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technical accomplishments. For individuals proposed who are not current employees of the firm, include signed
employment acceptance letters contingent (or not) on contract award. The signed employment acceptance letters
should not be more than 60 days old from the time of proposal submission. If signed acceptance letters are not
available, as a minimum include a position description for each position that demonstrates mandatory qualification
requirements to include educational and experience requirements, description of duties, salary range, etc. for the
position. Any such proposed standards will become the minimum qualification requirements for new or
replacement personnel employed under a contract resulting from this RFP.

b. Provide a discussion of present or proposed physical facilities (office space, training space,
equipment, computing environment, etc.) and their geographic location.

(5) Corporate Experience

Provide the general background, experience, and qualifications of the organization. Provide a list of
previous or ongoing Government or non-Government contracts, subcontracts, or grants, similar or related in scope,
magnitude, and complexity. Provide a general description of the work performed and describe how the work is
related to the requirements of the RFP.

Format
Submit the Technical Proposal in the following format:

Technical/Management Proposal Outline

Executive Summary

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Introduction

Overview of Objectives, Background, and Approach

Special Topics

Include a detailed concise presentation of each of the following special topics:
Sample task order technical and cost propoosals

Management Aspects

Corporate Organization and Experience

Key Personnel/Area of Expertise

Project Organization

Organization and Personnel (including any field staff)
Schedule

Project Plans and Technical Approach

General Approach

Management Plan

Staffing Plan

Quality Control Procedures

Confidentiality and Security Provisions

Detailed outline of proposed Automated Information Systems (AIS) Security Program
Past Performance Information

(End of Provision)

L.12 Business Proposal Instructions (Apr 2000)

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(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the
solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one
working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government
installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt
of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms
more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the
time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by
the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that
proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the
solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for
receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first
work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral
proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals,
proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before award, subject to the conditions specified in
the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an
authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a
receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or
combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted
by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency
Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date
and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before
award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of
notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days
specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want
disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall --

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:


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(End of Provision)

L.14 Inquiries (May 1998)

Inquiries concerning the solicitation document should be submitted in writing to the issuing office. Any
additions, deletions, or changes to the solicitation will be made by an amendment. OFFERORS ARE
INSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY TO CONTACT ONLY THE SOLICITATION CONTRACTING OFFICE IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY ASPECT OF THIS REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD.
PROPOSALS AND ALL CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT SHALL
BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICE. Inquiries should be received at the Contracting Office no
later than 5/5/03, and maybe submitted via facsimile to 412-386-6429, via e-mail to LNS7@cdc.gov or mailed hard
copy to the address shown as the issuing office on the cover sheet of the solicitation.

(End of Provision)

L.15 Preproposal Conference

A preproposal conference is scheduled for April 30, 2003, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, to be held in
Conference Room C of the NIOSH Alice Hamilton Laboratory, 5555 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213.
Attendance at the conference is not mandatory, but is encouraged.

(End of Provision)

L.16 Incurring Costs (May 1998)

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission ofa
proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the
expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed acquisition.

(End of Provision)

L.17 General Instructions (Negotiated) (Jan 2000)

(a) Offerors are invited to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation. All proposals received will
become part of the official file.

(b) The following instructions establish the acceptable minimum requirements for the format and content of
proposals.

(c) Your proposal must be prepared in separate parts as instructed herein. Each part shall be separate and
complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently of evaluation of the other(s). The
technical proposal (if required) must not contain reference to cost; however, resource information, such as data
concerning labor hours and categories, material, subcontracts, etc., must be contained in the technical proposal so
that your understanding of the Statement of Work can be evaluated. The technical proposal (if required) must
disclose your technical approach in sufficient detail to provide a clear and concise presentation that addresses, but is
not limited to, the requirements of the technical proposal instructions.


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(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.
“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at
least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(d) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business
concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of
the end items to be furnished.

(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a small, HUBZone small,
small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business concer in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the
preference programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small Business Act or any other
provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall—

(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;
(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and
(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

K.6 FAR 52.219-1 Alternate I Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I) (Oct 2000)

(6) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this
provision.| The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that—

(@ It J is, Dis not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on
the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no
material change in ownership and control, principal office of ownership,
or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the Small Business Administration in
accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

(i) It is, (1 is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and
the representation in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or
concerns that are participating in the joint venture. {The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone
small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small
business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone
representation.

(End of Alternate)

K.7 FAR 52.219-22 Small Disadvantaged Business Status (Oct 1999)

(a) General. This provision is used to assess an offeror’s small disadvantaged business status for the purpose of
obtaining a benefit on this solicitation. Status as a small business and status as a small disadvantaged business for
general statistical purposes is covered by the provision at FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representation.


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(a) Contract Form and Representation and Certifications

The contract form found in Part J, Section A, the completed Section B, and the Representations and
Certifications contained in Part IV, Section K, of this Request for Proposals must be executed by an official
authorized to bind the offeror.

(b) Contract Proposal Cover Sheet

The cover sheet of your Business Proposal must comply with FAR Table 15-2, which requires the following
information (as applicable):

Solicitation, contract, or modification number;

Name and address of offeror;

Name and telephone number of point of contact;

Name, address, and telephone number of Cognizant Contract Administration Office;

Name, address, and telephone number of Cognizant Audit Office;

Proposed cost, profit or fee (as applicable) per year and total for all years.

Whether your organization is subject to cost accounting standards; whether your organization has submitted a CASB
Disclosure Statement, and if it has been determined adequate; whether you have been notified that you are or may be
in noncompliance with your Disclosure Statement or CAS, and, if yes, an explanation; whether any aspect of this
proposal is inconsistent with your disclosed practices or applicable CAS, and, if so, an explanation; and whether the
proposal is consistent with your established estimating and accounting principles and procedures and FAR Part 31 ,
Cost Principles, and, if not, an explanation

‘The following statement: “This proposal reflects our estimates and/or actual costs as of this date and conforms with
the instructions set forth in FAR 15.403-5(b)(1) and FAR Table 15-2. By submitting this proposal, the offeror, if
selected for discussions, grants to Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any
time prior to award, any of those books, records, documents, or other records directly pertinent to the information
requested or submitted.”;

Date of submission;

Name, title, and signature of authorized representative.

