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About Unsolicited Proposals The Government has many of its personnel and contractors working on research and development for improving all types of material and equipment. The substance of a proposal may already be known to them, or be in the public domain. Consequently, unsolicited proposals are accepted by the Volpe Center for consideration and evaluation only on the condition that such acceptance does not imply a promise to pay, recognition of novelty or originality, or a contractual relationship such as would render the Government liable to pay for information to which it would otherwise lawfully be entitled. Furthermore, receipt of an unsolicited proposal does not, in and of itself, justify the government awarding a contract without providing for full and open competition. A sole source acquisition based on an unsolicited proposal is subject to the same Volpe Center policies, regulations and procedures as any other proposed non-competitive acquisition, and will be processed accordingly. Proposal Submission Instructions All unsolicited proposals should be sent to: U.S. Department of Transportation This office acts as the Volpe Center’s central point of contact for the receipt and handling of unsolicited proposals. This office will forward unsolicited proposals to the appropriate Volpe Center program areas for evaluation. Questions regarding these guidelines and the submission of unsolicited proposals to the Volpe Center may be directed to Ms. Eileen Norcott, Procurement Analyst, at (617) 494-2180 or email: Eileen.Norcott@dot.gov. Proposal Preparation Instructions The Volpe Center will only evaluate unsolicited proposals from individuals or organizations determined to be responsible, prospective contractors. To qualify as a responsible, prospective contractor you must satisfy the regulatory requirements cited in FAR Subpart 9.1. Also, you need to ensure compliance with organizational conflict of interest requirements contained in FAR Subpart 9.5. No rigid format is specified for an unsolicited proposal. We do, however, urge care in preparation. While brevity is desired, the proposal should contain sufficient information to permit full and meaningful review. In order to be evaluated, an unsolicited proposal submitted to the Volpe Center must include all information required by FAR 15.605, and be marked in accordance with FAR 15.609 if the offeror wishes to restrict the data. Offerors are urged to protect their interests under the patent and copyright laws and to submit their proposals without proprietary restriction. However, information identified as proprietary in accordance with FAR 15.609 will not be disclosed to parties outside the Government without written permission of the offeror.
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