7A20--Lynx Software Support Agreement

?.## INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

QUOTE SUBMISSION

Quoters shall submit their quote via email to Serina Black at Serina.Black@va.gov by 1330, EST, May 2nd, 2024. Quotes shall be assembled by the following Sections; each section shall be easily identified.

Section A - Quote Form (Standard Form 1449)

Signed and dated, include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard in Block 10. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number shall be entered in the block with the Quoters name and address.

Section B Pricing

Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Services. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with the various elements of the quote.

Section C Quoters Representations and Certifications

A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically). A quoter shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the quoter has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

All Quoters shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission.

Section D Technical/Management Approach

Quoters shall submit a quote that addresses all aspects of the Price/Cost Schedule.

Quoter must have experience, capability, and willingness to commit the resources necessary to plan, organize, and execute tasks in an expeditious and efficient manner.

The quoter shall identify any subcontractors proposed under this solicitation. All technical elements applicable to the utilization of subcontractors must be addressed in the technical quote and detail provided.

The technical quote should be as detailed as necessary to fully explain the proposed methods and rationale; it should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken.

The Technical Volume shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length (minimum 12-point font and no less than ½ inch margins). Page limitation includes any drawings, charts, images, etc., and excludes section dividers, table of contents, glossary of terms, cross-referencing indices, and resumes. If more than 25 pages (not counting excluded pages) are submitted, only the first 25 pages will be considered.

Section E Past Performance

Identify all federal, state, and local government contracts as well as any private/commercial contracts of similar scope, size, complexity that are ongoing or have been completed within the last three years. List the following information for each contract:

Company Name and Address

Description of Services Performed

Name, Telephone Number and Email Address of Responsible individuals who have first-hand knowledge of performance relative to similar type of services

Dates of Contract Performance

Contract Type (e.g. fixed-price, cost reimbursable) and total contract value

Failure to submit a complete proposal may result in an unacceptable determination.

3.0 AWARD BASIS

The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable. The Government will evaluate technical capabilities, past performance, and price.

By submission of its quote, the quoter accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The contract will be awarded to the quoter with the lowest price technically acceptable offer based on the factors listed below. A rating of acceptable or unacceptable will be assigned to each non-priced factor.

Factor 1: Technical/Management Approach

The evaluation process will consider whether the quote is from an authorized reseller of Lynx software.

Factor 2: Price

Prices shall be submitted in accordance with the Price Schedule contained in the Solicitation. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. In evaluating the quoter s proposed price for this project, the Government concern includes determining price reasonableness.

Reasonableness determinations will be made by determining if competition exists, by comparing proposed cost/price with established commercial prices, other contract vehicles, and/or by comparing proposed cost/price with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). The IGCE is not releasable to the public.

4.0 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Quoters should submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer in writing, via email, to Serina Black at Serina.Black1@va.gov on or before 1330, EST, April 26th, 2024.

Address Subject Line: Lynx Software Support Agreement | Salem

Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed.

All responses to questions, which may affect quotes, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the Request for Quote.