measurement: Portable pump units shall be measured

for payment by each pump unit to be furnished.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

American National Standard Institute/Hydraulic Institute

(ANSI/HI)

ANSI/HI 14.6 (2011) Rotodynamic Pumps

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A564-2009 Standard Specifications for

Hot-rolled and Cold-finished

Age-Hardening Stainless Steel

Bars and Shapes

ISA - INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION (ISA)

ISA RP2.1 (1978) Manometer Tables

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The product provided shall be a self-contained portable self-priming centrifugal trash pump close-coupled to a liquid-cooled diesel engine. Pump unit shall include an automatic control system for the engine and pump. Pump unit, engine, integral fuel tank, and all equipment required for operation shall be securely mounted on a trailer designed for safe road transport. Entire unit shall be designed for outdoors unprotected storage and use.

Up to 5 units will be required. All units will be identical and shall be constructed of new, unused, unrefurbished components.

All equipment shall be designed and furnished for unattended secure outdoors jobsite operation or storage, with tamper resistant padlock security enclosures to prevent unauthorized operation and access to control panels. Suction pipe, discharge pipe, discharge hose, hose fittings, pipe fittings, spare parts, and special tools shall also be provided.

1.3.1 Performance Requirements

Pump shall be designed to handle storm water which may contain trash or debris. Pump shall have a 8-inch suction connection and 8-inch discharge connection. Each pump shall be rated at 1800 rpm engine speed to produce the following output:

Minimum capacity: 2400 gallons per minute

Minimum total discharge head: 40 feet Minimum Suction Lift: 18 feet

The units shall be configurable in any of the following pumping layouts shown in the following figure (elevations in feet):

1.3.1.1 Solids Handling Capability

The pump shall be a trash-and-debris-type, capable of handling sewage, slurries and liquids with solids up to 3" in diameter without clogging or damage. The pumps shall be equipped with abrasion-resistant mechanical pump seals capable of continuous indefinite dry-running operation.

1.3.1.2 Priming Performance

The pump system shall automatically self-prime from a dry start condition upon start command with or without water in the pump.

The pump must be capable of running totally dry for periods up to 24 hours, then re-priming and returning to normal pumping volumes. Pump and priming system shall be capable of priming the pump from a completely dry pump casing. The pump shall be capable of static suction lifts to 28 vertical feet, at sea level. The pump shall also be capable of operation using extended suction lines. The pump system shall include an automatic air release valve in the discharge line as part of the priming system. The pump system shall not require a foot valve (check valve) at the suction inlet for any reason. The pump may be equipped with an air compressor priming system, a vacuum pump priming system, or a smaller automated electric pump system to automatically pre-fill the pump housing. In any case, the priming system shall automatically start to initiate prime and then automatically shut off when priming is established or have some type of continuous system.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump; G

Shop drawings, including catalog cuts and manufacturer's data, shall be submitted for approval WITH THE QUOTE. The following items shall be submitted:

a) Include with quote: Outline drawings of proposed pump unit, as mounted on the trailer, including plan, side, and elevation views, showing all pertinent dimensions and net dry weight.

b) Include with quote: Model numbers and performance data for pump and engine, including pump capacity/head curve, operating range, engine bhp and torque / rpm curve.

c) Include with quote: List of control system automatic and manual operation features.

d) Include with quote: Pump capacity-head curves generated by the supplied engine with the brake horsepower (BHP) and the net positive suction head required (NPSHR) requirements presented; operating points shall be indicated on these pump curves.

Efficiency data shall be plotted.

e) Include with O&M manual: Warranty. A copy of the manufacturer’s warranty for all warranted items (see section 1.6).

f) Include with quote: Inlet piping and Discharge Piping. Submit material and product data.

g) Include with quote: Pipe connections. Submit material and product data.

h) Include with quote: Discharge hose. Submit material and product data.

SD-06 Test Reports

Factory Test - Prior to delivery of the pump units, the Contractor shall submit a factory test report as required by paragraph TEST REPORT.

SD-07 Certificates

Include with quote: the Contractor shall provide documentation as specified in paragraph: QUALITY ASSURANCE: Qualifications.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Prior to delivery of the pump units, the Contractor shall submit a complete hard copy plus an electronic file copy of the operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for each pump unit under this contract. The O&M manuals shall be comprehensive to the extent that the equipment furnished can be operated and maintained using the O&M manual as the sole reference documentation.

