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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 02, 2003 FBO #0519
MODIFICATION

U -- ACCREDITED POST-MASTERS PROGRAM IN ADULT EDUCATION

Notice Date

4/30/2003
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

Contracting Office

Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Property Procurement and Management Section, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20535
 

ZIP Code

20535
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ042898
 

Response Due

5/8/2003
 

Archive Date

5/23/2003
 

Point of Contact

Gary Hopkins, Contracting Officer, Phone 703-632-1232, Fax 703-632-1844,
 

E-Mail Address

ghopkin1@leo.gov
 

Description

AMENDMENT #0002 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Question: Does the FBI expect that hours that have already been used to meet the requirements for the master's degree would also count toward 72 hours of the post-master's program? Or do participants need to complete a minimum of 72 hours of post-master's work, i.e., hours beyond the master's and not counted toward the master's degree? Answer: The FBI envisions that 36 hours of master's level work links up with 36 new, post-masters level course work, for a total of 72 hours of course work. We are not expecting to "double count" the 36 hours at the master's level, rather, that work is spread across areas of concentration and we want a program that will build upon those 36 hours and add to courses across areas of concentration. Our purpose in designing this program is so that the work done at the master's level lays the foundation for the additional post-masters work. In addition to the 36 new hours of course work, additional "dissertation credits" are envisioned to allow the students to work on research projects that are of a priority at the Academy and meet the institution's research/dissertation requirement and will allow for the students, upon completion, to be eligible for a degree. We've tried to allow flexibility in the number of hours, recognizing this varies from institution to institution. Question: Are we correct that "cognate" and "elective" can be used interchangeably? Answer: These terms are inter-changeable. Question: Is the total required in the cognate-elective area 12 hours of which six may be from prior graduate work? Answer: Yes, at least 6 new hours. Question: Already included in the FBI post-grad development program: Informal Learning in the Workplace; Adult Learning. (If these were counted toward a master's degree they cannot count as additional hours toward the doctorate.) Answer: Understood they don't "count" but they represent areas where the learners already have completed study, and may stand as prerequisites for additional course work. In foundations, at least 3 new hours is required, and the FBI is suggesting four types of courses that could be considered as foundations. If a responding institution has additional courses in the foundation area other than the four listed, those courses could be substituted for one of the four suggested. Question: Already included in the FBI post-grad development program: Instructional Systems Design (If this was counted toward a master's degree it cannot count as additional hours toward the doctorate.) Answer: Understood they don't "count" but ISD represents an area of study already completed, and the required 6 new hours of study should interlock with the course already completed by the learners. 6 new hours of post-masters work is envisioned in this area. Question: Already included in the FBI post-grad development program: Educational Research (If this was counted toward a master's degree it cannot count as additional hours toward the doctorate.) Answer: Again, understood that Educational Research doesn't count, but the 12 new hours of study should inter-relate or build upon this completed course. 17. 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) number 042898. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-12. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) is 611430. The Business Size Standard for this solicitation is $5 million. The term of this contract shall be for one year from date of award. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a requirement for a firm fixed-price contract for one year with four (4), one-year options for the acquisition of the following services: Accredited university post-masters program in education, adult learning or human resource development, interdisciplinary studies and other academic disciplines which provide and support an array of relevant course offerings which relate to the mission, responsibilities, requirements and needs of the FBI; Academic programs which are flexible enough to provide a strong formal education structure, but can accommodate an orientation toward the adult learner; Course offerings and consultative services within or between university departments than can lead to a terminal degree, should the individual student participant so desire; A measurable percentage of relevant course work which is taught either at the beginning or end (evenings) of the workday. Additionally, it would be desirable for respondents to offer a maximum degree of flexibility in course scheduling. Distance learning methods can be used to supplement instruction within a course. University submitting a proposal must have a permanent teaching facilities located within fifty miles of Washington, D.C., or be willing to conduct classes at the FBI Academy, and possibly establish a presence at the FBI Academy. The FBI will provide all necessary classroom facilities and Audio Visual (AV) equipment for classes conducted at the FBI Academy. Partnerships or consortium arrangements among universities are strongly encouraged. Appointment of appropriately credentialed FBI personnel as Adjunct faculty, for the purpose of course planning and execution, research and development or participation in other university programs. Where