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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 235

 

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Streamlined 
Research and Development Contracting Procedures

agency: Department of Defense (DoD).

action: Final rule.

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summary: The Department of Defense is amending the Defense FAR 
Supplement to provide streamlined research and development contracting 
procedures for complex, detailed statements of work that are 
inappropriate for the Broad Agency Announcement process.

effective date: October 1, 1994.

for further information contact: Mrs. Linda W. Neilson, (703) 604-5929.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    These test procedures are the result of a 1987 Defense Science 
Board summer group recommendation that called for streamlined research 
and development contracting procedures. The Lab Demo Contracting 
Subgroup of the Lab Demo project proposed a streamlined procedure for 
solicitation and a standard format for award of R&D contracts in 
support of military department laboratories.
    The streamlined contracting procedures consist of a solicitation 
published in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD); terms and conditions 
incorporated by reference; a supplemental package, if necessary, which 
is mailed to all interested parties who provide address information. 
The statement of work may be published in the CBD with the solicitation 
summary or may be included in a supplemental package. The use of a 
standard contract is intended to make the contracting process easier on 
industry, because offerors can expect all DoD laboratories to use the 
same contract format.
    The Department of Defense published proposed streamlined research 
and development contracting procedures, with a request for comments, on 
November 3, 1993 (58 FR 58673). The streamlined procedures have been 
revised as a result of the public comments received in response to the 
proposed rule.

A. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    DoD certifies that this rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the rule uses existing clauses 
and provisions and merely provides a streamlined method for 
communicating solicitation information to prospective offerors. In 
addition, the use of a standard contract is intended to make the 
contracting process easier on industry, because offerors can expect all 
DoD laboratories to use the same contract format.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this final rule 
does not impose any new recordkeeping, information collection 
requirements, or collection of information from offerors, contractors, 
or members of the public which require the approval of OMB under 44 
U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 235

    Government procurement.
Nancy L. Ladd,
Director, Defense Acquisition Regulations Council.

    Therefore, 48 CFR part 235 is amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Part 235 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 235--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING

    2. Subpart 235.70 is added as follows:
Subpart 235.70--Research and Development Streamlined Contracting 
Procedures--Test
Sec.
235.7000  Scope.
235.7001  Definitions.
235.7002  Applicability.
235.7003  Reporting requirements.
235.7004  The research and development streamlined solicitation 
(RDSS).
235.7004-1  General.
235.7004-2  Solicitation procedures.
235.7004-3  Proposal evaluation and contract award procedures.
235.7005  The research and development standard contract (RDSC).
235.7006  The research and development streamlined contracting 
format.

Subpart 235.70--Research and Development Streamlined Contracting 
Procedures--Test


235.7000  Scope.

    This subpart prescribes streamlined acquisition procedures for use 
in support of DoD laboratories in acquiring research and development, 
as defined in 235.001 and FAR 35.001.


235.7001  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart--
    (a) Research and development standard contract (RDSC) means the 
contract that results from the use of the research and development 
streamlined solicitation (RDSS), or other solicitation procedures that 
meet the criteria for use of the RDSS.
    (b) Research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS) means 
the solicitation published in the Commerce Business Daily and a 
supplemental package, if necessary.
    (c) Supplemental package is part of the streamlined solicitation, 
if appropriate. It contains any information that is too voluminous to 
be included in the solicitation published in the Commerce Business 
Daily.


235.7002  Applicability.

    (a) Contracting offices that have been approved by the Director of 
Defense Procurement for participation in the test may use the 
procedures of this subpart in accordance with the approved test plan 
and paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section. The Director of Defense 
Procurement has approved--
    (1) Army: Army Materiel Command contracting offices when 
contracting for Army Research Laboratory, Missile Research & 
Development Center, and the Medical Research & Development Command; 
Army Corps of Engineers contracting offices when contracting for the 
Waterways Experiment Station.
    (2) Navy: Naval Research Laboratory contracting office; Naval 
Surface Warfare Center contracting offices when contracting for the 
Carderock, Crane, Dahlgren, Indian Head and Port Hueneme divisions.
    (3) Air Force: Air Force Materiel Command contracting offices when 
contracting for Armstrong Laboratory, Phillips Laboratory, Rome 
Laboratory, Wright Laboratory.
    (4) Defense Agencies: Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute 
contracting office, Defense Nuclear Agency contracting office.
    (b) Consider using the procedures in this subpart when the 
acquisition will result in a cost-reimbursement type contract that is 
valued at $10,000,000 or less and meets the criteria for research and 
development as defined in 235.001 and FAR 35.001.
    (c) Do not use the procedures of this subpart to contract for 
``engineering development,'' ``operational system development,'' or 
``management and support'' as defined in 235.001; or for laboratory 
supplies and equipment, base support services, or other services 
identified in FAR 37.101 (a) through (h).
    (d) Regardless of whether or not the RDSS is used, the contracting 
officer may use the RDSC format at 235.7006 for any acquisition that 
meets the criteria in 235.7002(b).


235.7003  Reporting requirements.

    (a) The reporting requirement in this subpart is exempt from 
licensing in accordance with paragraph E.4.c. of DoD 8910.1M, ``DoD 
Procedures for Management of Information Requirements.''
    (b) Contracting offices that have been approved for participation 
in the test shall report the information required in paragraphs (c) and 
(d) of this subpart to their representatives on the Test Oversight 
Committee. These representatives are--
    (1) Army: Mr. Chuck Boylan, Army Research Laboratory, Fort 
Monmouth, Phone: (908) 544-3471; DSN 995-3471, FAX: (908) 532-5188; DSN 
992-5188.
    (2) Navy: Ms. Mary Ann Carpenter, Naval Research Laboratory, Phone: 
(202) 767-0066; DSN 297-0066, FAX: (202) 767-5896; DSN 297-5896.
    (3) Air Force: Lt Col Bill Borchardt, Air Force Materiel Command, 
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Phone: (513) 257-8934; DSN 787-8934, 
FAX: (513) 476-1431; DSN 986-1431.
    (4) Defense Agencies:
    (i) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute: Major Vikki 
Stocker, Logistics and Engineering, Phone: (301) 295-0454; DSN 295-
0454, FAX: (301) 295-1863; DSN 295-1863.
    (ii) Defense Nuclear Agency: Mr. Tom McCabe, Acquisition Management 
Office, Phone: (703) 325-6961; DSN 221-6961, FAX: (703) 325-9291; DSN 
221-9291.
    (c) Each approved test contracting office shall collect the 
following aggregate data during the test period:
    (1) Number of contract actions selected for the test.
    (2) Number of claims related to the streamlined procedures and 
streamlined solicitation/standard contract.
    (3) Contracting office feedback regarding--
    (i) The streamlined procedures.
    (ii) Use of the RDSC.
    (4) Number of acquisitions processed that used the RDSC in 
conjunction with traditional solicitations.
    (5) Number of solicitations and contracts in which clauses and 
provisions not listed in the format at 235.7006 are added.
    (d) Each approved test contracting office shall collect and provide 
the following data for each contracting action processed using the 
streamlined procedures:
    (1) Activity processing the contracting action.
    (2) Total value of the resulting contract.
    (3) Brief description of the item/service acquired.
    (4) Procurement action lead time for the specific action.
    (5) Whether or not a supplemental package was used.
    (i) Size (number of pages).
    (ii) Contents.
    (6) Use of RDSC in conjunction with traditional solicitations.
    (7) If a protest is filed, the issues under protest, and the 
disposition.
    (8) The rationale supporting any requests for replacement of RDSS 
with a traditional solicitation.


