[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 65 (Friday, April 4, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16099-16107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8642]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

48 CFR Part 235

[DFARS Case 96-D028]


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Streamlined 
Research and Development Clause Lists

agency: Department of Defense (DoD).

action: Final rule.

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summary: The Director of Defense Procurement has issued a final rule 
amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 
to authorize continued use of streamlined research and development 
solicitation and contracting procedures at the contracting activities 
that participated in the test of such procedures.

effective date: April 4, 1997.

for further information contact: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
Council, Attn: Mr. Michael Pelkey, PDUSD (A&T) DP (DAR), IMD 3D139, 
3062 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3062. Telephone (703) 602-
0131; telefax number (703) 602-0350. Please cite DFARS Case 96-D028 in 
all correspondence related to this issue.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    On October 18, 1994, the Director of Defense Procurement authorized 
a test of streamlined research and development contracting procedures 
for complex, detailed requirements for which the Broad Agency 
Announcement process is inappropriate. This rule will permit the 
contracting activities that participated in the test to continue to use 
the streamlined procedures pending development and publication of 
permanent procedures.

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B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This final rule does not constitute a significant revision within 
the meaning of FAR 1.501 and Public Law 98-577, and publication for 
public comment is not required. However, comments from small entities 
concerning the affected DFARS subpart will be considered in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should cite DFARS Case 96-D028 in 
correspondence.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this rule does 
not impose any new information collection requirements that require the 
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, 
et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 235

    Government procurement.
Michele P. Peterson,
Executive Editor, 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


Sec. 235.7001  [Amended]

    2. Section 235.7001 is amended by removing paragraph (a) and 
redesignating paragraphs (b) and (c) as paragraphs (a) and (b), 
respectively.
    3. Section 235.7002 is amended by revising the introductory text of 
paragraph (a), and paragraphs (b) and (d) to read as follows:


Sec. 235.7002  Applicability.

    (a) The following contracting offices have been approved by the 
Director of Defense Procurement for participation in the test and may 
use the procedures of this subpart pending implementation of permanent 
procedures.
* * * * *
    (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. The procedures in 
this subpart shall not be used for--
    (1) Contracts to be performed outside of the United States and 
Puerto Rico;
    (2) Contracts denominated in other than U.S. dollars; or
    (3) Acquisitions using simplified acquisition procedures.
* * * * *
    (d) Regardless of whether or not the RDSS is used, the contracting 
officer may use the research and development streamlined contracting 
format at 235.7006 for any acquisition that meets the criteria in 
235.7002(b).


Sec. 235.7003  [Removed and Reserved]

    4. Section 235.7003 is removed and reserved.
    5. Section 235.7005 is amended by revising the section heading and 
the introductory text to read as follows:


Sec. 235.7005  The research and development streamlined contract 
(RDSC).

    The RDSC is the streamlined 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:
* * * * *
    6. Section 235.7006 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 235.7006  The research and development streamlined contracting 
format.

    (a) The clauses and provisions prescribed in the exhibit to 
paragraph (d) 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 
in the solicitation published in the Commerce Business Daily (see 
paragraph (d)(A.1)(v) of this section) the numbers of any asterisked 
terms, clauses, and provisions that apply to the acquisition, and the 
text of any special provisions, instructions, or notices that are 
approved for use in the solicitation.
    (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 use of FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses, and 
nonstandard provisions and clauses approved for agency use, that are 
not in the research and development streamlined contract format 
provided by the Exhibit in this section, shall be approved in 
accordance with agency procedures.
    (d) The research and development streamlined contract format is set 
forth in the following exhibit:

Exhibit--Research and Development Streamlined Contract 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 contract 
format, and the following items listed therein for use as applicable 
are incorporated by reference: B.4, B.5, C.1, E.3, I.80.'') 
Additions to and deletions from the clauses and provisions listed in 
the standard format, and data required to be inserted in blanks in 
clauses or solicitation provisions, when known at the time the 
solicitation is published, must be clearly annotated in the RDSS;
    (vi) A statement that the clauses and provisions are those in 
effect through FAC ______, DAC ______, and Departmental Letter No. 
______;
    (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;

