As prescribed in 15.308-94 insert the following provision:
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OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY DEMONSTRATION (AUG 2008) - DLAD
(a) This provision provides guidelines and instructions for offeror preparation and execution of the operational capability demonstration to be conducted as part of the proposal evaluation/selection process. Only the apparent successful offeror(s) may be required to perform an operational capability demonstration. Other offerors may be required to perform this functional demonstration but only if the initial apparent successful offeror withdrew or failed the demonstration. The government may, at its option, waive the operational capability demonstration if it determines that the test is unnecessary.
(b) The goals of the operational capability demonstration are:
(1) Representativeness: this demonstration represents only a part of the overall evaluation process. It is composed of applications and tasks that are designed to test the ability of the item(s) offered to correctly meet the specification requirements.
(2) Functional Capability: This demonstration is intended to exercise the required function(s) to determine if the operational capability required is actually being provided.
(c) The test criteria are:
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(d) The offeror shall satisfactorily demonstrate the functional operation of the item(s) to receive further consideration under the terms of the solicitation. The item(s) demonstrated must meet the test criteria specified in paragraph (c) of this provision. The offeror shall demonstrate all features of the item(s) to include any evaluated optional features that are being offered.
(e) An offeror may withdraw at any time. Offerors who withdraw are requested to advise the government in writing. Withdrawal from the operational capability demonstration constitutes withdrawal from any further consideration in this acquisition.
(f) The government will not reimburse the offeror for time, effort, or any other expense incurred for the preparation and conduct of the demonstration.
(g) The demonstration should be conducted at a site free from outside interference. Participation should be limited to essential, key personnel directly involved in the demonstration. The operational capability demonstration shall be conducted by the offeror within 15 days after notification by the contracting officer. Time and date of the demonstration shall be mutually agreed upon by the offeror and the contracting officer. The government will schedule operational capability demonstrations with regard to the effective use of government personnel, and if possible, on the date requested by the offeror.
(h) The location of the offeror’s proposed demonstration site shall be reported to the government below. Whenever feasible, the demonstration shall be held at DSCP.
Offeror’s proposed demonstration site:_______(Fill in)__________________________________
(i) Inquiries concerning the demonstration shall be submitted in writing to the contracting officer.
(j) Instructions for performing the demonstration:
(1) The evaluation team will arrive at the demonstration site at a time agreeable to the offeror and the government and established in writing through the contracting officer.
(2) The offeror shall brief the team prior to the initiation of the demonstration. The offeror shall use the briefing period to explain to the evaluation team how the demonstration will be conducted and to answer questions concerning the demonstration.
(3) Errors due to operators or equipment shall be documented if they occur. All errors, malfunctions, or other problems shall be discussed with the evaluation team member-in-charge. Allowances for correction/reruns will be at the discretion of the member-in-charge of the team.
(4) The demonstration is allotted _______[Insert text]________________________.
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Although this is not a timed benchmark test, the demonstration should be conducted within the time allotted.
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