SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Energy Trading and Risk Management
- Notice Date
- 3/1/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Finance Accounting and Operations, Division of Procurement, 888 1st Street, N.E., Washington, DC, 20426
- ZIP Code
- 20426
- Solicitation Number
- FERC02RMT22281
- Response Due
- 3/15/2002
- Archive Date
- 3/30/2002
- Point of Contact
- Charlotte Handley, Contracting Specialist, Phone (202) 219-1156, Fax (202) 208-0987,
- E-Mail Address
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charlotte.handley@ferc.fed.us
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FERC02RMT22281 is issued as a Request for Proposal and all provisions/clauses are those through FAC 04, effective as of 2/20/02. This solicitation is unrestricted under NAICS Code 541690, size standard not to exceed $5M. Statement of Work: The Division of Market Development is seeking assistance for its staff to familiarize itself on how Energy Trading and Risk Management affect the wholesale market for electricity and natural gas which the Commission Regulates. The consultant will provide assistance on likely causes of market behavior such as bidding in a manner that appears to be at odds with what fundamental factors would seem to dictate or what may be known as ?strategic bidding.? The successful applicant (consultant) will also assist staff in developing analytic tools to measure market performance and specific aspects that affect this performance such as liquidity and market power. The consultant will not be considered advisory in any capacity for contested cases before the Commission or for matters of enforcement of rules. Rather, the consultant will be a resource on call for Market Development staff to assist in answering questions on market behavior, to conduct periodic training on market dynamics and in assessment of market performance. The purpose is to not only assist the staff in the performance of its current work but to help staff develop its own expertise in this area. In addition to assisting staff in market assessment and training, the consultant will also provide some guidance on the Commission?s market tests, which are intended to measure the relative competitiveness of markets under its jurisdiction. As the Division of Market Development is likely to become part of the new office of market Oversight and Investigation, the consultant will help provide assistance in the production of anticipated products such as the ?Seasonal Market Assessments.? While the ultimate decision on the development of these tools and products will be with the Commission and staff, the consultant should be prepared to provide critical analysis of these efforts. The consultant must be able to provide resources on an ?on-call? basis. While the consultant does not necessarily have to work on-site, the consultant must be available to the staff for consultation by phone and on-site work within a reasonable amount of notice. Other personnel provided by the consultant to fulfill his/her service obligations must meet the qualifications as stated in the evaluation factors and must be cleared of any possible organizational conflicts of interest prior to performance. The period of performance for this contract will be for one year and will include a one-year option period. The consultant must provide quarterly reports on the activities performed on behalf of staff and in order to fulfill the requirements of this statement of work. The quarterly report shall contain the purpose for any activities, emphasize progress, the procedures performed, problems encountered, actions taken, the results or conclusions thereof, any recommendations for improvements, and planned actions. Travel will be reimbursed at current DOD Joint Travel Regulations rates. All offerors and subcontractors must complete and submit with their proposals, either the Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) representation or the OCI disclosure (not both). Complete and submit the OCI Questionnaire. Request OCI information from C. Handley. See DOE clauses 952.209-8 OCI-Disclosure and 952.209-72 OCI. Same/similar language will be incorporated into the resultant contract. The estimated start date is April 15, 2002. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (Oct 2000), applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 SUBPARAGRAPH (b) Reply by e- mail the proposal to charlotte.handley@ferc.gov. Three copies of the price and four copies of the technical proposal, signed by an official authorized to bind the offeror, at FERC, ATTN: C. Handley, 888 First St, NE, Wash DC 20426, no later than 2:00 PM local time, Friday, March 15, 2002. It is our intent to evaluate based on initial proposals. Price Proposal: Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 SUBPARAGRAPH (b)(6): The price proposal shall be separate from the technical proposal. Offerors must breakout pricing and provide (1) firm-fixed-price, fully loaded labor rate and (2) Other Direct Costs. Supporting details shall also be provided (e.g., travel destinations, number of trips, computer time, discounts offered (excluding prompt payment)). Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 SUBPARAGRAPH (c) The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days. EVALUATION FACTORS: Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 SUBPARAGRAPH, (a) Technical Proposal: Prior Experience (35 points). The offeror must demonstrate in its proposal: a thorough understanding of the nation?s gas, oil, and electricity markets, and the ability to analyze the effect of proposed Commission regulations and market rules. In addition, the offeror must be able to: measure market performance using empirical indicators of the exercise of market power and market efficiency; analyze market data to develop quantitative assessment of market performance; provide assistance in identifying the causes of strategic bidding patterns; train staff on market dynamics and assessment of market performance; develop models and summaries to assess the strength of the market and market rules; develop analytical tools to measure market performance; and develop and access relevant public and proprietary databases and sources. The offeror must demonstrate the ability to help to prepare periodic state-of-the-market reports on the various performance indicators and structural features of energy markets. The offeror must be competent working with large volumes of data and performing computer-based analysis or modeling using a software application such as Statistical Analysis System (SAS). Must also be capable of using other computer software packages such as Word, Excel, and Access. Higher scores will be assigned to those offerors who have demonstrated recent successful experience in the electric, oil, and natural gas markets and demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently perform the statement of work. Past Performance (30 points). Ensure that the company names, points of contact and phone numbers are current. The Offeror and each subcontractor proposed must each select three references to complete a "Contractor Past-Performance Evaluation." All areas of the sheet must be filled in. If an answer to a specific question is not provided, the applicable area must be annotated with the reason why (e.g. Reference failed to provide an answer). Higher scores will be assigned for services performed that are at least similar in size and complexity to the work required under this contract. To be acceptable, the services must have been satisfactorily performed. FERC may obtain and evaluate information from sources other than those provided by the offeror. FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv) states In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance." For the purposes of this evaluation not being evaluated favorably or unfavorably means the offeror will receive a rating of "good or acceptable" on company past performance. To obtain a copy of the past performance form to be completed by the Offeror's references, request from C. Handley by email. The Offeror will be responsible and ensure that the references reply by e-mail their completed response to C. Handley by 2:00 PM local time, March 15, 2002. Professional Qualifications (20 points). The offeror must describe in its proposal: 1) the education and experience of the consultant and any proposed backup personnel that will be assigned to this contract and 2) demonstrate that it has sufficient resources to perform the statement of work. The written response must include the following information for all staff participating on the contract: Labor Category (i.e., Energy Trader, Energy Risk Manager, etc.); Total years of experience in commodity trading and/or risk management. Two of the five years must be experience in energy trading (natural gas, oil, and electric markets) and/or risk management. Degree(s) obtained. Consultant(s) must have a bachelor?s degree in business, economics, or finance and a graduate degree in business, economics, finance, math, statistics, or engineering. The offeror must discuss the availability of the consultant and any proposed backup personnel, including the expected response time for consultation by phone and on-site work. Higher scores will be based on offeror's educational background, recent work experience, and availability. In particular, higher scores will be given to those who offer recent experience in the natural gas, oil, and electric markets. Technical Approach (15 points). The proposal must clearly demonstrate the ability to serve as a coach, trainer, or subject matter expert on market behavior and assessment of market performance. Offeror must demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and excellent analytical skills to interact with staff. To demonstrate your understanding and ability, provide a sample list of possible training sessions and schedule and discuss each one as it relates to market behavior and assessment of market performance. Higher scores will be assigned to those offerors who effectively communicate and who provide a sound, effective, and innovative training approach that reflects an understanding of the statement of work. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 SUBPARAGRAPH (a). Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. However, award shall be made to the offeror whose proposal is determined to best meet the needs of the Government after consideration of all factors i.e., provides the "best value." Best value, for the purpose of the contract is defined as the procurement process that results in the most advantageous acquisition decision for the Government. Include a completed copy of Provision at 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2001) with offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001), applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: 1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Clauses are as follows: 52.217-8 and 52.217-9. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2001) applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-5: The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6 with A1; 52.219-4; 52.219-8; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52-222-36; 52.222-37; 52.225-13; 52.225-15; 52.225-16; 52.232-33; 52.239-1. Any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation must be e-mailed to C. Handley no later than March 13, 2002. Questions will not be accepted past March 12, 2002. E-Mail C. Handley of your intent to submit a proposal no later than March 13, 2002.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 888, 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC and at Offeror's place of performance.
- Zip Code: 20426
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 20426
- Record
- SN00034734-W 20020303/020301213259 (fbodaily.com)
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