appropriate, courses could be developed and conducted jointly to take advantage of both university and FBI expertise and facilities. All students should be charged the same rate of tuition regardless of the state or district where they reside. Collaboration by university and FBI personnel to develop "short" (compressed time) courses, specialized training and conferences which address emerging or as yet un-addressed requirements and needs of the national and international law enforcement training and education community. Active participation by university faculty and post-graduate students in collaborative basic and applied research with the FBI. When research is assigned or agreed to by a faculty member and/or post-graduate student, FBI staff will participate actively in that program for its duration, to include membership on the student research committee. The collaboration could include regular on-site visits (both university and FBI Academy) to work on research projects. It should be the intention of both parties to encourage joint presentation/publication of research or other work in relevant, peer-reviewed journals or forums. Willingness of the universities to meet all of the above to engineer and maintain strategic partnerships to achieve a multi-layered program. In your response to this Request for Proposals, the offeror shall also submit to the FBI the following information: Course descriptions, titles and numbers contained in the university/college catalog; Requirements for the relevant degree program, including prerequisite and graduation requirements; and, Policy regarding acceptance of course credits from other universities. The guaranteed minimum under this contract will be one class of eight students. Description and program specifics: The FBI seeks a sequence of courses and milestones that can be identified as a block of courses, to include preliminary exams and timetable for coordinating published research. Standard admissions process - proposal must include admission process requirements. The FBI anticipates the course work will center on these four areas: Foundations - A minimum of three courses in foundations, including topics such as Informal Learning in the Workplace, The Programming Process in Adult Learning, History of Adult Education, Individual and Organizational Development, Philosophical Foundations of Human Resource Development, and Adult Learning. FBI students participating in the post-graduate development program already have Informal Learning in the Workplace and The Adult Learner (syllabi for these two courses are available upon request). These additional courses build on the instruction already provided in the area of adult learning. Having a professional competence in the area of adult learning is critical both to the mission of the FBI and to the design and delivery of curriculum consistent with the latest advances in the educational community. Generally, the area of foundations addresses the broader historical, philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of adult education and human resource development. Practice - A minimum of three courses in practice, including topics such as Consulting With Human Systems, Small Groups in Adult Learning, Facilitating Adult Learning, and Instructional Systems Design. FBI students participating in the post-graduate development program already have Instructional Systems Design (syllabus for this course is available upon request). These two additional courses reinforce the provided instruction and further develop the professional instructor competence in small group learning in adults and in human systems. Generally, the area of practice addresses applications of models and theoretical perspectives of engagement of individuals and other human systems. Research - A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of statistics and research methods courses are required. These courses address topics including but not limited to: qualitative methods and quantitative methods (advanced statistics/regression and program evaluation research methods). FBI students participating in the post-graduate development program already have one course in Educational Research (syllabus for this course is available upon request). These research and statistics courses are extremely important to develop a professional research component at the Academy in the short-term, and the University in the long-term. The research capacity must be developed in a manner that conforms with academic standards, so that results are published, defended and accepted within the academic community. Generally, the area of research addresses research methods, qualitative and quantitative, including statistical concepts and other tools of inquiry. In addition to the formal course work in the area of research, the FBI requires its post-graduate students to collaborate on projects demonstrating basic and applied research in addressing critical issues within the FBI. The research will focus on problems identified and research supported, at least in part, by the FBI. It is the FBI's intention to encourage an inter-locking research agenda, so that post-graduate students participate joint presentation/publication of research or other work in relevant, peer-reviewed journals or forums. The FBI estimates this coordinated research effort, which meets the academic equivalent of a published dissertation, to take approximately 30 hours of credit course work, supervised by a faculty committee. Topics for this coordinated research agenda would be approved by the Assistant Director, Training Division, and by the supervising faculty committee. Cognate - A minimum of three courses in a "cognate." The FBI desires to assemble some of the course work for this cognate from other courses participating students completed during graduate level course work. Generally, the area of a cognate represents an area of specialization representing course work relating to a specific academic discipline or specific