SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- ITA SABIT Standards Program
- Notice Date
- 1/30/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, SSMC4 - Room 7601/OFA61 1305 East West Highway, 7th Floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- ZIP Code
- 20910
- Solicitation Number
- TAIP3450-3-91366
- Archive Date
- 2/28/2003
- Point of Contact
- Alonzo Jacobs, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-713-0839 x127, Fax 301-713-0809, - Alonzo Jacobs, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-713-0839 x127, Fax 301-713-0809,
- E-Mail Address
-
alonzo.jacobs@noaa.gov, alonzo.jacobs@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION (ITA) SEMINAR-Simultaneous Facilitator (Russian) SABIT Standards Certifications and Testing Program A. Introduction and Statement of the Problem Background The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration's Special American Business Internship Training Program (SABIT), is managing a specialized program in Standards to train standards, certification, and testing professionals from Russia and the New Independent States (NIS), and has a requirement for a Facilitator to manage these three (3) specialized programs. The Training Program will consist of three four-week training sessions with approximately seventeen to twenty participants each. The first two weeks' training of each Training Session will be provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The remaining two-week portion of each Training Session will consist of visits to private companies (Host Firms) and industry expositions, with SABIT overseeing all training and program development. The period of performance of this contract is from the effective date through twelve (12) months with an option for one additional three (3) four-week programs. The first option is to be completed no later than October, 2004. Purpose and Objectives This requirement is to establish an appropriate procurement mechanism as deemed by NOAA Procurement, with one individual to serve as the facilitator for the Training Programs (Facilitator). The program dates are as follows: Standards Program for Medical Equipment-February 22-March 22, 2003; Standards Program for Telecommunications-May 17-June 14, 2003; Standards Program for Automotive Products-August 30-September 27, 2003. The Interpreter/Facilitator shall travel with the group throughout each four-week Training Session, providing logistical and program support. Requirements The service provider shall have: 1. Baccalaureate degree. Knowledge of history, government, demographics, and politics of the former Soviet Union. 2. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, in Russian. 3. Ability to perform liaison functions among various organizations involved in the SABIT Standards Program. 4. Strong organizational skills, in particular the ability to organize, plan and coordinate logistics involved in supervising a group of 15-20 interns, including arranging ground transportation, lodging and domestic air travel if necessary. 5. Strong administrative skills. 6. Strong intercultural communication skills. 7. Strong public speaking ability. 8. Assertive personality with the ability to handle challenging situations. Basis of Evaluation: Applicants who meet the Basic Qualification Requirements above will be further evaluated based on their experience, education and training shown on their application as it relates to the quality ranking factors listed below. Quality Ranking Factors: Listed in order of importance. 1. Experience serving as a facilitator or other position in other international training programs. 2. Ability to fluently communicate in Russian. 3. Previous experience living in Russia or other Eurasian country. 4. Familiarity with standards, harmonization and certification issues. 5. Capability and willingness to be reached by Standards Coordinator at all times when with the group. Evaluation of Quotation: Quotations will be evaluated jointly with SABIT program Director Liesel Duhon on a best value basis. The government reserves the right to shall make award based on a "best value" evaluation. The government reserves the right to make multiple awards for this requirement. Payment to the contractor shall be made electronically, therefore offerors should be prepared to submit direct deposit information prior to contract award. Offerors are required to provide Vendor Profile data by visiting http://www.ofa.noaa.gov/~amd/vendor_form.html and complete the appropriate forms. NOTE: There is a _ underscore between the words vendor and form in the above link. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration shall provide the service provider with a complete list of attendees one (1) week in advance of each training session. Substitutions shall be made with as much notice as possible but are subject to last minute changes. ITA shall provide all travel costs, housing and a government per diem. STATEMENT OF WORK: The SABIT Program shall pay the contractor for services in two (2) installments per session: one (1) payment every two (2) weeks, under "immediate payment" regulations. Each payment will cover fourteen (14) days of facilitation services each at the daily rate. The Facilitator shall implement the Standards Training program as follows: 1. The Facilitator shall, coordinate general logistical program operations with the SABIT office, especially the SABIT Standards Coordinator, on housing, transportation, and training sessions for each of the groups. 