(c) Cost Data Information

You must submit, as a minimum, a business proposal supported by detailed cost data. This cost data will be
used to establish the reasonableness of the proposed amounts as well as to perform any required cost realism
analysis. If applicable, the estimated cost of each phase, option or segment of the offered work shall be itemized. In
addition, the total proposed amount, including all phases, options or segments shall be provided. Inasmuch as it may
be necessary to authorize performance of the project by phases or a group of phases, the extent that these are
severable should be indicated, together with the effect, if any, of such severance upon the estimated cost. The
itemized cost and the rationale for individual cost categories shall be furnished as follows:

(1) Direct Labor: Provide a time-phased (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.) breakdown of labor
hours, rates, and cost by appropriate category, and furnish basis for labor hour and labor rate estimates (if direct
labor rates are based on a current salary schedule, provide the salary schedule as an attachment. Otherwise, provide
an excerpt of the current payroll register, tracing the individual or category to the rates being proposed);

(2) Fringe Benefits: Show fringe benefits as a separate cost category. Include the rate(s) and the method
of calculating the fringe benefits. Provide a copy of the fringe benefit rate and institutional guidelines;

(3) Materials and Services: Provide a consolidated priced summary of individual material quantities
included in the various tasks, orders, or contract line items being proposed and the basis for pricing (vendor quotes,
invoice prices, etc.). Include raw materials, parts, components, assemblies, and services to be produced or performed
by others. For all items proposed, identify the item and show the source, quantity, price, and extent of competition;


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or a related field may substitute for two years of experience. The contractor will have at least one technical staff
member who currently has, or is capable of reinstating in a short time period, a DOE Q clearance.

B. Management Approach and Understanding of the Requirement (5 Points)

This portion of the proposal will be rated according to how well the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the
work to be undertaken and the offeror’s approach to the unique management issues posed by the contract and
effectiveness of the offeror’s use of staff and/or subcontractors, both in terms of cost and in terms of meeting unique
technical needs and variable workload.

C. Technical Approach (10 Points)

Offeror will be evaluated on the adequacy and effectiveness of the described technical approach. The offeror should
specify the approach for conducting the review of the individual dose reconstruction cases and the review of the
NIOSH site profiles, provide evidence of effective understanding of relevant areas of internal and external radiation
dosimetry and radiation dose reconstruction techniques, quality control plans, workload tracking techniques/tools
and how the technical approach supports the Advisory Board’s statutory requirements. Offeror should provide
documentation to support professed examples of any such methods, tools, or plans.

D. Conflict of Interest (25 Points)

‘The Advisory Board and NIOSH seek to minimize actual and perceived past, present and future organizational and
individual conflicts of interest in the contractor(s) and their personnel who are supporting the Advisory Board’s
statutory dose reconstruction review mandate in order to assure the highest degree of independence, while balancing
these concerns with technical qualifications.

Conflict of Interest Plan (10 points)

The offeror will be required to provide a Conflict of Interest plan that identifies and evaluates the actual and
perceived conflicts of interest. This includes, but is not limited to, a detailed current and past history of the offeror’s
contracts and financial relationships, as well as that of key personnel and potential consultants or experts who will
be employed in this contract. The plan shall describe in detail how actual, potential and perceived conflicts will be
controlled or eliminated. The entire plan, including disclosures, shall be made public upon award of the contract for
the successful offeror.

A component of this plan must address the offeror’s approach to ensuring that key personnel and staff members who
ever worked at a specific DOE or AWE site (under a contract to DOE, DOE contractor, AWE, AWE contractor) will
not perform reviews related to that site.

In addition, the conflict of interest plan must address how the offeror, teaming partners, and key personnel’s pursuit
of radiation dosimetry related projects for the DOE, a DOE contractor, AWE, AWE contractor will not affect the
high degree of independence necessary for successful performance of a contract of this type.

Work History (15 points)

The Offeror, teaming partners, and key personnel (defined below) will be evaluated on their actual or perceived
conflict of interest, or other factors which could otherwise prejudice the independence of the offeror, teaming
partners, and key personnel pertaining to their work history, on behalf of DOE, a DOE contractor, AWE, or an AWE
Contractor. Greater emphasis will be placed on work experience within the past two years (including current


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Your proposal must identify any former HHS employee to be utilized on this project by providing the individual’s
name when employed by HHS, where employed, and the capacity in which employed;

Your proposal must indicate whether you have the necessary financial capacity, working capital, and other resources
to perform the contract without assistance from any outside source. (If not, indicate the amount required and the
anticipated source.);

It is HHS policy that contractors provide all equipment and facilities necessary for performance of contracts,
however, in some instances, an exception may be granted to furnish Government furnished property or to authorize
purchase with contract funds. If additional equipment must be acquired, you must include in your proposal a
description and the estimated cost of each item, and state whether you propose to furnish the item with your own
funds. You must identify all Government-owned property in your possession that you propose to use in performing
the prospective contract.

The Optional Form 310, entitled, Protection of Human Subjects, Assurance Identification/Certification/Declaration.
shall be completed, signed, and returned with your proposal if human subjects will be involved in any research
activities;

A Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data (See FAR 15.406-2) shall be submitted prior to award if requested by
the Contracting Officer/

(End of Clause)

L.13 Past Performance Information (Jan 2000)

(a) Each offeror will be evaluated, in accordance with Section M of the RFP, on their past
performance under existing and prior contracts.

(b) Offerors shall submit the past performance information as part of their business proposal. The
offeror should include the last six (6) contracts completed during the past three years and all contracts
currently in process for both the offeror and all proposed major subcontractors. Contracts listed may
include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state and local governments and
commercial customers. Offerors that are newly formed entities without prior contracts should list
contracts and subcontracts as required above for predecessor companies, corporate officers, proposed key
personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of
the requirement. The following information should be included for each contract listed:

1. Name of Contracting Organization;

2. Contract Number;

3. Description of services provided under the contract and the ways the services performed are
relevant to the services required under this RFP;

4, Names, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail address (if known) and facsimile numbers of the
Contracting Officer and the Project Officer for all Government contracts. Names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and facsimile numbers of private sector contacts equivalent of a Federal Government
Contracting Officer and Project Officer (operation manager.)

