Final Revision of Proposals

Final Revision of Proposals

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Who issues the request for Final Proposal Revisions? (FAR 15.307(b))

The request for Final Proposal revision is issued by the responsible Government urgencies after the proposals have been received, evaluated according to cost, technicalities associated with it among other factors. The request for Final Proposal Revision is issued by the government argents responses for receiving and evaluation the proposals.

What is a final proposal revision? (FAR 15.307(b))

Final Proposal Revision is the revamping of the original proposal. They are employed in negotiated acquirements to illustrate Government needs to the respective offerors and to importune proposals. The FPR is confirmed as a consequence of variations in the proposals as a retort to the “ask for” for Final Proposal Revision. This gives the authority concerned with the choosing with a enough information and reasons post FPR’s receipt.

3. When is a final proposal revision requested? (FAR 15.307(b))

The revision is requested after the initial proposal has been received and necessary discussions by the government officials conducted. After the negotiations, the agency gives chances of invitation of the chosen people/organizations who were offering the proposal so that they may present their finally revised proposals. This was in the past refereed to as Best and final Offers and abbreviated as BAFO. All the revisions are done as per the discussions that the offeror made with the government urgency during negotiations. The revision is done post the preparation and evaluation of the proposals of the offeror as complemented by feedbacks to the necessity for FPR. The proposal must have been accepted and selected among the present proposals.

4. To whom is the Final Proposal Revision request sent? (FAR 15.307(b))

Normally, any final Proposal revision is sent to the government argents. The proposal is obtained under FAR Negotiable Procurement. After this, the responsible personnel (urgency) curries out negotiations (discussions) with the person who is offering the proposal and this is done post the receipt. This receipt that is issued at this stage mainly entails the cost of the proposal and any technical issues as per the proposal. The final Proposal Revision request is sent to the person/people who are offering the proposal but sent by the government urgency.

5. Can you request a Final Proposal Revision from only one of the offerors in the competitive range? (FAR 15.307(b))

This is possible. All depends on the issues and the price of that proposal. In cases where the prices of other proposals are higher and there are numerous technicalities that are associated with that given proposal, it is rejected and revision not requested. This in some cases happen to majority of the proposals and in some cases only one is left.

6. How is a final proposal revision requested? Why? (FAR 15.307(b)

After the proposals have been made, they are reviewed and evaluated. The best is chosen from them and negotiations with the government urgencies commence immediately. Sometimes, the solicitation may authorize the organization offering the proposal to revamp and change its conditions and terms.

7. Can you request a Final Proposal Revision from offerors at different times as you complete discussions with each? Why or Why not?

This is not possible. This is due to the reasons that before the revisions re requested, the best has to be chosen. The policy cannot allow this as well. All other factors have to be considered and all aspects reviewed before any revision sis requested. By requisition for revision indicates that that given proposal has been accepted. Two or more proposal cannot be accepted at the same time and this eliminates the possibility of having two or more proposals under revision. Suppose the proposal f one organization is removed from the range of those are competing, there should be no further revision to be requested from that offeror.

8. What factors should be considered in setting a reasonable common cutoff date and time for final proposal revisions?

In setting a god cutoff date that the proposals should be handed-in, there are numerous factors to be considered. Suppose the project was to start urgently, the time for submission must be enough to provide for revision if necessary. Time is one of the factors. The other is for flexibility and comfort. This is because suppose the chosen proposal fails, the next best alternative can be selected. This is the reason for collecting the proposed proposals early. The factor that depends the time tat the proposal should be collected is time of announcements. Adequate time should be given tat all the public have opportunity of reviewing it and submitting their proposals. This is to eliminate the biasness and the chances tat the other proposal providers do not have adequate time and chance for application. All the possible organization and individuals will have good and equal chances.

9. Does a Final Proposal revision request have to specifically allow a hand-carried response?

No. all the responses are to be posted and obtained from there. And in ay case the applications were online, the same method or even posting have to be done. This leaves no room for hand-carried responses. The other reason for posting is for confirmation and future references. All the public offices recommend that all the responses be posted.

10. Can you address more than one Final Proposal Revision, if necessary?

There is no chance of doping that. At the time the urgency give out the invitations, the routine clearly indicates that all negotiations have been finalized and it further illustrates that no other discussions will be conducted. The revision is done once and for all after which invitation is issued. Final Proposal Revision is the final and the last chance for those who offer the proposal and the government. In short, the Final Revised Proposal is the final opportunity that the government and the offeror have to give the appealing proposal. This is the policy that governs the submission and the revision of the proposals. It is straightforward and applicable in all government proposals.

Reference:

Alele, P. (2006). Proposal. Procedures by Government. 2nd edition., 3rd volume. Macmillan Publishers, pg 34-35.

U.S. Government Agency

P.O. Box 3008

Washington, DC 20405

June 24, 199X

Acquisition Directorate (AD-211)

Purdon-Cecom Corporation

ATTN: Ms. Lois Brenner

P. O. Box 619490

DFW Airport, TX 75206-9490

SUBJ: Purdon-Cecom Proposal #9X-555

Dear Ms. Brenner:

This letter is to confirm our telephone request of June 1 for a “best and final” offer from your firm. You are hereby offered the opportunity to submit a price revision to your proposal. No further technical information or revision is desired.

Your response must arrive at this office not later than 10:00 AM, local daylight saving time, on June 27, 199X.

Be advised that any final proposal revision received after the specified time and date will be subject to the FAR provision, 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition, which is contained in the RFP.

Please indicate any restrictions to be placed on information contained in your proposal under the provisions of the “Freedom of Information Act.” In addition, ensure your proposal includes any appropriate restrictive legends.

Sincerely,

Pat U. Back

Contracting Officer