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48 CFR 852.273-72: 852.273-72 Alternative evaluation.

As prescribed in 873.110(c), insert the following provision:
Alternative Evaluation (NOV 2021)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror submitting the lowest priced offer that conforms to the solicitation. During the specified period for receipt of offers, the amount of the lowest offer will be posted and may be viewed by [Contracting Officer insert description of how the information may be viewed electronically or otherwise]. Offerors may revise offers anytime during the specified period. At the end of the specified time period for receipt of offers, the responsible Offeror submitting the lowest priced offer will be in line for award.
(b) Except when it is determined not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are materially unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
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Where this section sits in the code

Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
CHAPTER 8—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
SUBCHAPTER H—CLAUSES AND FORMS
PART 852—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
Subpart 852.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

As prescribed in 873.110(c), insert the following provision:

Alternative Evaluation (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror submitting the lowest priced offer that conforms to the solicitation. During the specified period for receipt of offers, the amount of the lowest offer will be posted and may be viewed by [Contracting Officer insert description of how the information may be viewed electronically or otherwise]. Offerors may revise offers anytime during the specified period. At the end of the specified time period for receipt of offers, the responsible Offeror submitting the lowest priced offer will be in line for award.

(b) Except when it is determined not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are materially unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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