Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912PB23R3010 Latrines.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 answ er RFIs and make necessary changes in response to RFIs. The latest PWS is dated 09FEB2023 and the latest ELIN Sheet is v4. Please ensure you are utilizing the latest versions of these documents. Attachment III is added for the list of the RFIs received and answ ered.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Feb-2023

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 W912PB23R3010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Jan-2023

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 is extended, X 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

09-Feb-2023

CODE

RCO BAVARIA

AMERIKANISCHE BESCHAFFUNGSSTELLE

GEB 542

92655 GRAFENWOEHR LAGER

GERMANY

W912PB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912PB23R3010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

Addendum to provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services:

FAR 52.212-1 is hereby amended to reflect the changes shown below as to the specific paragraph being revised.

Paragraph (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.

This provision is amended to read: Small business size standard does not apply to this solicitation.

Paragraph (b) – Submission of offers NOTE: The date and time stated in the solicitation shall govern over any other systems to which it might be written (i.e., SAM). Proposals will NOT be picked up by RCO personnel at the Gate. Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals via email. FAX submission is not authorized.

Courtesy Translation:

Anbieter sind verantwortlich, Angebote vor dem angegebenen Zeitpunkt zu diesem Büro zu bringen. FAX Übermittlung NICHT möglich.

E-Mail Submissions shall be sent to all email addresses listed below:

Contract Specialist: Sean Higgins: sean.o.higgins.civ@army.mil

RCO Bavaria Mailbox:

usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.409-contr-spt-bde.mbx.rco-bavaria-solicit@army.mil

SUBJECT of e-mail shall be “Submission of proposal W912PB-23-R-3010”

NOTE: (1) The size restriction for attachments to emails on the US Government server is 10 MB.

(2) Failure to submit to all email addresses may result in your proposal not being considered for award.

(3) Faxed and mailed (paper) proposals are not preferred; however, might be also accepted. However, offerors must request the FAX number from the Contract Specialist and are responsible for ensuring that their proposal is actually received by this office.

(4) Proposals shall be submitted in English and sent in PDF format via email.

All questions regarding to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to all email addresses listed above. The Government requests that questions shall be requested no later than 5 (five) working days after the issuance of the solicitation to allow the Government sufficient time to respond prior to the closing date. If applicable, please identify the PWS/SOW paragraph number as reference to questions. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM website at https://www.SAM.gov at Contract Opportunities under the solicitation number.

It is the offerors’ responsibility to monitor the web site for posting of amendments, answers to questions, and other instructions, if any.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITTEN SUBMITTALS

The Government will award a single contract on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis pursuant to the award evaluation criteria stated in FAR clause 52.212-2. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions. Therefore, offerors are cautioned to examine this solicitation in its entirety and to ensure that their proposal contains all necessary information, provides all required documentation, and is complete in all respects. Per FAR provision 52.212-1(g), the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Format and Content: Failure to submit the information requested below may result in the offeror’s proposal being technically unacceptable. Each proposal shall contain:

PRE-AWARD COMPLIANCE

The following must be provided/completed with the proposal:

SAM Registration (SAM.gov)

Completed SF1449, blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c with Signature to include Acknowledgment of all Amendments to the solicitation (if any amendments are issued).

signed Amendments (if applicable)

CLIN Price Schedule

ELIN Price Schedule

Data as required in FAR Provision 52.212-2 and the Addenda of Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

(Factors 1 and 2 – Technical and Price, all Factors (including all Sub-Factors)).

Completed FAR Provision 52.204-24 “Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment”.

Completed FAR provision 52.209-7 “Information regarding Responsibility Matters”

Completed FAR Provision 52,212-3 ALT 1 “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items “. (The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM). If the offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM, then it is required to complete paragraphs

(c) through (v) of this provision.)

Completed FAR provision 52.229-11 “Tax on certain Foreign Procurements”, including completed IRS Form W-14.

NOTE: In accordance with an Agreement between the US Government, and Governments of the Countries, listed below, this provision is to be completed, as otherwise the US Government will deduct 2% Federal excise tax from every invoice. Therefore, IRS Form W-14 must also be submitted with each invoice.

The following qualified income tax treaties cover all nationals of the treaty country and exempt all such nationals from the tax imposed by section 5000C.

