SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP)Research Assistant for Homeland Security Research Support Services
- Notice Date
- 9/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- DOI - NBC, Ft. Huachuca AZ NBC / Acquisition Services DirectorateSierra Vista BranchP.O. Box 12924 Fort Huachuca AZ 85670
- ZIP Code
- 85670
- Solicitation Number
- NBCRFP0901
- Response Due
- 9/10/2009
- Archive Date
- 9/1/2010
- Point of Contact
- Yvonne L. Moreno Contract Specialist 5205383750 Yvonne_L_Moreno@nbc.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
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- Description
- Solicitation Number:NBCHQ08291 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NBCRFP0901 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35.The estimated level of effort for this requirement is for one (1) Research Assistant and is not expected to exceed 2080 hours for a period twelve (12) months only. The beginning date of award is anticipated to be 09/29/2009 and for only twelve (12) months, with no options. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 611630 - Language Schools and the business size standard is $7.0m per annum. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. BACKGROUNDThe National Defense University's Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP) helps push the innovation envelope through research on the use of high technology in support of homeland security. It is critical that investments in technology initiatives are developed and executed with a comprehensive understanding of the current and future threat, operational conditions, existing systems and architectures, as well as leveraging opportunities and partnerships. CTNSP endeavors to perform research on possible technology threats to homeland security. OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this requirement is to support the CTNSP Homeland Security research program through general administrative support, research, analysis, interviews, seminars and conferences. TASKS 1. Conducts independent study of technology issues and policy matter as they pertain to the homeland security. Reports results of research both orally and in writing to project manager. Updates/iterates research results based on feedback from senior staff. 2. Represents the National Defense University by attending and actively participating in technical/policy forums. Provides feedback to project manager on findings and recommends appropriate courses of action. 3. Assists in the planning of various meetings and small conferences as requested by the homeland security program. This will include booking rooms for meetings, ordering supplies and arranging catering, preparing convenience check requests, and coordinating all travel. 4. Provide the necessary academic and administrative support for publications materializing from research on homeland security and technology, to include drafting and editing of work to be published, coordinating with authors and co-authors, and guiding all publications from the research stage through to final printing and dissemination. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS a. Contractor must have an M.A. degree in security studies, science and technology, or a related field. b. Contractor must have displayed interest in homeland security through past publications/papers and/or experience. c. Contractor must provide evidence of the ability to communicate on a superior level. d. Contractor must show prior experience working successfully on a team project. e. Contractor must have a minimum of 2 years work experience related to Homeland Security. PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE Services will be provided primarily at National Defense UniversitY, Fort McNair/Lincoln Hall, Washington, DC 20319-5066 TRAVELTravel is not a proposed item, the Government will provide a specified amount on the contract and the contractor is responsible for providing documentation on a cost-reimbursable basis. 1-2 research-related trips may be required in the base year. All travel is expected to be within DoD per diem limits, per the Federal Acquisition and Joint Travel Regulations. Travel Requirements: When travel is required in support of this proposal, all travel will be funded by the Government on a reimbursable cost basis at a rate comparable to or in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Receipts must support all travel costs exceeding $75. The COR/TOR must review and approve all travel expense reports prior to invoicing. The receipts shall be provided with the original invoice to the COR/TOR to allow for validation of the invoice. Hotel, rental car, airline costs must be supported by paid receipts. The Contractor will be reimbursed for travel to provide support at a Government site or other site as may be specified and approved by the COR under this effort. All travel shall be approved, by the COR, prior to commencement of travel. The contractor shall be reimbursed for actual allowable, allocable, and reasonable travel costs incurred during performance of this effort in accordance with the DoD joint travel regulation (JTR). Upon completion of travel, contractors shall provide a completed trip report to the designated government representative for review. TYPE OF CONTRACT The will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract for twelve (12) months and no options. HOURS OF OPERATION: Regular work hours will be consistent with mission and operational requirements. Hours shall routinely be coordinated with the COR based on need and schedule for that month. Hours exclude legal public holidays and other times the agency is authorized to be closed by the NDU. The contractor shall work a 40-hour week. The NDU core hours are 0730-1630 (1 hour lunch) when in the local area. The schedule of class or exercises may vary depending upon the weekly training schedule. Absences: When anticipated contract personnel have not reported for duty, have -become ill, or are unable to work during a scheduled shift they must contact the contractor, and the designated government official. Absences due to emergency shall be called into the COR and contractor within 1 hours of each duty day that he is unable to report to work. Up to a maximum of 40 hours per year per FTE of unscheduled absence is authorized without a replacement contract employee. Replacements: Written notice of a request for scheduled absence is provided no less than 30 days prior to the date of the planned absence. Up to a maximum of 80 hours per year per FTE of scheduled absence is authorized without a replacement contract employee. Replacement