The O&M manuals shall contain complete instructions for operation and maintenance including installation, lubrication, adjustments, routine and special maintenance, disassembly, repair, rebuilding, and re-assembly of the pump, engine, controls and accessories. As a minimum include the following:

Step-by-step operating procedures including startup checklists, monitoring during operation, shutdown procedures, and tutorial for all user selected control routines.

Step-by-step maintenance procedures with drawings and images as required to clarify the work.

Exploded parts diagrams with parts lists.

Fluid and lubricant specifications and required service intervals.

List all special tools recommended by the manufacturer or otherwise required for operating and maintaining the equipment.

Complete diagnostic information for the pumps, engine, and controls.

Manufacturer’s warranties for all components with warranties.

Hard copy O&M manuals shall be made up with hard cover post type binders and printed on 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch high quality paper with indexed, tabbed section dividers. All O&M pages shall be clear and easily legible. Larger sheets shall be neatly folded to fit in the binder and installed so that they can unfold without need to open binder posts.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Qualifications

The product supplied shall be a proven product from a pump manufacturer that has produced at least 20 identical units with the same exact model designation of that to be furnished under this contract. Furthermore, these 20 units shall have been operating in the United States for at least one year prior to the date of this request for quote. The contractor shall furnish the current owner names, locations, and point of contact information for these referenced applications.

1.6 WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide the warranty documents with the O&M manual for all warranted items (pump, engine, trailer, hoses, pipe, etc.) for each pump unit provided. All warranties shall be completely transferrable to the City of Stillwater.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

Pump shall be a horizontal, automatic, self-priming centrifugal type, designed specifically for pumping storm water which may contain trash or debris. Pump unit shall utilize an auxiliary vacuum pump of 60 cfm (or as approved) for priming the main pump from dry startup. Pump solids handling capability and performance criteria shall be in accordance with requirements listed in paragraph SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.

2.1.1 Pump Casing

Casing shall be cast iron with the following features:

a. Casing drain plug shall be at least 1/2" NPT to insure complete and rapid draining.

b. Replaceable wear plates.

c. Casing shall be tested to 1.5 times the maximum shutoff head at maximum RPM.

2.1.2 Rotating Assembly

A rotating assembly, which includes impeller, shaft, mechanical shaft seal, lip seals, bearings, seal plate and bearing housing, must be removable without disturbing the pump casing or piping.

Design shall incorporate the following features:

a. Seal plate and bearing housing shall be cast iron Class

30. Separate oil filled cavities, vented to atmosphere, shall be provided for shaft seal and bearings.

b. Impeller shall be cast iron, ductile iron, or stainless steel 2 or 3-vane non-clog type.

c. Shaft shall be precipitation-hardened ASTM A564 UNS S17400 stainless steel (or as approved).

d. Bearings shall be anti-friction ball or roller type of proper size and design to provide a minimum ISO L10 life 100,000 hours.

e. Shaft seal shall be oil or grease lubricated mechanical type.

f. Impeller face clearance shall be adjustable.

g. Flapper valve shall be non-rubber and shall seat completely against the surface of the valve.

2.2 ENGINE

2.2.1 General

Diesel engine shall include starter, control panel, self-charging electrical system, cooling system, and fuel system.

The engine shall be a four cylinder four cycle liquid cooled diesel engine. The engine shall have the following minimum design characteristics:

a. The estimated engine size is approximately 75 horsepower.

b. Engine horsepower shall be capable of operating pump over the required ranges of head and capacity.

c. Forced circulation lubrication.

d. Dry type air cleaner.

e. Fuel tank shall be at least 75 U.S. gallons minimum and shall provide at least 24 hour minimum operating time at full load.

f. Starter shall be 12 volt.

Since the engine shall be required to operate during emergency situations, the following minimum performance standards shall be used for engine selection:

a. Engine speed shall be controlled by a manually adjustable, governor controlled throttle which shall maintain the preset speed over the range of expected pumping loads.

2.2.2 Control Panel

Engine autostart control panel shall include the following features:

a. Safety shutdown switches, alarms and indicators for low oil pressure, engine overcrank, and high coolant temperature.

b. Displayed values for engine RPM, engine hours, battery voltage (charge), coolant temperature, oil pressure and glow plug indicator (if applicable).

c. Fault indication for low oil pressure, high temperature and overcrank.

d. Engine MANUAL/STOP/AUTO key switch with key removable in any position.

e. Minimum eight second startup warning delay.

f. I.D. tags or equal applied for the throttle, float switch input only, circuit breaker, and MANUAL/OFF/AUTO.

g. 10 Amp Pushbutton Circuit Breaker.

h. Float switch connector in bottom of box adjacent to wiring harness connector.