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    (xix) Statement that a DD Form 254, Contract Security 
Classification Specification, will be included in the supplemental 
package, if appropriate;
    (xx) The statement of work, or a statement that the statement of 
work is in the supplemental package; and
    (xxi) The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 
code and small business size standard.
    (A.2) Research and development streamlined 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 $__________
    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 $____________
    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 withholding authorized 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 intangible 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 of the Contractor's performance as 
follows:

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                                            Percent of maximum award fee
               Performance                            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 following information shall be inserted into the 
appropriate blanks in clause I.54.) The target cost is $__________.
    The target fee is $__________.
    The minimum fee the contractor may receive is $__________.
    The maximum fee the contractor may receive is $__________.
    Share ratio:________________.
(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 ______, the 
Contractor shall perform at the estimated cost and fee, if 
applicable, set forth as follows:


Estimated Cost....................................     $________________
OR                                                                      
Estimated Cost....................................     $________________
Fixed Fee.........................................     $________________
Total.............................................     $________________
OR                                                                      
Estimated Cost....................................     $________________
Base Fee..........................................     $________________
Maximum Award Fee.................................     $________________
Total.............................................     $________________

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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).....................  252.246-700  Material Inspection and       
                                       0   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 52.242-15 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 of Delivery of Government-
Furnished Property.
    *(F.4) The work under this contract shall commence on 
________________ and be completed no later than ________________.

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.)
    Contractor 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 __________.
    *(G.3) 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 $__________ and it is estimated that they 
are sufficient for contract performance through __________. 
Additional incremental funding planned, but not obligated, is:
    (Insert funding schedule.)
    *(G.4) 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.5) Contracting Officer's Representative. (To be filled in at 
time of contract award.) The Contracting Officer's representative 
for this contract is:
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    *(G.6) Invoice Instructions. (Insert invoice instructions.)
    (G.7) Accounting and Appropriation Data (Insert accounting and 
appropriation data.)

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), 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 0944, Fort Belvoir, VA 
22060-0944, (703) 767-8273 or 1-800-CAL-DTIC (225-3842), menu 
selection 2.
    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.5) Reserved.
    *(H.6) (Insert nonstandard clause(s) approved in accordance with 
agency procedures, if applicable.)

Part II--Contract Clauses

Section I, Contract Clauses

(I.1)..............           52.252-2  Clauses Incorporated by         
                                         Reference.                     
(I.2)..............           52.202-1  Definitions.                    
(I.3)..............              (\1\)  ................................
(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.  

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(I.8)..............           52.209-6  Protecting the Government's     
                                         Interest When Subcontracting   
                                         with Contractors Debarred,     
                                         Suspended, or Proposed for     
                                         Debarment.                     
(I.9)..............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.10).............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.11).............              (\1\)  ................................
(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).............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.16).............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.17).............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.18).............              (\1\)  ................................
(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).............              (\1\)  ................................
(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).............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.43).............              (\1\)  ................................
*(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                
                                         DataModifications.             
*(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 Postretirement 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)............          52.216-11  Cost Contact-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 (For educational         
                                         institutions only).            
*(I.59A)...........        52.216-7002  Alternate A (For educational    
                                         institutions only).            
*(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.62).............              (\1\)  ................................
*(I.63)............              (\1\)  ................................
*(I.64)............          52.219-14  Limitations on Subcontracting.  
*(I.65)............          52.219-16  Liquidated Damages-Small        
                                         Business Subcontracting Plan.  
*(I.66)............              (\1\)  ................................
*(I.67)............           52.222-1  Notice to the Government of     
                                         Labor Disputes.                
*(I.68)............           52.222-2  Payment for Overtime Premiums   
                                         (Insert applicable information 
                                         in paragraph (a)).             
*(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 
                                         (Insert in paragraph (a): 21). 
*(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).............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.79).............              (\1\)  ................................
*(I.80)............           52.229-8  Taxes--Foreign Cost-            
                                         Reimbursement Contracts.       
*(I.81)............          52.229-10  State of New Mexico Gross       
                                         Receipts and Compensating Tax  
                                         (Insert applicable information 
                                         in paragraph (c)).             