235.7004  The research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS).


235.7004-1  General.

    The RDSS process consists of:
    (a) Synopsis. The synopsis required by FAR 5.203(a), in addition to 
providing the information set forth at FAR 5.207, must advise potential 
offerors that a conventional solicitation will not be issued but that 
the solicitation will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce 
Business Daily (CBD). The synopsis must also advise potential offerors 
to provide address information to the office indicated in order to be 
included on the mailing list for any supplemental packages and/or 
amendments.
    (b) Solicitation. The solicitation is published in a second CBD 
notice. The solicitation consists of the information listed at 
235.7006(c)(A.1), including the statement of work, and incorporates by 
reference the appropriate terms and conditions in the format at 
235.7006. FAR 5.207 limits the submissions to the CBD to 12,000 textual 
characters (approximately 3\1/2\ single-spaced pages).
    (c) Supplemental package. Use a supplemental package if the 
solicitation must exceed 3\1/2\ single-spaced pages, or to provide 
forms or other printed material to potential offerors. Send the 
supplemental package on the date the solicitation is published in the 
CBD to all interested parties that provide address information.
    (d) Amendments. Amend the RDSS as set forth at 235.7004-2(f).


235.7004-2  Solicitation procedures.

    (a) Publish the synopsis as soon as the information required by FAR 
5.207 is available.
    (b) Publish the solicitation no earlier than 15 days after 
publication of the synopsis and include, as a minimum, the information 
required by 235.7006(c)(A.1) and a reference to the synopsis.
    (c) Send any supplemental package on the date the solicitation is 
published in the Commerce Business Daily, to all interested parties 
that provided address information.
    (d) In accordance with FAR 5.203(b), establish a due date for 
submission of offers that is no earlier than 45 days after publication 
of the synopsis.
    (e) Request cost and technical proposals from all offerors. To 
encourage preparation of better cost proposals, consider allowing a 
delay between the due dates for technical and cost proposals.
    (f) Amend the solicitation, if necessary, by forwarding an SF 30, 
Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, to all interested 
parties that provided address information in response to the synopsis.
    (g) Post copies of all Commerce Business Daily notices in 
accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(2).


235.700-3  Proposal evaluation and contract award procedures.

    (a) Evaluate proposals in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.6, as 
supplemented by departmental procedures and this subpart.
    (b) Select the proposal which offers the greatest value in terms of 
the evaluation factors set forth in the RDSS.
    (c) Before award, require the apparent successful offeror to submit 
the representations and certifications set forth in 235.7006(c), 
Section K, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of 
Offerors or Quoters.
    (d) Whenever appropriate, award without discussion pursuant to FAR 
52.215-16, Alternate (III).


235.7005  The research and development standard contract (RDSC).

    The RDSC is the standard contract that results from the use of the 
RDSS or other solicitation procedures that meet the criteria for use of 
the RDSS. Include the following in RDSCs:
    (a) Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, or SF 26, 
Award/Contract;
    (b) Sections B through J of the RDSS or other solicitation, with 
applicable fill-ins completed and clause dates added.


235.7006  The research and development streamlined contracting format.

    (a) The clauses and provisions prescribed in the exhibit to 
paragraph (c) of this section are mandatory unless they are marked with 
an asterisk. Terms, clauses and provisions marked with an asterisk are 
for use as appropriate as prescribed elsewhere in FAR and DFARS. List 
the numbers of any asterisked terms, clauses and provisions that apply 
to the acquisition in the solicitation published in the Commerce 
Business Daily (See 235.7006(c)(A.1)(v)).
    (b) At the time of contract award to educational or nonprofit 
institutions, delete those clauses and provisions that do not apply to 
such institutions, and, as necessary, replace with the appropriate 
alternatives. For example, FAR 52.203-10 will be included in all 
solicitations, but deleted in awards to educational institutions.
    (c) The research and development streamlined contracting format is 
set forth in the following exhibit:

Exhibit--Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Format

Part I--The Schedule

Section A, Solicitation/Contract Form

    (A.1)  Research and development streamlined solicitation (RDSS). 
Include the following in the RDSS:
    (i) Solicitation number;
    (ii) A statement that award will be made in accordance with 
DFARS Subpart 235.70, Research and Development Streamlined 
Contracting Procedures;
    (iii) A statement as to whether the RDSS includes a supplemental 
package.
    (iv) Instructions for obtaining any supplemental package, 
including use of Electronic Bulletin Boards, as appropriate;
    (v) A statement that all of the mandatory terms, clauses, and 
provisions, and certain asterisked terms, clauses, and provisions in 
DFARS 235.7006 are incorporated by reference. This statement must 
list the asterisked terms, clauses and provisions that apply. (For 
example: ``All of the mandatory terms, clauses and provisions at 
DFARS 235.7006, Research and development streamlined contracting 
format, and the following optional items are incorporated by 
reference: B.4, B.5, C.1, E.3, I.80'');
    (vi) A statement that the clauses and provisions are those in 
effect through FAC ____ and DAC ____;
    (vii) A statement that the standard evaluation factors at 
Section M of this subpart apply, or, if they do not apply, the 
applicable evaluation factors. If the standard evaluation factors 
are modified in any way, the modifications must be clearly expressed 
so that the result is unambiguous. Additions to and deletions from 
Section M must be clearly annotated in the RDSS.
    (viii) Identification of data requirements by including either:
    (A) A summary of the data requirements that identifies all 
deliverable data items, and specifies number of copies and frequency 
of delivery; or
    (B) A notice that DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List, 
is included in the supplemental package;
    (ix) Type of cost contract contemplated;
    (x) Estimated period of performance;
    (xi) Notice of preproposal conference, if applicable, with 
location, date, and time;
    (xii) Notice of small business or other set-aside, if 
applicable;
    (xiii) Notice of place, date, and time technical and cost 
proposals are due;
    (xiv) Number of copies of technical and cost proposals required;
    (xv) Proposal page limitations;
    (xvi) Whether multiple awards are contemplated;
    (xvii) Name, address, and telephone number of contracting 
officer;
    (xviii) Any applicable Commerce Business Daily numbered notes;
    (xix) Statement that a DD Form 254, Contract Security 
Classification Specification, will be included in the supplemental 
package, if appropriate; and
    (xx) The statement of work, or a statement that the statement of 
work is in the supplemental package.
    (A.2)  Research and development standard contract (RDSC). Use 
either Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award, or SF 
26, Award/Contract.

Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

    (Use appropriate CLIN structure. Include item descriptions.)
    (B.1)  Type of Contract.
    This is a ________ contract.
    (B.2)*  Estimated Cost. (Use when no fee will be paid)
    The total estimated cost for this contract is $________.

    (B.3)*  Cost Plus Fixed Fee. (Applicable to fee-bearing 
contracts)
    The total estimated cost for this contract is $________.
    The total fixed fee for this contract is $________.
    (B.4)*  Award Fee. (Applicable to award fee-type contracts)
    In addition to the fee set forth elsewhere in the contract, the 
Contractor may earn an award fee up to $________ on the basis of 
performance during the performance periods, and in the amount 
specified in the award fee plan.
    (i) Monitoring of performance. The contractor's performance will 
be monitored continually by the Award Fee Review Board.
    (ii) Award fee plan. This plan provides necessary administrative 
information, including the evaluation criteria and schedule, for the 
purpose of implementing the award fee provision. Upon contract 
award, the Contractor will be provided the award fee plan subject to 
any withholdings autorized by the ____ (insert appropriate 
contracting official).
    (iii) Modification of award fee plan. Before the start of an 
evaluation period the Government may unilaterally:
    (A) Modify the award fee performance evaluation criteria and 
areas applicable to the evaluation period; and
    (B) Redistribute the remaining award fee dollars among the 
remaining periods. The Contracting Officer will notify the 
Contractor in writing of the changes and modify the award fee plan 
accordingly.
    (iv) The following standards of performance shall be used in 
determining whether and to what extent the Contractor has earned or 
may be entitled to receive any award fee:
    (A) Excellent performance: Contractor performance of virtually 
all contract task requirements is uniformly well above standard and 
exceeds the standard by a substantial margin in numerous significant 
tangible or intangible benefits to the Government (i.e., improved 
quality, responsiveness, increased timeliness, or generally enhanced 
effectiveness of operations). There are few areas for improvement; 
these areas are all minor; there are no recurring problems; and 
management has initiated effective corrective action whenever 
needed.
    (B) Very good performance: The contractor's performance of most 
contract task requirements is uniformly well above standard and 
exceeds the standard in many significant areas. Although some areas 
may require improvements, these are minor and are more than offset 
by better performance in other areas. Few, if any, recurring 
deficiencies have been noted in the Contractor's performance and the 
contractor has demonstrated/taken satisfactory corrective action. 
Innovative management actions have resulted in tangible or 
intangible benefits to the Government (i.e., improved quality, 
responsiveness, increased quantity, increased timeliness, or 
generally enhanced effectiveness of operations).
    (C) Good performance: Contractor's performance of most contract 
task requirements meets the standard, and it exceeds the standard in 
several significant areas. While the remainder of the contractor's 
effort generally meets contract requirements, areas requiring 
improvement are more than offset by better performance in other 
areas. Management actions taken or initiated have resulted in some 
demonstrated benefits to the Government (i.e., improved quality, 
responsiveness, timeliness, or effectiveness of operations).
    (D) Marginal performance: Contractor performance meets most 
contract standards. Although there are areas of good or better 
performance, these are more or less offset by lower rated 
performance in other areas. Little additional tangible benefit is 
observable due to contractor effort or initiative.
    (E) Submarginal performance: Contractor performance is below 
standard in several areas. Contractor performance in accordance with 
requirements is inconsistent. Quality, responsiveness, timeliness, 
and/or economy in many areas require attention and action. 
Corrective actions have not been taken, or are ineffective. Overall 
submarginal performance shall not be given award fee.
    (v) Maximum payable award fee. The maximum payable award fee in 
any evaluation period shall be determined based on the amount set 
forth in the applicable contract line items and a percentage based 
on the Government's evaluation on the Contractor's performance as 
follows: 

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                                                     Percent of maximum 
                    Performance                      award fee payable  
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Excellent.........................................  ____ to ____        
Very Good.........................................  ____ to ____        
Good..............................................  ____ to ____        
Marginal..........................................  ____ to ____        
Submarginal.......................................  0                   
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    (vi) Self-evaluation. The Contractor may submit to the 
Contracting Officer within five working days after the end of each 
award fee evaluation period, a brief written self-evaluation of its 
performance for the period. This statement may contain information 
which may be used to assist the Award Fee Review Board in its 
evaluation of the Contractor's performance during the period.
    (vii) Disputes. The decision of the Fee Determining Official on 
the amount of award fee will not be subject to the ``Disputes'' 
clause.
    (viii) Award fee payment.
    (A) As determined by the Fee Determining Official, payment of 
any award fee will not be subject to the ``Allowable Cost and 
Payment'' and ``Termination (Cost Reimbursement)'' clauses of this 
contract.
    (B) The Contractor may submit vouchers for the award fee 
immediately upon receipt of the Contracting Officer's written award 
fee notification.
    (B.5)*  Target Cost and Fee. (Applicable to incentive fee-type 
contracts.)
    The target cost is $________.
    The target fee is $________.
    The minimum fee the contractor may receive $________.
    The maximum fee the contractor may receive $________.
    Share ration: ________. (Government/Contractor)
    (B.6)*  Payment of Fixed Fee on Cost-plus-fixed-fee (Completion) 
Contracts. The fixed fee shall be paid in monthly installments based 
upon the percentage of completion of work as determined by the 
Administrative Contracting Officer, subject to the withholding 
provisions of the Contract.
    (B.7)*  Payment of Fixed Fee on Cost-plus-fixed-fee (Term) 
Contracts. (Applicable to cost-plus-fixed-fee (term) contracts when 
the clause at FAR 52.216-8 is used.) Pursuant to the clause at FAR 
52.216-8, ``Fixed Fee,'' and subject to withholding provisions 
contained in that clause or elsewhere in this contract, fixed fee 
shall be paid to the Contractor based upon the percentage of hours 
completed as related to the total hours set forth in the contract on 
each voucher. The Contractor shall certify to the level of effort 
expended during that period. The Government technical representative 
shall sign a statement on the certificate that the work performed 
during the period has been performed satisfactorily.
    (B.8)*  Options. (Applicable to contracts with options) The 
Government may require performance of the work required by CLIN 
________. The Contracting Officer shall provide written notice of 
intent to exercise this option to the Contractor on or before 
________. If the Government exercises this option by ________ 
(insert date), the Contractor shall perform at the estimated cost 
and fee, if applicable, set forth below. 

