SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Facilitator for St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
- Notice Date
- 4/19/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- US Army Corp of Engineers, Alaska, CEPOA-CT, P. O. Box 6898, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-6898
- ZIP Code
- 99506-6898
- Solicitation Number
- W911KB-06-T-0021
- Response Due
- 4/25/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/24/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 1.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; proposal s are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2.Solicitation W911KB-06-T-0021 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 3.This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-08 and DFARS Change Notice 20060412. 4.This procurement is being issued as 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE in accordance with FAR 19.502. The NAICS code is 541990, Size standards in millions of dollars: $6.5 5. CLIN 0001 - three meetings, generally occurring over the course of one year. CLIN 0002 - Option 1 will be included to extend the performance period for an additional three meetings. CLIN 0003 - Option 2 will extend for another three meetings. 6. This is the description for the following commercial item requirement for a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Facilitator: 1)General Criteria a)Authorization: This work is being performed under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites (DERP-FUDS). b)This contract provides for independent, neutral party facilitation services for Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meetings concerning formerly used defense sites on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. It will provide for one person to conduct the meetings in a fashion that is fair to all stakeholders related to the FUDS projects at NE Cape and Gambell. c)The period of performance shall be for three meetings, generally occurring over the course of one year. Option 1 will be included to extend the performance period for an additional three meetings. Similarly, Option 2 will extend for another three meeti ngs. d)The contractor should have previous experience as an independent facilitator for environmental matters and a demonstrated knowledge of Alaska native issues. 2)Goals a)The goals of the project are: i)To see conflicts of opinion between the Corps/RAB/stakeholders/ADEC through to a resolution; ii)Maintain a friendly atmosphere; help parties agree on standard procedures for coming to resolution on areas of disagreement; iii)Allow the Corps to share information and give updates on project status to the community; iv)Allow the community to give feedback and make recommendations about the projects; v)Identify common ground between all parties; vi)Communicate an understanding of future expectations for the projects; vii)Agree on a path to move forward. 3)Meetings a)The contractor shall participate in each of the next three RAB meetings (typically three per year) to conduct the RAB meetings as a neutral facilitator. The contractor must participate in person; b)Assure that meeting participants understand meeting protocols; c)The contractor shall ensure fairness, giving equal opportunity for everyone to speak and be heard; d)Establish and enforce conference phone etiquette as many RAB Members choose to participate via audio teleconference; e)Ensure conversations are not cut-off and all ideas/opinions raised are captured; f)Avoid breakdown of meeting into passionate/heated discussions; g)Minimize interruptions and off-topic remarks; h)Act as timekeeper, assure regularly scheduled breaks occur, follow the agenda; i)Assists in developing topics for subsequent meetings. 4)Specific Requirements 1.Pre-performance conference: Within 5 days of contract award, prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall participate in a teleconference call with the Alaska District Contracting Officer or designated representative. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of scheduling and administering the work. 2.Submittals: Provide a short, written commentary to the Corps Project Manager reg arding the facilitators perceptions on how each RAB Meeting went. Meeting Minutes will be provided for the Contractors review before submission of this commentary. The Contractor shall provide an electronic copy and a hard copy of the commentary to the Alaska District Project Manager, Alaska District 5)Public Affairs The contractor shall not make available to the news media, or make public disclosure of any data resulting from this contract. The contractor shall refer all press or public contacts to the Contracting Officer or designated representative. 7. DELIVERY: FOB DESTINATION to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District Attn: Carey Cossaboom, CEPOA-PM-C, P.O. Box 6898, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-0898 Also, please include your delivery terms/time. 8. The following provision applies to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2006). Quotes will be evaluated on price related factors only. 9. The following provision applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) 10. The following provision applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2005), and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. 11. The following clause applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2005) 12. The following clause applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2006) applies to this acquisition with only the following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) are applicable: Add clauses as appropriate: 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129). 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). 13. Submit written offers, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers(Jun 1998) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. (Dec 2001) The clause at FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. (Oct. 2003) The following provisions and clauses also apply: The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration ALTERNATE A (NOV 2003) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (Mar 2006) applies to this acquisition with only the following DFARS clauses in paragraph (b) are ap plicable: a.252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005). b.252.225-7036, Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005). c.252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004) d.DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (JUN 2005) e.252.209-7001 Disclosure Of Ownership Or Control By The Government Of A Terrorist Country (SEP 2004) f.252.212-7001 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (JUL 2002) This clause as well as other FAR clauses and provisions can be viewed at the following websites: http://deskbook.dau.mil/htmlfiles/DBY_far.asp http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote received without discussions. 14.Quotes must be signed, dated, and submitted on company letterhead. Quotes are due NO LATER THAN April 25, 2006, (11:30 AM, Alaska Time). 15.Send quotations to: US Army Engineer District, Alaska Attn: Mary J. Abbott P.O. Box 6898 Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 99506-6898 Preferably, quotations may be emailed to: Mary.J.Abbott@usace.army.mil or submitted via fax at 907-753-2544. Contact Mary J. Abbott, at 907-753-2756 for additional information regarding this solicitation.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Corp of Engineers, Alaska CEPOA-CT, P. O. Box 6898, Elmendorf AFB AK
- Zip Code: 99506-6898
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 99506-6898
- Record
- SN01031218-W 20060421/060419221123 (fbodaily.com)
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