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*(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)............           52.230-6  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.      
(I.109)............       252.201-7000  Contracting Officer's           
                                         Representative.                
(I.110)............       252.203-7001  Special Prohibition on          
                                         Employment.                    
(I.111)............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.112)............              (\1\)  ................................
(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)............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.118)............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.119)............              (\1\)  ................................
(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)............              (\1\)  ................................
(I.126)............       252.247-7023  Transportation of Supplies by   
                                         Sea.                           
*(I.127)...........              (\1\)  ................................
*(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.134A)..........       252.219-7001  Notice of Partial Small Business
                                         Set-Aside with Preferential    
                                         Consideration for Small        
                                         Disadvantaged Business         
                                         Concerns, Alternate I.         
*(I.135)...........       252.219-7002  Notice of Small Disadvantaged   
                                         Business Set-Aside.            
*(I.135A)..........       252.219-7002  Notice of Small Disadvantaged   
                                         Business Set-Aside, Alternate  
                                         I.                             
*(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 Businesses, 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)...........       252.223-7001  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         
                                         Specialty Metals.              
*(I.146)...........       252.225-7016  Restriction on Acquisition of   
                                         Ball and Roller 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.

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*(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 or Computer Software.     
*(I.152)...........       252.227-7027  Deferred Ordering of Technical  
                                         Data or Computer Software.     
*(I.153)...........                (1)                                  
*(I.154)...........       252.227-7034  Patent--Subcontracts.           
(I.155)............       252.227-7036  Declaration of Technical Data   
                                         Conformity.                    
*(I.156)...........       252.227-7039  Patents--Reporting of Subject   
                                         Inventions.                    
*(I.157)...........                (1)                                  
*(I.158)...........       252.232-7000  Advanced Payment Pool (For      
                                         educational institutions and   
                                         nonprofit organizations).      
*(I.159)...........                (1)                                  
*(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)...........           Reserved                                  
*(I.167)...........       252.251-7000  Ordering From Government Supply 
                                         Sources.                       
*(I.168)...........       252.223-7006  Prohibition on Disposal of Toxic
                                         and Hazardous Materials.       
*(I.169)...........       252.249-7002  Notification of Anticipated     
                                         Contract Termination or        
                                         Reduction.                     
(I.170)............           52.204-4  Printing/Copying Double-Sided on
                                         Recycled Paper.                
*(I.171)...........           52.208-8  Helium Requirement Forecast and 
                                         Required Sources for Helium.   
(I.172)............           52.215-2  Audit and Records--Negotiation. 
*(I.173)...........           52.215-2  Audit and Records--Negotiation, 
                                         Alternate II.                  
(I.174)............          52.215-40  Notification of Ownership       
                                         Changes.                       
*(I.175)...........          52.215-42  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information. Other Than
                                         Cost or Pricing Data--         
                                         Modifications.                 
*(I.176)...........          52.215-42  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information. Other Than
                                         Cost or Pricing Data--         
                                         Modifications, Alternate II.   
*(I.177)...........          52.215-42  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information. Other Than
                                         Cost or Pricing Data--         
                                         Modifications, Alternate III.  
(I.178)............           52.219-8  Utilization of Small, Small     
                                         Disadvantaged and Women-Owned  
                                         Small Business Concerns.       
*(I.179)...........           52.219-9  Small, Small Disadvantaged and  
                                         Women-Owned Small Business     
                                         Subcontracting Plan, Alternate 
                                         II.                            
*(I.179A)..........           52.219-9  Small, Small Disadvantaged and  
                                         Women-Owned Small Business     
