JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
2.5 COMPETITIVE RANGE:
If after evaluating all proposals in accordance with Paragraph 2.2 above, and based on the ratings of each
proposal against all evaluation criteria, the Contracting Officer cannot make an award, a competitive range
comprised of all the most highly rated proposals will be established. If the Contracting Officer determines
that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at
which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals
in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most
highly rated proposals.
2.6 NEGOTIATIONS:
VA will negotiate only with those Offerors who have been placed in the competitive range as established
under procedures at Paragraph 2.5 above. VA Contracting Officer will conduct negotiations on behalf of
the Government in order to obtain the best value to the Government. Other VA personnel, including the
Contracting Officer's Representative named on the cover of this Solicitation, may assist the Contracting
Officer.
2.7 AWARD:
2.7.1
BEST VALUE:
The lease will be awarded to the Offeror whose offer represents the best value to the Government, price
and other factors considered. An award will be made based on a comparative assessment of proposals
against all selection criteria in the Solicitation.
To be considered for award, an Offeror must agree to provide a complete facility that meets all technical
requirements and specifications set out in this Solicitation. The requirements and specifications contained
in this Solicitation are mandatory.
2.7.2
LEASE COMPONENTS:
At a minimum, the proposed lease shall consist of:
Standard Form 2 - U.S. Government Lease for Real Property;
Form 35l7B, General Clauses;
Form 35l8, Representations and Certifications;
Form 3516A, Solicitation Provisions;
Property Management Agreement;
All the provisions of the SFO; and
The pertinent provisions of the offer.
NOTE: For purposes of release of information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or other
applicable statutes or regulations, the individual itemized costs as set forth in Schedule B and other
proprietary information are considered procurement sensitive information and are not subject to release.
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