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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
48 CFR Part 235
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Streamlined
Research and Development Contracting Procedures
agency: Department of Defense (DoD).
action: Final rule.
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summary: The Department of Defense is amending the Defense FAR
Supplement to provide streamlined research and development contracting
procedures for complex, detailed statements of work that are
inappropriate for the Broad Agency Announcement process.
effective date: October 1, 1994.
for further information contact: Mrs. Linda W. Neilson, (703) 604-5929.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
These test procedures are the result of a 1987 Defense Science
Board summer group recommendation that called for streamlined research
and development contracting procedures. The Lab Demo Contracting
Subgroup of the Lab Demo project proposed a streamlined procedure for
solicitation and a standard format for award of R&D contracts in
support of military department laboratories.
The streamlined contracting procedures consist of a solicitation
published in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD); terms and conditions
incorporated by reference; a supplemental package, if necessary, which
is mailed to all interested parties who provide address information.
The statement of work may be published in the CBD with the solicitation
summary or may be included in a supplemental package. The use of a
standard contract is intended to make the contracting process easier on
industry, because offerors can expect all DoD laboratories to use the
same contract format.
The Department of Defense published proposed streamlined research
and development contracting procedures, with a request for comments, on
November 3, 1993 (58 FR 58673). The streamlined procedures have been
revised as a result of the public comments received in response to the
proposed rule.
A. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD certifies that this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the rule uses existing clauses
and provisions and merely provides a streamlined method for
communicating solicitation information to prospective offerors. In
addition, the use of a standard contract is intended to make the
contracting process easier on industry, because offerors can expect all
DoD laboratories to use the same contract format.
B. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this final rule
does not impose any new recordkeeping, information collection
requirements, or collection of information from offerors, contractors,
or members of the public which require the approval of OMB under 44
U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 235
Government procurement.
Nancy L. Ladd,
Director, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.
Therefore, 48 CFR part 235 is amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 235 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.
PART 235--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING
2. Subpart 235.70 is added as follows:
Subpart 235.70--Research and Development Streamlined Contracting
Procedures--Test
Sec.
235.7000 Scope.
235.7001 Definitions.
235.7002 Applicability.
235.7003 Reporting requirements.
235.7004 The research and development streamlined solicitation
(RDSS).
235.7004-1 General.
235.7004-2 Solicitation procedures.
235.7004-3 Proposal evaluation and contract award procedures.
235.7005 The research and development standard contract (RDSC).
235.7006 The research and development streamlined contracting
format.
Subpart 235.70--Research and Development Streamlined Contracting
Procedures--Test
235.7000 Scope.
This subpart prescribes streamlined acquisition procedures for use
in support of DoD laboratories in acquiring research and development,
as defined in 235.001 and FAR 35.001.
235.7001 Definitions.
As used in this subpart--
(a) Research and development standard contract (RDSC) means the
contract that results from the use of the research and development
streamlined solicitation (RDSS), or other solicitation procedures that
meet the criteria for use of the RDSS.
(b) Research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS) means
the solicitation published in the Commerce Business Daily and a
supplemental package, if necessary.
(c) Supplemental package is part of the streamlined solicitation,
if appropriate. It contains any information that is too voluminous to
be included in the solicitation published in the Commerce Business
Daily.
235.7002 Applicability.
(a) Contracting offices that have been approved by the Director of
Defense Procurement for participation in the test may use the
procedures of this subpart in accordance with the approved test plan
and paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section. The Director of Defense
Procurement has approved--
(1) Army: Army Materiel Command contracting offices when
contracting for Army Research Laboratory, Missile Research &
Development Center, and the Medical Research & Development Command;
Army Corps of Engineers contracting offices when contracting for the
Waterways Experiment Station.
(2) Navy: Naval Research Laboratory contracting office; Naval
Surface Warfare Center contracting offices when contracting for the
Carderock, Crane, Dahlgren, Indian Head and Port Hueneme divisions.
(3) Air Force: Air Force Materiel Command contracting offices when
contracting for Armstrong Laboratory, Phillips Laboratory, Rome
Laboratory, Wright Laboratory.
(4) Defense Agencies: Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
contracting office, Defense Nuclear Agency contracting office.
(b) Consider using the procedures in this subpart when the
acquisition will result in a cost-reimbursement type contract that is
valued at $10,000,000 or less and meets the criteria for research and
development as defined in 235.001 and FAR 35.001.
(c) Do not use the procedures of this subpart to contract for
``engineering development,'' ``operational system development,'' or
``management and support'' as defined in 235.001; or for laboratory
supplies and equipment, base support services, or other services
identified in FAR 37.101 (a) through (h).
(d) Regardless of whether or not the RDSS is used, the contracting
officer may use the RDSC format at 235.7006 for any acquisition that
meets the criteria in 235.7002(b).
235.7003 Reporting requirements.
(a) The reporting requirement in this subpart is exempt from
licensing in accordance with paragraph E.4.c. of DoD 8910.1M, ``DoD
Procedures for Management of Information Requirements.''
(b) Contracting offices that have been approved for participation
in the test shall report the information required in paragraphs (c) and
(d) of this subpart to their representatives on the Test Oversight
Committee. These representatives are--
(1) Army: Mr. Chuck Boylan, Army Research Laboratory, Fort
Monmouth, Phone: (908) 544-3471; DSN 995-3471, FAX: (908) 532-5188; DSN
992-5188.
(2) Navy: Ms. Mary Ann Carpenter, Naval Research Laboratory, Phone:
(202) 767-0066; DSN 297-0066, FAX: (202) 767-5896; DSN 297-5896.
(3) Air Force: Lt Col Bill Borchardt, Air Force Materiel Command,
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Phone: (513) 257-8934; DSN 787-8934,
FAX: (513) 476-1431; DSN 986-1431.
(4) Defense Agencies:
(i) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute: Major Vikki
Stocker, Logistics and Engineering, Phone: (301) 295-0454; DSN 295-
0454, FAX: (301) 295-1863; DSN 295-1863.
(ii) Defense Nuclear Agency: Mr. Tom McCabe, Acquisition Management
Office, Phone: (703) 325-6961; DSN 221-6961, FAX: (703) 325-9291; DSN
221-9291.
