HOW TO PREPARE A QUALITY OFFER

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HOW TO PREPARE A QUALITY OFFER General Services Administration Federal Supply Service www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TOPICS COVERED Basic Contracting Process Basic Proposal Components Question and Answer Periods www.fss.gsa.gov/services

AMCOM EXPRESS Information Technology Services (IT) Logistics Worldwide (LOGWORLD) Management, Organizational And Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) Professional Engineering Services (PES) www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SCHEDULE CONTACTS IT – SHANA BUDD - 703-305-7208 or TERESA HENDERSON – 703-305-5008 LOGWORLD/MOBIS – KATHY SEWELL 253-931-7066 PES – BERNICE HARRIS – 703-305-7504 www.fss.gsa.gov/services

WHERE TO LOOK FOR GSA SOLICITATIONS http://www.fedbizopps.gov www.fss.gsa.gov/services

www.fss.gsa.gov/services

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Schedule 70   Solicitation: FCIS-JB-980001B Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Schedule Contract Contract Period: 5-year base w/three 5-year option periods to extend I believe you have copies of the solicitation. I am going to refer to some items in the solicitation; however, your pages may be formatted differently from mine. So I will give approximate page numbers for these items. Name of schedule schedule number solicitation number resulting contract type contract period www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SINs COVERED UNDER SCHEDULE 70 FOR SERVICES 132-51 IT Professional Services 132-52 Electronic Commerce www.fss.gsa.gov/services

LOGISTICS WORLDWIDE (LOGWORLD) Schedule 874V   Solicitation: TFTP-MB-0087405-C Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Schedule Contract Contract Period: 5-year base w/ three 5-year option to extend I believe you have copies of the solicitation. I am going to refer to some items in the solicitation; however, your pages may be formatted differently from mine. So I will give approximate page numbers for these items. Name of schedule schedule number solicitation number resulting contract type contract period www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SINs COVERED UNDER LOGWORLD 874-501 Supply and Value Chain Management Services 874-502 Acquisition Logistics 874-503 Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services 874-504 Deployment Logistics 874-505 Logistics Training Services 874- 506 Support Products 874-599 Introduction of New www.fss.gsa.gov/services

MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL, & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT SERVICES (MOBIS) Schedule 874   Solicitation: TFTP-MC-000874-2 Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Schedule Contract Contract Period: 5-year base w/ three 5-year option periods to extend I believe you have copies of the solicitation. I am going to refer to some items in the solicitation; however, your pages may be formatted differently from mine. So I will give approximate page numbers for these items. Name of schedule schedule number solicitation number resulting contract type contract period www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SINs COVERED UNDER MOBIS 874-1 Consulting Services 874-2 Facilitation Services 874-3 Survey Services 874-4 Training Services 874-5 Support Products 874-6 Privatization Support Services and Documentation (A-76) 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 874-8 Alternative Dispute Resolution and Services 874-99 Introduction of New Services www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PES) Schedule 871   Solicitation: FCXB-B2-990001-N Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Schedule Contract Contract Period: 5-year base w/ one 5-year option to extend I believe you have copies of the solicitation. I am going to refer to some items in the solicitation; however, your pages may be formatted differently from mine. So I will give approximate page numbers for these items. Name of schedule schedule number solicitation number resulting contract type contract period www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PES PRIMARY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering These are the four primary engineering disciplines with multiple sub-disciplines. Please refer to solicitation’s statement of work (p.29-p.33) for explanation of sub-disciplines. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SINs COVERED UNDER PES   SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activity SIN 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management Special Item Numbers (SINS) are similar to CLIN (Contract Line Item Numbers). We are eliminating SIN 871-99 because all phases of an engineering project are adequately covered under SIN 871-1 through SIN 871-6. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PES MATRIX www.fss.gsa.gov/services

EXCLUDED SERVICES UNDER PES -Construction and Architect-Engineering (FAR Part 36) Computer Engineering and Information Technology Environmental Advisory Services Foundation Landscaping Engineering Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (FAR Part 36) Research and Development (FAR Part 35) Products/Material solicited under other FSS schedules www.fss.gsa.gov/services

BASIC CONTRACTING PROCESS www.fss.gsa.gov/services

FYI Offers received any time No closing date for receipt of offers Contract base period five years from date of award Evergreen (3 five-year extension options), except PES which has one 5-year base & one 5-year option to extend. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

