Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: Failure to respond to all the evaluation factors or respond in sufficient detail for the Government to conduct a meaningful evaluation may result in your quote being eliminated from competition prior to evaluation. Upon RFQ close, the Government will conduct a cursory review of the quote package. If it s determined that the Government cannot conduct a meaningful evaluation due to lack of response to an evaluation factor(s), your quote may be eliminated from competition. Timeliness. Make note of the solicitation closing date and time listed on the first page of the solicitation. All requests for information (RFI) must be submitted 72 hours prior to closing period. Instructions for preparation and submission: Quote format and content The quote must have information identifying the quoter, the solicitation number, and the contents as outlined below. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. To be considered for award, quotes must include: Factor 1 Technical a. A technical description of the items(s) being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate in compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Factor 2 Authorized Distributor a. You must either be the manufacturer and/or an authorized distributor. Authorized distributors must provide documentation from the manufacturer on the manufacture s letterhead. Factor 3 Delivery a. Provide an overview of the delivery timeline. Indicate if there are any supply chain and/or long lead timelines. Factor 4 Price a. Complete all contract line-item numbers (CLIN) listed in section B2 Price/Cost Schedule, and address all questions listed within each CLIN. Factor 5 Credit for SDVOSB/VOSB Status a. At the time of submission of quote, the Quoter must represent to the contracting officer that it is a i. SDVOSB/VOSB concern ii. Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and iii. Verified for eligibility in the VetCert database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#home). Factor 6 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting response. a. Complete the certification attached to this solicitation.