Austria Iceland Slovak Republic

Bangladesh Italy Slovenia

Belgium Jamaica South Africa

Bulgaria Japan Spain

Canada Latvia Sri Lanka

Czech Republic Lithuania Sweden

Denmark Luxembourg Switzerland

Estonia Malta Turkey

Finland Mexico United Kingdom

Germany Netherlands Venezuela

Hungary Portugal

IRS Form W-14, if not provided with this solicitation, will be provided by this office upon request.

XX. Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Excise Tax Withholding.

A. If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in response to the provision at FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, then—

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full two (2) percent of each payment.

B. The clause at DFARS 252.229-7014, Full Exemption from Two-Percent Excise Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract if the contractor represents that it is a foreign person in response to the provision at FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, and the contractor indicates that it is fully exempt from the tax for reasons cited on its IRS Form W-14.

Completed DFARS provisions 252.204-7016 “Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services” and 252.204-7017 “Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation”

Completed DFARS clause 252.229-7001 Tax Relief

Completed DFARS clause 252.229-7001 (ALT I) Tax Relief Alternate I (for Germany only)

The completion and submission to the Government of the above items will constitute the proposal. The proposal shall communicate the offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this solicitation, including any attachments and documents incorporated by reference. The offeror’s failure or refusal to agree to any of the terms and conditions of this solicitation or the offeror’s imposition of additional conditions or any material omission in its proposal may constitute a deficiency which will make the proposal unacceptable to the Government. The Government reserves the right to permit Offerors to revise their proposal if the Government thinks it is in its interest to do so.

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of your proposal or in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any visit the Contracting Officer may request for the purpose of clarification of the proposal or for preparation on negotiations.

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

The PWS describes the services that will be acquired through this solicitation. The technical volume shall consist of:

Factor 1: Technical

The Technical rating will be based on an “Acceptable” / “Unacceptable” basis. The following definitions will be used in evaluating the offeror’s proposal against the technical requirement.

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1: Tuv License. The offeror shall provide a valid certificate (issued by TUV or similar German authority) for transporting waste on on public roads in accordance with PWS.

Subfactor 2: Certified Disposal Facility. The offeror shall provide a valid certificate called "Entsorgungsfachbetrieb EfbV" to demonstrate it is licensed for the activities of collection, transportation, and storage of waste IAW the PWS.

Subfactor 3: Experience. The offer must include supporting documentation demonstrating that either the offeror, or subcontractor(s), have relevant experience within the ten (10) years preceding the issuance of this solicitation.

"Relevant" experience is defined as performance of efforts involving requirements that are similar in:

Scope (list of completed contracts for the types of services identified and defined in the PWS requirements) and Magnitude of Effort (a contract or aggregated contracts during the 10-year time period totaling at least $750,000.00.

At a minimum, an offeror shall provide the following information for each contract that it relies upon to meet the relevant professional experience requirements:

(a) Location and customer name;

(b) Contract number (if such a designation exists);

( c) A narrative explaining the requirement and how it is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation; ( d) Contract performance dates; and ( e) Total contract value.

An offer is considered "UNACCEPTABLE" if either all the documentation as required above for Subfactor 1 is not provided or if our evaluation determines that the documentation provided is not relevant.

Subfactor 4: Subcontracting. The offeror must provide:

(1) A statement that all work performed under the contract shall be performed exclusively by the offeror, or

(2) A list of proposed significant subcontractor(s) (as defined above) that will provide work under the contract.

The list must contain contact information for each significant subcontractor and explain what work each significant subcontractor will perform under the contract. In addition, the offeror must provide a letter of commitment from each significant subcontractor on the list demonstrating commitment to subcontract with the offeror in the performance of the contract. The letter must be written on the significant subcontractor's letterhead and signed by an authorized representative.

Please note:

The Government reserves the right to contact proposed subcontractors to verify letters of intent. In addition, as part of the government's responsibility determination, the government reserves the right to require the submission of additional information that demonstrates the offeror' s ability to successfully perform the contract.

FACTOR 2 - PRICE

a. The total evaluated price shall be the sum of all CLIN prices listed in the schedule for the base year, all option years, and an additional six months of service possible under FAR 52.217-8. This amount will be the total evaluated price.

b. Currency: Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of local currency or U.S. Dollars.

The Government shall use the daily exchange rate of the solicitation closing date to convert local currency offers into U.S. Dollar for evaluation. Evaluation of foreign currency offers will be in accordance with FAR clause 52.225-17. All supporting documentation shall reflect the same currency established in the price proposal.

c. Each offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable as per FAR 13.106-3.