2. The Facilitator shall, greet each group at the Airport and accompany them to its lodging facility. At the end of the program, the Facilitator shall accompany each group to the Airport to ensure that each trainee departs from the United States on the scheduled departure date. 3. The Facilitator shall, act as the liaison among the Interns and the Host Firms. Provide information about SABIT at group visits to Host Firms. 4. The Facilitator shall, coordinate with the NIST Program Officer and Standards Coordinator, for each group, prepares a brief presentation for the first day of the program that will include: a review of the SABIT intern FAQ, establishment of rules of facilitator/intern interaction, and an explanation of program logistics. 5. The Facilitator shall, provide Host Firms and Interns with guidelines and logistical information on the Program on a timely basis. 6. The Facilitator shall, answer routine questions regarding SABIT program rules and restrictions; refer unusual situations to SABIT director. 7. The Facilitator shall, take notes on the reports by each intern on his/her domestic regulatory, standards and conformity assessment structures, to be given during the course of the Training session and submit to SABIT with each Intern's Exit Questionnaire. Provide notes to SABIT at the end of the contract. 8. The Facilitator shall, when speaking with Interns, use Russian as necessary to ensure clear communication, particularly in the case of unusual situations. 9. The Facilitator shall, when requested, speak about the SABIT programs at government and private sector functions during the training sessions. 10. The Facilitator shall, assist SABIT office in compiling proper documentation for: international and domestic travel (ticket receipts, bus service driver confirmations), hotel invoices, interns' signatures on travel vouchers, insurance invoices, deductibles, and co-payments. 11. The Facilitator shall, during the programs, maintain regular daily contact with SABIT Standards Coordinator for logistical updates, program changes, and any issues requiring SABIT input or decisions. Ensure clear communication with SABIT staff at all times. 12. The Facilitator shall, plan one cultural or social excursions per week and one activity per weekend for the group during the training programs. 13. The Facilitator shall, ensure that prior to the completion of each Training Session each intern completes a SABIT Exit Questionnaire. Such Questionnaires shall be submitted to SABIT as a part of the final report of each group of Interns. 14. The Facilitator shall, prepare and submit to SABIT a final report for each group within one week of the group's departure. Contained in the report should be a brief summary covering lessons learned, as well as summary of the interns' experiences during the training. The final reports should also address the extent to which the goals and objectives of the training program have been met. 15. The Facilitator shall, conduct all aspects of the program in a professional manner. 16. The Facilitator shall, assist interns with daily life in the United States, answering questions, providing oral translation, providing information on general topics as well as concrete needs. 17. The Facilitator shall, upon request, assist with minor written translations of program materials. Overall Evaluation Criteria The Government reserves the right to reject any, all or a portion of any proposal determined to be inadequate or unacceptable. The Government may make its decisions on the basis of initial proposals received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial proposal(s) (by major task area) should contain the offeror's best terms from a price, qualifications, and technical approach. Contractor Past Performance: The Offeror shall be evaluated on their demonstration of past successes in delivering reports, documents, and other products/services such as those described in this RFQ. Please provide at least three (3) references where you have performed similar work. The references should include, at a minimum: Contract Number, COTR and Contracting Officer name, phone number, dollar value, and type of contract, period of performance, and a statement of outlining the services performed. References and evaluation of past performances will be considered appropriately. Price: The Offeror shall provide a price breakdown, which includes total task days and crosswalks to an estimated dollar value for completion of each task areas of the stated requirements. The Offeror shall also furnish estimated travel, messenger and any other miscellaneous costs for each task area of the stated requirements. Offeror quotes shall include pricing for the Base and Option periods. Oral Presentations: The Government reserves the right to hold oral presentations before making an award. Additionally the Government reserves the right to seek additional information, both written and oral, from any or all offeror to ensure fairness in the selection process. If you have any questions on this requirement, you should simultaneously submit them in writing via e-mail to the following individuals by no later than February 3, 2003; Tracy_Rollins@ita.doc.gov and Alonzo.Jacobs@noaa.gov. The subject line of your e-mail should reflect ITA SABIT Standards Program. The Government will provide written responses by February 7, 2003 to questions received. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM, February 13, 2003 and should be submitted to: Alonzo.Jacobs@noaa.gov. The subject line should read "ITA SABIT Standards Programs."
- Place of Performance
- Address: ITA/SABIT, 1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 4100W, Washington, DC,
- Zip Code: 20230
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20230
- Record
- SN00249502-W 20030201/030130213207 (fbodaily.com)
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