2.2.3 Additional Features

Additional features shall include:

a. Radiator with drain valve on bottom of radiator.

b. Engine oil drain provisions.

c. Muffler with guard and weather cap.

2.3 CONTROL SYSTEM

2.3.1 Description

The engine shall be equipped with all controls and components required for manual and automatic operation when used with the engine controls and DC level control system described herein.

Such components shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. 12 volt DC electrical system including starter and alternator.

b. Digital elapsed running time meter.

c. Shutdown sensors for engine temperature, oil pressure, and overspeed.

d. Keyed switch for manual, off, or automatic operation of the engine.

The electrical control components shall be provided by the pump supplier and shall include the following:

a. Indication shall be provided for engine overcrank, engine low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, and engine overspeed. Yellow shall indicate "Warning"; Red shall indicated "Fault".

b. A six digit elapsed time display shall be provided to indicate the total running time in "hours" and "tenths of hours".

c. Controls shall be waterproof and shall be housed in a lockable security enclosure.

2.3.2 Float Switch Liquid Level Control System

The liquid level control system shall utilize a float switch. It shall be a mechanical non-mercury type float switch housed in a hermetically sealed enclosure designed to extend into the wet well. The float switch cable shall be of sufficient length for proper installation into the wet well without splicing. The level control system shall continuously monitor the wet well level. Upon operator selection of automatic operation, the level controller shall start the pump unit when the liquid level in the wet well rises to the pump start level. When the liquid is lowered to the pump stop level, the level controller shall stop this pump.

2.3.3 Engine Control System

2.3.3.1 General

The engine control system shall be designed to accomplish the following:

a. Permit the operator to select mode of engine operation, providing manual start and stop of the engine to override the level control system.

b. Crank the engine upon start command from the level control system, and stop the engine upon a stop command.

c. Stop the cranking sequence if the engine fails to start after a reasonable number of attempts, and to provide an audible alarm indication of failure to start.

d. While the engine is operating, continuously monitor engine speed, temperature and oil pressure.

e. Stop the engine for excessive speed, excessive coolant temperature, or insufficient oil pressure, and provide an alarm indication of shutdown and its cause.

2.3.3.2 Sequence of Operation

Upon operator selection of automatic operation, when the level control system provides a start command, the engine control system shall start the engine.

Once the engine has started normally, the engine control system shall monitor and display engine speed, coolant temperature, system voltage, run time, and oil pressure. Upon engine failure from any cause, system shall provide an alarm indication, and illuminate an indicator.

2.3.3.3 Circuit Details

Switches or other devices shall be provided and connected to perform as follows:

a. When automatic operation is selected, engine shall start and stop under control of the level control and engine control system.

b. When manual operation is selected, the operator will be prompted to push and hold the "start" button on the control panel to start the engine. Once started, engine shall run until "OFF" is selected, or the engine failure circuit stops the engine.

c. Operator can stop engine if it is running, and prevent it from starting during maintenance or repair.

d. Engine failure circuits shall stop the engine, illuminate an LED, and display on LCD display on the control panel, for each of the following conditions:

(1) Engine speed exceeds maximum overspeed setting.

(2) Engine temperature exceeds safe operating temperature as specified by the engine manufacturer.

(3) Engine oil pressure falls below engine manufacturer's specified recommendations.

(4) Engine fails to start.

Operating power for the engine and level control system shall be provided by the storage battery furnished with the engine.

2.4 OVER-THE-ROAD TRAILER

2.4.1 Description

The pump unit shall be factory mounted on a single or double axle highway trailer conforming to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION highway travel specifications.

The trailer shall be rated for minimum 7000 pound capacity, constructed with a steel frame, leaf spring suspension, and automatic electric-actuated brakes or surge brakes.

The trailer shall be equipped with fenders, safety tow chains, pintle hitch, DOT LED lighting and reflectors, and a full-size spare tire mounted to the frame. Trailer shall include tongue jack and at least two more vertically adjustable support stands for leveling the pump trailer when in use.

The pump and engine shall be packaged on the trailer so all periodic maintenance can be performed with the machinery remaining mounted on the trailer.

