PRESOL | Q | Custom Peptide Synthesis

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 11, 2011 FBO #3366
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Q -- Custom Peptide Synthesis

Notice Date: 2/9/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 325413 — In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
Contracting Office: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
ZIP Code: 21702-5014
Solicitation Number: W81XWH11T0145
Response Due: 2/23/2011
Archive Date: 4/24/2011
Point of Contact: Lucas R. Crumbacker, 301-619-1361
E-Mail Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(lucas.crumbacker@us.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items - as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-27. This requirement is being set aside for 100% small business participation: NAICS Code: 325413 Small Business size standard: 500 employees The Government requirement is described in the Performance Work Statement below: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT: SCOPE OF WORK: Custom peptide synthesis, modification, and purification; synthesize and purify peptides for USAMRIID as it relates to the funded project: Therapeutic Efficacy of Synthetic Peptide Inhibitors of Viral Fusion Targeted against Category A and B Select Agents, Oracle number 190710. TASKS: a.Synthesize custom peptides with amidation b.Guarantee purity of sythesized peptides to greather than 95% purity by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) c.Deliver peptides with required quality assurance analysis documentation Requested custom peptide sequences will vary in complexity. Peptides will be requested via a task order issued by the Contracting Officer. Additional peptide modifications might be required on a per-peptide basis, including cholesterol, biotin, fluorophore, or other group conjugation to the peptide. A sample task order is supplied with this solicitation. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISITICS: a.Peptides will be synthesized with amidation and purified to greater than 95% purity by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). b.A Certificate of Analysis including appearance, molecular weight, and purity will be provided for each peptide. c.An HPLC analysis report/profile including percent purity will be provided for each peptide. d.All peptides will be analyzed by mass spectrometry and a Mass Spectral analysis will be provided for each peptide. e.A delivery time of approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks depending on the type and difficulty of peptides requested. **Additional peptide modifications might be required on a per-peptide basis, including cholesterol, biotin, fluorophore, or other group conjugation to the peptide. Offerors shall review the attached "Sample Task Order" and complete the attached Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) table accordingly. The completed CLIN table will be returned with the offeror's quote. Peptide CLIN prices should include the total price for synthesizing the peptides, preparing the required quality analysis documents, and delivering the peptides and documents. When quoting, please refer to Solicitation W81XWH-11-T-0145. Submit responses electronically using the ASFI or FedBizOpps websites, or send responses to Lucas Crumbacker at lucas.crumbacker@us.army.mil. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Delivery is required within 3 - 4 weeks after receipt of task order. The point of delivery shall be: USAMRIID ATTN: Connie Schmaljohn Bldg. 1425 Porter Street Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5711 Delivery address will be included in the completed task order. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.202-1 Definitions JUL 2004 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 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2008 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items JAN 2011 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2010 52.216-27Single or Multiple AwardsOCT 1995 52.217-5Evaluation of OptionsJUL 1990 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.244-5 Competition In Subcontracting DEC 1996 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000Contracting Officer's RepresentativeDEC 1991 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country DEC 2006 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors APR 2003 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving ReportMAR 2008 USAMRAA 52-004-4005 Army Electronic Invoicing Instructions (Feb 2006) MAR 2007 The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by full text: CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR) - (ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES) (OCT 2007) (USAMRAA) The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including sub-contractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: https://cmra.army.mil. The required information includes: (l) Contract Number; (2) Delivery Order Number (If applicable); (3) Task Order Number (If applicable); (4) Requiring Activity Unit Identification Code (UIC); (5) Command; (6) Contractor Contact Information; (7) Federal Service Code (FSC); (8) Direct Labor Hours; (9) Direct Labor Dollars; and, (10) Location. In the event the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) has not entered their data requirements first, the contractor must also enter the COR/COTR required data with the exception of fund cite, obligations, and disbursement data. The CMRA help desk number is 703-377-6199 for any technical questions. As part of its quote or offer, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. EXPORT CONTRACT ACT COMPLIANCE (DEC 2006) (USAMRAA) The contractor shall assess the work to be performed in this effort to assure that all actions are in compliance with the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR Part 730 (EAR), of the Export Administration Act of 1979, 50 U.S.C. app. 2401-2420 (EAA). Technology listed in the Commerce Control List (CCL), 15 CFR Part 774, of the EAR shall not be exported or exposed to foreign nationals without the written consent of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technically Acceptable Past Performance Price (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2011) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) _XX_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _XX_ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (Applies to contracts over $30,000). (Not applicable to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items). _XX_ (10)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). _XX_ (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _XX_ (21) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). _XX_ (22) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) (E.O. 13126). _XX_ (23) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). _XX_ (24) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). _XX_ (25) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _XX__ (26) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). _XX_ (27) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). _XX_ (28) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _XX_ (35)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). _XX_ (37) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _XX_ (42) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) _XX_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (DEC 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.216-18 ORDERING. (OCT 1995) (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from through [dates will encompass a 12 month period beginning from the date of contract