(c) Each approved test contracting office shall collect the
following aggregate data during the test period:
(1) Number of contract actions selected for the test.
(2) Number of claims related to the streamlined procedures and
streamlined solicitation/standard contract.
(3) Contracting office feedback regarding--
(i) The streamlined procedures.
(ii) Use of the RDSC.
(4) Number of acquisitions processed that used the RDSC in
conjunction with traditional solicitations.
(5) Number of solicitations and contracts in which clauses and
provisions not listed in the format at 235.7006 are added.
(d) Each approved test contracting office shall collect and provide
the following data for each contracting action processed using the
streamlined procedures:
(1) Activity processing the contracting action.
(2) Total value of the resulting contract.
(3) Brief description of the item/service acquired.
(4) Procurement action lead time for the specific action.
(5) Whether or not a supplemental package was used.
(i) Size (number of pages).
(ii) Contents.
(6) Use of RDSC in conjunction with traditional solicitations.
(7) If a protest is filed, the issues under protest, and the
disposition.
(8) The rationale supporting any requests for replacement of RDSS
with a traditional solicitation.
235.7004 The research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS).
235.7004-1 General.
The RDSS process consists of:
(a) Synopsis. The synopsis required by FAR 5.203(a), in addition to
providing the information set forth at FAR 5.207, must advise potential
offerors that a conventional solicitation will not be issued but that
the solicitation will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce
Business Daily (CBD). The synopsis must also advise potential offerors
to provide address information to the office indicated in order to be
included on the mailing list for any supplemental packages and/or
amendments.
(b) Solicitation. The solicitation is published in a second CBD
notice. The solicitation consists of the information listed at
235.7006(c)(A.1), including the statement of work, and incorporates by
reference the appropriate terms and conditions in the format at
235.7006. FAR 5.207 limits the submissions to the CBD to 12,000 textual
characters (approximately 3\1/2\ single-spaced pages).
(c) Supplemental package. Use a supplemental package if the
solicitation must exceed 3\1/2\ single-spaced pages, or to provide
forms or other printed material to potential offerors. Send the
supplemental package on the date the solicitation is published in the
CBD to all interested parties that provide address information.
(d) Amendments. Amend the RDSS as set forth at 235.7004-2(f).
235.7004-2 Solicitation procedures.
(a) Publish the synopsis as soon as the information required by FAR
5.207 is available.
(b) Publish the solicitation no earlier than 15 days after
publication of the synopsis and include, as a minimum, the information
required by 235.7006(c)(A.1) and a reference to the synopsis.
(c) Send any supplemental package on the date the solicitation is
published in the Commerce Business Daily, to all interested parties
that provided address information.
(d) In accordance with FAR 5.203(b), establish a due date for
submission of offers that is no earlier than 45 days after publication
of the synopsis.
(e) Request cost and technical proposals from all offerors. To
encourage preparation of better cost proposals, consider allowing a
delay between the due dates for technical and cost proposals.
(f) Amend the solicitation, if necessary, by forwarding an SF 30,
Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, to all interested
parties that provided address information in response to the synopsis.
(g) Post copies of all Commerce Business Daily notices in
accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(2).
235.700-3 Proposal evaluation and contract award procedures.
(a) Evaluate proposals in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.6, as
supplemented by departmental procedures and this subpart.
(b) Select the proposal which offers the greatest value in terms of
the evaluation factors set forth in the RDSS.
(c) Before award, require the apparent successful offeror to submit
the representations and certifications set forth in 235.7006(c),
Section K, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of
Offerors or Quoters.
(d) Whenever appropriate, award without discussion pursuant to FAR
52.215-16, Alternate (III).
235.7005 The research and development standard contract (RDSC).
The RDSC is the standard contract that results from the use of the
RDSS or other solicitation procedures that meet the criteria for use of
the RDSS. Include the following in RDSCs:
(a) Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, or SF 26,
Award/Contract;
(b) Sections B through J of the RDSS or other solicitation, with
applicable fill-ins completed and clause dates added.
235.7006 The research and development streamlined contracting format.
(a) The clauses and provisions prescribed in the exhibit to
paragraph (c) of this section are mandatory unless they are marked with
an asterisk. Terms, clauses and provisions marked with an asterisk are
for use as appropriate as prescribed elsewhere in FAR and DFARS. List
the numbers of any asterisked terms, clauses and provisions that apply
to the acquisition in the solicitation published in the Commerce
Business Daily (See 235.7006(c)(A.1)(v)).
(b) At the time of contract award to educational or nonprofit
institutions, delete those clauses and provisions that do not apply to
such institutions, and, as necessary, replace with the appropriate
alternatives. For example, FAR 52.203-10 will be included in all
solicitations, but deleted in awards to educational institutions.
(c) The research and development streamlined contracting format is
set forth in the following exhibit:
Exhibit--Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Format
Part I--The Schedule
Section A, Solicitation/Contract Form
(A.1) Research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS).
Include the following in the RDSS:
(i) Solicitation number;
(ii) A statement that award will be made in accordance with
DFARS Subpart 235.70, Research and Development Streamlined
Contracting Procedures;
(iii) A statement as to whether the RDSS includes a supplemental
package.
(iv) Instructions for obtaining any supplemental package,
including use of Electronic Bulletin Boards, as appropriate;
(v) A statement that all of the mandatory terms, clauses, and
provisions, and certain asterisked terms, clauses, and provisions in
DFARS 235.7006 are incorporated by reference. This statement must
list the asterisked terms, clauses and provisions that apply. (For
example: ``All of the mandatory terms, clauses and provisions at
DFARS 235.7006, Research and development streamlined contracting
format, and the following optional items are incorporated by
reference: B.4, B.5, C.1, E.3, I.80'');
(vi) A statement that the clauses and provisions are those in
effect through FAC ____ and DAC ____;
(vii) A statement that the standard evaluation factors at
Section M of this subpart apply, or, if they do not apply, the
applicable evaluation factors. If the standard evaluation factors
are modified in any way, the modifications must be clearly expressed
so that the result is unambiguous. Additions to and deletions from
Section M must be clearly annotated in the RDSS.