Estimated Cost..........................................       $________
  or                                                                    
Estimated Cost..........................................       $________
Fixed Fee...............................................       $________
                                                         ---------------
      Total.............................................       $________
  or                                                                    
Estimated Cost..........................................       $________
Base Fee................................................       $________
Maximum Award Fee.......................................       $________
                                                         ---------------
      Total.............................................       $________
  or                                                                    
Target Cost.............................................       $________
Minimum Fee.............................................       $________
Target Fee..............................................       $________
Maximum Fee.............................................       $________
Share Ratio.............................................      $________ 
                                                                        

Section C, Description/Specifications/Work Statements

    (C.1)*  Classified Work Statement. (Applicable if Section C is 
classified.) The description/specifications/work statement entitled, 
``________,'' classified ________, dated ________, is incorporated 
herein by reference. A copy may be obtained from the Contracting 
Officer, if a need-to-know is established and appropriate security 
clearance has been granted.
    (C.2)*  Unclassified Work Statement. (Applicable if Section C is 
unclassified and is attached to the contract.) The description/
specifications/work statement is included as Attachment ________.
    (C.3)*  Contractor's Technical Proposal. (Applicable if portions 
of the Contractor's proposal are incorporated by reference. Include 
only those portions of the proposal that specifically describe the 
work to be performed.) The Contractor's proposal entitled, 
``________,'' pages ________, dated ________, is incorporated herein 
by reference.

Section D, Packing and Marking

    (D.1)  Commercial Packaging.
    Preservation, packaging, and packing shall provide adequate 
protection against physical damage during shipment for all 
deliverable items in accordance with standard commercial practices.

Section E, Inspection and Acceptance 

(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses.                             
(E.1)*..............  52.246-8............  Inspection of Research and  
                                             Development--Cost          
                                             Reimbursement              
(E.2)*..............  52.246-8............  Inspection of Research and  
                                             Development--Cost          
                                             Reimbursement (Alternate I)
(E.3)*..............  52.246-9............  Inspection of Research and  
                                             Development (Short Form)   
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses.          
(E.4)*..............  252.246-7000........  Material Inspection and     
                                             Receiving Report           
(3) Other provisions.                                                   
(E.5)Inspection and Acceptance..........................................
Inspection and acceptance of any and all deliverables under this        
 contract will be accomplished by the contracting officer or a          
 designated representative.                                             
                                                                        

Section F, Deliveries or Performance

    (F.1)  FAR 52.212-13  Stop Work Order-Alternate I.
    (F.2)  Delivery of Reports.
    (i) All data shall be delivered in accordance with the delivery 
schedule shown on the Contract Data Requirements List, attachments, 
or as incorporated by reference.
    (ii) All reports and correspondence submitted under this 
contract shall include the contract number and project number and be 
forwarded prepaid. A copy of the letters of transmittal shall be 
delivered to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and the 
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). The addresses are set 
forth on the contract award cover page. All other address(es) and 
code(s) for consignee(s) are as set forth in the contract or 
incorporated by reference.
    (F.3)*  FAR 52.247-55  F.O.B. Point for Delivery of Government-
Furnished Property

Section G, Contract Administration Data

    (G.1)*  Contractor Payment Address. (To be filled in at time of 
contract award. Applicable if the Contractor has specified a payment 
address other than the address shown on the cover page of the 
contract.)

Contract Payment Address:

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    (G.2)*  Incremental Funding. (Applicable to incrementally funded 
contracts.) This contract is incrementally funded pursuant to the 
``Limitation of Funds clause, FAR 52.232-22. Funds are hereby 
obligated in the amount of $________ and it is estimated that they 
are sufficient for contract performance through ________. From time 
to time, additional funds will be allotted to the contract in 
accordance with FAR 52.232-22.
    (G.3)*  Request for Equal Opportunity Preaward Clearance of 
Subcontracts. (Applicable to subcontracts over $1 million.) To 
provide the Contracting Officer with adequate time to process the 
Contractor's request for preaward clearance of subcontracts as 
required by FAR 52.222-28, the prime contractor shall request 
preaward clearance through the Contracting Officer at least 30 
calendar days before the proposed award date, unless the cognizant 
Department of Labor Compliance Office agrees to a shorter time.
    (G.4)*  Contracting Officer's Representative. (To be filled in 
at time of contract award.) The Contract Officer's Representative 
for this contract is:

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Section H, Special Contract Requirements

    (H.1)  Incorporation of Section K by Reference. Pursuant to 
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.406-1(b), Section K of the 
solicitation is hereby incorporated by reference.
    (H.2)*  Rent-Free Use of Government Property. The Contractor may 
use on a rent-free, noninterference basis, as necessary for the 
performance of this contract, the Government property accountable 
under contract(s) ________. The Contractor is responsible for 
scheduling the use of all property covered by the above referenced 
contract(s) and the Government shall not be responsible for 
conflicts, delays, or disruptions to any work performed by the 
Contractor due to use of any or all such property under this 
contract or any other contracts under which use of such property is 
authorized.
    (H.3)*  Government-Furnished Property. The Government will 
furnish to the Contractor for use in the performance of the contract 
on a rent-free basis the Government-owned property listed in an 
attachment to this contract, subject to the provisions of the 
Government Property Clause of the Contract Clauses.
    (H.4)*  Scientific/Technical Information. If not already 
registered, the Contractor is encouraged to register for Defense 
Technical Information Center (DTIC) service by contacting the 
following: Defense Technical Information Center, Attn: Registration 
Section (DTIC-BCS), Bldg 5, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-
6135, (703) 274-6871.
    To avoid duplication of effort and conserve scientific and 
technical resources, the Contractor is encouraged to search existing 
sources in DTIC to determine the current state of the art concepts, 
studies, etc.
    (H.8)  List of Data to be Provided with Other Than Unlimited 
Rights (See 227.403-70(b) and 252.227-7013(k)).
    With the exception of the technical data or computer software 
set out below, technical data and computer software to be delivered 
under this contract shall be furnished with unlimited rights as 
defined in Section I clause DFARS 252.227-7013.