execution]. (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule. (End of clause) 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995) (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than (insert dollar figure or quantity), the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract. (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor: (1) Any order for a single item in excess of (insert dollar figure or quantity); (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of (insert dollar figure or quantity); or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above. (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source. (End of clause) 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995) (a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum". The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum". (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 September 2012. (End of clause) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor up to 30 days before contract expiration. (End of clause) 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor up to 30 days before contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. (End of clause) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with 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 offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.usamraa.army.mil, under the "References" link. (End of provision) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.usamraa.army.mil, under the "References" link. (End of clause) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement a provision of law applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. _XX_ 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. (1) _XX_252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181). (5)(i) _XX_ 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). (17) _XX_ 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C. 2320). (19) _XX_ 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2227). (25)(i) _XX_ 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clauses, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: (1) 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375). (2) 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84). (3) 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (SEP 2010) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417). (4) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (5) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (End of clause) TASK/DELIVERY ORDERS (DEC 2006) (USAMRAA) a. The contractor shall perform in accordance with the contract schedule and as called for by orders issued in accordance with this clause. b. The SF 1155 or 1449 will be used to issue task assignments and to signify Contracting Officer notification to commence work under the individual task orders. The contractor shall not proceed with the task until notification is received from the Contracting Officer. c. The task/delivery orders, and modifications to task/delivery orders, will be numbered by the issuing office. Modifications to the task/delivery orders will be designated by the modification number and contain the original task order number. d. The contractor shall identify all correspondence, reports, drawings, and other pertinent papers in connection with the contract by imprinting thereon the task/delivery order and the contract number, plus any other references furnished by the Contracting Officer. e. The total of all completed and outstanding Task/Delivery Orders will at no time exceed the current amount obligated. f. The Competition Advocate for the U.S. Army Medical Research Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Maryland has been designated as the Ombudsman for this contract. (applicable to multiple award contracts only) g. Procedures: (1) Prior to issuance of a Task/Delivery Order and upon definition of the Government requirement, the Contracting Officer will, in writing, issue to the contractor a Task/Delivery Order Request for Proposal (RFP) which will designate a preferred Task/Delivery Order type. (2) The contractor shall submit one electronic copy to the Contract Specialist by a date mutually agreed upon but no later than 5 working days after receipt of the RFP: a. Technical proposal (or Task Execution Plan (TEP)) which sets forth the contractor's understanding of the requirement, performance schedule, staffing plan, and level of effort required. The technical proposal/TEP should also address other documentation required by the Government to perform the task or any specific issues raised in the RFP. b. Cost proposal which sets forth all costs associated with furnishing the required services, including cost or price data. Note: If longer than 5 days will be required, the contractor shall provide justification to the Contracting Officer, in writing, as soon as possible after receipt of a task assignment. The contractor's technical proposal/TEP shall be consistent with Section C and the technical and cost proposals incorporated into the contract. The contractor shall also identify any necessary differences between the technical proposal/TEP and the technical and business proposals incorporated into the contract. (3) Upon receipt of the contractor's proposal, the Government will proceed to evaluate the same, subsequent to which negotiations will take place between the Contracting Officer and the contractor. The contractor is expressly forbidden from discussing with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), or any other Government technical personnel, any aspects of any pending Task/Delivery Orders absent expressed written permission from the Contracting Officer to that effect. (4) Following the conclusion of negotiations, the Contracting Officer will issue a fully executed Task/Delivery Order, containing all agreed-to terms and conditions, specifying the task to be performed, special reporting requirements and a firm-fixed price amount. (5) In the event that the parties fail to agree on Task Order type, price, costs and/or fixed fee or profit for any Task Order hereunder, the Contracting Officer may render a unilateral written decision as to what type of Task Order and what level of price or costs and/or fee/profit is reasonable under the circumstances for the services required pursuant to the Task Order, and will subsequently unilaterally issue the Task Order in accordance with that decision. Said decision shall constitute a decision rendered concerning a question of fact within the meaning of and governed by the terms of FAR Clause 52.233-1. Referenced FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and USAMRAA clauses and provisions can be found at www.usamraa.army.mil under the "References" link. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead or stationary and must include the following information: Company name, contact information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number (TIN), item nomenclature, item part number, NSN, unit price, payment terms and discount offered for prompt payment and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (JAN 2005). Copies for FAR 52.212-3 can be obtained by downloading the document from www.acquisition.gov/far. Closing date and time for receipt of quote is February 23, 2011 at 12:00 pm, Local. Submit offer in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1. A formal notice of changes, if applicable will be issued via an amendment(s). Should you have any questions, please contact Lucas Crumbacker at 301-619-1361 or via e-mail: lucas.crumbacker@us.army.mil. Questions must be received by February 16, 2011.
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