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NOTICE OF SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY
(DEVIATION 2026-O0026)(FEB 2026)

(a) To be determined responsible, the Offeror must meet the general standards of
responsibility set forth at FAR 9.104-1 and the following criteria, as described in
Chapter 3, General Standards, of "Government Auditing Standards."

(1) Qualifications;

(2) Independence; and

(3) Quality Control.

(b) "Government Auditing Standards" is issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States. To obtain a digital copy or for more information on obtaining a hardcopy
of the "Government Auditing Standards," see website: https://www.gao.gov/yellowbook.

(c) The apparently successful Offeror, before award, shall give the Contracting
Officer evidence that it is licensed by the cognizant licensing authority in the state or
other political jurisdiction where the Offeror operates its professional practice.

(End of provision)