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Part II--Contract Clauses                                               
                                                                        
Section I, Contract Clauses                                             
                                                                        
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses.                             
(I.1)..........  52.252-2..............  Clauses Incorporated by        
                                          Reference                     
(I.2)..........  52.202-1..............  Definitions                    
(I.3)..........  52.203-1..............  Officials not to Benefit       
(I.4)..........  52.203-3..............  Gratuities                     
(I.5)..........  52.203-5..............  Covenant Against Contingent    
                                          Fees                          
(I.6)..........  52.203-7..............  Anti-Kickback Procedures       
(I.7)..........  52.203-10.............  Price or Fee Adjustment for    
                                          Illegal or Improper Activity  
                                          (Except educational           
                                          institutions.)                
(I.8)..........  52.209-6..............  Protecting the Government's    
                                          Interest When Subcontracting  
                                          with Contractors Debarred,    
                                          Suspended, or Proposed for    
                                          Debarment                     
(I.9)..........  52.215-1..............  Examination or Records by      
                                          Comptroller General           
(I.10).........  52.215-2..............  Audit--Negotiation             
(I.11).........  52.215-2..............  Audit--Negotiation, Alternate  
                                          II (For educational           
                                          institutions and nonprofit    
                                          organizations.)               
(I.12).........  52.215-26.............  Integrity of Unit Prices       
(I.13).........  52.215-33.............  Order of Precedence            
(I.14).........  52.216-7..............  Allowable Cost and Payment     
                                          (Modified in accordance with  
                                          16.307 as applicable.)        
(I.15).........  52.219-8..............  Utilization of Small Business  
                                          Concerns and Small            
                                          Disadvantaged Business        
                                          Concerns                      
(I.16).........  52.219-13.............  Utilization of Women-Owned     
                                          Small Businesses              
(I.17).........  52.220-3..............  Utilization of Labor Surplus   
                                          Area Concerns                 
(I.18).........  52.220-4..............  Labor Surplus Area             
                                          Subcontracting Program        
(I.19).........  52.222-3..............  Convict Labor                  
(I.20).........  52.222-26.............  Equal Opportunity              
(I.21).........  52.222-35.............  Affirmative Action for Special 
                                          Disabled and Vietnam Era      
                                          Veterans                      
(I.22).........  52.222-36.............  Affirmative Action for         
                                          Handicapped Workers           
(I.23).........  52.222-37.............  Employment Reports on Special  
                                          Disabled Veterans and Veterans
                                          of the Vietnam Era            
(I.24).........  52.223-6..............  Drug-Free Workplace            
(I.25).........  52.225-11.............  Restrictions on Certain Foreign
                                          Purchases                     
(I.26).........  52.227-1..............  Authorization and Consent--    
                                          Alternate I                   
(I.27).........  52.227-2..............  Notice and Assistance Regarding
                                          Patent and Copyright          
                                          Infringement                  
(I.28).........  52.228-7..............  Insurance-Liability to Third   
                                          Persons                       
(I.29).........  52.232-9..............  Limitation on Withholding of   
                                          Payments                      
(I.30).........  52.232-23.............  Assignment of Claims           
(I.31).........  52.232-25.............  Prompt Payment                 
(I.32).........  52.232-28.............  Electronic Funds Transfer      
                                          Payment Methods               
(I.33).........  52.233-1..............  Disputes                       
(I.34).........  52.233-3..............  Protest After Award--Alternate 
                                          I                             
(I.35).........  52.242-1..............  Notice of Intent to Disallow   
                                          Costs                         
(I.36).........  52.242-13.............  Bankruptcy                     
(I.37).........  52.244-2..............  Subcontracts (Cost-            
                                          Reimbursement and Letter      
                                          Contracts) Alternate I        
(I.38).........  52.244-5..............  Competition in Subcontracting  
(I.39).........  52.247-1..............  Commercial Bill of Lading      
                                          Notations                     
(I.40).........  52.249-14.............  Excusable Delays               
(I.41).........  52.253-1..............  Computer-Generated Forms       
(I.42)*........  52.203-9..............  Requirement for Certificate of 
                                          Procurement Integrity-        
                                          Modification                  
(I.43)*........  52.203-12.............  Limitation on Payments to      
                                          Influence Certain Federal     
                                          Transactions                  
(I.44)*........  52.204-2..............  Security Requirements          
(I.45)*........  52.204-2..............  Security Requirements--        
                                          Alternate I (For educational  
                                          institutions.)                
(I.46)*........  52.215-22.............  Price Reduction for Defective  
                                          Cost or Pricing Data          
(I.47)*........  52.215-23.............  Price Reduction for Defective  
                                          Cost or Pricing Data-         
                                          Modifications                 
(I.48)*........  52.215-24.............  Subcontractor Cost or Pricing  
                                          Data                          
(I.49)*........  52.215-25.............  Subcontractor Cost or Pricing  
                                          Data-Modifications            
(I.50)*........  52.215-27.............  Termination of Defined Benefit 
                                          Pension Plans (Except         
                                          educational institutions.)    
(I.51)*........  52.215-31.............  Waiver of Facilities Capital   
                                          Cost of Money (Except         
                                          educational institutions.)    
(I.52)*........  52.215-39.............  Reversion or Adjustment of     
                                          Plans for Post-retirement     
                                          Benefits Other than Pension   
                                          (PRB)                         
(I.53)*........  52.216-8..............  Fixed Fee                      
(I.54)*........  52.216-10.............  Incentive Fee                  
(I.55)*........  52.216-11.............  Cost Contract--No Fee          
(I.56)*........  52.216-12.............  Cost Contract--No Fee--        
                                          Alternate I                   
(I.57)*........  52.216-12.............  Cost-Sharing Contract--No Fee  
(I.58)*........  52.216-12.............  Cost-Sharing Contract--No Fee--
                                          Alternate I                   
(I.59)*........  52.216-15.............  Predetermined Indirect Cost    
                                          Rates                         
(I.60)*........  52.219-6..............  Notice of Total Small Business 
                                          Set-Aside                     
(I.61)*........  52.219-6..............  Notice of Total Small Business 
                                          Set-Aside--Alternate I        
(I.63)*........  52.219-9..............  Small Business and Small       
                                          Disadvantaged Business        
                                          subcontracting Plan           
(I.64)*........  52.219-14.............  Limitations on Subcontracting  
(I.65)*........  52.219-16.............  Liquidated Damages--Small      
                                          Business Subcontracting Plan  
(I.66)*........  52.220-1..............  Preference of Labor Surplus    
                                          Area Concerns                 
(I.67)*........  52.222-1..............  Notice to the Government of    
                                          Labor Disputes                
(I.68)*........  52.222-2..............  Payment for Overtime Premiums  
(I.69)*........  52.222-28.............  Equal Opportunity Preaward     
                                          Clearance of Subcontracts     
(I.70)*........  52.223-2..............  Clean Air and Water            
(I.71)*........  52.223-3..............  Hazardous Material             
                                          Identification and Material   
                                          Safety Data                   
(I.72)*........  52.223-7..............  Notice of Radioactive Materials
                                          (21 Days)                     
(I.73)*........  52.226-1..............  Utilization of Indian          
                                          Organizations and Indian-Owned
                                          Economic Enterprises          
(I.74)*........  52.227-10.............  Filing of Patent Applications--
                                          Classified Subject Matter     
(I.75)*........  52.227-11.............  Patent Rights--Retention by the
                                          Contractor (Short Form)       
(I.76)*........  52.227-12.............  Patent Rights--Retention by the
                                          Contractor (Long Form)        
(I.77)*........  52.227-13.............  Patent Rights--Acquisition by  
                                          the Government                
(I.78)*........  52.228-7..............  Insurance--Liability to Third  
                                          Persons--Alternate I          
(I.79)*........  52.228-7..............  Insurance--Liability to Third  
                                          Persons--Alternate II         
(I.80)*........  52.229-8..............  Taxes--Foreign Cost--          
                                          Reimbursement Contracts       
(I.81)*........  52.229-10.............  State of New Mexico Gross      
                                          Receipts and Compensating Tax 
(I.82)*........  52.230-2..............  Cost Accounting Standards      
                                          (Except if exempted)          
(I.83)*........  52.230-3..............  Disclosure and Consistency of  
                                          Cost Accounting Practices     
                                          (Except if exempted)          
(I.84)*........  52.230-5..............  Administration of Cost         
                                          Accounting Standards (Except  
                                          educational institutions)     
(I.85)*........  52.232-17.............  Interest                       
(I.86)*........  52.232-20.............  Limitation of Cost             
(I.87)*........  52.232-22.............  Limitation of Funds            
