Evaluation and Instruction to Quoters Request for Quotations

EVALUATION AND INSTRUCTION TO QUOTERS

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.

This solicitation uses the procedures of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

TIERED EVALUATION. This solicitation will be evaluated using a tiered evaluation approach (also known as cascading set‑asides). The tiers for this procurement are:

1st Tier- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

2nd Tier- Small Business

Evaluation will begin with the first tier. If the Government receives two or more acceptable quotes from the first tier, the evaluation will not proceed to the next tier. If fewer than two acceptable quotes are received at a given tier, the Government may proceed to evaluate the next tier.

The Government will evaluate your quote in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth within this combined synopsis-solicitation. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any of the costs associated with the preparation and submission of your quote. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this requirement.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND BASIS FOR AWARD

Evaluation Process and Basis for Award. In order for quotes to be considered acceptable and eligible for evaluation, they must be prepared in accordance with and in compliance with the instructions given in this combined synopsis-solicitation and address all the requirements set forth within this solicitation.

Procedures. The Government will perform a comparative evaluation in accordance with RFO 12.203(c)(2). The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the service that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirement. The evaluation of the requirements outlined in this request for quote will determine suitability.

Acceptability and Comparison. Once a quote is found acceptable, the Government will compare it, in a uniform and fair manner, to the remaining quotes. The Government may communicate only with the quoter(s) whose quote(s) appear best‑suited in order to resolve any remaining issues. Quotes that do not meet the requirements may be rejected.

Basis for Award. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and non‑price factors. Although the Government may select a quote that provides additional value beyond the minimum requirements, the Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes. Each quote must comply with the PWS and solicitation requirements.