(viii) Identification of data requirements by including either:
(A) A summary of the data requirements that identifies all
deliverable data items, and specifies number of copies and frequency
of delivery; or
(B) A notice that DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List,
is included in the supplemental package;
(ix) Type of cost contract contemplated;
(x) Estimated period of performance;
(xi) Notice of preproposal conference, if applicable, with
location, date, and time;
(xii) Notice of small business or other set-aside, if
applicable;
(xiii) Notice of place, date, and time technical and cost
proposals are due;
(xiv) Number of copies of technical and cost proposals required;
(xv) Proposal page limitations;
(xvi) Whether multiple awards are contemplated;
(xvii) Name, address, and telephone number of contracting
officer;
(xviii) Any applicable Commerce Business Daily numbered notes;
(xix) Statement that a DD Form 254, Contract Security
Classification Specification, will be included in the supplemental
package, if appropriate; and
(xx) The statement of work, or a statement that the statement of
work is in the supplemental package.
(A.2) Research and development standard contract (RDSC). Use
either Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, or SF
26, Award/Contract.
Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
(Use appropriate CLIN structure. Include item descriptions.)
(B.1) Type of Contract.
This is a ________ contract.
(B.2)* Estimated Cost. (Use when no fee will be paid)
The total estimated cost for this contract is $________.
(B.3)* Cost Plus Fixed Fee. (Applicable to fee-bearing
contracts)
The total estimated cost for this contract is $________.
The total fixed fee for this contract is $________.
(B.4)* Award Fee. (Applicable to award fee-type contracts)
In addition to the fee set forth elsewhere in the contract, the
Contractor may earn an award fee up to $________ on the basis of
performance during the performance periods, and in the amount
specified in the award fee plan.
(i) Monitoring of performance. The contractor's performance will
be monitored continually by the Award Fee Review Board.
(ii) Award fee plan. This plan provides necessary administrative
information, including the evaluation criteria and schedule, for the
purpose of implementing the award fee provision. Upon contract
award, the Contractor will be provided the award fee plan subject to
any withholdings autorized by the ____ (insert appropriate
contracting official).
(iii) Modification of award fee plan. Before the start of an
evaluation period the Government may unilaterally:
(A) Modify the award fee performance evaluation criteria and
areas applicable to the evaluation period; and
(B) Redistribute the remaining award fee dollars among the
remaining periods. The Contracting Officer will notify the
Contractor in writing of the changes and modify the award fee plan
accordingly.
(iv) The following standards of performance shall be used in
determining whether and to what extent the Contractor has earned or
may be entitled to receive any award fee:
(A) Excellent performance: Contractor performance of virtually
all contract task requirements is uniformly well above standard and
exceeds the standard by a substantial margin in numerous significant
tangible or intangible benefits to the Government (i.e., improved
quality, responsiveness, increased timeliness, or generally enhanced
effectiveness of operations). There are few areas for improvement;
these areas are all minor; there are no recurring problems; and
management has initiated effective corrective action whenever
needed.
(B) Very good performance: The contractor's performance of most
contract task requirements is uniformly well above standard and
exceeds the standard in many significant areas. Although some areas
may require improvements, these are minor and are more than offset
by better performance in other areas. Few, if any, recurring
deficiencies have been noted in the Contractor's performance and the
contractor has demonstrated/taken satisfactory corrective action.
Innovative management actions have resulted in tangible or
intangible benefits to the Government (i.e., improved quality,
responsiveness, increased quantity, increased timeliness, or
generally enhanced effectiveness of operations).
(C) Good performance: Contractor's performance of most contract
task requirements meets the standard, and it exceeds the standard in
several significant areas. While the remainder of the contractor's
effort generally meets contract requirements, areas requiring
improvement are more than offset by better performance in other
areas. Management actions taken or initiated have resulted in some
demonstrated benefits to the Government (i.e., improved quality,
responsiveness, timeliness, or effectiveness of operations).
(D) Marginal performance: Contractor performance meets most
contract standards. Although there are areas of good or better
performance, these are more or less offset by lower rated
performance in other areas. Little additional tangible benefit is
observable due to contractor effort or initiative.
(E) Submarginal performance: Contractor performance is below
standard in several areas. Contractor performance in accordance with
requirements is inconsistent. Quality, responsiveness, timeliness,
and/or economy in many areas require attention and action.
Corrective actions have not been taken, or are ineffective. Overall
submarginal performance shall not be given award fee.
(v) Maximum payable award fee. The maximum payable award fee in
any evaluation period shall be determined based on the amount set
forth in the applicable contract line items and a percentage based
on the Government's evaluation on the Contractor's performance as
follows:
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Percent of maximum
Performance award fee payable
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Excellent......................................... ____ to ____
Very Good......................................... ____ to ____
Good.............................................. ____ to ____
Marginal.......................................... ____ to ____
Submarginal....................................... 0
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(vi) Self-evaluation. The Contractor may submit to the
Contracting Officer within five working days after the end of each
award fee evaluation period, a brief written self-evaluation of its
performance for the period. This statement may contain information
which may be used to assist the Award Fee Review Board in its
evaluation of the Contractor's performance during the period.
(vii) Disputes. The decision of the Fee Determining Official on
the amount of award fee will not be subject to the ``Disputes''
clause.
(viii) Award fee payment.
(A) As determined by the Fee Determining Official, payment of
any award fee will not be subject to the ``Allowable Cost and
Payment'' and ``Termination (Cost Reimbursement)'' clauses of this
contract.
(B) The Contractor may submit vouchers for the award fee
immediately upon receipt of the Contracting Officer's written award
fee notification.
(B.5)* Target Cost and Fee. (Applicable to incentive fee-type
contracts.)
The target cost is $________.
The target fee is $________.
The minimum fee the contractor may receive $________.
The maximum fee the contractor may receive $________.
Share ration: ________. (Government/Contractor)
(B.6)* Payment of Fixed Fee on Cost-plus-fixed-fee (Completion)
Contracts. The fixed fee shall be paid in monthly installments based
upon the percentage of completion of work as determined by the
Administrative Contracting Officer, subject to the withholding
provisions of the Contract.