practice area. Cognate areas which directly relate to the mission of the FBI include: distance learning, human development, management science, organizational behavior, curriculum and instruction, knowledge management, and educational administration. Other cognate areas may be added to this long-term development plan by the FBI, based on the needs of the FBI. In the event a responding institution has a cognate area that is believed to relate directly to the mission of the FBI and adult learning, respondents are requested to identify the area and the courses which comprise the cognate. Some of these courses are referred to as "electives," for a total of 12 hours, six of which must be completed in the post-graduate work. Six of the hours can be carried over from course work completed by the students during graduate level study. Again, the courses in the electives phase will relate directly to the mission of the FBI and adult learning or organizational development issues. Professional competence in these areas is essential to fulfill the mission of the FBI and to realize the full potential of the new University. When matters of research or study contain sensitive information the FBI Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (COTR) will be required to approve release of this information. It is proposed that students will start, and finish, at the same time. Students will carry either 9 or 6 credits each semester. The course of study may extend from the base year through options years. The COTR will work with the selected vendor to identify the courses and their sequence. Participation in this program will be allowed to other Federal Government Agencies authorized by the FBI. All quotes shall be submitted to the address listed below no later than 3:00 PM, EST, May 8, 2003. Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ 042898. No hand-carried or faxed packages will be considered. Bidders are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUL 2002), with their offer. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial (OCT 2000) and addendum is incorporated into this solicitation. Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify: (b) Submission from offer(s) is to read as follows: ?Submit signed and dated offer(s) to the attention of Mr. Gary W. Hopkins, Contracting Officer, RFQ 042898, FBI Academy, Hogan?s Alley, Building 15, Quantico, VA 22135. The contractor shall provide three names, addresses, telephone, and facsimile numbers of previous contracts either Government or Commercial, from similar type contracts, for the purpose of evaluating Past Performance. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999), is tailored to read as follows: All responsible vendors may submit a quotation which, if received at the time specified in solicitation, shall be considered by the FBI. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers (i) technical, (ii) past performance, and (iii) price. The Government reserves the right to evaluate technical compliance and make a best value decision. This could result in award to other than the lowest priced offer. The areas of technical capability and past performance are of higher importance when compared to price. The technical evaluation will consist of reviewing and evaluating the proposal for compliance with meeting or exceeding requirements as identified above. Price Evaluation - Offeror shall quote fixed pricing for the base year and subsequent four, one-year options. All costs must be identified including: Admission, course (per credit hour cost), books, etc., and shall include all expenses (i.e., travel, materials). The CLIN?s for the base year will be totaled and added to the CLIN?s for the option years to arrive at a grand total. The provision at 52.233-2, Service of Protest (AUG 1996) and addendum is incorporated into this solicitation. Addendum to 52.233-2, Modify: (a) ?. . . receipt from? Mr. Gary W. Hopkins. The following FAR clauses are incorporated as referenced and apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAY 2002), including the following subsections - (b)(12) and (24); 52.204-2, Security Requirements (AUG 1996), Add: The appropriate clearance must be maintained during the life of the contract and may require successful completion of periodic and aperiodic (random) security-related FBI polygraph examinations focusing on counterintelligence issues. Refusal to submit to polygraph or failure to successfully complete polygraph examination will result in denial of access, revocation of security clearance, or other appropriate security measures. Should the contractor be unable to perform the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of its failure to comply with the contract?s security requirements, the Government shall terminate the contract at no cost to the Government; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2002); 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000); 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (APR 1984); 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984); 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996); and, 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990). The following Department of Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses are referenced and apply to this acquisition: 2852.201.70, Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative (COTR) (JAN 1985); and, 2852-233-70, Protests Filed Directly With the Department of Justice (JAN 1998). FAR clauses are available at acqnet.gov/far. Department of Justice clauses are available at usdoj.gov/jmd/pe/jarinet. Contact Gary Hopkins (703)632-1232, email: ghopkin1@leo.gov for information regarding this solicitation.
 

Place of Performance

Address: FBI Academy, Quantico, VA

Zip Code: 22135

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00314918-W 20030502/030430213354 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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