5. The dollar value of the contract;

6. Contract type (Firm-fixed price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, etc.);

7. Period of Performance;

8. Place of performance;

9. The number and type of personnel assigned in performance of the contract;

10. Information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective
actions;

11. Copies of the most recent Past Performance Evaluation issued to the offeror under each contract
listed.


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(End of provision)

L.9 FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Aug 1996)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an
agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the
Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Larry E.
Guess, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Acquisition and Assistance Field Branch, P.O. Box 18070, 626
Cochrans Mill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest
with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

L.10 HHSAR 352.215-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2001)

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. (1) The proposal submitted in response to this request may
contain data (trade secrets; business data, e.g., commercial information, financial information, and cost and pricing
data; and technical data) which the offeror, including its prospective subcontractor(s), does not want used or
disclosed for any purpose other than for evaluation of the proposal. The use and disclosure of any data may be so
restricted; provided, that the Government determines that the data is not required to be disclosed under the Freedom
of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended, and the offeror marks the cover sheet of the proposal with the
following legend, specifying the particular portions of the proposal which are to be restricted in accordance with the
conditions of the legend. The Government's determination to withhold or disclose a record will be based upon the
particular circumstances involving the record in question and whether the record may be exempted from disclosure
under the Freedom of Information Act. The legend reads:

Unless disclosure is required by the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended, (the Act) as
determined by Freedom of Information (FOI) officials of the Department of Health and Human Services, data
contained in the portions of this proposal which have been specifically identified by page number, paragraph, etc. by
the offeror as containing restricted information shall not be used or disclosed except for evaluation purposes.

The offeror acknowledges that the Department may not be able to withhold a record (data, document, etc.) nor
deny access to a record requested pursuant to the Act and that the Department's FOI officials must make that
determination. The offeror hereby agrees that the Government is not liable for disclosure if the department has
determined that disclosure is required by the Act.

Jf a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of, or in connection with, the submission of this proposal, the
Government shall have right to use or disclose the data to the extent provided in the contract. Proposals not resulting
in a contract remain subject to the Act.

The offeror also agrees that the Government is not liable for disclosure or use of unmarked data and may use or
disclose the data for any purpose, including the release of the information pursuant to requests under the Act. The
data subject to this restriction are contained in pages (insert page numbers, paragraph designations, etc. or other
identification).

(2) In addition, the offeror should mark each page of data it wishes to restrict with the following
statement:


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If the offeror is eligible to use the modified provisions of 48 CFR 9903.201-2(b) and elects to do so, the offeror
shall indicate by checking the box below. Checking the box below shall mean that the resultant contract is subject to
the Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices clause in lieu of the Cost Accounting Standards clause.

0 The offeror hereby claims an exemption from the Cost Accounting Standards clause under the
provisions of 48 CFR 9903.201-2(b) and certifies that the offeror is eligible for use of the Disclosure and
Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices clause because during the cost accounting period immediately
preceding the period in which this proposal was submitted, the offeror received less than $25 million in awards of
CAS-covered prime contracts and subcontracts, or the offeror did not receive a single CAS-covered award
exceeding $1 million. The offeror further certifies that if such status changes before an award resulting from
this proposal, the offeror will advise the Contracting Officer immediately.

Caution An offeror may not claim the above eligibility for modified contract coverage if this proposal is
expected to result in the award of a CAS-covered contract of $25 million or more or if, during its current cost
accounting period, the offeror has been awarded a single CAS-covered prime contract or subcontract of $25
million or more.

Ill. Additional Cost Accounting Standards Applicable to Existing Contracts
The offeror shall indicate below whether award of the contemplated contract would, in accordance with

subparagraph (a)(3) of the Cost Accounting Standards clause, require a change in established cost accounting
practices affecting existing contracts and subcontracts.

Olyes [no

(End of Provision)

K.13 Contact for Negotiation/Administration (May 1998)

Designate a person we may contact for contract administration in the event your firm receives a contract as a
result of this solicitation:

Name: Title:
Address:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
Area Code:___— Telephone:
Bidder/Offeror is located in Congressional District.

Contract will be performed in
(State) (City) (Congressional District)

(End of Clause)

K.14 Certification (May 1998)

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFEROR: (The Offeror must check or complete all appropriate boxes or


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(d) The following ratings are indicative of the point values that will be assigned to various levels of SDB
involvement. The actual scores assigned may fall anywhere within the range of -10 to +10.

+10 Extensive SDB commitments for complex and varied work in the offeror’s SDB participation plan.
Excellent record in complying with prior SDB plans.

+05 Significant involvement of SDB’s in the offeror’s SDB participation plan. Successful record in
complying with prior SDB plans.

0 Negligible participation of SDB’s. No past history.

-05 Some doubt exists the SDB’s will be involved in contract performance based upon information
submitted.

-10 Serious doubt exists that SDB’s will be involved in contract performance based upon information

submitted. Evidence exists in prior non-compliance with SDB goals.

(End of provision)

M.3 Technical Strength More Important than Cost/Price (Jan 2000)

Offerors are advised that in proposal evaluation paramount consideration shall be given to technical proposals
rather than to cost or price unless, as a result of technical evaluations, proposals are judged to be essentially equal, in
which case cost or price shall become the determining factor. Furthermore, cost/price will be evaluated on the basis
of cost realism which is defined as the offeror's ability to project costs which are reasonable and indicate that the
offeror understands the nature and extent of the work to be performed.

Discussions, if held, will be conducted only with those offerors determined to be within the competitive range.
Award shall be made to that responsible offeror submitting the proposal (Technical and Business) determined
to be the most advantageous and the best value to the Government as evaluated under the criteria described in this

Section.

(End of Clause)


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part 124, subpart B. For joint ventures, “address” refers to the address of the small disadvantaged business concern
that is participating in the joint venture.

(End of Alternate)

K.9 FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984)
The offeror represents that --

(a) It [1] has developed and has on file, [] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment,
affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2);
or

(b) It (1) has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the
tules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(End of Provision)

K.10 FAR 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Oct 2000)

(a) Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this contract imposed by
Executive Order 12969, August 8, 1995.