                                         Subcontracting Plan--Alternate 
                                         II.                            
*(I.180)...........           52.242-3  Penalties for Unallowable Costs.
(I.181)............           52.242-4  Certification of Indirect Costs.
(I.182)............           52.244-6  Subcontracts for Commercial     
                                         Items and Commercial           
                                         Components.                    
*(I.183)...........          52.247-67  Submission of Commercial        
                                         Transportation Bills to the    
                                         General Services Administration
                                         for Audit.                     
(I.184)............          52.223-14  Toxic Chemical Release          
                                         Reporting.                     
(I.185)............       252.235-7010  Acknowledgement of Support and  
                                         Disclaimer.                    
(I.186)............       252.235-7011  Final Scientific or Technical   
                                         Report.                        
*(I.187)...........       252.227-7013  Rights in Technical Data--      
                                         Noncommercial Items.           
*(I.188)...........       252.227-7013  Rights in Technical Data--      
                                         Noncommercial Items, Alternate 
                                         I.                             
*(I.189)...........       252.227-7014  Rights in Noncommercial Computer
                                         Software and Noncommercial     
                                         Computer Software              
                                         Documentation.                 
*(I.190)...........       252.227-7014  Rights in Noncommercial Computer
                                         Software and Noncommercial     
                                         Computer Software              
                                         Documentation--Alternate I.    
*(I.191)...........       252.227-7015  Technical Data--Commercial      
                                         Items.                         
(I.192)............       252.227-7016  Rights in Bid or Proposal       
                                         Information.                   
*(I.193)...........       252.227-7018  Rights in Noncommercial         
                                         Technical Data and Computer    
                                         Software--Small Business       
                                         Innovation Research Program.   
*(I.194)...........       252.227-7018  Rights in Noncommercial         
                                         Technical Data and Computer    
                                         Software--Small Business       
                                         Innovation Research Program,   
                                         Alternate I.                   
*(I.195)...........       252.227-7019  Validation of Asserted          
                                         Restrictions--Computer         
                                         Software.                      
*(I.196)...........       252.227-7025  Limitations on the Use or       
                                         Disclosure of Government-      
                                         Furnished Information Marked   
                                         With Restrictive Legends.      
*(I.197)...........       252.209-7005  Military Recruiting on Campus   
                                         (For educational institutions  
                                         only).                         
(I.198)............           52.203-6  Restrictions on Subcontractor   
                                         Sales to the Government.       
(I.199)............           52.203-8  Cancellation, Recission, and    
                                         Recovery of Funds for Illegal  
                                         or Improper Activity.          
(I.200)............          52.203-12  Limitation on Payments to       
                                         Influence Certain Federal      
                                         Transactions.                  
*(I.201)...........          52.211-15  Defense Priority and Allocation 
                                         Requirements.                  
*(I.202)...........          52.215-42  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information Other Than 
                                         Cost or Pricing Data--         
                                         Modifications, Alternative IV. 
*(I.203)...........           52.230-5  Cost Accounting Standards--     
                                         Educational Institution.       
*(I.204)...........          52.232-18  Availability of Funds.          
(I.205)............          52.232-33  Mandatory Information for       
                                         Electronic Funds Transfer      
                                         Payment.                       
*(I.206)...........          52.245-18  Special Test Equipment.         
*(I.207)...........           52.252-6  Authorized Deviations in        
                                         Clauses.                       
*(I.208)...........       252.209-7004  Reporting of Commercial         
                                         Transactions with the          
                                         Government of a Terrorist      
                                         Country.                       
*(I.209)...........       252.223-7007  Safeguarding Sensitive          
                                         Conventional Arms, Ammunition  
                                         and Explosives.                
*(I.210)...........          52.223-11  Ozone-Depleting Substances.     
                                                                        
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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 or 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 before contract award.