(B.7)* Payment of Fixed Fee on Cost-plus-fixed-fee (Term)
Contracts. (Applicable to cost-plus-fixed-fee (term) contracts when
the clause at FAR 52.216-8 is used.) Pursuant to the clause at FAR
52.216-8, ``Fixed Fee,'' and subject to withholding provisions
contained in that clause or elsewhere in this contract, fixed fee
shall be paid to the Contractor based upon the percentage of hours
completed as related to the total hours set forth in the contract on
each voucher. The Contractor shall certify to the level of effort
expended during that period. The Government technical representative
shall sign a statement on the certificate that the work performed
during the period has been performed satisfactorily.
(B.8)* Options. (Applicable to contracts with options) The
Government may require performance of the work required by CLIN
________. The Contracting Officer shall provide written notice of
intent to exercise this option to the Contractor on or before
________. If the Government exercises this option by ________
(insert date), the Contractor shall perform at the estimated cost
and fee, if applicable, set forth below.
Estimated Cost.......................................... $________
or
Estimated Cost.......................................... $________
Fixed Fee............................................... $________
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Total............................................. $________
or
Estimated Cost.......................................... $________
Base Fee................................................ $________
Maximum Award Fee....................................... $________
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Total............................................. $________
or
Target Cost............................................. $________
Minimum Fee............................................. $________
Target Fee.............................................. $________
Maximum Fee............................................. $________
Share Ratio............................................. $________
Section C, Description/Specifications/Work Statements
(C.1)* Classified Work Statement. (Applicable if Section C is
classified.) The description/specifications/work statement entitled,
``________,'' classified ________, dated ________, is incorporated
herein by reference. A copy may be obtained from the Contracting
Officer, if a need-to-know is established and appropriate security
clearance has been granted.
(C.2)* Unclassified Work Statement. (Applicable if Section C is
unclassified and is attached to the contract.) The description/
specifications/work statement is included as Attachment ________.
(C.3)* Contractor's Technical Proposal. (Applicable if portions
of the Contractor's proposal are incorporated by reference. Include
only those portions of the proposal that specifically describe the
work to be performed.) The Contractor's proposal entitled,
``________,'' pages ________, dated ________, is incorporated herein
by reference.
Section D, Packing and Marking
(D.1) Commercial Packaging.
Preservation, packaging, and packing shall provide adequate
protection against physical damage during shipment for all
deliverable items in accordance with standard commercial practices.
Section E, Inspection and Acceptance
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses.
(E.1)*.............. 52.246-8............ Inspection of Research and
Development--Cost
Reimbursement
(E.2)*.............. 52.246-8............ Inspection of Research and
Development--Cost
Reimbursement (Alternate I)
(E.3)*.............. 52.246-9............ Inspection of Research and
Development (Short Form)
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses.
(E.4)*.............. 252.246-7000........ Material Inspection and
Receiving Report
(3) Other provisions.
(E.5)Inspection and Acceptance..........................................
Inspection and acceptance of any and all deliverables under this
contract will be accomplished by the contracting officer or a
designated representative.
Section F, Deliveries or Performance
(F.1) FAR 52.212-13 Stop Work Order-Alternate I.
(F.2) Delivery of Reports.
(i) All data shall be delivered in accordance with the delivery
schedule shown on the Contract Data Requirements List, attachments,
or as incorporated by reference.
(ii) All reports and correspondence submitted under this
contract shall include the contract number and project number and be
forwarded prepaid. A copy of the letters of transmittal shall be
delivered to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and the
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). The addresses are set
forth on the contract award cover page. All other address(es) and
code(s) for consignee(s) are as set forth in the contract or
incorporated by reference.
(F.3)* FAR 52.247-55 F.O.B. Point for Delivery of Government-
Furnished Property
Section G, Contract Administration Data
(G.1)* Contractor Payment Address. (To be filled in at time of
contract award. Applicable if the Contractor has specified a payment
address other than the address shown on the cover page of the
contract.)
Contract Payment Address:
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(G.2)* Incremental Funding. (Applicable to incrementally funded
contracts.) This contract is incrementally funded pursuant to the
``Limitation of Funds clause, FAR 52.232-22. Funds are hereby
obligated in the amount of $________ and it is estimated that they
are sufficient for contract performance through ________. From time
to time, additional funds will be allotted to the contract in
accordance with FAR 52.232-22.
(G.3)* Request for Equal Opportunity Preaward Clearance of
Subcontracts. (Applicable to subcontracts over $1 million.) To
provide the Contracting Officer with adequate time to process the
Contractor's request for preaward clearance of subcontracts as
required by FAR 52.222-28, the prime contractor shall request
preaward clearance through the Contracting Officer at least 30
calendar days before the proposed award date, unless the cognizant
Department of Labor Compliance Office agrees to a shorter time.
(G.4)* Contracting Officer's Representative. (To be filled in
at time of contract award.) The Contract Officer's Representative
for this contract is:
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Section H, Special Contract Requirements
(H.1) Incorporation of Section K by Reference. Pursuant to
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.406-1(b), Section K of the
solicitation is hereby incorporated by reference.
(H.2)* Rent-Free Use of Government Property. The Contractor may
use on a rent-free, noninterference basis, as necessary for the
performance of this contract, the Government property accountable
under contract(s) ________. The Contractor is responsible for
scheduling the use of all property covered by the above referenced
contract(s) and the Government shall not be responsible for
conflicts, delays, or disruptions to any work performed by the
Contractor due to use of any or all such property under this
contract or any other contracts under which use of such property is
authorized.
(H.3)* Government-Furnished Property. The Government will
furnish to the Contractor for use in the performance of the contract
on a rent-free basis the Government-owned property listed in an
attachment to this contract, subject to the provisions of the
Government Property Clause of the Contract Clauses.
(H.4)* Scientific/Technical Information. If not already
registered, the Contractor is encouraged to register for Defense
Technical Information Center (DTIC) service by contacting the
following: Defense Technical Information Center, Attn: Registration
Section (DTIC-BCS), Bldg 5, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-
6135, (703) 274-6871.