(b) By signing this offer, the offeror certifies that --

(1) As the owner or operator of facilities that will be used in the performance of this contract that are
subject to the filing and reporting requirements described in section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (42 U.S.C.11023) and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
(PPA) (42 U.S.C.13106), the offeror will file and continue to file for such facilities for the life of the contract the
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Form (Form R) as described in sections 313(a) and (g) of EPCRA and section
6607 of PPA; or

(2) None of its owned or operated facilities to be used in the performance of this contract is subject to the
Form R filing and reporting requirements because each such facility is exempt for at least one of the following
Teasons:

[1@ The facility does not manufacture, process, or otherwise use any toxic chemicals listed under
section 313(c) of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C.11023(c);

(1 (ii) The facility does not have 10 or more full-time employees as specified in section
313(b)(1)(A) of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C.11023(b)(1)(A);

C1 ii) The facility does not meet the reporting thresholds of toxic chemicals established under
section 313(f) of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C.11023(f) (including the alternate thresholds at 40 CFR 372.27, provided an
appropriate certification form has been filed with EPA);

Ci (iv) The facility does not fall within Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) designations
20 through 39 as set forth in section 19.102 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; or

(1 (y) The facility is not located within any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana
Islands, or any other territory or possession over which the United States has jurisdiction.


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(b) Representations.

(1) General. The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it is a small business under the size standard
applicable to this acquisition; and either—

(1 @ It has received certification by the Small Business Administration as a small disadvantaged
business concer consistent with 13 CFR 124, Subpart B; and

(A) No material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its
certification;

(B) Where the concern is owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals, the net worth of
each individual upon whom the certification is based does not exceed $750,000 after taking into account the
applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(©) It is identified, on the date of its representation, as a certified small disadvantaged business
concern in the database maintained by the Small Business Administration (PRO-Net); or

U1 Gi) It has submitted a completed application to the Small Business Administration or a Private
Certifier to be certified as a small disadvantaged business concern in accordance with 13 CFR 124, Subpart B, and a
decision on that application is pending, and that no material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has
occurred since its application was submitted.

(2) C] For Joint Ventures. The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it is a joint venture that
complies with the requirements at 13 CFR 124.1002(f) and that the representation in paragraph (b)(1) of this
provision is accurate for the small disadvantaged business concern that is participating in the joint venture. The
offeror shall enter the name of the small disadvantaged business concern that is participating in the joint venture:

(c) Penalties and Remedies. Anyone who misrepresents any aspects of the disadvantaged status of a concern
for the purposes of securing a contract or subcontract shall:

(1) Be punished by imposition of a fine, imprisonment, or both;
(2) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and
(3) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Small Business Act.

(End of provision)

K.8 FAR 52.219-22 Alternate I Small Disadvantaged Business Status (Alternate I) (Oct 1998)
(b) Representations.

(3) Address. The offeror represents that its address [] is, [1] is not
in a region for which a small disadvantaged business procurement mechanism is authorized and its address has not
changed since its certification as a small disadvantaged business concern or submission of its application for
certification. The list of authorized small disadvantaged business procurement mechanisms and regions is posted at
http://www.arnet.gov/References/adbadjustments.htm. The offeror shall use the list in effect on the date of this
solicitation. “Address,” as used in this provision, means the address of the offeror as listed on the Small Business
Administration’s register of small disadvantaged business concerns or the address on the completed application that
the concern has submitted to the Small Business Administration or a Private Certifier in accordance with 13 CFR


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“Use or disclosure of data contained on this page is subject to the restriction on the cover sheet of this
proposal or quotation.”

(3) Offerors are cautioned that proposals submitted with restrictive legends or statements differing in
substance from the above legend may not be considered for award. The Government reserves the right to reject any
proposal submitted with a nonconforming legend.

(End of Clause)

L.11 Technical Proposal Instructions (Feb 2000)

(a) The technical proposal should be in as much detail as considered necessary to reflect a clear understanding
of the nature of the work being undertaken.

(b) The technical proposal must not contain reference to cost; however, resource information, such as data
concerning labor hours and categories, material, subcontracts, etc., must be contained in the technical proposal so
that the offeror’s understanding of the work can be evaluated.

(c) Offerors must, at a minimum, address each of the following technical evaluation criteria:
(1) Understanding the Purpose and Objectives
Provide a narrative summary of the purpose and objectives of the contract.
(2) Management Approach

a. Provide a management plan describing the offeror’s approach for managing the work, including
its on-site management organization, supervisory responsibility, lines of authority, assigned responsibilities,
management of consultants, and procedures for tracking project progress, risks, problems, project-related costs and
time. Discuss management practices and resources to be used for recruiting efforts for new and replacement
personnel. Discuss personnel management practices with respect to how the offeror minimizes employee turnover,
encourages employee excellence, provides career development counseling and training, procedures utilized for
evaluation of personnel, etc.

b. Provide a Subcontracting Plan as well as a narrative summary of management practices utilized
to select and award subcontracts, evaluation of subcontractor performance, and quality control procedures.

(3) Technical Approach

Provide a discussion on the approach to be utilized to accomplish the task for each activity outlined in the
statement of work. Include a discussion of anticipated major difficulties and problem areas, together with
recommended approaches for their resolution.

(4) Personnel and Facilities and Equipment

a. Provide a staffing plan which demonstrates an understanding of the labor requirements of this
RFP. The staffing plan should include proposed professional personnel, key personnel, non-professional personnel,
consultants, and key subcontracts/subcontractor personnel. List the names, titles, proposed duties, and hours or
approximate percentage of time each individual should be allocated to the contact. Their resumes should be
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(c) Check the appropriate box below:

(1) Certificate of Concurrent Submission of Disclosure Statement. The offeror hereby certifies that, as a
part of the offer, copies of the Disclosure Statement have been submitted as follows:

(i) Original and one copy to the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) or cognizant
Federal agency official authorized to act in that capacity (Federal official), as applicable; and

(ii) One copy to the cognizant Federal auditor.

