of; If it is determined that a proper ‘Sasis exists, award mav be de without negotiation to the tecrnically restonsive and respons:bla of? Por susmicting the lowest offer iaitially. Accordingly, each initial offer nould be submitted on the most favorable tarms from a orice and sechai al viewpoins which the offeror can submit to the Government. Tt ts anticisated that information co unsuccessful offerors civering @ontract award will not Se available untsi afters contract awake award information concerning the status of this procurement w furnished other than to those organizations contacted for ne This request dces not commit the Government to pay for costs the sabmission of a sropesal or for any other costs incurred execution of a formal contract unless such costs are specifi in writing by the Contracting Officer. curred in rier s9 the lly authorized The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legal obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds 3 contract result by reason of a response to this Request for F? Prospective Offercrs are cautioned against contacting techni of the U.S. Oeparsment of the Interior in regard to this 2 Proposal prior to contract award. All communications with Department of che [ntericr concerning she procurement mist 5 Mr. Gregory 0. Rothwell on (202) 343-2105. 0.8. directed to Offercors are requested to identify specifically any informa contained in their proposal which they consider confidential and/or srdprietary and which they prefer not to be disclosed to the public. The idemtification of information as confidential and/or proprietary is for inf purposes only, and shall not be binding on the Government co disclosure of such information. Title page and/or blanket = legends are not acceptable for identification of information provision. Sincerely, Gregory 0. Rothwell Chief, Branch of Proecur Managerent = 4. Ary