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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2007 FBO #2126
SOLICITATION NOTICE

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Notice Date: 9/20/2007
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 611710 — Educational Support Services
Contracting Office: Corporation for National and Community Service, Procurement, Office of Procurement Services, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20525, UNITED STATES
ZIP Code: 20525
Solicitation Number: CNSHQKMS0702
Response Due: 9/26/2007
Archive Date: 10/11/2007
Point of Contact: Leroy Dawson, Senior Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Phone 202/606-7551, Fax 202/606-3488, - Leroy Dawson, Senior Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Phone 202/606-7551, Fax 202/606-3488,
E-Mail Address: ldawson@cns.gov, ldawson@cns.gov
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Item services in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This procurement is being made in accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 12, FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and all responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation number is CNSHQKMS0702 and it is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under NAICS Code 611710 on an unrestricted competitive basis. The solicitation document, and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20. The Corporation of National and Community Service will award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for CPR/First Aid and American Red Cross Disaster relief training and certification for 475 AmericCorps*NCCC Western Region members. The period of performance shall be from October 22, 2007 through November 16, 2007. The purchase order shall be in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall read and follow the directions given in provision 52.212-1, particularly the submission of past performance information pursuant to 52.212-1(b)(10). In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, and the selection factors listed below as an addendum to FAR 52.212-2, the Government will award a purchase order to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation requirements, is most advantageous and offers the best value to the Government. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (July 2006)(21 U.S.C. 3332). See numbered note 1. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) Taxpayer ID number. If not registered in ORCA, Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. If registered in ORCA, Offeror shall include only part K of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. The Government intends to award on an all or none basis to a responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and provides the Government with the best value. The offeror shall submit at least one relevant past performance reference including point of contact, current telephone number. This award will be based on a best value decision. The Corporation of National and Communication Service will evaluate offers based on the following factors which are an addendum to FAR 52-212-2: 1) Technical Approach/Qualified Personnel (Understand the requirements in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)(attachment 1), resumes? for all instructors, detailed approach to training and certifying 475 members in the timeline required), Past Performance (Quality, Timeliness, Business Relations; and Customer Satisfaction) and Price. Trade-Off: The Government will apply a trade-off process under Best Value Continuum procedures to determine which offeror presents the best value to the government. As such, award may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror. The Government intends to award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Proposals shall be evaluated on their merits pertaining to the evaluation factors described above. Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 26, 2007. Offerors are shall submit your offer electronically to Jhodges@ncs.gov . However, it is each offeror?s responsibility to ensure the offer is received (in total) by the Contract Specialist prior to the deadline. Should offerors have any questions, submit questions to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Joseph Hodges, at the above email address by September 24, 2007 and all questions and answers will be posted to this site for the information of all offerors. Attachment 1 Corporation for National and Community Services AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Western Region Campus PURCHASE ORDER PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 1.0 GENERAL. 1.1 SCOPE. The purpose of this Purchase Order is to obtain Contractor?s technical and administrative support services for the Corporation for National and Community Services AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Western Region Campus. Contractor support shall include: Train and certifiy 475 Corps Members and Team Leaders for CPR/First Aid with an emphasis on Katrina Disaster Relief Projects. This Purchase Order is performance based. 1.2 BACKGROUND. AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country?s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve with more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations. Since 1994, more than 400,000 men and women have provided needed assistance to millions of Americans across the nation through their AmeriCorps service. AmeriCorps opens the door for citizens to serve in a variety of ways. Through their service and the volunteers they mobilize, AmeriCorps members address critical needs in communities throughout America, including To provide mandated services in the Katrina Disaster Relief Projects 475 Corps Members and Team Leaders must be American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified. 1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. 1.3.1 Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this Purchase Order. The Project Manager is further designated as Key by the Government. 