(I.88)*........  52.232-23.............  Assignment of Claims--Alternate
                                          I                             
(I.89)*........  52.233-1..............  Disputes--Alternate I          
(I.90)*........  52.237-2..............  Protection of Government       
                                          Buildings, Equipment and      
                                          Vegetation                    
(I.91)*........  52.242-10.............  F.O.B. Origin--Government Bills
                                          of Lading or Prepaid Postage  
(I.92)*........  52.242-11.............  F.O.B. Origin--Government Bills
                                          of Lading or Indicia Mail     
(I.93)*........  52.242-12.............  Report of Shipment (REPSHIP)   
(I.94)*........  52.243-2..............  Changes--Cost-Reimbursement--  
                                          Alternate V                   
(I.95)*........  52.243-6..............  Change Order Accounting        
(I.96)*........  52.243-7..............  Notification of Changes (30    
                                          Calendar Days)                
(I.97)*........  52.245-5..............  Government Property (Cost-     
                                          Reimbursement, Time-and-      
                                          Material, or Labor-Hour       
                                          Contracts)                    
(I.98)*........  52.245-5..............  Government Property (Cost-     
                                          Reimbursement, Time-and-      
                                          Material, or Labor-Hour       
                                          Contracts--Alternate I (For   
                                          educational institutions and  
                                          nonprofit organizations.)     
(I.99)*........  52.245-19.............  Government Property Furnished  
                                          ``As Is''                     
(I.100)*.......  52.246-23.............  Limitation of Liability        
(I.101)*.......  52.246-24.............  Limitation of Liability--High  
                                          Value Items                   
(I.102)*.......  52.246-24.............  Limitation of Liability--High  
                                          Value Items--Alternate I      
(I.103)*.......  52.246-25.............  Limitation of Liability--      
                                          Services                      
(I.104)*.......  52.247-63.............  Preference for U.S.-Flag Air   
                                          Carriers                      
(I.105)*.......  52.247-66.............  Returnable Cylinder            
(I.106)*.......  52.249-5..............  Termination for Convenience of 
                                          the Government (Educational   
                                          and Other Nonprofit           
                                          Institutions)                 
(I.107)*.......  52.249-6..............  Termination (Cost-             
                                          Reimbursement)                
(I.108)*.......  52.251-1..............  Government Supply Sources      
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses.          
(I.109)........  252.201-7000..........  Contracting Officers           
                                          Representative                
(I.110)........  252.203-7001..........  Special Prohibition on         
                                          Employment                    
(I.112)........  252.203-7003..........  Prohibition Against Retaliatory
                                          Personnel Actions             
(I.113)........  252.204-7003..........  Control of Government Personnel
                                          Work Product                  
(I.114)........  252.209-7000..........  Acquisitions from              
                                          Subcontractors Subject to On- 
                                          Site Inspection under the     
                                          Intermediate-Range Nuclear    
                                          Forces (INF) Treaty           
(I.115)........  252.225-7012..........  Preference for Certain Domestic
                                          Commodities                   
(I.116)........  252.225-7031..........  Secondary Arab Boycott of      
                                          Israel                        
(I.117)........  252.227-7013..........  Rights in Technical Data and   
                                          Computer Software             
(I.118)........  252.227-7018..........  Restrictive Markings on        
                                          Technical Data                
(I.119)........  252.227-7029..........  Identification of Technical    
                                          Data                          
(I.120)........  252.227-7030..........  Technical Data--Withholding of 
                                          Payment                       
(I.121)........  252.227-7037..........  Validation of Restrictive      
                                          Markings on Technical Data    
(I.122)........  252.231-7000..........  Supplemental Cost Principles   
(I.123)........  252.232-7006..........  Reduction or Suspension of     
                                          Contract Payments Upon Finding
                                          of Fraud                      
(I.124)........  252.242-7000..........  Postaward Conference           
(I.125)........  252.242-7001..........  Certification of Indirect Costs
(I.126)........  252.247-7023..........  Transportation of Supplies by  
                                          Sea                           
(I.127)*.......  252.203-7000..........  Statutory Prohibition on       
                                          Compensation to Former        
                                          Department of Defense         
                                          Employees                     
(I.128)*.......  252.203-7002..........  Display of DoD Hotline Poster  
(I.129)*.......  252.204-7000..........  Disclosure of Information      
(I.130)*.......  252.204-7002..........  Payment for Subline Items Not  
                                          Separately Priced             
(I.131)*.......  252.205-7000..........  Provision of Information to    
                                          Cooperative Agreement Holders 
(I.132)*.......  252.215-7000..........  Pricing Adjustments            
(I.133)*.......  252.215-7002..........  Cost Estimating System         
                                          Requirements                  
(I.134)*.......  252.219-7001..........  Notice of Partial Small        
                                          Business Set-Aside with       
                                          Preferential Consideration for
                                          Small Disadvantaged Business  
                                          Concerns                      
(I.135)*.......  252.219-7002..........  Notice of Small Disadvantaged  
                                          Business Set-Aside            
(I.136)*.......  252.219-7003..........  Small Business and Small       
                                          Disadvantaged Business        
                                          Subcontracting Plan (DoD      
                                          Contracts)                    
(I.137)*.......  252.219-7004..........  Small Business and Small       
                                          Disadvantaged Business        
                                          Subcontracting Plan (Test     
                                          Program)                      
(I.138)*.......  252.219-7005..........  Incentive for Subcontracting   
                                          with Small Business, Small    
                                          Disadvantaged Businesses,     
                                          Historically Black Colleges   
                                          and Universities and Minority 
                                          Institutions (*** To be       
                                          negotiated____%.)             
(I.139)*.......  252.219-7005..........  Incentive for Subcontracting   
                                          with Small Businesses, Small  
                                          Disadvantaged Businesses,     
                                          Historically Black Colleges   
                                          and Universities and Minority 
                                          Institutions--ALTERNATE I (***
                                          To be negotiated ____%.)      
(I.140)*.......  252.219-7006..........  Notice of Evaluation Preference
                                          for Small Disadvantaged       
                                          Business Concerns             
(I.141)*.......  252.233-7001..........  Hazard Warning Labels          
(I.142)*.......  252.223-7002..........  Safety Precautions for         
                                          Ammunitions and Explosives    
(I.143)*.......  252.223-7003..........  Change in Place of Performance--
                                          Ammunition and Explosives     
(I.144)*.......  252.223-7004..........  Drug-Free Work Force           
(I.145)*.......  252.225-7014..........  Preference for Domestic        
                                          Speciality Metals             
(I.146)*.......  252.225-7016..........  Restriction on Acquisition of  
                                          Antifriction Bearings         
(I.147)*.......  252.225-7025..........  Foreign Source Restrictions    
(I.148)*.......  252.225-7026..........  Reporting of Contract          
                                          Performance Outside the United
                                          States                        
(I.149)*.......  252.225-7032..........  Waiver of United Kingdom Levies
(I.150)*.......  252.226-7000..........  Notice of Historically Black   
                                          College or University and     
                                          Minority Institution Set-Aside
(I.151)*.......  252.227-7026..........  Deferred Delivery of Technical 
                                          Data of Computer Software     
(I.152)*.......  252.227-7027..........  Deferred Ordering of Technical 
                                          Data or Computer Software     
(I.153)*.......  252.227-7031..........  Data Requirements              
(I.154)*.......  252.227-7034..........  Patent--Subcontracts           
(I.155)*.......  252.227-7036..........  Certification of Technical Data
                                          Conformity                    
(I.156)*.......  252.227-7039..........  Patents--Reporting of Subject  
                                          Inventions                    
(I.157)*.......  252.231-7001..........  Penalties for Unallowable Costs
(I.158)*.......  252.232-7000..........  Advance Payment Pool (For      
                                          educational institutions and  
                                          nonprofit organizations)      
(I.159)*.......  252.233-7000..........  Certification of Claims and    
                                          Requests for Adjustment or    
                                          Relief                        
(I.160)*.......  252.235-7002..........  Animal Welfare                 
(I.161)*.......  252.242-7002..........  Submission of Commercial       
                                          Freight Bills for Audit       
(I.162)*.......  252.242-7003..........  Application for U.S. Government
                                          Shipping Documentation/       
                                          Instructions                  
(I.163)*.......  252.242-7004..........  Material Management and        
                                          Accounting System             
(I.164)*.......  252.245-7001..........  Reports of Government Property 
(I.165)*.......  252.247-7024..........  Notification of Transportation 
                                          of Supplies by Sea            
(I.166)*.......  252.249-7001..........  Notification of Substantial    
                                          Impact on Employment          
(I.167)*.......  252.251-7000..........  Ordering From Government Supply
                                          Sources                       
                                                                        
