SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Simulation Exercise/Database Manager Consultant
- Notice Date
- 3/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541618
— Other Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, 245 MURRAY LANE SW, BLDG T-5, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, 20223
- ZIP Code
- 20223
- Solicitation Number
- 175410
- Archive Date
- 3/24/2009
- Point of Contact
- Michael B Velez,, Phone: 202-406-6940
- E-Mail Address
-
mvelez@usss.treas.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number 175410 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. This action is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541618 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. The contractor shall provide simulation and database support services at the Forensic Services Division, Security and Incident Modeling Lab (SIMLAB), located at the James J. Rowley Training Center, 9200 Powder Mill Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708. The contractor shall have a Top Secret security clearance. The contractor shall have at least twenty years of protective experience and at least ten years experience in the application of high fidelity, constructive, and simulation models. Proficient simulation experience as well as extensive familiarity of protective operations and measures are essential requirements for the position. The services shall include the following: 1) D esigns, develops, and modifies Tactical Simulation (TACSIM) training exercises for agents/officers in protective and tactical operations training. Utilizes a variety of tools supporting training, analyses, experimentation, mission planning, and rehearsal activities. Details the modeling of small group protective tactics in rural and urban terrain. 2) Serves as the primary instructor/integrator of simulation training. Coordinates with training instructors, SAIC's, ASAIC's, Special Tactical Teams, etc., to support the planning and execution of new or revised plans. Coordinates with subject-matter experts and tactical advisors concerning simulation applications in contingency planning. Provides input to and recommendations for enhancements in simulation applications. Advises and assists training officers in the use of simulation exercises to meet training objectives. 3) Responsible for the management of the TACSIM databases. 4) Programs and manages simulation resource requirements including both facilities and automated hardware/software. Recommends the purchase and operation of simulation related computer equipment. Interfaces with the instructors utilizing simulation training to tailor exercises to training needs by adapting existing computer programs. The U.S. Secret Service will provide all necessary computer workstations, communications and workspace facilities as well as supplies and equipment in support of the tasks being performed. The estimated total number of hours is 782. Office hours will be scheduled by the Branch Chief between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The p eriod of performance shall be from the date of the award through January 31, 2010. The Government intends to award a labor hour contract. Line Item 0001: Quantity - 782 Hours. All quotations shall include a unit price for the stated quantity, as well as the total price. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable unless otherwise noted: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Paragraph (a) insert: "The Government intends to award a labor hour contract to the offeror, whose quotation, conforming to the Solicitation as provided herein, represents the best value to the Government".; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The following clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor ; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities ; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration.; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. These FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via the world wide web at http://www.arnet.gov/. The following HSAR Clauses are applicable unless otherwise noted : 3052.204-71, Contractor Employee Access; 3052.209-70, Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates. These HSAR Clauses may be accessed via the world wide web at http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/regulations/. The following U.S. Secret Service Clause is applicable unless otherwise noted: Unauthorized Use of the U.S. Secret Service Name. Requests for copies of the provisions and/or clauses will not be accepted. Quotations must contain the following: 1) Resume of proposed individual; 2) Unit pricing and total pricing for the line item; 3) Name of company, point of contact, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address; 4) Past performance references for the same or similar work within the last five years including the n ame of Government Agency/Company Client, two (2) individual points of contact and telephone number(s), address of client, contract/order number and dollar amount, description of services provided; and period of performance ; 5) Company business size and status; 6) Company tax identification number; 7) Company DUNS number; and 8) Company purchase order address. Please note: All offerors shall forward their quotations via e-mail to the attention of Michael Velez at michael.velez@usss.dhs.gov. Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 pm, local time, Monday, March 23, 2009. Please note: An award is anticipated within seven (7) days of receipt of quotations.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Laurel, Maryland, 20708, United States
- Zip Code: 20708
- Zip Code: 20708
- Record
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