To avoid duplication of effort and conserve scientific and
technical resources, the Contractor is encouraged to search existing
sources in DTIC to determine the current state of the art concepts,
studies, etc.
(H.8) List of Data to be Provided with Other Than Unlimited
Rights (See 227.403-70(b) and 252.227-7013(k)).
With the exception of the technical data or computer software
set out below, technical data and computer software to be delivered
under this contract shall be furnished with unlimited rights as
defined in Section I clause DFARS 252.227-7013.
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Part II--Contract Clauses
Section I, Contract Clauses
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses.
(I.1).......... 52.252-2.............. Clauses Incorporated by
Reference
(I.2).......... 52.202-1.............. Definitions
(I.3).......... 52.203-1.............. Officials not to Benefit
(I.4).......... 52.203-3.............. Gratuities
(I.5).......... 52.203-5.............. Covenant Against Contingent
Fees
(I.6).......... 52.203-7.............. Anti-Kickback Procedures
(I.7).......... 52.203-10............. Price or Fee Adjustment for
Illegal or Improper Activity
(Except educational
institutions.)
(I.8).......... 52.209-6.............. Protecting the Government's
Interest When Subcontracting
with Contractors Debarred,
Suspended, or Proposed for
Debarment
(I.9).......... 52.215-1.............. Examination or Records by
Comptroller General
(I.10)......... 52.215-2.............. Audit--Negotiation
(I.11)......... 52.215-2.............. Audit--Negotiation, Alternate
II (For educational
institutions and nonprofit
organizations.)
(I.12)......... 52.215-26............. Integrity of Unit Prices
(I.13)......... 52.215-33............. Order of Precedence
(I.14)......... 52.216-7.............. Allowable Cost and Payment
(Modified in accordance with
16.307 as applicable.)
(I.15)......... 52.219-8.............. Utilization of Small Business
Concerns and Small
Disadvantaged Business
Concerns
(I.16)......... 52.219-13............. Utilization of Women-Owned
Small Businesses
(I.17)......... 52.220-3.............. Utilization of Labor Surplus
Area Concerns
(I.18)......... 52.220-4.............. Labor Surplus Area
Subcontracting Program
(I.19)......... 52.222-3.............. Convict Labor
(I.20)......... 52.222-26............. Equal Opportunity
(I.21)......... 52.222-35............. Affirmative Action for Special
Disabled and Vietnam Era
Veterans
(I.22)......... 52.222-36............. Affirmative Action for
Handicapped Workers
(I.23)......... 52.222-37............. Employment Reports on Special
Disabled Veterans and Veterans
of the Vietnam Era
(I.24)......... 52.223-6.............. Drug-Free Workplace
(I.25)......... 52.225-11............. Restrictions on Certain Foreign
Purchases
(I.26)......... 52.227-1.............. Authorization and Consent--
Alternate I
(I.27)......... 52.227-2.............. Notice and Assistance Regarding
Patent and Copyright
Infringement
(I.28)......... 52.228-7.............. Insurance-Liability to Third
Persons
(I.29)......... 52.232-9.............. Limitation on Withholding of
Payments
(I.30)......... 52.232-23............. Assignment of Claims
(I.31)......... 52.232-25............. Prompt Payment
(I.32)......... 52.232-28............. Electronic Funds Transfer
Payment Methods
(I.33)......... 52.233-1.............. Disputes
(I.34)......... 52.233-3.............. Protest After Award--Alternate
I
(I.35)......... 52.242-1.............. Notice of Intent to Disallow
Costs
(I.36)......... 52.242-13............. Bankruptcy
(I.37)......... 52.244-2.............. Subcontracts (Cost-
Reimbursement and Letter
Contracts) Alternate I
(I.38)......... 52.244-5.............. Competition in Subcontracting
(I.39)......... 52.247-1.............. Commercial Bill of Lading
Notations
(I.40)......... 52.249-14............. Excusable Delays
(I.41)......... 52.253-1.............. Computer-Generated Forms
(I.42)*........ 52.203-9.............. Requirement for Certificate of
Procurement Integrity-
Modification
(I.43)*........ 52.203-12............. Limitation on Payments to
Influence Certain Federal
Transactions
(I.44)*........ 52.204-2.............. Security Requirements
(I.45)*........ 52.204-2.............. Security Requirements--
Alternate I (For educational
institutions.)
(I.46)*........ 52.215-22............. Price Reduction for Defective
Cost or Pricing Data
(I.47)*........ 52.215-23............. Price Reduction for Defective
Cost or Pricing Data-
Modifications
(I.48)*........ 52.215-24............. Subcontractor Cost or Pricing
Data
(I.49)*........ 52.215-25............. Subcontractor Cost or Pricing
Data-Modifications
(I.50)*........ 52.215-27............. Termination of Defined Benefit
Pension Plans (Except
educational institutions.)
(I.51)*........ 52.215-31............. Waiver of Facilities Capital
Cost of Money (Except
educational institutions.)