Part III--List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments            
                                                                        
Section J, List of Attachments                                          
                                                                        
Use attachments and exhibits to inform the contractor of local          
 information such as:                                                   
(1) Procedures for laboratory access;                                   
(2) Laboratory hours of operation;                                      
(3) Special procedures related to unique laboratory working environments
 which are not covered by FAR/DFARS; and                                
(4) Base support or government property information.                    
(J.1)*List of Attachments:                                              
(J.2)*List of Exhibits:                                                 
                                                                        
Part IV--Representations and Instructions                               
                                                                        
Section K, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of      
 Offerors or Quoters                                                    
                                                                        
The following solicitation provisions require representations,          
 certifications or the submission of other information by offerors. They
 are mandatory, and are included by reference. Full text copies of these
 provisions are available from the Contracting Officer and must be      
 completed and certified before contract award.                         
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions.             
                                                                        
(K.1)..........  52.203-4..............  Contingent Fee Representation  
                                          and Agreement                 
(K.2)..........  52.203-8..............  Requirement for Certificate of 
                                          Procurement Integrity         
                                          Alternate I                   
(K.3)..........  52.203-11.............  Certification and Disclosure   
                                          Regarding Payments to         
                                          Influence Certain Federal     
                                          Transactions                  
(K.4)..........  52.204-3..............  Taxpayer Identification        
(K.5)..........  52.209-5..............  Certification Regarding        
                                          Debarment, Suspension,        
                                          Proposed Debarment, and Other 
                                          Responsibility Matters        
(K.6)..........  52.215-6..............  Type of Business Organization  
(K.7)..........  52.215-11.............  Authorized Negotiators         
(K.8)..........  52.215-20.............  Place of Performance           
(K.9)..........  52.215-30.............  Facilities Capital Cost of     
                                          Money (Except educational     
                                          institutions.)                
(K.10).........  52.219-1..............  Small Business Concern         
(K.11).........  52.219-3..............  Women-Owned Small Business     
                                          Representation                
(K.12).........  52.219-22.............  SIC Code and Small Business    
                                          Size Standard                 
(K.13).........  52.222-21.............  Certification of Nonsegregated 
                                          Facilities                    
(K.14).........  52.222-22.............  Previous Contracts and         
                                          Compliance Reports            
(K.15).........  52.222-25.............  Affirmative Action Compliance  
(K.16).........  52.223-1..............  Clean Air and Water            
                                          Certification                 
(K.17).........  52.223-5..............  Certification Regarding a Drug-
                                          Free Workplace                
(K.18).........  52.227-6..............  Royalty Information            
(K.19).........  52.230-1..............  Cost Accounting Standards      
                                          Notices and Certification     
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement solicitation      
 provisions.                                                            
(K.20).........  252.209-7001..........  Disclosure of Ownership or     
                                          Control by a Foreign          
                                          Government that Supports      
                                          Terrorism                     
(K.21).........  252.209-7002..........  Disclosure of Ownership or     
                                          Control by a Foreign          
                                          Government                    
(K.22).........  252.219-7000..........  Small Disadvantaged Business   
                                          Concern Representation (DoD   
                                          Contracts)                    
(K.23).........  252.219-7009..........  Certificate of Competency      
(K.24)*........  252.226-7000..........  Notice of Historically Black   
                                          College or University and     
                                          Minority Institution Set-Aside
(K.25).........  252.226-7001..........  Historically Black College or  
                                          University and Minority       
                                          Institution Certification     
(K.26).........  252.227-7028..........  Requirement for Technical Data 
                                          Representation                
(K.27).........  252.247-7022..........  Representation of Extent of    
                                          Transportation by Sea         
                                                                        
