(d) Certification by offeror. To ensure against contacts between HHS personnel and prospective offerors that would exceed the limits of advance guidance set forth in FAR 15.604 and potentially result in an unfair advantage to an offeror, the Contracting Officer shall: Furnish the following certification template to any prospective offeror of an unsolicited proposal; and require that the executed certification be included in any resultant unsolicited proposal:
Unsolicited Proposal
Certification by Offeror
This is to certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that-
(a) This proposal has not been prepared under Government supervision;
(b) The methods and approaches stated in the proposal were developed by this offeror;
(c) Any contact with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) personnel has been within the limits of appropriate advance guidance set forth in FAR 15.604; and
(d) No prior commitments were received from HHS personnel regarding acceptance of this proposal.
Date:____________________
Organization____________________
Name____________________
Title____________________
(This certification shall be signed by a responsible management official of the proposing organization or by a person authorized to contractually obligate the organization.)