(I.52)*........ 52.215-39............. Reversion or Adjustment of
Plans for Post-retirement
Benefits Other than Pension
(PRB)
(I.53)*........ 52.216-8.............. Fixed Fee
(I.54)*........ 52.216-10............. Incentive Fee
(I.55)*........ 52.216-11............. Cost Contract--No Fee
(I.56)*........ 52.216-12............. Cost Contract--No Fee--
Alternate I
(I.57)*........ 52.216-12............. Cost-Sharing Contract--No Fee
(I.58)*........ 52.216-12............. Cost-Sharing Contract--No Fee--
Alternate I
(I.59)*........ 52.216-15............. Predetermined Indirect Cost
Rates
(I.60)*........ 52.219-6.............. Notice of Total Small Business
Set-Aside
(I.61)*........ 52.219-6.............. Notice of Total Small Business
Set-Aside--Alternate I
(I.63)*........ 52.219-9.............. Small Business and Small
Disadvantaged Business
subcontracting Plan
(I.64)*........ 52.219-14............. Limitations on Subcontracting
(I.65)*........ 52.219-16............. Liquidated Damages--Small
Business Subcontracting Plan
(I.66)*........ 52.220-1.............. Preference of Labor Surplus
Area Concerns
(I.67)*........ 52.222-1.............. Notice to the Government of
Labor Disputes
(I.68)*........ 52.222-2.............. Payment for Overtime Premiums
(I.69)*........ 52.222-28............. Equal Opportunity Preaward
Clearance of Subcontracts
(I.70)*........ 52.223-2.............. Clean Air and Water
(I.71)*........ 52.223-3.............. Hazardous Material
Identification and Material
Safety Data
(I.72)*........ 52.223-7.............. Notice of Radioactive Materials
(21 Days)
(I.73)*........ 52.226-1.............. Utilization of Indian
Organizations and Indian-Owned
Economic Enterprises
(I.74)*........ 52.227-10............. Filing of Patent Applications--
Classified Subject Matter
(I.75)*........ 52.227-11............. Patent Rights--Retention by the
Contractor (Short Form)
(I.76)*........ 52.227-12............. Patent Rights--Retention by the
Contractor (Long Form)
(I.77)*........ 52.227-13............. Patent Rights--Acquisition by
the Government
(I.78)*........ 52.228-7.............. Insurance--Liability to Third
Persons--Alternate I
(I.79)*........ 52.228-7.............. Insurance--Liability to Third
Persons--Alternate II
(I.80)*........ 52.229-8.............. Taxes--Foreign Cost--
Reimbursement Contracts
(I.81)*........ 52.229-10............. State of New Mexico Gross
Receipts and Compensating Tax
(I.82)*........ 52.230-2.............. Cost Accounting Standards
(Except if exempted)
(I.83)*........ 52.230-3.............. Disclosure and Consistency of
Cost Accounting Practices
(Except if exempted)
(I.84)*........ 52.230-5.............. Administration of Cost
Accounting Standards (Except
educational institutions)
(I.85)*........ 52.232-17............. Interest
(I.86)*........ 52.232-20............. Limitation of Cost
(I.87)*........ 52.232-22............. Limitation of Funds
(I.88)*........ 52.232-23............. Assignment of Claims--Alternate
I
(I.89)*........ 52.233-1.............. Disputes--Alternate I
(I.90)*........ 52.237-2.............. Protection of Government
Buildings, Equipment and
Vegetation
(I.91)*........ 52.242-10............. F.O.B. Origin--Government Bills
of Lading or Prepaid Postage
(I.92)*........ 52.242-11............. F.O.B. Origin--Government Bills
of Lading or Indicia Mail
(I.93)*........ 52.242-12............. Report of Shipment (REPSHIP)
(I.94)*........ 52.243-2.............. Changes--Cost-Reimbursement--
Alternate V
(I.95)*........ 52.243-6.............. Change Order Accounting
(I.96)*........ 52.243-7.............. Notification of Changes (30
Calendar Days)
(I.97)*........ 52.245-5.............. Government Property (Cost-
Reimbursement, Time-and-
Material, or Labor-Hour
Contracts)
(I.98)*........ 52.245-5.............. Government Property (Cost-
Reimbursement, Time-and-
Material, or Labor-Hour
Contracts--Alternate I (For
educational institutions and
nonprofit organizations.)
(I.99)*........ 52.245-19............. Government Property Furnished
``As Is''
(I.100)*....... 52.246-23............. Limitation of Liability
(I.101)*....... 52.246-24............. Limitation of Liability--High
Value Items
(I.102)*....... 52.246-24............. Limitation of Liability--High
Value Items--Alternate I
(I.103)*....... 52.246-25............. Limitation of Liability--
Services
(I.104)*....... 52.247-63............. Preference for U.S.-Flag Air
Carriers
(I.105)*....... 52.247-66............. Returnable Cylinder
(I.106)*....... 52.249-5.............. Termination for Convenience of
the Government (Educational
and Other Nonprofit
Institutions)
(I.107)*....... 52.249-6.............. Termination (Cost-
Reimbursement)
(I.108)*....... 52.251-1.............. Government Supply Sources
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses.
(I.109)........ 252.201-7000.......... Contracting Officers
Representative
(I.110)........ 252.203-7001.......... Special Prohibition on
Employment
(I.112)........ 252.203-7003.......... Prohibition Against Retaliatory
Personnel Actions
(I.113)........ 252.204-7003.......... Control of Government Personnel
Work Product
(I.114)........ 252.209-7000.......... Acquisitions from
Subcontractors Subject to On-
Site Inspection under the
Intermediate-Range Nuclear
Forces (INF) Treaty
(I.115)........ 252.225-7012.......... Preference for Certain Domestic
Commodities
(I.116)........ 252.225-7031.......... Secondary Arab Boycott of
Israel
(I.117)........ 252.227-7013.......... Rights in Technical Data and
Computer Software
(I.118)........ 252.227-7018.......... Restrictive Markings on
Technical Data
(I.119)........ 252.227-7029.......... Identification of Technical
Data
(I.120)........ 252.227-7030.......... Technical Data--Withholding of
Payment
(I.121)........ 252.227-7037.......... Validation of Restrictive
Markings on Technical Data
(I.122)........ 252.231-7000.......... Supplemental Cost Principles
(I.123)........ 252.232-7006.......... Reduction or Suspension of
Contract Payments Upon Finding
of Fraud
(I.124)........ 252.242-7000.......... Postaward Conference
(I.125)........ 252.242-7001.......... Certification of Indirect Costs
(I.126)........ 252.247-7023.......... Transportation of Supplies by
Sea
(I.127)*....... 252.203-7000.......... Statutory Prohibition on
Compensation to Former
Department of Defense
Employees
(I.128)*....... 252.203-7002.......... Display of DoD Hotline Poster
(I.129)*....... 252.204-7000.......... Disclosure of Information
(I.130)*....... 252.204-7002.......... Payment for Subline Items Not
Separately Priced
(I.131)*....... 252.205-7000.......... Provision of Information to
Cooperative Agreement Holders
(I.132)*....... 252.215-7000.......... Pricing Adjustments
(I.133)*....... 252.215-7002.......... Cost Estimating System
Requirements
(I.134)*....... 252.219-7001.......... Notice of Partial Small
Business Set-Aside with
Preferential Consideration for
Small Disadvantaged Business
Concerns
(I.135)*....... 252.219-7002.......... Notice of Small Disadvantaged
Business Set-Aside
(I.136)*....... 252.219-7003.......... Small Business and Small
Disadvantaged Business
Subcontracting Plan (DoD
Contracts)
(I.137)*....... 252.219-7004.......... Small Business and Small
Disadvantaged Business
Subcontracting Plan (Test
Program)
(I.138)*....... 252.219-7005.......... Incentive for Subcontracting
with Small Business, Small
Disadvantaged Businesses,
Historically Black Colleges
and Universities and Minority
Institutions (*** To be
negotiated____%.)