Section L. Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Quoters 
                                                                        
(1) Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions.             
(L.1)..........  52.252-1..............  Solicitation Provisions        
                                          Incorporated by Reference     
(L.2)..........  52.209-7..............  Organizational Conflict of     
                                          Interest Certificate Marketing
                                          Consultants                   
(L.3)..........  52.210-2..............  Availability of Specifications 
                                          and Standards Listed in the   
                                          DoD Index of Specifications   
                                          and Standards (DODISS) and    
                                          Descriptions Listed in DoD    
                                          5010.12-L (Deviation)         
(L.4)..........  52.215-5..............  Solicitation Definitions       
(L.5)..........  52.215-7..............  Unnecessarily Elaborate        
                                          Proposals or Quotations       
(L.6)..........  52.215-8..............  Amendments to Solicitations    
(L.7)..........  52.215-9..............  Submission of Offers           
(L.8)..........  52.215-10.............  Late Submissions,              
                                          Modifications, and Withdrawals
                                          of Proposals                  
(L.9)..........  52.215-12.............  Restriction on Disclosure and  
                                          Use of Data                   
(L.10).........  52.215-13.............  Preparation of Offers          
(L.11).........  52.215-14.............  Explanation to Prospective     
                                          Offerors                      
(L.12).........  52.215-15.............  Failure to Submit Offer        
(L.13).........  52.215-16.............  Contract Award                 
(L.14)*........  52.215-16.............  Contract Award--Alternate III  
(L.15).........  52.216-1..............  Type of Contract (See          
                                          235.7006(c)(B.1))             
(L.16).........  52.222-24.............  Preaward On-Site Equal         
                                          Opportunity Compliance Review 
(L.17).........  52.228-6..............  Insurance--Immunity from Tort  
                                          Liability                     
(L.18).........  52.233-2..............  Service of Protest (See        
                                          235.7006(c)(A.1)(xvii))       
(L.19).........  52.237-1..............  Site Visit                     
(L.20).........  52.252-5..............  Authorized Deviations in       
                                          Provisions                    
(2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement solicitation      
 provisions.                                                            
(L.21).........  252.204-7001..........  Commercial and Government      
                                          Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting  
(L.22).........  252.227-7019..........  Identification of Restricted   
                                          Rights Computer Software      
(3) Other Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.            
(L.23)Government-Furnished Property.                                    
No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the Government   
 unless provided for in the solicitation.                               
(L.24)Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions.                 
(i) Page limitation, format.                                            
(A) A proposal shall be prepared in separate volumes with the page limit
 and number of copies specified below. The table of contents and tabs   
 are exempt from the page limits. No cross-referencing between volumes  
 for essential information is permitted except where specifically set   
 forth herein. The following volumes of material will be submitted:     
                                                                        


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Maximum  
          Title                         Copies               page limits
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost......................  As specified in solicitation             *50
                             summary.                                   
Technical.................  As specified in solicitation            100 
                             summary.                                   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*The 50-page cost proposal is a goal not a limit. The Contractor may use
  additional pages if necessary to comply with public law.              

    (B) Any technical proposal pages submitted which exceed the page 
limitations set forth above will not be read or evaluated. Proposal 
pages failing to meet paragraph D format will not be read or 
evaluated.
    (C) No program cost data or cross-reference to the cost proposal 
will be included in any other volume.
    (D) Format of the above proposal volumes shall be as follows:
    (1) Proposals will be prepared on 8\1/2\  x  11 inch paper 
except for foldouts used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may 
not exceed 11  x  17 inches. Foldouts will not be used for text. 
Pages will have a one inch margin.
    (2) A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing 
information. Two pages may be printed on one sheet.
    (3) Type size will be no smaller than 10 point character height 
(vertical size) and no more than an average of 12 characters per 
inch. Use of type-setting techniques to reduce type size below 10 
points or to increase characters beyond 12 per inch is not 
permitted. Such techniques are construed as a deliberate attempt to 
circumvent the intent of page limitations set forth above.
    (4) Proposal must lie flat when open, elaborate binding is not 
desirable.
    (5) No models, mockups or video tapes will be accepted.
    (6) Technical proposals will be prepared in the same sequence as 
the statement of work.
    (ii) Content.
    All proposals must be complete and respond directly to the 
requirements of the solicitation. The factors and subfactors listed 
in Section M of the solicitation shall be addressed. Cost and 
supporting data shall be included only in the cost volume. All other 
information shall be included in the technical volume.

Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award

    Use of the standard evaluation factors is preferred. If the 
standard evaluation factors are modified in any way, the 
modifications must be clearly expressed so that the result is 
unambiguous. Additions to and deletions from the contents of this 
Section M must be clearly annotated in the solicitation summary (see 
235.7006-1(a)(A.1)(vii).)
    *(M.1)  FAR 52.217-5  Evaluation of Options (Applicable if the 
solicitation indicates that options are anticipated in the resulting 
contract. When this provision is included, evaluation criteria for 
options shall be included in section M.)
    *(M.2)  Proposal Evaluation Procedures and Basis for Award. 
Proposals will be evaluated and award made as follows:
    (i) Basis for award.
    The award decision will be based on evaluation of all factors 
and subfactors set forth in this solicitation. The Government may 
select the source whose proposal offers the greatest value to the 
Government in terms of technical, cost or price, and other factors 
set forth in the solicitation. The source selected may or may not 
have the lowest proposed total costs.
    (ii) Evaluation factors.
    Proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the following 
factors. The technical factor is more important than the cost 
factor. The technical subfactors are in descending order of 
importance unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. The cost 
subfactors are of equal weight.
    (A) Technical.
    (1) Technical approach. The soundness of the offeror's technical 
approach, including the offeror's demonstrated understanding of the 
technical requirement.
    (2) Qualification. The experience and qualifications of the 
proposed personnel relevant to the proposed task. The quantity and 
quality of the offeror's corporate experience relevant to the 
proposed task.
    (3) Management. The degree to which the offeror demonstrates the 
ability to effectively and efficiently manage and administer the 
program to a successful conclusion.
    (4) Facilities. The degree to which the proposed facilities 
enable accomplishment of the proposed effort.
    (B) Cost.
    (1) Reasonableness. Proposed estimated cost and fee (if any).
    (2) Completeness. The adequacy of the identification, estimation 
and support of all relevant costs.
    (3) Realism. The consistency of the cost proposal with the 
technical effort proposed, the organizational structure, method of 
operations and cost accounting practices.

[FR Doc. 94-25048 Filed 10-17-94; 8:45 am]
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