Deployment Health Assessment Medical Technician

General Information Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: FA5587-13-T-0025 Posted Date: 1 August 2013 Original Response Date: 2 September 2013/12:00PM EST or 5:00PM GMT Current Response Date: 2 September 2013/12:00PM EST or 5:00PM GMT Classification Code: Q201 - Medical General Healthcare Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force United States Air Force Europe, 48 CONS/LGCA- Lakenheath, RAF Lakenheath Unit 5070 Box 270, RAF Lakenheath, UK, 09461-0270 Description Deployment Health Assessment (DHA) Medical Technician I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. II. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) IAW FAR Part 12 and 13. Submit written quotes (to include a price quote for ALL items) on RFQ reference FA5587-13-T-0025. III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Fed Acquisition Circular 2005-68. IV. Due to the overseas location of this solicitation, no set-aside will be used. The NAICS code for this requirement is 621399. V. List of line items required to include pricing for one base year and one option years: BASE YEAR - 1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014 OPTION YEAR 1 - 1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015 ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1,960 Hours DHA MED TECH FFP Base year for deployment health assessment medical technician service. Period of performance is 1 Oct 13 - 30 Sep 13. FOB: Destination SIGNAL CODE: A NET AMT ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1001 1,960 Hours OPTION DHA MED TECH FFP Option year for deployment health assessment medical technician service. Period of performance is 1 Oct 14 - 30 Sep 15. FOB: Destination SIGNAL CODE: A NET AMT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at: CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY 0001 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government DELIVERY INFORMATION CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC 0001 POP 01-OCT-2013 TO 30-SEP-2014 N/A 48TH MEDICAL GROUP - F2P4MD JACLEEN BLEVINS 48 MDG -F2P4MD BUILDING 930 RAF LAKENHEATH IP27 9PN 01638527124 FOB: Destination F2P4MD 1001 POP 01-OCT-2014 TO 30-SEP-2015 N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION) FOB: Destination F2P4MD CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2007 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration DEC 2012 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2013 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment DEC 2010 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations MAY 2012 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2013 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-17 Interest OCT 2010 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-Price) APR 2012 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A MAY 2013 252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997 252.229-7006 Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) DEC 2011 252.229-7008 Relief From Import Duty (United Kingdom) DEC 2011 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010) (a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that- (i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals- (A) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency; (B) Have ( ) have not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks "have", the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and (C) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.; and (D) Have , have not , within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied. (1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply: (i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted. (ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded. (2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. Sec. 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. Sec. 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. Sec. 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment. (iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code). (ii) The Offeror has ( ) has not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency. (2) Principal, for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. (c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible. (d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. (e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default. (End of provision) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012) (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show -- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) 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 offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. (e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due. (2) (i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and- (A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or (B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or (C) If this solicitation is a request for quotes, it was the only quote received. (ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1) (i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925) Facsimile (202 619-8978). (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites-- (i) ASSIST ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil ). (ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ ) (iii) ASSISTdocs.com ( http://assistdocs.com ). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard ); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697/2197, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the CCR database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. (l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of rationale for award; (5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of Provision) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012) A. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. All quotes must be based upon Firm Fixed Prices (FFP), FAR 16.202-1. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. The quote shall consist of two (2) separate factors and three (3) subfactors; Factor 1 - Technical Approach (Sub-Factor 1 - Education, Sub-Factor 2 - Experience, and Sub-Factor 3 - Certifications/Licenses), and Factor 2 - Price.; B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial quotations, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists vendors may be required to submit uncertified cost or pricing data to support a determination of price reasonableness. C. Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in provisions/clauses. The provisions/clauses FAR 52.212-3 and 52.209-5. Offeror shall submit a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross prior to the contract start date (IAW PWS 4.3.1). All attachments shall be fully completed and returned along with the quote as well. In addition to the factors and sub-factors below, the offeror shall provide requirements described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) sections four for public health clearance in order to begin performance. Staffing agencies may submit up to three (3) candidates for this position. NOTE: Vendors may submit up to three (3) candidates. D. Specific Instructions: FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL APPROACH SUBFACTOR 1 - EDUCATION SUBFACTOR 2 - EXPERIENCE FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL APPROACH - Limited to no more than 30 pages to include attachments. Any additional pages may not be evaluated or considered as part of the quote. When submitting a paper quote please include three (3) copies. SUBFACTOR 1 - EDUCATION: Submitting legible photocopies of certificates/license. Submitted applicant shall be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic (NREMTB). The applicant must have at a minimum, a current LVN license or NREMTB certificate from an accredited national or state school. If the applicant is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) they shall submit an active, valid, current, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing in a US jurisdiction. SUBFACTOR 2 - EXPERIENCE: Contractors shall submit a resume indicating a minimum of one year of clinical experience within the last five years. Provide two references with name, mailing address, phone number, and E-mail address for verification purposes. FACTOR 2 - PRICE - Submit original and one (1) copy (a) Provide Discount Terms, Vendor Complete Address, Name, Date and Signature. Complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, and c of the SF 1449. In doing so, the vendor accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation, with attachments. The solicitation constitutes the model contract. (b) Insert proposed unit and extended prices in the pricing schedule for each contract line item number (CLIN). The extended amount must equal the whole currency unit price multiplied by the number of units. The quote must be submitted for base performance period plus one (1) option years. This is a firm fixed price contract; the government will not accept contingent pricing. (c) Quotes can be submitted in either U.S. Dollars or Great British Pounds. E. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following: (1) Requirements of the RFP (CLINs & PWS) and government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS. (2) Evaluation Factors for Award in provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. (3) Any limitation on the number of quote pages. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this solicitation provision will not be read or evaluated, and will be removed from the quote. F. Format for Factor I & II shall be as follows: Element Title Submittal Number of Copies Volume I Factor 1- Technical Approach 30 pages maximum three (3) copies *NOTE: The requirement for multiple copies does not apply to electronically submitted quotes. (1) The quote will be 8 1/2" x 11" paper, or European equivalent, except for fold-outs used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11" x 17", or European equivalent. (2) A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information. (3) Typing shall not be less than 12 pitch. (4) Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required. G. Further changes to the original clause 52.212-1. (1) Paragraph 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers is tailored as follows: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. (2) Paragraphs 52.212-1(d) and 52.212-1(h) do not apply to this acquisition. Documents submitted in response to this solicitation must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following: 1. Requirements of the solicitation (Item Numbers) and Performance Work Statement (PWS), and government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS. 2. Evaluation Factors for Award. General Information INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Offerors are encouraged to submit their quote electronically to: seth.stambaugh@lakenheath.af.mil & darian.vomund@lakenheath.af.mil. To prevent alteration it is encouraged that .PDF files are utilized. Per 52.212-1(2)(i)(A), it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure the quote is sent to the correct Government email address. Please note: - Our email system has a 10MB limit for attachments. Offerors may send their quote using multiple emails and it is advised that number systems such as "email 1 of 4" are used so that if requested by the offeror, we can confirm receipt. The requirements for multiple copies do not apply to electronically submitted quotes. - Hand carried quotes must be delivered to the contracting office at Building 977, 1st Floor, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, IP27 9PN or coordinated with the designated Contracting Specialists for pick-up at installation gate. The sealed envelope or package used to submit your quote must show the time and date specified for receipt, the Solicitation Number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the bid depository PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) "Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers." Quotes may also be mailed to: 48 Contracting Squadron Unit 5070 Box 270 APO, AE 09461 Or 48 Contracting Squadron Bldg. 977, Boston Dr. RAF Lakenheath, Bandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN (End of provision) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. All quotes must be based upon Firm Fixed Prices (FFP), FAR 16.202-1The following factors and sub factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL APPROACH SUBFACTOR 1 - EDUCATION SUBFACTOR 2 - EXPERIENCE FACTOR 2 - PRICE (b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are not priced out or significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote (mailed or otherwise) furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. ADDENDA TO 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: The award will be made to the vendor whose quote represents the best value to the government. As allowed by FAR 13.106-2(b), the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method from FAR 15.101-2 will be used as the evaluation procedure. Award will be made to the vendor who is deemed responsible and responsive that reflects a complete understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and represents the best value to the Government based on selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price for non-cost factors. To be eligible for award, a quote must meet all technical requirements, conform to all required terms and conditions, and provide all information required. The technical area will be evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis. Under the LPTA p...