(Disclosure must be on Form No. CASB DS-1 or CASB DS-2, as applicable. Forms may be obtained from the
cognizant ACO or Federal official and/or from the loose-leaf version of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.)

Date of Disclosure Statement:
Name and Address of Cognizant ACO or Federal Official Where Filed:

The offeror further certifies that the practices used in estimating costs in pricing this proposal are consistent with the
cost accounting practices disclosed in the Disclosure Statement.

(12) Certificate of Previously Submitted Disclosure Statement. The offeror hereby certifies that the
required Disclosure Statement was filed as follows:

Date of Disclosure Statement:
Name and Address of Cognizant ACO or Federal Official Where Filed:

The offeror further certifies that the practices used in estimating costs in pricing this proposal are consistent with the
cost accounting practices disclosed in the applicable Disclosure Statement.

(18) Certificate of Monetary Exemption. The offeror hereby certifies that the offeror, together with all
divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates under common control, did not receive net awards of negotiated prime
contracts and subcontracts subject to CAS totaling more than $25 million (of which at least one award exceeded $1
million) in the cost accounting period immediately preceding the period in which this proposal was submitted. The
offeror further certifies that if such status changes before an award resulting from this proposal, the offeror will
advise the Contracting Officer immediately.

(1 4) Certificate of Interim Exemption. The offeror hereby certifies that

(i) the offeror first exceeded the monetary exemption for disclosure, as defined in (3) of this
subsection, in the cost accounting period immediately preceding the period in which this offer was submitted and

(ii) in accordance with 48 CFR 9903.202-1, the offeror is not yet required to submit a Disclosure
Statement. The offeror further certifies that if an award resulting from this proposal has not been made within 90
days after the end of that period, the offeror will immediately submit a revised certificate to the Contracting Officer,
in the form specified under subparagraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of Part I of this provision, as appropriate, to verify
submission of a completed Disclosure Statement.

Caution: Offerors currently required to disclose because they were awarded a CAS-covered prime contract
or subcontract of $25 million or more in the current cost accounting period may not claim this exemption (4).
Further, the exemption applies only in connection with proposals submitted before expiration of the 90-day
period following the cost accounting period in which the monetary exemption was exceeded.

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(d) The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. You must submit an
original and six (6) copies of your proposal to:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Acquisition and Assistance Field Branch
P.O. Box 18070, 626 Cochrans Mill Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070

Att: Louis A. Summers
Solicitation No. 2003-N-00768

(e) Offerors are requested to submit proposals, to the maximum extent possible, on high grade white paper
which can be recycled.

(f) Facsimile proposals are not authorized unless this solicitation incorporates FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile
Proposals, in Section L.

(g) The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M,
Evaluation Factors for Award.

(End of Provision)


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Section K - Representations, Certifications, And Other Statements Of

Offerors
FAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE
§2.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions (Apr 1991)

K.1 FAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (Oct 1998)
(a) Definitions.

“Common parent,” as used in this solicitation provision, means that corporate entity that owns or controls an
affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the
offeror is a member.

“Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN),” as used in this provision, means the number required by the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror in reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a
Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

(b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply
with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041,
6041A, and 6050M and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. If the resulting contract is subject to the
reporting requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.904, the failure or refusal by the offeror
to furnish the information may result in a 31 percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the contract.

(c) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the
offeror’s relationship with the government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment
reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to
verify the accuracy of the offeror’s TIN.

(d) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

O tm:

(1 TI has been applied for.
(1 TIN is not required because:

Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income
effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or
place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

(1 Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

(1 Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a Federal Government;

(1 Other. State basis.

(e) Type of organization

OO Sole proprietorship;


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Section L - Instructions, Conditions, And Notices To Offerors

L.1 Sample Task Responses
Offerors must, in addition to submitting the information requested by the provisions of this section, submit separate

technical and cost proposals for both of the sample tasks included as attachments to the solicitation. Responses for
the sample tasks will be utilized in the technical evaluation and will be reviewed for cost realism.

L.2 FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (Jun 1999)

(a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation
“DUNS” followed by the DUNS number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer.
The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services.

(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.
A DUNS number will be provided immediately by telephone at no charge to the offeror. For information on
obtaining a DUNS number, the offeror, if located within the United States, should call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-
333-0505. The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company name.

(2) Company address.

(3) Company telephone number.

(4) Line of business.

(5) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of people employed by the company.
(8) Company affiliation.

(c) Offerors located outside the United States may obtain the location and phone number of the local Dun and
Bradstreet Information Services office from the Internet home page at http://www.customerservices@dnb.com. If
an offeror is unable to locate a local service center, it may send an e-mail to Dun and Bradstreet at

globalinfo@mail.dnb.com.

(End of Provision)

L.3 FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition (May 2001)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the
Contracting Officer’s discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.


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blanks in the Representations and Certifications contained herein). The Representations and Certifications must be
executed below, by an individual authorized to bind the offeror.

The offeror makes the forgoing Representations and Certifications as a part of it’s proposal.

(Name of offeror) (Solicitation Number)

(Signature of Authorized Individual) (Date)

(Typed Name of Authorized Individual)

Note: The penalty for making false statements in offerors is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.


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(End of Provision)

K.11 FAR 52.226-2 Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation (May
2001)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision —

“Historically black college or university” means an institution determined by the Secretary of Education to
meet the requirements of 34 CFR 608.2. For the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, and the Coast Guard, the term also includes any nonprofit research institution that was an integral
part of such a college or university before November 14, 1986.

“Minority institution” means an institution of higher education meeting the requirements of Section 1046(3) of
the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k, including a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, as
defined in Section 316(b)(1) of the Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a)).

(b) Representation. The offeror represents that it—
Cis, D1 is not a historically black college or university;
Dis, (1 is not a minority institution.

(End of provision)

K.12 FAR 52.230-1 Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification (Jun 2000)

Note: This notice does not apply to small businesses or foreign governments. This notice is in three parts,
identified by Roman numerals I through HI.

Offerors shall examine each part and provide the requested information in order to determine Cost Accounting
Standards (CAS) requirements applicable to any resultant contract.
If the offeror is an educational institution, Part II does not apply unless the contemplated contract will be subject to
full or modified CAS coverage pursuant to 48 CFR 9903.201-2(c)(5) or 9903.201-2(c)(6), respectively.