(I.139)*....... 252.219-7005.......... Incentive for Subcontracting
with Small Businesses, Small
Disadvantaged Businesses,
Historically Black Colleges
and Universities and Minority
Institutions--ALTERNATE I (***
To be negotiated ____%.)
(I.140)*....... 252.219-7006.......... Notice of Evaluation Preference
for Small Disadvantaged
Business Concerns
(I.141)*....... 252.233-7001.......... Hazard Warning Labels
(I.142)*....... 252.223-7002.......... Safety Precautions for
Ammunitions and Explosives
(I.143)*....... 252.223-7003.......... Change in Place of Performance--
Ammunition and Explosives
(I.144)*....... 252.223-7004.......... Drug-Free Work Force
(I.145)*....... 252.225-7014.......... Preference for Domestic
Speciality Metals
(I.146)*....... 252.225-7016.......... Restriction on Acquisition of
Antifriction Bearings
(I.147)*....... 252.225-7025.......... Foreign Source Restrictions
(I.148)*....... 252.225-7026.......... Reporting of Contract
Performance Outside the United
States
(I.149)*....... 252.225-7032.......... Waiver of United Kingdom Levies
(I.150)*....... 252.226-7000.......... Notice of Historically Black
College or University and
Minority Institution Set-Aside
(I.151)*....... 252.227-7026.......... Deferred Delivery of Technical
Data of Computer Software
(I.152)*....... 252.227-7027.......... Deferred Ordering of Technical
Data or Computer Software
(I.153)*....... 252.227-7031.......... Data Requirements
(I.154)*....... 252.227-7034.......... Patent--Subcontracts
(I.155)*....... 252.227-7036.......... Certification of Technical Data
Conformity
(I.156)*....... 252.227-7039.......... Patents--Reporting of Subject
Inventions
(I.157)*....... 252.231-7001.......... Penalties for Unallowable Costs
(I.158)*....... 252.232-7000.......... Advance Payment Pool (For
educational institutions and
nonprofit organizations)
(I.159)*....... 252.233-7000.......... Certification of Claims and
Requests for Adjustment or
Relief
(I.160)*....... 252.235-7002.......... Animal Welfare
(I.161)*....... 252.242-7002.......... Submission of Commercial
Freight Bills for Audit
(I.162)*....... 252.242-7003.......... Application for U.S. Government
Shipping Documentation/
Instructions
(I.163)*....... 252.242-7004.......... Material Management and
Accounting System
(I.164)*....... 252.245-7001.......... Reports of Government Property
(I.165)*....... 252.247-7024.......... Notification of Transportation
of Supplies by Sea
(I.166)*....... 252.249-7001.......... Notification of Substantial
Impact on Employment
(I.167)*....... 252.251-7000.......... Ordering From Government Supply
Sources
Part III--List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments
Section J, List of Attachments
Use attachments and exhibits to inform the contractor of local
information such as:
(1) Procedures for laboratory access;
(2) Laboratory hours of operation;
(3) Special procedures related to unique laboratory working environments
which are not covered by FAR/DFARS; and
(4) Base support or government property information.
(J.1)*List of Attachments:
(J.2)*List of Exhibits:
Part IV--Representations and Instructions
Section K, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of
Offerors or Quoters
The following solicitation provisions require representations,
certifications or the submission of other information by offerors. They
are mandatory, and are included by reference. Full text copies of these
provisions are available from the Contracting Officer and must be
completed and certified before contract award.
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions.
(K.1).......... 52.203-4.............. Contingent Fee Representation
and Agreement
(K.2).......... 52.203-8.............. Requirement for Certificate of
Procurement Integrity
Alternate I
(K.3).......... 52.203-11............. Certification and Disclosure
Regarding Payments to
Influence Certain Federal
Transactions
(K.4).......... 52.204-3.............. Taxpayer Identification
(K.5).......... 52.209-5.............. Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension,
Proposed Debarment, and Other
Responsibility Matters
(K.6).......... 52.215-6.............. Type of Business Organization
(K.7).......... 52.215-11............. Authorized Negotiators
(K.8).......... 52.215-20............. Place of Performance
(K.9).......... 52.215-30............. Facilities Capital Cost of
Money (Except educational
institutions.)
(K.10)......... 52.219-1.............. Small Business Concern
(K.11)......... 52.219-3.............. Women-Owned Small Business
Representation
(K.12)......... 52.219-22............. SIC Code and Small Business
Size Standard
(K.13)......... 52.222-21............. Certification of Nonsegregated
Facilities
(K.14)......... 52.222-22............. Previous Contracts and
Compliance Reports
(K.15)......... 52.222-25............. Affirmative Action Compliance
(K.16)......... 52.223-1.............. Clean Air and Water
Certification
(K.17)......... 52.223-5.............. Certification Regarding a Drug-
Free Workplace
(K.18)......... 52.227-6.............. Royalty Information
(K.19)......... 52.230-1.............. Cost Accounting Standards
Notices and Certification
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement solicitation
provisions.
(K.20)......... 252.209-7001.......... Disclosure of Ownership or
Control by a Foreign
Government that Supports
Terrorism
(K.21)......... 252.209-7002.......... Disclosure of Ownership or
Control by a Foreign
Government
(K.22)......... 252.219-7000.......... Small Disadvantaged Business
Concern Representation (DoD
Contracts)
(K.23)......... 252.219-7009.......... Certificate of Competency
(K.24)*........ 252.226-7000.......... Notice of Historically Black
College or University and
Minority Institution Set-Aside
(K.25)......... 252.226-7001.......... Historically Black College or
University and Minority
Institution Certification
(K.26)......... 252.227-7028.......... Requirement for Technical Data
Representation
(K.27)......... 252.247-7022.......... Representation of Extent of
Transportation by Sea
Section L. Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Quoters
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions.
