MODIFICATION
U -- Advanced Motorcycle Training Program of Instruction - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 10/29/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 611692
— Automobile Driving Schools
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, USASOC, ATTN:E-2929, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310
- ZIP Code
- 28310
- Solicitation Number
- H92239-10-T-0002
- Archive Date
- 11/19/2009
- Point of Contact
- C Scott Phelps, Phone: 910-432-6145
- E-Mail Address
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conway-phelps@soc.mil
(conway-phelps@soc.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Advanced MC Training Statement of Work (REVISED) The US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for purchase and delivery of an Advanced Motorcycle Training Program of Instruction and Mentorship Program. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. All quotes must reference Request For Quotation number H92239-10-T-0002. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-37. It is the Contractor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. Full text clauses are available at farsite.hill.af.mil. The North American Industry Classification System Codes (NAICS) are 611692/611699. Size Standard is $7.0M. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business. REQUIREMENT : This acquisition is for a comprehensive and advanced motorcycle training program tailored towards improving the motorcycle riding skills of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) personnel in real life scenarios. The program shall cover all aspects of speed and directional challenges of steering, braking, throttle control, turn entry/exit, visual control, lean angle control, and shifting. SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor shall provide instructors to teach a ten man course, training material, supervision of trainers and students, and all other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government furnished), necessary to conduct advanced motorcycle training focused on enhancing the USASOC(A) Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program. This requires travel to various locations throughout the United States in order to train the ARSOF MC riders. The anticipated period of performance shall include a base period of 12 months to provide flexibility for the Government's schedule. A total of five (5) courses shall be provided at the following locations: Fort Bragg, North Carolina (2 courses); Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Fort Lewis, Washington, and Fort Carson, Colorado. The training shall be conducted on a mutually agreed upon schedule totaling no more than 60 hours per training event over a seven-day period. The contractor shall quote pricing per training event and offer a total price for each 7-day course for contract line item numbers (CLINs) 0001 - 0004. Other Direct Costs (ODC) and contractor travel estimates shall be priced separately under cost reimbursable CLINS 0005 (ODC) and 0006 (Travel). CLINs 0001-0004: Advanced Motorcycle Training Course. The contractor shall conduct one course of instruction per Special Forces Group (1 st, 3 rd, 5 th, 7 th and 10 th SFGs) for a total of five courses of instruction at various locations throughout the United States. Course duration shall not exceed 60 hours each. CLIN 0001 shall contain pricing for two courses located at Fort Bragg, NC for 3 rd SFG and 7 th SFG. CLINs 0005-0006: The contractor's quote shall include all expenses involved in moving instructors from location to location to include, but not limited to, flights, meals, rooms, and transportation of all related equipment. Training locations include, Ft. Lewis, Washington, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and Ft. Carson, Colorado. The specific contract requirements for the Program of Instruction are outlined in the statement of work (SOW) as set forth at Attachment 1. The Government will provide a classroom and multi-media capabilities for video presentation for classroom instruction purposes. The Government will coordinate and provide a training area to conduct this motorcycle training. Each Special Forces Group will provide adequate medical coverage for the duration of the course. Each student will provide their own personal motorcycle for training purposes. Contractor instructors shall provide their own motorcycles, be a licensed MC rider, and properly insured. Contractor shall also provide all video equipment/cameras to evaluate and critique student rider performance in accordance with the SOW. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted. CLINS 0007 - 0009. These CLINs may be used to conduct two (2) additional classes. The requirement for the additional training is forecasted but currently unfunded. These CLIN will only be funded if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The contractor shall be formally notified and funding will be provided via modification to the contract. Structure of the CLINs is as follows: 0007 - Training, 0008 - ODCs, 0009 Travel. Since location is not yet determined, travel CLIN pricing will be negotiated at the time of modification. PERFORMANCE: Each Special Forces Group location identified herein. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions are applicable to the acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical capabilities: Experience and Course of Instruction; (2) Price: all pricing quoted shall be FOB Destination. (3) Past Performance: provide three past performance references (not more than 3 years old). Past performance references shall be similar to this requirement in scope and size. Include POC, contract number (if applicable), period of performance, and contract amount. 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, with the following evaluation factors inserted in paragraph (a) of the provision: ( Award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror whose quote conforms to this solicitation and represents the "Best Value" to the Government. "Best value" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. The following evaluation factors in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical capabilities: Experience and Course of Instruction (2) Price and (3) Past Performance (not more than 3 years old). Technical capabilities and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. However, award will not be made without consideration of fair and reasonable pricing. An offer will be considered unacceptable if evidence of technical capability and past performance are not met. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.212.7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items are applicable to this requirement and offerors shall include a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their quote. The following clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 (D), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration; and 52.217-8 Extension of Services. DFARS 252.212-7001 (D), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items; 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (Alt A); 252.232-7003 Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. SOFARS 5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only By Contracting Officer; 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information are applicable. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at HQ-USASOC ATTN: AOCO (C. Scott Phelps), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, not later than 1:00 p.m. EST, 04 NOV 2009. Fax submissions will be accepted at (910) 432-9345. E-mail submissions will be accepted at conway-phelps@soc.mil ; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that e-mail submissions are received by the contracting officer. Quotes shall include: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule of offered items to include unit and total price, (2) completed Representations and Certifications, and (3) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. Questions shall be submitted in writing no later than 28 OCT 2009. Questions concerning this acquisition shall be submitted in writing and e-mailed to the contracting officer's address provided. Telephonic questions pertaining to the technical requirement of this solicitation will not be answered. All answers will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the FBO the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. The point of contact for this requirement is Mr. C. Scott Phelps, at (910) 432-6145 e-mail conway-phelps@soc.mil. Added: <input type="hidden" name="dnf_class_values[procurement_notice][description][1][added_on]" value="2009-10-23 09:31:17">Oct 23, 2009 9:31 am Modified: <input type="hidden" name="dnf_class_values[procurement_notice][description][1][modified_on]" value="2009-10-29 08:41:26">Oct 29, 2009 8:41 am Track Changes FINAL RESPONSE to QUESTIONS: 1. What kind of MC training is this: on-road non-tactical or off-road tactical? ANSWER: Per the solicitation, specifically the attached Statement of Work, the training is primarily open road, highway driving skills (paragraphs 1.9 -1.15 and 1.17, 1.18). However, there is a portion labeled off road techniques and recovery (listed under SOW paragraph 1.15). 2. What type of MCs will be provided for training? ANSWER: Motorcycles will not be provided for the training for either students or contractor instructions. Per the solicitation under the section labeled CLINs 0005-0006 and the SOW Scope of Work: Each student will provide their own personal motorcycle for training purposes. Contractor instructors shall provide their own motorcycles, be a licensed MC rider, and properly insured. 3. Is there a preliminary schedule of dates for this training? If not, how will the training dates be determined and how much notice will the contractor be given? ANSWER: As stated in the solicitation, paragraph entitled Scope of Work: The training shall be conducted on a mutually agreed upon schedule totaling no more than 60 hours per training event over a seven-day period. Additionally per the questions: a. There are no preliminary schedule of dates. The dates will be set in the first meeting between the Government and the prospective contractor, after award is made. b. The Government will provide the contractor enough notice to allow for the flexibility of arranging travel and lodging. A minimum of 30 days will be provided for each course requested. 4. Is there a set date for these courses already or will that be open to the contractor? Also, is location, meaning where to start (the post) open to the contractor? ANSWER: The first part of the question was already answered in Amendment 2 on 23 OCT 09. The 2 nd part of this question is covered partly in the solicitation and SOW under unit locations. The initial training location/unit will be coordinated between the Government POC and the contractor after contract award. 5. How much time will each unit have for the course will it be 40-60hrs straight in a week or broken over a period of time? ANSWER: This question was partly answered in Amendment 2 on 23 OCT 09 - over a seven-day period. The contractor shall be authorized to deal directly with the Government POC after award. This coordination shall include course schedule for a specific unit. 6. How will invoicing be handled will this be an upfront payment or will it be at the completion of each class or after the group of classes are complete? How will payment be made, via DFAS of direct credit card payment? ANSWER: The contractor can invoice payment electronically after each course through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with payment coming from DFAS. Per the solicitation, please see Dept of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Clause 252.232-7003 (Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports). 7. Are there any special insurance requirements other then the instructor of the contractor being a licensed motorcycle holder? Are the soldiers covered under their own insurance plans? ANSWER: There are no special insurance requirements for contractors. The contractor instructors must have a valid MC license and MC insurance for the dates of the training. Expired MC licenses or insurance will not be deemed by the Government as meeting the performance specifications of the solicitation and subsequent contract. Government personnel will be licensed MC riders and have their own MC insurance. The contractor shall not be responsible for ensuring the military or Government MC riders are properly licensed or insured. The Government POC at the specific location will ensure the MC students attending the class are properly licensed and insured. 8. Do instructors need to hold any special certifications other than the operator's license and experience? ANSWER: The solicitation and SOW do not require any special certifications. However, in accordance with the specific tasks (para 1.3 & 1.5), Basic Motorcycle Police Training is desirable as part of the Advanced Motorcycle Program of Instruction and will be part of the evaluation of technical capability. 9. Will the Government provide a paved range and an off-road riding area? ANSWER: The Government will provide a training area and class room for each course location. The training area will have a hard surface (ie....large concrete/asphalt parking lot or airfield). As stated in the SOW, the only off-road portion of the POI should be limited to recovery techniques of the MC on roadway shoulders, grass center medians or soft soils. The Government will coordinate with the contractor and provide a suitable location for the off-road recovery techniques class. 10. Will a closed road area be available for use upon request (a segment of public roadway closed to other traffic temporarily)? ANSWER: The Government does not foresee closing public roads to traffic. The Government's training location should be on a large enough concrete area for the contractor to initially demonstrate techniques and gauge MC rider expertise. However, the Government's purpose of this training is instruction on open road and highway conditions with traffic. Most military training areas have roads leading to the training areas that normally have limited traffic. 11. In 1.16 on page 2 of the SOW, please define "trail formations." ANSWER: Trail formations are also known as SINGLE FILE. The contractor should demonstrate when to use the single file formation versus other types of group riding formations.
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- Address: Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Carson, CO; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Lewis, WA., United States
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