2.5 DISCHARGE PIPE AND HOSE

Provide discharge parts for each pump unit furnished as follows:

All pipe, fittings, and hose shall be furnished 8-inch diameter with male and female galvanized steel Bauer type fittings installed at the ends. Provide one (1) 10 foot long galvanized steel discharge pipe. Provide one (1) 45 degree galvanized steel elbow fitting. Provide one (1) 90 degree galvanized steel elbow fitting. Provide two (2) 50 foot sections of flexible PVC discharge hose (or as approved). Discharge hose shall be rated for 150 psi (minimum) and rated for 0 degrees F or colder.

2.6 SUCTION PIPE

Provide suction parts for each pump unit furnished as follows:

All pipe and fittings shall be 8 inch diameter galvanized steel with male and female galvanized steel Bauer type fittings installed at the ends. Provide one (1) 10 foot long steel suction pipe. Provide three (3) 5 foot long suction pipes.

Provide one (1) 45 degree elbow fitting. Provide one (1) 90 degree elbow fitting.

2.7 EQUIPMENT

All spares and tools shall be furnished by the pump manufacturer and recommended for this use.

2.7.1 Spares

Spares shall be furnished for each unit as follows:

1) Wear plate replacement kit: One spare wear plate and set of replacement o-rings for all sealing interfaces disturbed during wear plate replacement.

2) Discharge check valve kit: One set of all parts required to replace the discharge line check valve assembly.

3) Pump pressure relief valve. Relief valve designed to protect the pump identical to that furnished installed to the pump case.

4) Complete set of replacement pump seals.

5) Complete set of replacement pump o-rings.

6) Complete set of replacement pump gaskets.

7) Complete set of shims for pump seal clearance adjustment.

8) Complete set of pump replacement bearings.

2.7.2 Special Tools

Furnish special tools as recommended by the manufacturer for pump disassembly, wear plate and seal replacement. Include at least the following parts.

1) One hand crank "lathe dog" tool and spare shaft key that fit the pump shaft to manually hand crank the shaft and unthread the impeller from the shaft.

2) Thin-wall tube mandrel tool designed assist slipping replacement o-rings over the threaded pump shaft end without damage.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FACTORY TEST

3.1.1 General

The Contractor shall provide documentation described in Section

3.1.2 below, certifying that a factory test in conformance with ANSI/HI 14.6 has been successfully performed for pump units of the identical type and model to be furnished by the Contractor under this contract, and that the pump units will perform under the conditions required. The pump units shall not be delivered to the delivery site until this test documentation has been provided, and the Contracting Officer has accepted the documentation.

3.1.2 Test Report

Submit to Government complete electronic copies of the report covering completely test setup and performance test results.

Each test report shall include, as a minimum, the following:

a. Statement of the purpose of test, and design conditions required under ANSI/HI 14.6 for the type of pump tested.

b. A resume of preliminary studies, if such studies were made.

c. Description of tested pump and motor, including model numbers, and any other testing configuration information.

d. Description of test procedure used, including date performed, qualifications of test personnel, any retest events, and witness test data.

e. List of all test instruments with model numbers and serial numbers.

f. Sample computations (complete).

g. A discussion of test results.

h. Conclusions.

i. Copies of instrument calibration.

j. Copies of all recorded test data.

k. Curves showing the performance of the test pump.

l. Drawings of the test setup showing all pertinent dimensions and elevations used in the testing procedure.

3.2 DELIVERY

The Contractor shall deliver the Pump units between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday, to the City Public Works storage facility, located at 3325 Boutwell Road, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. The Contractor shall notify the Corps and the Public Works Superintendant no less than 24 hours in advance of the intended delivery date for each unit. The

Contractor must give notification for a Monday delivery by noon on Friday.

3.3 ON-SITE TRAINING

After one or more units have been delivered to the delivery point, and before the final contract delivery date, the Contractor shall make arrangements with the City of Stillwater Public Works Superintendant to provide training in the assembly and operation of the pump unit to city maintenance workers. The City of Stillwater will specify the location for the training in the vicinity of Stillwater. The Corps shall be invited to this training. Training shall include assembly of the pump unit for operation, start-up, operation, shut-down, disassembly and any maintenance required or recommended prior to storage.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 08-Jun-2015 10:00 AM to 13-Jul-2015 10:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

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:

Lowest price / technically acceptable (LPTA)

(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.

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