Annual inspection of fume hoods

CAR 1352.270-71 Pre-Bid/Pre-Quote Conference and Site visit (APR 2010)

(a) The Government is planning a pre-proposal conference, during which potential Contractors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Quoters are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least three (3) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to, or during, the conference; however, quoters will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and the Government's answers, and a list of attendees, will be made publicly available.

(c) In order to facilitate conference preparations, contact the person identified in paragraph (f) below to make arrangements for security processing for entry of attendees into the Government facility.

(d) In no event shall failure to attend the pre-proposal conference constitute grounds supporting a protest or Contract claim.

(e) Quoters are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks, clarifications, or responses provided at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by written amendment. It is the responsibility of each quoter, prior to submitting a quote, to seek clarification of any perceived ambiguity in the solicitation or created by an amendment of the solicitation.

(f) The pre-quote conference will be held:
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM To 12:00 AM
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
The Hollings Marine
331 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412

Vendors are required to send an e-mail by 12:00 PM EDT, June 17, 2016, to register for the site visit. A valid ID shall be presented upon arrival at the site to be allowed entry in the building. Please limit the number of participants per company to two individuals. E-mails shall be sent to the following points of contact: Rick.Meitzler@noaa.gov Cleve.Robertson@noaa.gov Tameka.Long@noaa.gov

(g) During the conference, an opportunity to visit the site of the work, and, if applicable, inspect equipment on which maintenance or repairs are to be performed will be offered to attendees.

(h) Offerors are expected to satisfy themselves regarding all conditions that may affect the work required or the cost of Contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site and/or equipment constitute grounds for any protest or Contract claim.
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