THE BASICS Read the Entire Solicitation Respond to All Requirements Review for Completion of Quality Offer Sign by Corporate Official Submit to Address Shown www.fss.gsa.gov/services

CONTENTS OF AN OFFER Solicitation Document Technical Proposal Pricing Proposal www.fss.gsa.gov/services

EXPEDITING PROCESSING TIME Complete, Well-Prepared Proposals (especially pricing documentation) Timely Response to Requests for Clarifications or Negotiating Requests Accurate and Up-to-Date References Approximately 90 days or less www.fss.gsa.gov/services

CONTENTS OF IT PROPOSALS Part 1 - Includes SF 1449 & Sections A thru C Part 2 - Includes Sections D thru G Part 3 – Attachments 1, 2 & 3 Part 4 – Contract Clauses Incorporated by References (IBR) www.fss.gsa.gov/services

CONTENTS OF LOGWORLD & MOBIS PROPOSALS Administrative Proposal Entire solicitation with appropriate blanks completed to include the SF 1449 Subcontracting Plan Technical Proposal Technical Factors Executive Summary Corporate Experience Past Performance Price Proposal Commercial Pricing Other than Commercial Pricing www.fss.gsa.gov/services

CONTENTS OF PES PROPOSALS Volume I - Administrative Proposal Entire solicitation with appropriate blanks completed to include the SF 1449 Subcontracting Plan Audited Financial Statements-demonstrate financial stability prepared according to GAP standards Volume II - Technical Proposal 3 Technical Factors Experience Past Performance Quality Control Volume III - Price Proposal Commercial Pricing Other than Commercial Pricing www.fss.gsa.gov/services

CONTRACT DATA SECTION www.fss.gsa.gov/services

ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSAL IMPORTANT CLAUSES   552.232-77 PAYMENT BY GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL PURCHASE CARD (MAR 2000) G-FSS-903 E-MAIL AND WEBSITE URL ADDRESS(ES) (JUL 2000) PES-G-FSS-914-A CONTRACTOR’S REMITTANCE ADDRESS (MAY 2000) I-FSS-639 CONTRACT SALES CRITERIA -Ordering Information (p.51): How vendor will receive task orders—E-Mail or fax. Point of contact for receiving task orders. -Payment by Government Purchase Card: Vendors must accept the purchase card for purchases $2,500 or less. It is optional for vendors to accept the purchase card for purchases over $2,500. However, we encourage you to accept the purchase card for purchases over $2,500. The purchase card can streamline the government’s purchasing of goods/services, and its expedites payment the process to vendors -Modifications: Via this clause, vendors can make administrative changes, add services, SINS, labor categories, etc. -E-Mail and Website URL Address(es) (p.62): We need E-mail so we can send biweekly status/progress reports regarding the evaluation of your proposals. -Contractor’s Remittance Address(.63): If you want to get paid for services performed, please complete this section. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSAL IMPORTANT CLAUSES continued I-FSS-103 SCOPE OF CONTRACT (MAR 2000) I-FSS-598 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) (OCT 1999) CI-FSS-2 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS (NOV 1997) K-FSS-1 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS (MAR 1998) -Scope of Contract: This clause indicates where services will be performed—domestic, worldwide, or domestic/worldwide. -Central Contractor Registration: In order to business with DoD, you must be registered in the CCR database. The website to register for the CCR database is located on p.66 of this solicitation. Contract Price List: This clause provides guidance on submitting paper price list and loading contract data on GSA Advantage. We need companies to submit paper price lists because some agencies do not have access to internet. Companies are required to register on GSA Advantage! Database so agencies, with internet access, can retrieve contract and pricing information. Also, vendors have up to 6-months to load contract information on GSA Advantage! Database. Period of Acceptance: This clause indicates how long the vendors’ proposed pricing will be held firm. On average, it takes us 90 days to evaluate proposal. Please provide us, at the least, a minimum of 90 days when completing this section. Authorized Negotiator: Provide name of individuals who are authorized to negotiate on company’s behalf. To expedite award, it would be helpful if the Authorized Negotiator had the authority to obligate the company. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSAL 52.212-3 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2000) Tax Identification Number (TIN) Business Size Classification Affirmative Action Compliance (FAR Part 22.804) K-FSS-9 – SECTION 8(a) REPRESENTATION FOR THE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PROGRAM (SEP 2000) COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Tax Identification Number (TIN): If vendor is a subsidiary, provide TIN. If vendor is a division, provide common parent’s TIN. Business Size: Large business concern or Small business concern Affirmative Action: Prime contractors or subcontractors with 50 or more employees, with a contract of $50,000 or more is required to write an affirmative action plan within 120 days after the start of the contract. Section 8(a) Representation: This clause allows ordering agency to get credit toward 8(a) subcontracting goals if they make purchases from 8(a) schedule contract holder. Although all clauses or administrative fill-in were not covered, your are expected to complete every clause, fill-in, and form. Please refer to your check-list for the sections that need to be completed. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN 552.219-72 PREPARATION, SUBMISSION, NEGOTIATION OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN Who is required to submit subcontracting plan? Large business concerns based on the NAICS codes Why? Maximize use of small business concerns; a matter of national interest with both social and economic benefit www.fss.gsa.gov/services