providers are required to cover all scheduled absences in excess of 80 hours per year per FTE. Replacement credentialed providers must be privileged prior to performing services under this contract. Contract employees working under this contract shall be paid only for hours actually worked at the hourly rates established in the contract. Payment to the contractor will not be made for temporary work stoppage due to circumstances beyond the control of the Government, such as acts of God, inclement weather, power outages, or temporary closing of facilities. Overtime Service: This is defined as over 80 hours within a 2 week or 14-day period. Contractor Staff will not be authorized to work overtime without prior approval from the COR. Facility Closures: During anticipated closure of the facility due to Command declared training holidays, administrative leave granted to the entire government staff, or other closure, contract employees may not be required to perform services, unless specifically scheduled. In the event of unplanned closure of the facility due to natural disasters, military emergency, or severe weather, contract workers who are scheduled to work, shall not report to work unless notified differently. Federal Holidays: The contract employee will not be paid on federal holidays. Consistent with mission and operational requirements, all contractors working within the TD&S Directorate will observe the Federal Holidays in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103 and can be found on www.opm.gov. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this task order will be for 1 year, from date of award, full time at 2080 hrs per year. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) Contractor will be provided GFP to accomplish any tasks performed on-site. DELIVERABLES In fulfillment of this effort, the Contractor shall provide the following deliverables. All deliverables shall be delivered or submitted to the Project Manager and COTR unless otherwise agreed upon. All days identified below are intended to be workdays unless otherwise specified. All documentation will be delivered to the government in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Project 2000 as appropriate, unless otherwise specified. Written material is to be single-spaced with a maximum 1 inch margin on all sides. Monthly Status Report >Reporting requirements for the monthly status reports will be outlined at a post award meeting. It is expected that these will include: > Objectives met > Issues or obstacles impeding progress and recommended solutions > Issues and resolutions > Resource planning/status > Topics or issues identified by the government COTR > Description of work completed and plans for next month Monthly Financial Report Reporting requirements for the financial reports will be outlined and submitted to COTR. It is expected that these will include: > Actual hours expended for the reporting period by unit including breakdown by labor category and name > Actual costs to date and for the reporting period (based on actual hours and travel expenditures) > All travel receipts Deliverable Table Deliverable DescriptionDue Date 1Monthly Status Report1st Business Day of the Month 2Monthly Financial Plan1st Business Day of the Month 3On-Demand Activities Update (verbally)As required by COTR NON-PERSONAL SERVICES STATEMENT Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards, outline in the statement of work. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Defense Contractor. The Contractor shall not invoice the Government above 40 hours per work week unless authorized by the Director, CTNSP. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this effort may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor or sub-contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United State Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.4 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work. KEY PERSONNEL STATEMENT Resumes are required to be submitted to the COR for every employees assigned to perform under this statement of work. The resume shall contain documented experience directly applicable to the functions to be performed and have name either removed or blacked out to avoid any conflict of interest. Further, these prior work experiences shall be specific and of sufficient variety and duration that the employee is able to effectively and efficiently perform the functions assigned. Relative Importance of Evaluation Factors. Technical factors when combined are significantly more important than price. Performance Period: Base period will be twelve months from date of award with two option years. The Offeror must include a completed copy of the following provisions: 1. FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial 2. FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. As stated in FAR Clause 52.212-2 (a), 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; 3. FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 4. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 5. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions. The Offeror must include in their quotation the following items: a. Date of proposal b. Company name, address and Point of Contact c. Labor Category d. Hourly Rate e. Total Cost f. Travel estimate not required as Government will specify amount on cost-reimbursable basis g. Resume(s) of candidate h. Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) i. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) j. Certification of business size. Note: In order to receive an award, offerors must have a valid registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov. All full text versions of FAR clauses are available at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested parties capable of furnishing the Government with the item specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. Quotations will be due five (5) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or by September 09, 2009 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Quotes must reference Solicitation number NBCHQ08291. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to Yvonne Moreno by email at Yvonne_L_Moreno@nbc.gov. NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES. Contracting Office Address: DOI/NBCAcquisition Services DirectorateSierra Vista BranchPO Box 12924Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2924 Place of Performance: National Defense UniversityWashington DC 20319Primary Point of Contact.: Yvonne MorenoYvonne_L_Moreno@nbc.gov
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