(L.1).......... 52.252-1.............. Solicitation Provisions
Incorporated by Reference
(L.2).......... 52.209-7.............. Organizational Conflict of
Interest Certificate Marketing
Consultants
(L.3).......... 52.210-2.............. Availability of Specifications
and Standards Listed in the
DoD Index of Specifications
and Standards (DODISS) and
Descriptions Listed in DoD
5010.12-L (Deviation)
(L.4).......... 52.215-5.............. Solicitation Definitions
(L.5).......... 52.215-7.............. Unnecessarily Elaborate
Proposals or Quotations
(L.6).......... 52.215-8.............. Amendments to Solicitations
(L.7).......... 52.215-9.............. Submission of Offers
(L.8).......... 52.215-10............. Late Submissions,
Modifications, and Withdrawals
of Proposals
(L.9).......... 52.215-12............. Restriction on Disclosure and
Use of Data
(L.10)......... 52.215-13............. Preparation of Offers
(L.11)......... 52.215-14............. Explanation to Prospective
Offerors
(L.12)......... 52.215-15............. Failure to Submit Offer
(L.13)......... 52.215-16............. Contract Award
(L.14)*........ 52.215-16............. Contract Award--Alternate III
(L.15)......... 52.216-1.............. Type of Contract (See
235.7006(c)(B.1))
(L.16)......... 52.222-24............. Preaward On-Site Equal
Opportunity Compliance Review
(L.17)......... 52.228-6.............. Insurance--Immunity from Tort
Liability
(L.18)......... 52.233-2.............. Service of Protest (See
235.7006(c)(A.1)(xvii))
(L.19)......... 52.237-1.............. Site Visit
(L.20)......... 52.252-5.............. Authorized Deviations in
Provisions
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement solicitation
provisions.
(L.21)......... 252.204-7001.......... Commercial and Government
Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting
(L.22)......... 252.227-7019.......... Identification of Restricted
Rights Computer Software
(3) Other Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.
(L.23)Government-Furnished Property.
No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the Government
unless provided for in the solicitation.
(L.24)Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions.
(i) Page limitation, format.
(A) A proposal shall be prepared in separate volumes with the page limit
and number of copies specified below. The table of contents and tabs
are exempt from the page limits. No cross-referencing between volumes
for essential information is permitted except where specifically set
forth herein. The following volumes of material will be submitted:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum
Title Copies page limits
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost...................... As specified in solicitation *50
summary.
Technical................. As specified in solicitation 100
summary.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*The 50-page cost proposal is a goal not a limit. The Contractor may use
additional pages if necessary to comply with public law.
(B) Any technical proposal pages submitted which exceed the page
limitations set forth above will not be read or evaluated. Proposal
pages failing to meet paragraph D format will not be read or
evaluated.
(C) No program cost data or cross-reference to the cost proposal
will be included in any other volume.
(D) Format of the above proposal volumes shall be as follows:
(1) Proposals will be prepared on 8\1/2\ x 11 inch paper
except for foldouts used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may
not exceed 11 x 17 inches. Foldouts will not be used for text.
Pages will have a one inch margin.
(2) A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing
information. Two pages may be printed on one sheet.
(3) Type size will be no smaller than 10 point character height
(vertical size) and no more than an average of 12 characters per
inch. Use of type-setting techniques to reduce type size below 10
points or to increase characters beyond 12 per inch is not
permitted. Such techniques are construed as a deliberate attempt to
circumvent the intent of page limitations set forth above.
(4) Proposal must lie flat when open, elaborate binding is not
desirable.
(5) No models, mockups or video tapes will be accepted.
(6) Technical proposals will be prepared in the same sequence as
the statement of work.
(ii) Content.
All proposals must be complete and respond directly to the
requirements of the solicitation. The factors and subfactors listed
in Section M of the solicitation shall be addressed. Cost and
supporting data shall be included only in the cost volume. All other
information shall be included in the technical volume.
Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award
Use of the standard evaluation factors is preferred. If the
standard evaluation factors are modified in any way, the
modifications must be clearly expressed so that the result is
unambiguous. Additions to and deletions from the contents of this
Section M must be clearly annotated in the solicitation summary (see
235.7006-1(a)(A.1)(vii).)
*(M.1) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Applicable if the
solicitation indicates that options are anticipated in the resulting
contract. When this provision is included, evaluation criteria for
options shall be included in section M.)
*(M.2) Proposal Evaluation Procedures and Basis for Award.
Proposals will be evaluated and award made as follows:
(i) Basis for award.
The award decision will be based on evaluation of all factors
and subfactors set forth in this solicitation. The Government may
select the source whose proposal offers the greatest value to the
Government in terms of technical, cost or price, and other factors
set forth in the solicitation. The source selected may or may not
have the lowest proposed total costs.
(ii) Evaluation factors.
Proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the following
factors. The technical factor is more important than the cost
factor. The technical subfactors are in descending order of
importance unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. The cost
subfactors are of equal weight.
(A) Technical.
(1) Technical approach. The soundness of the offeror's technical
approach, including the offeror's demonstrated understanding of the
technical requirement.
(2) Qualification. The experience and qualifications of the
proposed personnel relevant to the proposed task. The quantity and
quality of the offeror's corporate experience relevant to the
proposed task.
(3) Management. The degree to which the offeror demonstrates the
ability to effectively and efficiently manage and administer the
program to a successful conclusion.
(4) Facilities. The degree to which the proposed facilities
enable accomplishment of the proposed effort.
(B) Cost.
(1) Reasonableness. Proposed estimated cost and fee (if any).
(2) Completeness. The adequacy of the identification, estimation
and support of all relevant costs.
(3) Realism. The consistency of the cost proposal with the
technical effort proposed, the organizational structure, method of
operations and cost accounting practices.
[FR Doc. 94-25048 Filed 10-17-94; 8:45 am]
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