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and Small Business Size Standard   IT REQUIREMENTS 3 yr. average of annual revenue is combination of all sales—Government and commercial. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

LOGWORLD REQUIREMENTS North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and Small Business Size Standard LOGWORLD REQUIREMENTS   3 yr. average of annual revenue is combination of all sales—Government and commercial. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and Small Business Size Standard MOBIS REQUIREMENTS   NAICS 541611 3yr avg. of annual revenue Administrative Management $6.0 Million and General Management Consulting Services 3 yr. average of annual revenue is combination of all sales—Government and commercial. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and Small Business Size Standard PES REQUIREMENTS NAICS 541330 3yr avg. of annual revenue Engineering Services $4.0Million Aerospace Equip/Military $23 Million National Energy Policy $23 Million Marine/Naval $13.5 Million   NAICS 541710 12 mo. average employees Commercial Physical/Biological 500 Employees Aircraft 1,500 Employees Aircraft Parts 1,000 Employees Space Vehicles and Missiles 1,000 Employees 3 yr. average of annual revenue is combination of all sales—Government and commercial. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN Small business under all perspective NAICS code, no subcontracting plan required Large business for one or more NAICS/SIC code, vendor is required to submit a subcontracting plan under the appropriate NAICS code Subcontracting plan template is attached to solicitation Can follow FAR Part 19.704 in completion of subcontracting plan There are 11 items that needs to be included in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN GSA’s Internal Subcontracting Goals 22% - Small Businesses 5% - Women Owned Businesses 5% - Small Disadvantage Businesses 3% - Veteran Owned Businesses 3% - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business 2% - HUBZone Businesses Subcontracting Contract Period: 5-year base period/5-year option period GSA established its internal subcontracting goals for purchases not related to the FSS Schedule. These internal goals are used as general target for the FSS Schedule. The goals are not mandatory for the FSS Schedule; however, if these exact goals are contained in a small business subcontracting plan, approval could be expedited. You must have percentages for each type of small business concern. Zero percentages are not acceptable. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN Common Omissions Estimated overall contract value for the base period/option period Estimated subcontracting values for base period/option period Estimated subcontract percentages and dollar values for the base period/option period Types of goods/services to be subcontracted to the various small business concerns Subcontracting plan program administrator Personalize terms and conditions Sign and date Total pricing for the life of the contract. Best guess estimate for base period/option period. Each contract period should be priced out separately. Total pricing for what the vendor believes it can subcontract Show how you are going contract out the work to the various small business concerns This pertains to all types of goods/services. You can include direct or indirect overhead costs. Examples: direct engineering work, supplies, or custodial services Who is the point of contact and who is going to oversee that the subcontracting goals are met Personalize terms and conditions: For terms or clauses in the small business subcontracting plan outline that reference vendor’s name, please put your company’s name. Do not leave generic XXX company name in clause. Sign and date www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR Experience: Offeror must demonstrate proficiency in SINs and PEDs offered www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CORPORATE EXPERIENCE - IT – 3 Years - LOGWORLD – 5 Years - MOBIS – 3 Years - PES – 2 Years www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS IT – 3 Projects Encompass all SINs Logworld – 2 Projects Encompass all SINs MOBIS – 3 Projects Encompass all SINs PES – 1+ Projects Per SIN www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Should demonstrate offeror’s competency and capability for performing tasks within the scope of work Must be current or completed within the last: IT – 3 years LOGWORLD – 5 years MOBIS – 2 years for 2 Projects/ 3 years for all Projects PES – 2 years www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDE: Special Item Number and PED POC for project – Telephone and fax numbers Project dollar amount Contract number (if applicable) Period of performance Should adhere to the page limitations in solicitation www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PAST PERFORMANCE IT/MOBIS/PES – Open Ratings Logworld – Min 6/Max 10 Performance References www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PAST PERFORMANCE D&B (via Open Ratings) Past Performance Report Complete ASAP! “Process takes time” More references make the evaluation more accurate $125 fee POC: Mary Kelly, Open Ratings, Inc. Address: 200 West Street Waltham, MA 02451 E-mail: reports@openratings.com Fax: (781) 290-0156 Telephone: (781) 290-0828 www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PAST PERFORMANCE/RESPONSIBILITY PERFORMANCE DETERMINATION Organizational Structure: - History & overview - Organizational elements, including a chart, within company. - Financial Statements - Compensation Plan (salaries & fringe benefits) *See FAR 52.222-46 www.fss.gsa.gov/services