1.3.1.1 The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer?s Technical Representative. It is anticipated that the Project Manager shall be the Facilitator/Instructor provided by the Contractor for this work effort. The name of Project Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this task order. The Project Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to effectively read, write, speak and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Project Manager without prior acknowledgment from the Contracting Officer. 1.3.1.2 The Project Manager shall be available to the COTR via telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday, and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 2 hours of notification. 1.3.2 Qualified Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in this Purchase Order. 1.3.3 Employee Identification. Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee?s photo, name, clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times. 1.3.4 Employee Conduct. Contractor?s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, ?off limits? areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Homeland Security or the U.S. Coast Guard. 1.3.5 Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons. The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from U.S. Coast Guard facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any task order awarded. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee. 1.3.6 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or would appear to cause a conflict of interest. 1.4 KEY PERSONNEL. Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without written acknowledgment from the Contracting Officer. The Government may designate additional Contractor personnel as Key in each task order awarded. 1.5 SECURITY. Contractor access to classified information is not required under this Purchase Order. 1.6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance for this Purchase Order is from 10/22/2007 through 11/16/2007. 1.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The primary place of performance will be AmeriCorps NCCC Facilities 5446 Skvarla Street, McClellan, CA 95652 (Building 943) 1.8 HOURS OF OPERATION. Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). However, there may be occasions when Contractor employees shall be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill requirements under this Purchase Order. 1.9 TRAVEL. Contractor travel is not required to support this Purchase Order. 1.10 KICK-OFF MEETING. The Contractor shall attend a Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer and the COTR no later than two (2) business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting, which will be chaired by the Contracting Officer, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of this task order and review the Contractor's project plan. The Kick-Off Meeting will be held at the Government?s facility. 1.14 GENERAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide all written reports in electronic format with read/write capability using applications that are compatible with Coast Guard Standard Workstation III (Windows XP and Microsoft Office Applications). 1.15 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY. This task order includes a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). In general, the PRS sets forth the expected outcomes (objectives) of the task order, the service(s) required of the Contractor to achieve the objectives, a performance standard per outcome, and a plan for a reduction in payment in the event the Contractor does not meet the performance standard. The PRS is not an exclusive remedy and inclusion of the PRS does not preclude the Government from using any other remedy available by law or Purchase Order terms, including reductions in payment in accordance with any clause for inspection of services. 3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. The Government will provide the following property for work required under this Purchase Order: Facilities. 4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED RESOURCES. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment and services necessary for Purchase Order and Government personnel to fulfill the requirements of this Purchase Order, except for the Government Furnished Property specified in the PWS. 5.0 REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide technical and administrative support services for the Corporation for National and Community Services AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Western Region Campus. 5.1 Training/Certification. The Contractor shall provide American Red Cross training and certification for 475 Corps Members and Team Leaders for CPR/First Aid and Disaster Relief for the Gulf Coast Region. Note: PWS 7.0 begins on the next page 7.0 DELIVERABLES. The Contractor shall consider items below as having mandatory due dates. Item PWS Deliverable/Event DUE BY 1 5.1 475 Corps Members and Team Leaders Certifications 11/16/2007 Note: PWS 8.0 begins on the next page. 8.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). The PRS table below reflects the deliverables considered by the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps to be the most important for the successful performance of this Purchase Order. This includes the expected standards of performance and planned reductions for not meeting those standards. Contractor?s technical and administrative support services for the Corporation for National and Community Services AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Western Region Campus. Objectives Required Service Performance Standard Reductions 1.Timely receipt of all documents Provide all documents on time (PWS 5.1) 100% on time delivery (unless Government causes delay or student does not pass requirements ) Based upon COTR Issuing of due dates for classes all certification will be issued on are before the final due date. If the contractor can not meet due results will be reflected in the Contractor?s past performance evaluation of the Purchase Order. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (20-SEP-2007); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
Web Link: Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/CNS/CFO/WashingtonDC/CNSHQKMS0702/listing.html)
Place of Performance: Address: AmeriCorp NCCC Facilities 5446 Skvaria Street (bldg 943) McClellan, CA; Zip Code: 95652; Country: UNITED STATES
Record: SN01412994-F 20070922/070921080918 (fbodaily.com)
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