(K.1)..............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.2)..............              (\1\)  ................................
(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)..............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.10).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.11).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.12).............              (\1\)  ................................
(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).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.18).............           52.227-6  Royalty Information.            
(K.19).............           52.230-1  Cost Accounting Standards       
                                         Notices and Certification.     
(K.20).............              (\1\)  ................................
(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).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.24).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.25).............       252.226-7001  Historically Black College or   
                                         University and Minority        
                                         Institution Status.            
(K.26).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.27).............       252.247-7022  Representation of Extent of     
                                         Transportation by Sea.         
(K.28).............           52.204-5  Women-Owned Business.           
(K.29).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.30).............           52.219-1  Small Business Program          
                                         Representation.                
(K.31).............          52.223-13  Certification of Toxic Chemical 
                                         Release Reporting.             
(K.32).............       252.209-7001  Disclosure of Ownership or      
                                         Control by the Government of a 
                                         Terrorist Country.             
(K.33).............       252.209-7003  Disclosure of Commercial        
                                         Transactions with the          
                                         Government of a Terrorist      
                                         Country.                       
(K.34).............       252.209-7004  Reporting of Commercial         
                                         Transactions with the          
                                         Government of a Terrorist      
                                         Country.                       
(K.35).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.36).............              (\1\)  ................................
(K.37).............           52.226-2  Historically Black College or   
                                         University and Minority        
                                         Institution Representation.    
                                                                        
 Section L. Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Quoters
                                                                        
(L.1)..............           52.252-1  Solicitation Provisions         
                                         Incorporated by Reference.     
(L.2)..............              (\1\)  ................................
(L.3)..............           52.211-2  Availability of Specifications  
                                         and Standards Listed in the DoD
                                         Index of Specifications and    
                                         Standards (DODISS).            
(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)............              (\1\)  ................................
(L.15).............           52.216-1  Type of Contract (See           
                                         235.7006(d)(B.1)).             
(L.16).............          52.222-24  Preaward On-Site Equal          
                                         Opportunity Compliance Review. 
(L.17).............              (\1\)  ................................
(L.18).............           52.233-2  Service of Protest (See         
                                         235.7006(d)(A.1)(xvii)).       
*(L.19)............           52.237-1  Site Visit.                     
(L.20).............           52.252-5  Authorized Deviations in        
                                         Provisions.                    
(L.21).............       252.204-7001  Commercial and Government Entity
                                         (CAGE) Code Reporting.         
(L.22).............              (\1\)  ................................
(L.23).............          52.215-16  Contract Award--Alternate II.   
*(L.24)............          52.215-41  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information Other Than 
                                         Cost or Pricing Data.          
*(L.25)............          52.215-41  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information Other Than 
                                         Cost or Pricing Data, Alternate
                                         I.                             
*(L.26)............          52.215-41  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information Other Than 
                                         Cost or Pricing Data, Alternate
                                         II.                            

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*(L.27)............          52.215-41  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information Other Than 
                                         Cost or Pricing Data, Alternate
                                         III.                           
*(L.28)............          52.215-41  Requirements for Cost or Pricing
                                         Data or Information Other Than 
                                         Cost or Pricing Data, Alternate
                                         IV.                            
(L.29).............       252.227-7017  Identification and Assertion of 
                                         Use, Release, or Disclosure    
                                         Restrictions.                  
(L.30).............       252.227-7028  Technical Data or Computer      
                                         Software Previously Delivered  
                                         to the Government.             
*(L.31)............          52.215-30  Facilities Capital Cost of Money
                                         (Except educational            
                                         institutions).                 
(L.32).............           52.204-6  Contractor Identification       
                                         Number--Data Universal         
                                         Numbering System (DUNS) Number.
*(L.33)............          52.211-14  Notice of Priority Rating for   
                                         National Defense Use.          
                                                                        

    (L.34 through L.99) Reserved.
    *(L.100) (Insert special instructions, conditions, or notices to 
offerors, if applicable).
    (L.101) Government-Furnished Property.
    No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the 
Government unless provided for in the solicitation.
    (L.102) 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 as follows. 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 that exceed the page 
limitations set forth in paragraph (i)(A) of this subsection L.102 
will not be read or evaluated. Proposal pages failing to meet the 
format in paragraph (i)(D) of this subsection L.102 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 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 in paragraph 
(i)(A) of this subsection L.102.
    (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.
    (L.103) The Government may make multiple awards resulting from 
this solicitation.

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(d)(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.
    Proposals 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.
    *(M.3) 52.215-34  Evaluation of Offers for Multiple Awards.

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