W91QF423Q0021 ATTACHMENT 2 INSTRUTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA.docx

W91QF423Q0021

ATTACHMENT 2

INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

52.212-1 ADDENDUM - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Questions: Any questions must be submitted to the contract specialist, Tyerees Sanders at tyerees.m.sanders.civ@army.mil and the contracting officer, Lucinda Archer, at lucinda.s.archer.civ@army.mil by 27-March-2023 at 10:00am (PST).

Quote Submission: Electronic copies are acceptable via email to the contract specialist, Tyerees Sanders at Tyerees.m.sanders.civ@army.mil and the contracting officer, Lucinda Archer, at lucinda.s.archer.civ@army.mil by 05-April-2023 at 12:00 P.M. (PST).

Contract Line Items: The submission of quotes must contain the Offeror’s printed name, signature, and date of submission. The contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the RFQ. The Offeror shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your quotation and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government. Offers must be submitted per price schedule. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, offers that cover less than all the items and quantities in this solicitation will be rejected as nonresponsive.

Required Documents:

· Submit a quote and brief technical response valid for at least ninety (90) calendar days. Two (2) technical response documents shall be provided by the Offeror. One copy must include pricing of each item for evaluation. The second copy must be provided for technical evaluation; all prices and identifying marks (company and personal names, contact information, logos, etc.) shall be redacted.

· Technical Response: This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for which a robust technical response is neither desired nor required however, a response technical in nature on how the Offeror will fulfill the requirements within the PWS is required in order for the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of the project.

- Past Performance: The Offeror shall submit with the (first copy of their offer) past performance of the same or similar nature previously performed for not more than three (3) awards. A redacted copy of past performance is not required. The data must be accurate, current and complete, to include the DUNS number, Cage Code, and two (2) Points of contact in order to serve as references for each project. Offerors without past performance may state as much and provide relevant experience that will allow the Offeror to perform to the required standards.

- Pricing: The offer shall be placed in the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). In the description column the following minimum information shall be listed: description of salient characteristics / specifications, item quantity, discount applied, and the grand total contained within the RFQ. Please provide any additional discounts(s) that might apply to this contract.

- Offeror’s Representations and Certifications must be updated and current through the Offeror’s SAM registration which may be referenced at https://www.sam.gov. Offerors shall ensure NAICS code for requisite requirement is updated within the Offeror’s current SAM registration.

Single Government Point of Contact: The Offeror shall provide a single Point of Contact (e-mail and phone number) for this requirement as the Project Manager for your company of whom is authorized to take actions to fulfill the Terms and Conditions of this requirement.

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52.212-2 ADDENDUM - EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Request for Quotes (RFQs) for this acquisition shall be evaluated utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13. This acquisition will be awarded to an Offeror who is responsive to the RFQ and otherwise determined responsible, conforms to the solicitation requirements; and provides the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Quotation. No award shall be made by a Contracting Officer unless the price can be determined as fair and reasonable.

- Responsible Offeror: An Offeror may be determined as responsible in accordance with the criteria outlined in FAR Subpart 9.104.

- Responsive Offeror: A quotation is determined responsive if it contains all of the elements instructed to be provided under the 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions to Offerors and the conditions of this solicitation.

(a) Technical Response: The Offeror’s brief technical response will be evaluated against the requirements within the solicitation, to include applicable attachments, on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis. Acceptable ratings are defined as those that meet or exceed the specifications and requirements identified in the solicitation and attached PWS. An RFQ containing items that exceed requirements do not merit additional consideration for award as this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award.

(b) Past Performance: The offer will be evaluated to assess the relative risks associated with the likelihood of success to perform the requirement as indicated by both the Offeror’s submitted past performance and that available within the public record. An Offeror without Past Performance of a same or similar nature will be considered neutral.

(c) Pricing Response: The Government will evaluate proposed prices for reasonableness using price analysis techniques in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and FAR 52.217-5. The lowest overall price of technically acceptable offers shall be awarded requirement, provided the Offeror is not otherwise excluded.

(d) SAM registration will be reviewed to ensure registration is current and that no exclusions or debarments exist that would otherwise prohibit an award.

Notification: As part of this RFQ, 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.

Discussions: It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Offerors are encouraged to present their best quote and prices in their initial submission. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions.

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