Section L -ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Quote Preparation Instructions (Basis of award).docx

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Basis for Award: The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror that is technically capable of providing the required services at a fair and reasonable price. The proposal must conform to the requirements of the solicitation, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the vendor that has the necessary qualifications to perform the work at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA. In addition, the vendor shall meet or exceed the acceptability standards for past performance and propose the lowest evaluated price. The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable offeror. Government intends to make the award without discussions; however, reserves the right to hold discussions, if required.

1. RFQ SUBMISSION - Send quotes via email to Contract Specialist Heather Jarratt at heather.b.jarratt.civ@army.mil, and Contracting Officer Magno Orellana at magno.g.orellanaalvarado.civ@army.mil. No later than the proposal due date 31 October 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

2. QUESTIONS - Submit any questions or comments via email to Contract Specialist Heather Jarratt at heather.b.jarratt.civ@army.mil - QUESTIONS” in the subject line of the e-mail. Questions are to be submitted by 15 October 2024

3. FORMAT AND CONTENT - Use Times New Roman 12-point font, single spaced type with one inch margins. There is a 20-page limit for each volume.

Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes: – (1) BUSINESS PROPOSAL (2) Technical, (3) Past Performance, and (4) Price.

Include the following information to verify credentials:

VOLUME I - BUSINESS PROPOSAL

a. Cover Letter - Restrict the following information to the cover page or first page of the submitted proposal. Company logo can be included in the header of each page as necessary, if applicable.

• Company name

• Company logo or other identify graphic

• Company mailing address

• Company Capability statement with CAGE code and UEI number

• Name and contact information for company official with authority to obligate the vendor.

• Solicitation Number and including acknowledgment of Amendments •Must state the validity of the proposal from the time of the due date, preferably 90 days.

b. Representations and Certifications, FAR 52.212-3 - Vendor shall submit one completed copy of all representations and certifications. If the Vendor has completed the Online Representations and Certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov , submit an electronic printout of the Representations and Certifications.

VOLUME II - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Mission Capability

Sub-factor 1: Technical Approach the Government will evaluate the vendor’s compliance with PWS, including the technical exhibits. To be rated “Acceptable” for this factor, proposals must describe the vendor’s approach to kitchen exhaust cleaning services in the referenced paragraphs.

Sub-factor 2: Management Approach the Government will evaluate the vendor’s management approach for compliance with the PWS. For an “Acceptable” rating, proposals shall provide the vendor’s management approach of recruiting personnel that possess the skills, knowledge, training, certifications and licenses associated with the required positions. Technical evaluation will be on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis using the following ratings:

Table 1. Technical Capability.

Sub-factor 3: Special Qualifications The vendor shall describe its compliance with Special Qualifications, 1.4.1 of the PWS-. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1- The vendor shall furnish in writing to the Contracting Officer evidence of qualifications for each of his maintenance and service employees prior to commencing work under this contract. All employees assigned by the Contractor to perform the work under this contract shall be physically able to do the assigned work and have a minimum of one (1) year of experience.

VOLUME III - PAST PERFORMANCE

a) Past Performance – The vendor shall provide a list with three (3) references of similar projects completed or ongoing within the last three years. The vendor shall include:

(1) The contract number;

(2) A description of the work performed;

(3) The name, current phone number, and current e-mail address with the customer who can speak to customer satisfaction, timeliness of the work; and quality

(4) The date the work was started and completed;

(5) The total dollar value of the work.

VOLUME IV - PRICE

a) Price - The vendor must provide US dollar pricing for all CLINs. In addition, the proposal must include a total price (sum of all CLINs).

b) Total years for this contract will be base year plus four (4) option years IAW FARs 52,217-9 and 52.217-8 that allows the Government to exercise the Option to Extend Services for up to six (6) months beyond the current performance period if needed.

Note: As part of price evaluation, the government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding one-half of the offeror's final option period price to the offeror's total price.

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