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T -- COLOR INFRARED DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY SOL USDA-HI-DOQ-99 DUE 061699 POC W.Geoffrey Gabbott, 801-975-3500 ext.207 E-MAIL: E-mail link, contracts@apfo.usda.gov. Reference original submission number 331258, for 558 Color Infrared Digital Orthophoto Quarter Quadrangles (DOQQ) of Hawaii. Purpose of this modification is to change the performance and delivery schedules, and to clarify the proposal evaluation factors. The estimated performance period for image acquisition is July 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000. The final delivery due date of DOQQs is September 30, 2000. Alternative performance and delivery schedules shall be considered. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable with the following evaluation criteria inserted in paragraph (a): 1. Price. While technical capability and past performance are considered equal to price, the proposed price between technically superior proposals shall be an important factor in selection of a proposal for award. The government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest priced offeror, or other than the highest technically rated offeror, when the preceived benefits and tradeoffs provide the government the greatest value. 2. Technical Capability. Evaluation will be based on statements submitted by the offeror regarding a) detailed description of approach to the job, b) specific procedures and processes including quality control, c) project management techniques, and d) specialized equipment to be used in the performance of the work. 3. Past Performance. Evaluation will be based on revelant performance history of the offeror for similar type work. The offeror shall submit three references for evaluation of past performance. Each reference shall include a) general assessment of contract performance, b) project completion record as compared to required schedules, and c) delivery schedule compliance record. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are equal when compared to price. Posted 05/25/99 (W-SN335631). (0145)

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