W912HZ24Q0016-0001 AMENDMENT.pdf

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 provide answ ers to questions submitted.

The Amendment is extended to 23 April 2024 at 12:00PM CST.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Apr-2024

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 W912HZ24Q0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Apr-2024

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

17-Apr-2024

CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

W912HZ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HZ24Q0016

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions and Answers Q1. Is this a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A1. This is a new requirement, it was previously covered under the manufacturers warranty.

Q2. What do you need priced out for Line # 4002? 4001 is Option Year 4, so we just wanted to make sure we understood what your expectations are.

A2. The expectation is to complete pricing for priced out for Contract Line Item (CLIN) 4002. CLIN 4002 is for an additional six month extension after all four option period have been exhausted.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Apr-2024 03:00 PM to 23-Apr-2024 12:00 PM.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

ADMIN DATA

Please submit quotation on or before Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 12:00PM Central Standard Time to Ms.

Amanda Andrews at Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil and Ms. Sonia Boyd at sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil.

1. Active registration in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov)?

____YES ____NO

NOTE: If you are not actively registered in the SAM database at the closing date and time of the solicitation, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.sam.gov. Registering electronically will expedite the registration process.

2. Please provide the following information:

Business Name: ____________________________________ Business Size: _____________________________________ Contractor point of contact: ___________________________ Point of Contact Phone Number: _______________________ Point of Contact E-mail Address: _______________________ Contractor Unique Entity ID #: _________________________________ Contractor Cage Code: _______________________________ Contractor TIN: _____________________________________ mailto:sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil

3. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

Contract Specialist: Contracting Officer:

Amanda Andrews Sonia Boyd Phone: NA Phone: (601) 751-0822 E-Mail: Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil E-Mail: sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil

4. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) A proper invoice must be in accordance with FAR 32.905 (b)(1), or invoice instructions contained elsewhere in this document.

(2) Submit invoice via E-mail to: CEFC.CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil

To avoid delay in payment a copy must also be sent to: TBD at time of Award

(3) If more than one invoice is required, the contractor’s final invoice shall be submitted within 45 days after the final period of performance date specified in the contract. The invoice must be clearly marked “final” and submitted as outlined above. In addition, a copy must be sent to: Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil

5. Invoices must be submitted to all locations indicated in order for payment to be processed.

6. Only a warranted Contracting Officer, acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

ATTACHMENTS

Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment A Wage Determination Attachment B

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been added by reference:

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

-- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 mailto:Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil mailto:sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil mailto:CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

https://www.sam.gov/

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this solicitation. Solicitation W912HZ24Q0016 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition.

This requirement is set aside for small business and utilizes NAICS 811210 with a size standard of $34 million.

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.

SAM Registration: Pursuant to FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation, if you are not registered in SAM, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.SAM.gov.

All technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Mrs. Amanda Andrews via email at Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil and Sonia Boyd at Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. Offerors shall submit questions by 11 April 2024 in order to ensure adequate time to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in their entirety and review the SAM.gov website for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

Quotes are due Monday,23 April 2024, no later than 12:00 PM CST via email to:

Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. Please complete the SF1449.

The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments, if applicable.

Offerors should check the SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes are received prior to the scheduled closing date and time. Emails and quotes must be clearly identified as being submitted for Solicitation Number

W912HZ24Q0016.

PLEASE RETURN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:

1. SF 1449, Solicitation, Offer and Award (bock 17a) and your signature; name, title; and date (30a-c).

2. Section B - Schedule of bids/prices. All line items must be completed. Also complete the items in sections G and K.

3. Each offeror’s quote shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, information addressing the requirements of the solicitation. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure that the quote submitted is complete and accurate.

Corrections will not be made by the Government. Reference section M, Evaluation Factors. The factors are also listed below at paragraph F.

4. Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment A

5. All amendments must be acknowledged. Faxed quotes will not be accepted. **** It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and the quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote.

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Andrews@usace.army.mil mailto:Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil

6. The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments, if applicable. Offerors should check the SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes are received prior to the scheduled closing date and time. Emails and quotes must be clearly identified as being submitted for Solicitation Number W912HZ24Q0016.

C. OFFEROR’S ADDRESS - Prospective offerors should indicate in the quote, the address to which payment and/or correspondence should be mailed if such address is different from that shown for the offeror on Standard Form 1449.

D. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO SOLICITATION CLOSING - The right is reserved as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for proposals. Such revisions and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Quote. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices bid or both, the date set for opening quotes may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing contracting officer will enable offerors to revise their quote. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for quote response time.

E. REQUIRED SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION – By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the SAM database prior to submitting quote, award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a bidder ineligible for award. Bidders and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at: http://www.sam.gov/.

F. EVALUATION FACTORS:

All proposals/quotes submitted will be evaluated for:

1. Technical Acceptability

2. Past Performance The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. Relevant past performance is performance under contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years that is of the same or similar scope, complexity, and magnitude to that which is described in the solicitation.

If the Offeror has limited experience within the past five years but does have relevant experience beyond five years in the past, a full description of this past experience must be given along with a narrative describing why this past experience is still relevant and what steps have been taken over the intervening time span to retain the necessary technical expertise and capability to fulfill the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by Offerors in their proposals may be used by the Government to evaluate Offeror past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all the sources provided by the Offerors; it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided.

The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in the proposal. The burden of providing thorough and complete Past Performance information remains with the Offerors.

Past Performance Questionnaire – The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation as attachment A is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for Volume II, Past Performance. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from the client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment A), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Amanda Andrews and Sonia Boyd via email at Amanda.Andrews@usace.army.mil and sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil prior to closing date.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/UEI numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provide by the offeror. While the Government may elect to consider date from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

The Government wants to ensure timely contract award. To that end, Offerors are encouraged to submit Past Performance information before the solicitation close date to enable the Government to begin contacting references.

New Corporate Entities -- New corporate entities may submit data on prior relevant and recent contracts (within the last 5 calendar years) involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited.

Past performance information on work for state and local governments, private sector clients, and subcontractors that are similar to the Government requirement will be evaluated equally with similar federal contracts. Offerors may submit information on key personnel, major subcontractors, and work performed as part of a team or joint venture and other previous reincarnation of its current organization.

(1) Price

All Contract Line Items must be completed.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(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:

1. Lowest Price and

2. Technically Acceptable

Technically Acceptable is defined as the documented ability to meet the minimum requirements as specified in the solicitation Performance Work Statement, including evidence of the offeror’s ability to provide the items specified and the ability to meet or exceed the specified delivery schedule. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote.

(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).

1. Technically Acceptable is defined as the documented ability to meet the minimum requirements as specified in the solicitation and the attached Description of Requirements, including evidence of the offeror’s ability to provide the items specified and the ability to meet or exceed the specified delivery schedule. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote.

(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 Summary of Changes)