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL LOGWORLD /MOBIS- Executive Summary PES – Quality Assurance Plan www.fss.gsa.gov/services

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Offerors must certify that their QA plan includes: At least one level of management review Corrective and preventive measures Include appropriate training Assure multiple task orders can be handled Address Organizational conflict Contain procedures for meeting urgent requirements www.fss.gsa.gov/services

NEWLY ESTABLISHED COMPANIES Applies to companies that do not meet the required years of corporate experience Companies may provide summary descriptions of relevant experience of predecessor companies or key personnel. If an offeror makes this substitution, it must clearly state so and identify the entity or personnel that shall perform the services. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL Pricing Structure Documentation Industrial Funding Fee Economic Price Adjustment Clause (EPA)/Escalation Other Direct Cost (ODC’s) Commercial Sales Practices Format Subcontracting/Teaming Handling Fee www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL MAS Program is based on Commercial Practices Commercial Services Service Contract Act applies to LOGWORLD (see Attachment 5 of solicitation) www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL PRICING STRUCTURE Cost-Based Pricing Cost Build-up (Base Rate + G&A + Overhead + Profit + IFF) = Price Applies to: IT, LOGWORLD (where SCA is not applicable), MOBIS and PES www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL PRICING STRUCTURE Market-Based Pricing - Commercial Pricelist Commercial Catalog Commercial non-published catalog Applies to: IT, LOGWORLD (where SCA is not applicable), MOBIS and PES www.fss.gsa.gov/services

Supporting Documentation for Cost-Based and Market Based Pricing PRICING PROPOSAL Supporting Documentation for Cost-Based and Market Based Pricing Invoices Forward Pricing Agreements/Other contracts Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) rate agreements Other cognizant audit reports www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL Additional Information for Hourly Rates Labor Category Descriptions, which must include: Experience Certification Education/Degrees Minimum Training Uncompensated Overtime Policy Compensation Plan for Overtime Employees www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL 552.238-74 INDUSTRIAL FUNDING FEE (IFF) AND SALES REPORTING (July 2003) IFF reimburses GSA Federal Supply Services for cost of operating schedule programs Currently IFF = 1% of total sales Add IFF to ODC’s final price 1% IFF MUST BE included in awarded price through 12/31/03; .75% thereafter Contractor must remit IFF (in US Dollars) to GSA 30 days after end of quarterly reporting period Effective 10/01 – 12/31/03 contractors remit to GSA .75% Effective 10/01 – 12/31/03 contractors retain .25% of total quarterly sales Effective 1/1/ 2004 agencies are invoiced .75% for IFF and contractors remit to GSA .75% www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL 552.216-70 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE Modify market-based pricing 1st request, 12months after contract commencement Submit new commercial pricelist/catalog Only three (3) increases during each succeeding 12 month period Aggregate of price increases for 12 month period-10% Last request, 60 days prior to expiration of contract www.fss.gsa.gov/services

I-FSS-969 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FSS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PRICING PROPOSAL I-FSS-969 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FSS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE - Negotiated annual escalation Agreed upon market indicator (not seasonally adjusted) 1st request, 12months after contract commencement Submit new index, survey or pricing indicator Only three (3) increases during each succeeding 12 month period Aggregate of price increases for 12 month period-10% Last request, 60 days prior to expiration of contract www.fss.gsa.gov/services

OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs) PRICING PROPOSAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs) ODCs are not provided under Schedule 70 Pyxis Corporation (Decision B-282469 and B-282469.2) July 1999 < $2,500; Simplified Acquisition Procedures > $2,500; schedule contractors must have ODC’s added to MAS contract or agencies will have to be purchased in a separate procurement in accordance with Competition in Contracting Act Provide documentation to justify pricing Invoices Excerpts from other contracts www.fss.gsa.gov/services

CSP-1 COMMERCIAL SALES PRACTICES FORMAT Most Favored Customer (MFC) PRICING PROPOSAL CSP-1 COMMERCIAL SALES PRACTICES FORMAT Most Favored Customer (MFC) -Commercial Sales Practice Format-Needs to select a MFC, even if no specific class of customers receive discounts. Complete entire document. Show actual annual sales. -Price Reduction: Before award of a contract, Government and vendor agree upon the customer which will be the basis of award, and the Government’s price or discount relationship to the identified customer. This relationship shall be maintained throughout the contract period. Any change in the Contractor’s commercial pricing or discount arrangement applicable to the identified customer. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

Subcontracting vs. Teaming PRICING PROPOSAL Subcontracting vs. Teaming   Subcontracting Work for prime contractor Prime use MAS schedule contract labor categories/rates for its subcontractors Subcontractors may or may not have a MAS schedule contract Government has no direct involvement with subcontractors Prime needs to submit letters of commitment from subcontractors www.fss.gsa.gov/services

Subcontracting vs. Teaming PRICING PROPOSAL Subcontracting vs. Teaming   Teaming Arrangement Two or more MAS schedule contract holders form a team to provide solution for task orders Each team member use their own schedule contract labor categories/rates Team does not have to notify GSA of teaming arrangement; must notify ordering agency’s contracting officer in writing Team members may identify who will be prime/lead—prime would be responsible for completion of all work Team or Agency may decide which member performs specific tasks www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PRICING PROPOSAL HANDLING FEE Is this what you do commercially? Handling fee added to pricing cannot exceed MAS awarded pricing; must be absorbed into awarded MAS Pricing www.fss.gsa.gov/services

IDENTIFYING PROPOSALS FOR AMCOM EXPRESS To ensure proposals are expedited, a cover letters should be included with your proposal that clearly indicates it is for AMCOM Express. www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SUBMIT COMPLETED IT PROPOSALS TO: General Services Administration Solicitation No. FCIS-JB-980001B Attn: BOOCO, Room 1017 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SUBMIT COMPLETED LOGWORLD/MOBIS PROPOSALS TO: GSA, Management Services Center Bid Custodian (10FT-Bid) 400 15th Street SW, Room 2757 Auburn, WA 98001-6599 www.fss.gsa.gov/services

SUBMIT COMPLETED PES PROPOSALS TO: General Services Administration Federal Supply Service Services Acquisition Center (FCXE) 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, Room 507 Arlington, VA 22202 ATTN: FCXB-B2-990001-N www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PROCESSING YOUR OFFER IT Schedule Review Team Clarifications/ Deficient Data Defined Dispatch 10-day deficiency letter, as necessary Contracting Officer/ Specialist Assigned www.fss.gsa.gov/services

PROCESSING YOUR OFFER LOGWORLD, MOBIS & PES Contracting Officer/ Specialist Assigned Will be Contacted by Assigned CO/CS Clarifications/ Deficient Data Defined Timeframe for Response Established www.fss.gsa.gov/services

EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL Government will Evaluate All Technical Factors as Acceptable or Unacceptable If Unacceptable for a Particular SIN, that SIN will not be Awarded If proposal is Acceptable, Proposals will be Evaluated for Price Reasonableness www.fss.gsa.gov/services

GSA DETERMINES IF THE OFFEROR IS: Responsible Viable Service History of Satisfactory Performance Financial Resources www.fss.gsa.gov/services

GSA DETERMINES IF THE PRICES OFFERED ARE: Fair and Reasonable Commercial and Government Contracts Supporting Documentation Most Favored Customer Pricing www.fss.gsa.gov/services

AWARD Government may Award without Discussion If Discussions are Held Govt. will Ask for Final Proposal Revision (FPR) Basis for Award Clearly Identified Price Reduction Clause Government Discounts Industrial Funding Fee State this is FPR GSA Contract Number www.fss.gsa.gov/services

REFERENCES FAR – www.arnet.gov/far/ GSAM – www.arnet.gov/GSAM/gsam.html www.fss.gsa.gov/services

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