SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Cost Recovery Support Services
- Notice Date
- 2/19/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561410
— Document Preparation Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Region Acquisition Division, 7600 Sand Point Way, Northeast, Seattle, Washington, 98115-6349
- ZIP Code
- 98115-6349
- Solicitation Number
- NCNR0000-10-06131
- Archive Date
- 3/20/2010
- Point of Contact
- Sharon S. Kent, Phone: (206) 526-6035
- E-Mail Address
-
sharon.s.kent@noaa.gov
(sharon.s.kent@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NOTICE: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The information provided in response to this notice will assist the Government in determining the extent of the small business and socio-economic market for the type of work described herein. The intent of the announcement is to identify sources that are qualified business concerns capable of furnishing the National Ocean Service (NOS) with support in gathering, summarizing, and presenting cost recovery packages for site-specific work performed by the organization in response to environmental injuries. The contractor shall provide support in the following areas: 1. Receive, review, and act upon request for various cost recovery packages. This includes the development and tracking of cost packages. The various cost packages are: Quick Estimate - A cost summary from NOAA financial systems which is not verified against backup documentation for accuracy and completeness. The estimate is typically used in case management and is considered a very rough estimate. Full Estimate - A cost summary from NOAA financial systems which is verified against backup documentation for accuracy and completeness. The estimate is more precise and is sometimes used by co-trustees or for budget planning purposes. Verified Cost Package - A cost summary in which the costs are examined, matched against supporting documentation, and verified for accuracy. The final product includes all applicable reports, redacted where necessary, and can include labor reports, travel vouchers, and transaction summaries from NOAA financial systems. The package is reviewed by an attorney and the lead for the case before it is officially final. The package is not certified by an independent 3 rd party. Certified Cost Package - A cost summary in which the costs are examined, matched against supporting documentation, and verified for accuracy. The final product includes all applicable reports, redacted where necessary, and can include labor reports, travel vouchers, and transaction summaries from NOAA financial systems. The package is reviewed by an attorney and the lead for the case before it is officially final. The package is reviewed and certified by an independent accounting firm. This type of package is typically used for case closure or for costs that will be formally presented for reimbursement to a responsible party (RP) or to the U.S. Coast Guard National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC). 2. Maintain cost documentation files and access to files to enable expeditious preparation of cost recovery packages. 3. Support cost recovery system enhancements. 4. Support cost recovery efforts, including preparation of cost packages. 5. Gather information for out-year budget projects, allocation of settlement monies, historical analysis of trends, attendance at meetings/workgroups and generation of presentation materials for meetings. 6. Develop strategies for improving package development process. Required knowledge and skills: Hardware - PC and compatible systems Operating Systems - Windows XP Professional and higher Software - Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher, Microsoft Office 2003 and higher Adobe Acrobat Pro 9.0 and higher, Commerce Business Systems (CBS), including Data Warehouse and Discover, Management Analysis and Reporting System (MARS), and Cost Documentation Reporting Module (CDRM) Other skills - Excellent verbal and written communication, exceptional customer service, creative problem solving, familiarity with the Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), familiarity with National Ocean Service (NOS) and NOAA system and security requirements. The contractor shall provide fully trained and experienced personnel required for the performance of this contract work. The contractor, at its own expense, shall be responsible for maintaining key personnel training as to keep abreast of industry advances and maintaining proficiency. Place of Performance: On-site at NOAA, NOS, Seattle, WA. Occasional travel may be required to Silver Spring, Maryland. The government will furnish office space, equipment, materials, and/or data needed for the performance of the work in Seattle. It is anticipated the contract will be a labor hour type contract. The period of performance will be one base year (beginning approximately August 2010) with four one-year options. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 561410 with a size standard of $7M. All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). In addition, completion of the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) is required. NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of responses received to this notice. All interested parties must respond to this announcement by March 5, 2010. Interested firms shall provide in writing, a brief narrative and documentation to support the contractor's capability and experience to meet the requirements herein and include the contractor's name, address, point of contact, telephone number, DUNS Number, CCR Cage Number, business type and size, i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, etc. Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review each response to determine if the contractor has the experience, knowledge, and capability to perform the services as specified above. Detailed information must be submitted by email to the address noted below by 2:00 PM local Seattle time (PST), March 5, 2010. Email Address: Sharon.S.Kent@noaa.gov. Questions of any nature must be addressed in writing as NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE HONORED.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
- Zip Code: 98115
- Zip Code: 98115
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