I. Disclosure Statement -- Cost Accounting Practices and Certification

(a) Any contract in excess of $500,000 resulting from this solicitation will be subject to the requirements of the
Cost Accounting Standards Board (48 CFR Chapter 99), except for those contracts which are exempt as specified in
48 CFR 9903.201-1.

(b) Any offeror submitting a proposal which, if accepted, will result in a contract subject to the requirements of
48 CFR Chapter 99 must, as a condition of contracting, submit a Disclosure Statement as required by 48 CFR
9903.202. When required, the Disclosure Statement must be submitted as a part of the offeror’s proposal under this
solicitation unless the offeror has already submitted a Disclosure Statement disclosing the practices used in
connection with the pricing of this proposal. If an applicable Disclosure Statement has already been submitted, the
offeror may satisfy the requirement for submission by providing the information requested in paragraph (c) of Part I
of this provision.

Caution: In the absence of specific regulations or agreement, a practice disclosed in a Disclosure Statement
shall not, by virtue of such disclosure, be deemed to be a proper, approved, or agreed-to practice for pricing
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(4) Subcontracted Items: Conduct price analyses of all subcontractor proposals. Conduct cost analyses
for all cost reimbursement type subcontracts. Include these analyses as part of your own cost submissions for
subcontracts (see FAR Subpart 44.2 for information required to support a request for subcontract consent);

(5) Travel: Provide the cost of travel including destination, duration, purpose, per diem, transportation,
and the basis for the proposed costs. A copy of your corporate travel policy shall be submitted with your proposal if
travel costs have been proposed;

(6) Other Direct Costs: Provide a breakdown of all other costs not otherwise included in the categories
listed above (e.g. computer services, consultant services, photocopying costs) and provide the basis for these
proposed costs;

(7) Indirect Costs: Indicate how you have computed and applied your indirect costs, including cost
breakdowns. Show trends and budgetary data to provide a basis for evaluating the reasonableness of proposed rates.
Indicate the rates used and provide an appropriate explanation. Provide a copy of your current approved indirect
cost rate agreement, including location and application of indirect cost rates to this proposal (including major
subcontracts);

(8) Royalties: If royalties exceed $1,500, you must provide the following information on a separate page
for each separate royalty or license fee: Name and address of licensor; Date of license agreement; Patent numbers;
Patent application serial numbers; or other basis on which the royalty is payable; Brief description (including any
part or model numbers of each contract item or component on which the royalty is payable); Percentage or dollar
rate of royalty per unit; Unit price of contract item; Number of units; Total dollar amount of royalties; If specifically
requested by the Contracting Officer, a copy of the current license agreement and identification of applicable claims
of specific patents (see FAR 27.204 and 31.205-37);

(9) Facilities Capital Cost of Money: If you elect to claim facilities capital cost of money as an allowable
cost, you must submit Form CASB-CMF and show the calculation of the proposed amount (see FAR 31 .205-10).

(d) Accounting System

In the event you do not have a Government approved accounting system and/or have never had a Government
cost reimbursement contract, the following is required (include major subcontracts) to be submitted with your
proposal:

Description of your present accounting system and any changes contemplated as a result of your proposal;
Make-up or basis for the indirect cost rate(s) you propose in response to this RFP;
Current financial statement (balance sheet and/or profit and loss statement for the last two years).

(e) Subcontracting Plan

The offeror, prior to being awarded a contract, must submit an acceptable subcontracting plan (see FAR
52.219-9) or demonstrate that no subcontracting opportunities exist. (Note: This requirement does not apply to
small business concerns or to offers which do not exceed $500,000.00 ($1,000,000.00 for construction) or to offers
from non-domestic concerns.)

(f) Other Administrative Data

Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFP. In addition, it
must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 60 days from the date of receipt by the
Government;

List name and telephone number of person to contact regarding your proposed accounting system;

Your proposal must list any current commitments with the Government relating to the work or services and indicate
whether these commitments will or will not interfere with the completion of work and services as contemplated
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contract relationships). If the offeror, teaming partners or key personnel have current or past work history with
DOE, a DOE contractor, AWE or an AWE contractor, the offeror should include a justification for the key
personnel’s participation in the project.

Additionally, the offeror, teaming partners, and key personnel (defined below) will be evaluated for actual or
perceived conflict of interest pertaining to their work history while performing under contract with NIOSH or
ORAU or the ORAU primary teaming partners (performing under Contract # 200-2002-00593). Greater emphasis
will be placed on work experience within the past two years.

Key Personnel include those individuals who will oversee the technical, professional, managerial and support
functions and/or assume responsibility for assuring the validity and quality of the contractor’s work products.

E. Practical Assessment (15 points)

How well responses to sample work assignments listed in Attachments F and G demonstrate depth and breadth of
experience and satisfactory technical approach. Responses will be evaluated based on methodology, thoroughness,
reasonableness, and practicality. Responses must address the specifics of the practical assessment questions.
General introductory textbook treatments are not appropriate.

F. Past Performance (-20 to +20 points)

The offeror's past performance in dose reconstruction program support will be evaluated after completion of the
technical evaluation. Only those offerors determined technically acceptable in the preliminary competitive range
will be evaluated on past performance.

Evaluation will be based on information obtained from references provided by the offeror, as well as other relevant
past performance information obtained from other sources known to the Government.

The Government will assess the relative risks associated with each offeror. Performance risks are those associated
with an offeror's likelihood of success in performing the acquisition requirements as indicated by that offeror's
record of past performance.

The assessment of performance risk is not intended to be the product of a mechanical or mathematical analysis of an
offeror's performance on a list of contracts but rather the product of subjective judgment by the Government after it
considers all available and relevant information.

When assessing performance risks, the Government will focus on the past performance of the offeror as it relates to
all acquisition requirements such as cost, schedule, and performance, including standards of good workmanship; the
offeror's adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the offeror’s ability
to attract and maintain key personnel minimizing turn-over, the offeror's reputation for reasonable and cooperative
behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction and generally the offeror’s business-like concern for the interest
of the customer.