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. To account for the option period(s) possible under Clause 52.217-8 (maximum six months), Option to Extend Services, the Government will take the price for all CLINS of the final option period, prorate it to a six-month value, and add it to the sum of all CLINS (base plus all option periods). This amount will be the total evaluated price. 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.

US Companies are encouraged to provide US Dollar proposals only as otherwise serious payment problems may occur.

Paragraph (c) - Period for Acceptance of Proposals is changed to read:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its proposal firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals.

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

Paragraph (f)(1) of this provision is amended to read:

Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation (See Blocks 8 & 9 on page 1). "Local Time" means Central European Summer Time.

Paragraph (h) - Multiple awards: Only one contract award will be made.

Paragraph (i) - Availability of Requirements document cited does not apply to this solicitation.

Addendum to Clause 52.212-4:

Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance: Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the address, shown elsewhere in this Contract.

Paragraph (b) Assignment is replaced by DFARS 252.232-7008 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (OVERSEAS).

Paragraph (k) TAXES. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

- is replaced by Clause DFARS 252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF if this contract is awarded to a non-US company.

The prices in the offers shall not include taxes and duties from which the United States Government and the Government of the country in which expenditures under this contract are made have agreed shall not be applicable to expenditures in such country by or on the behalf of the United States. See FAR 52.229-6 (Taxes – Foreign Fixed- Price Contracts) and DFARS 252.229-7001 (Tax Relief), which are included in this solicitation.

Paragraph (w) “CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH” is herewith incorporated:

The Contractor should ensure that all contract correspondence that is addressed to the United States Government is submitted in English or with an English translation

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The Government requires deliveries/services to commence within 24 hours after issuance of a Delivery/Task order.

Delivery/Performance Periods will be established on each Order issued under this contract.

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

a. Any Contracting Officer (KO), assigned to Regional Contracting Office Bavaria, or any Ordering Officer appointed by the RCO-BV are authorized to issue Task Orders under this contract.

Written orders are considered "issued" for purposes of this contract, at the time the Government deposits the order in the (e)-mail.

b. Ordering Officers (appointed by the KO) are authorized to place oral calls under this contract for a total amount no greater than $25,000 per call. The KO will issue a written Task Order for any call greater than $25,000. All oral calls and confirming orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. When placing an oral call, the person authorized to place a call will provide the contractor with,

(1) the contract number,

(2) the call number,

(3) the date ordered,

(4) the contract line item(s) being ordered,

(5) quantities to be ordered,

(6) desired delivery date, or period of performance

(7) point of contact,

(8) applicable addresses, and

(9) the amount of the order.

In the event of a conflict between an oral call and a confirming order, the confirming order shall control provided it does not conflict with the contract.

c. The quantities listed in this contract are estimated only, and are provided for general information, and shall not constitute a basis for a claim of price increase during performance of this contract.

d. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.216-21, "REQUIREMENTS" (or 52.216-22, "INDEFINITE QUANTITY" as applicable) and FAR Clause 52.216-18 "ORDERING," paragraph (a), if the government issues a Task Order that requires performance past the end of the effective period of the contract, the pricing in effect at the end of the last effective ordering period will govern the entire Task Order.

e. Task Orders may not exceed 12 Months.

f. Ordering Officers must follow all requirements applicable to GPC account holders, and will:

1. Obtain a copy of the contract and any modifications, an invoice from the vendor, and written acknowledgement of government acceptance from the customer before authorizing payment.

2. Retain a copy of the contract, the invoice, and receiving documents in the GPC purchase file and promptly reconcile monthly statements.

3. Participate in monthly coordination with the KO to ensure all documents are received by all parties, verify continued funding levels, and validate contract performance periods

INSTALLATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

a. Access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with AE Regulation 190-16, Installation Access Control, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that any Subcontractor used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any Subcontractor utilized by the contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

b. The Contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm 's failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

c. The Contractor is responsible for returning installation passes to the issuing Installation Access Control Office (IACO) when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access.

d. AE Regulation 190-16 (and AE Regulation 190-16-G German translation) can be found on the following website:

https:/ /www .aepubs.eur.army.mil/ AE-Regulations/?smdsearch8659=AE%20Regulation%20190-16

Addendum to block 18a “Payment will be made by” of Standard Form 1449:

NOTE TO CONTRACTORS:

Contractors are required to submit their invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)

Payment inquiries can be submitted to dfas.rheinland-pfalz.jht.mbx.dgk-vendorpay@army.mil

Payment status can be viewed within WAWF (PIEE)

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Attachment I: Performance Work Statement Attachment II: ELIN Sheet Price List Attachment III: RFIs - Answers

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. Technical

2. Price

The Government will make an award using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting the acceptability standards for nonprice factors.

