J091--Veeder-Root Monitoring Equipment (VA-24-00018384)

?.## INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA Note that FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures will be used. This authorizes the use of simplified procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services in amount of which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. SITE VISIT Quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost and/or the contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. The site visits will be conducted on a mutually agreeable date as requested. QUOTE SUBMISSION Quoters shall submit their quote via email to Serina Black at contact@example.gov by 10:00AM, EST, December 20, 2023. 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 award. Section D Technical/Management Approach Quoters shall submit a quote that addresses all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). 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 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. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Factor 1: Technical/Management Approach The evaluation process will consider whether the quote demonstrates a clear understanding of the technical features involved in meeting the requirements of the solicitation. Contractors shall provide: Provide/submit a detailed technical and management approach for completing all requirements of the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS). This comprises of management and operation (safety procedures, etc.) to include start up time needed between notice of award and start of service. Capability to Perform - Offeror must demonstrate that it currently possesses or have the ability to obtain the personnel, equipment, standards, work processes, and general resources to accomplish the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. Experience: For each contract provided in response to this factor, the offeror shall explain in a detail narrative how the characteristic of the selected contract relates to the services required by this solicitation. Provide at least two (2) similar contracts undertaken within the past three years. Factor 2: Past Performance Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the contractor s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort. The Government will evaluate customer satisfaction, responsiveness to customer needs, and past demonstration of meeting delivery schedules and the delivery of quality services. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance in the previous 3 years. Recent is defined as work performed within the last three years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Past performance information is one indicator of a quoter s ability to perform the contract successfully. Current and relevant information, source of information, context of data, and general trends in Contractor s performance shall be considered as it pertains to the performance of work described in this solicitation. Quoters may provide information on problems encountered on identified contracts and the quoter s corrective action. The Government shall consider this information as well as information obtained from any other sources when evaluating the quoter s past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the quoters, it is incumbent upon the quoter to explain the relevance of the data provided. Quoters are reminded that the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources. Quoters with no relevant past performance or whom information is not available, shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, but may be considered less favorably than a quoter with favorable performance history. Factor 3: 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. For evaluation purposes the Government will evaluate quotes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the base requirement. The government will evaluate prices for the option under FAR 52.217-8 by using the last year s option prices to calculate the price for six months of effort and adding that amount to the base and other option years to arrive at the total. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 4.0 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS Quoters should submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contract Specialist in writing, via email, to Serina Black at contact@example.gov on or before Monday, December 18th, 2023, at 10:00AM EST. Address Subject Line: Veeder-Root Monitoring Equipment 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