The lack of a performance record must result in an unknown performance risk assessment that will neither be used
to the advantage nor disadvantage of the offeror.

The following past performance ratings are indicative of the point values that will be assigned to various levels of
performance. The actual scores assigned may fall anywhere within the range of -20 to +20.

+20 Excellent - Based on the offeror's performance record, no doubt exists that the offeror will successfully
perform the required effort. A significant majority of sources of information are consistently firm in stating that the
offeror's performance was superior and that they would unhesitatingly do business with the offeror again.


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K.5 FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (May 2001)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is
541990.

(2) The small business size standard is $6.0 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on
a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500
employees.

(b) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, (] is not a small business
concern.

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this
provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [[] is, [1] is not, a small disadvantaged
business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this
provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [1] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this
provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, (_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(5) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in
paragraph (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [] is, [1] is not a service-
disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(c) Definitions. As used in this provision—
“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern” —
(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the
case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-
disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-
disabled veterans or, in the case of a veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent
caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is
service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated,
not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small
business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—
(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2))

or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or
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This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be
duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or in part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If,
however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of -- or in connection with -- the submission of this data, the
Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting
contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is
obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets

[insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this
proposal.

(f) Contract award.

(1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the
responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and
subfactors in the solicitation.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.
(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors
(except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the
offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct
discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. 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.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity
offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional
administrative costs, it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.

(7) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the
Government.

(8) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially
unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total
evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by
the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer
determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(9) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection
authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(10) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror
within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(11) The Government may disclose the following information in postaward debriefings to other offerors:

(i) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful offeror;


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(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract,
proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any
time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an
exception under this provision, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or
law or regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the offeror’s
determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for cost or pricing data. If the offeror is not granted an exception from the requirement to
submit cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance
with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408.

(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except for unpriced
actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed
by FAR 15.406-2.

(End of Provision)

L.6 FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting
from this solicitation. Individual task orders will be negotiated and placed on a cost plus fixed fee basis.

(End of Provision)

L.7 FAR 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995)

The Government may elect to award a single delivery order contract or task order contract or to award multiple
delivery order contracts or task order contracts for the same or similar supplies or services to two or more sources
under this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

L.8 FAR 52.219-24 Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program — Targets (Oct 2000)

(a) This solicitation contains a source selection factor or subfactor related to the participation of small
disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns in the contract. Credit under that evaluation factor or subfactor is not
available to an SDB concern that qualifies for a price evaluation adjustment under the clause at FAR 52.219-23,
Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, unless the SDB concern
specifically waives the price evaluation adjustment.

(b) In order to receive credit under the source selection factor or subfactor, the offeror must provide, with its
offer, targets, expressed as dollars and percentages of total contract value, for SDB participation in any of the
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Major Groups as determined by the Department of Commerce. The targets
may provide for participation by a prime contractor, joint venture partner, teaming arrangement member, or
subcontractor; however, the targets for subcontractors must be listed separately.


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Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property;
and

(C) Are are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental
entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subdivision (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.

(ii) The Offeror has has not , within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts
terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) "Principals," for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons
having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant
manager; head of a subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions).

This Certification Concerns a Matter Within the Jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States and the Making of a
False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Certification May Render the Maker Subject to Prosecution Under Section 1001,
Title 18, United States Code.

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract
award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of
changed circumstances.

(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in
withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a
determination of the Offeror’s responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such
additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.

(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to
render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of
an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of
business dealings.

(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification,
in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract
resulting from this solicitation for default.

(End of Provision)
K.4 FAR 52.215-6 Place of Performance (Oct 1997)

(a) The offeror or respondent, in the performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation, [] intends []
does not intend to use one or more plants or facilities located at a different address from the address of the offeror or

respondent as indicated in this proposal or response to request for information.

(b) If the offeror or respondent checks “intends” in paragraph (a) of this provision, it shall insert in the
following spaces the required information:

Place of Performance(Street Address, City, Name and Address of Owner and Operator
State, County, Zip Code) of the Plant or Facility if Other Than
Offeror or Respondent

(End of Provision)


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Section M - Evaluation Factors For Award

M.1 Evaluation Factors

This section is intended to explain the rationale and precise criteria by which proposals resulting from this
solicitation will be evaluated. Offerors are advised that they are not restricted as to what is presented in their
proposals, as long as sufficient material is provided to allow evaluation of specific proposal elements defined below.
Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be evaluated according to the following criteria and point
breakdown. The Government will evaluate each proposal to make a preliminary competitive range determination
using the technical scores for evaluation criteria A through E. The Government will proceed to evaluate the Past
Performance Information (Criterion F) and the SDB Participation factor, in accordance with M.2 below, of those
offerors within the preliminary competitive range and will add each offeror's PPI and SDB scores to their
preliminary evaluation score. The Government will then proceed with a second competitive range determination (if
necessary) based upon each offeror's total technical evaluation score and the results of the cost realism review of
each offeror's business proposal.

Offerors must meet, without exception, the following prerequisites:

The offeror, teaming partners, and key personnel will not be permitted to bid or perform any work for NIOSH,
ORAU or any of ORAU’s primary teaming partners while performing work under this contract.

No personnel may be employed under this contract who have served as an expert witness (including non testifying
witness) at any time in the past in any litigation defending worker compensation or other radiation related claims on
behalf of DOE, DOE Contractor, AWE, or AWE Contractor.

Individuals currently working on NIOSH Dose Reconstruction Contract (Contract Number 200-2002-00593) will
not be eligible for work, in any capacity, under this contract.