Factor 1: Technical

The Technical rating will be based on an “Acceptable” / “Unacceptable” basis. The following definitions will be used in evaluating the offeror’s proposal against the technical requirement.

Subfactor 1: Tuv License. The offeror shall provide a valid certificate (issued by TUV or similar German authority) for transporting waste on public roads in accordance with PWS. This Subfactor will be considered “Acceptable” if a valid Tuv license is provided for transporting waste on public roads in accordance with the PWS.

Subfactor 2: Certified Disposal Facility. The offeror shall provide a valid certificate called "Entsorgungsfachbetrieb EfbV" to demonstrate it is licensed for the activities of collection, transportation, and storage of waste IAW the PWS. This Subfactor will be considered “Acceptable” if a valid "Entsorgungsfachbetrieb EfbV" certificate is provided for the activities of collection, transportation, and storage of waste IAW the PWS.

Subfactor 3: Experience. The offer must include supporting documentation demonstrating that either the offeror, or subcontractor(s), have relevant experience within the ten (10) years preceding the issuance of this solicitation.

"Relevant" experience is defined as performance of efforts involving requirements that are similar in:

Scope (list of completed contracts for the types of services identified and defined in the PWS requirements) and Magnitude of Effort (a contract or aggregated contracts during the 10-year time period totaling at least $750,000.00.

At a minimum, an offeror shall provide the following information for each contract that it relies upon to meet the relevant professional experience requirements:

(a) Location and customer name;

(b) Contract number (if such a designation exists);

( c) A narrative explaining the requirement and how it is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation;

( d) Contract performance dates; and ( e) Total contract value.

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

An offer is considered "UNACCEPTABLE" if any of the documentation as required above for Subfactor 3 is not provided or if our evaluation determines that the documentation provided is not relevant.

Subfactor 4: Subcontracting. The offeror must provide:

(1) A statement that all work performed under the contract shall be performed exclusively by the offeror, or

(2) A list of proposed significant subcontractor(s) (as defined above) that will provide work under the contract. The list must contain contact information for each significant subcontractor and explain what work each significant subcontractor will perform under the contract. In addition, the offeror must provide a letter of commitment from each significant subcontractor on the list demonstrating commitment to subcontract with the offeror in the performance of the contract. The letter must be written on the significant subcontractor's letterhead and signed by an authorized representative.

This subfactor is considered “Acceptable” if a statement is provided that states all work will be performed exclusively by the offeror, or a list of proposed signifiant subcontrator(s) that will provide the work under the contract with the additional information listed in #2 above.

Please note:

The Government reserves the right to contact proposed subcontractors to verify letters of intent. In addition, as part of the government's responsibility determination, the government reserves the right to require the submission of additional information that demonstrates the offeror' s ability to successfully perform the contract.

The technical factor is met when the Offeror’s proposal clearly demonstrates evidence of the full capability for executing the PWS requirements and meeting the four subfactors above.

Factor 2: Price:

a. The total evaluated price shall be the sum of the CLIN prices listed in the schedule for the base year, all option years, and an additional six months of service possible under FAR 52.217-8. This amount will be the total evaluated price.

b. Currency: Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of local currency or U.S. Dollars.

The Government shall use the daily exchange rate of the solicitation closing date to convert local currency offers into U.S. Dollar for evaluation. Evaluation of foreign currency offers will be in accordance with FAR clause 52.225-17. All supporting documentation shall reflect the same currency established in the price proposal.

c. Each offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable as per FAR 13.106-3.

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. To account for the option period(s) possible under Clause 52.217-8 (maximum six months), Option to Extend Services, the Government will take the price for all CLINS of the final option period, prorate it to a six-month value, and add it to the sum of all CLINS (base plus all option periods). This amount will be the total evaluated price. 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.

(End of provision)

(End of Summary of Changes)