Proposers who are free from the disqualifying factors required above will be evaluated based on the following
criteria:

A. Personnel (25 Points)

The offeror must demonstrate the availability and degree of commitment of personnel with technical expertise in
health physics, statistics, data management, records management, and auditing experience. In addition to
demonstrating general knowledge of internal and external radiation dosimetry, the offeror will be evaluated on
relevant experience in the following areas: 1) experience in the use of ICRP based internal dosimetry calculation
software with specific emphasis on the evaluation of intakes of the actinide elements, 2) experience in the
application of bioassay data modeling and fitting techniques applied to the assessment of chronic and acute internal
exposure scenarios, 3) experience in the interpretation of external dose monitoring data at facilities with a range of
radiation types, 4) experience in the interpretation of external dose monitoring data from a range of dosimeter types,
5) experience with uncertainty analysis and bounding techniques, 6) experience in evaluating contradictory records,
and 7) program evaluation expertise related to health surveys. Evidence of this must be specifically documented in
the proposal. The offeror shall specify the name, title, educational background, relevant work experience and
number of hours proposed for key professionals who will perform the work specified in the Statement of Work and
provide a resume for each. The offeror must identify the individual who will serve as the principal. The offeror
principal shall be a health physicist with experience in performing and reviewing dose reconstructions, both for
individuals and classes.

Each dose reconstruction review, site profile review, worker profile review, or SEC petition review will be overseen.
by a health physicist who will be identified in the report of the review. The principal or at least one key personnel
shall be a health physicist with a minimum of ten years relevant experience. All health physicists performing these
tasks will have, at a minimum, five years of relevant professional experience. An advanced degree in health physics


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Partnership;

Corporate entity (not tax-exempt):
Corporate entity (tax-exempt):

Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

Foreign government;

oooagodang

International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

(1 Other

(£) Common Parent.
(1 Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision.
(1 Name and TIN of common parent:

Name

TIN

(End of Provision)

K.2 FAR 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business Other Than Small Business (May 1999)

(a) Definition. Women-owned business concern, as used in this provision, means a concern that is at least 51
percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock
is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or
more women.

(b) Representation. Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and has not represented
itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representation, of
this solicitation. The offeror represents that it J is a women-owned business concern.

(End of Provision)

K.3 FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other
Responsibility Matters (Dec 2001)

(a)

(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that --

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals --

(A) Are are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the
award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have have not , Within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of


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+10 Good - Based on the offeror's performance record, little doubt exists that the offeror will successfully
perform the required effort. Most sources of information state that the offeror’s performance was good, better than
average, etc., and that they would do business with the offeror again.

0 None - No past performance history identifiable.

-10 Marginal - Based on the offeror's performance record, some doubt exists that the offeror will successfully
perform the required effort. Many sources of information make unfavorable reports about the offeror's performance
and express concern about doing business with the offeror again.

-20 Poor - Based on the offeror's performance record, serious doubt exists that the offeror will successfully
perform the required effort. A significant majority of sources of information consistently state that the offeror's
performance was entirely unsatisfactory and that they would not do business with the offeror again.

M.2 Evaluation of Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Factor (Jul 2000)

The Government will evaluate the Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Participation Plan for those offerors within
the competitive range. Offerors who are themselves SDB's should note that this evaluation factor will only be
applied to those SDB offerors declining the price evaluation adjustment for SDB concems. (See the provision
entitled Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns in Section K and FAR 52.219-
23). If award is made without discussions, the factor will be evaluated for all offerors.

The evaluation of this factor will be based on information obtained from the plan provided by the offeror, sources of
past performance information (both those provided by the offeror and others identified by the Government), the
realism of the plan (in terms of availability of SDB's to perform the specific work involved), other relevant
information obtained from SDB concerns, and any information supplied by the offeror concerning problems
encountered in SDB participation.

Evaluation of the SDB Participation Plan will be a subjective assessment based on consideration of all relevant facts
and circumstances. The Government is seeking to determine whether the offeror has demonstrated a commitment
to use SDB concerns for the work for which it would be responsible as the prime contractor.

The assessment of the offeror's SDB Participation Plan will be used as a means of
evaluating the relative capability and commitment of the offeror and the other
competitors.

Offers will be evaluated on the following sub-factors:

(a) The extent of an offeror's commitment to use SDB concerns. Commitment should be as specific as
possible, i.e., are subcontract arrangements already in place, letters of commitment, etc. Specific SDB concerns
must be identified with points of contact and phone numbers. Enforceable commitments will be weighted more
heavily than non-enforceable ones. Targets expressed as dollars and percentage of total contract value for each SDB
participating will be incorporated into and become part of any resulting contract. The extent of participation of all
SDB concerns in terms of the value of the total acquisition must be identified.

NOTE: Targets expressed in dollars and percentages of total contract value will be judged on findings of technical
merit and on findings that the proposed costs are fair, reasonable and realistic. Additional points or a higher rating
will not be given simply for higher dollar or percentages of work going to SDBs.

(b) The complexity and variety of the work SDB concerns are proposed to perform. Greater weight will be
given for arrangements where the SDB will be performing a greater variety of work and work of greater complexity.

(c) Past performance of the offeror in complying with subcontracting plans for SDB concerns. An offeror with
an exceptional record of participation with SDB concerns will receive a more favorable evaluation than another
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“In writing,” “writing,” or “written” means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced,
and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made
in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as
allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will
include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal
holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended
remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time
specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation,
proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages

(i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and

(ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and
address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the
outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show --
(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if
available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions
included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set
opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of
persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an
agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished
to the issuing office.

(3) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. Offerors are responsible for
submitting proposals, and nay modification, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office
designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the
time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is
due.

(A) Any proposal, modification, revision, or withdrawal received at the Government office
designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered
unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not
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(ii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during
source selection;

(iii) A summary of the rationale for award; and

(iv) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the
successful offeror.

(End of Provision)

L.4 FAR 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money (Oct 1997)

(a) Facilities capital cost of money will be an allowable cost under the contemplated contract, if the criteria for
allowability in subparagraph 31.205-10(a)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation are met. One of the allowability
criteria requires the prospective contractor to propose facilities capital cost of money in its offer.

(b) If the prospective Contractor does not propose this cost, the resulting contract will include the clause
Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money.

(End of Provision)

L.5 FAR 52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data
(Oct 1997)

(a) Exceptions from cost or pricing data.

(1) In lieu of submitting cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by
submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The Contracting Officer may require
additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be
granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled
under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling
document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a
minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the
commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such
information may include --

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate
pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is
being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished),
e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its
relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in
quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other
basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;