SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Cost Recovery Services
- Notice Date
- 10/13/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- 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
- AB133C-11-RP-0014
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2010
- Point of Contact
- Sharon S. Kent, Phone: (206) 526-6035
- E-Mail Address
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sharon.s.kent@noaa.gov
(sharon.s.kent@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- A sources sought notice was previously published in FBO for this requirement under Solicitation No. NCNR0000-10-06131. The National Ocean Service (NOS) requires a cost recovery support service that requires 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). 1. Receive, review, and act upon requests for cost recovery packages. 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 January 2011) with four one-year options. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. 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. A Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation will be available in late October 2010 or early November through this website. No paper copies of the solicitation will be issued. No telephone, facsimile, or written requests will be accepted. It is incumbent upon interested parties to register at the solicitation's site for notification and to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. Technical questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Sharon.S.Kent@noaa.gov. All responsible, responsive sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/WASC/AB133C-11-RP-0014/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
- Zip Code: 98115
- Zip Code: 98115
- Record
- SN02309996-W 20101015/101013233932-60d9cab21e6741802edc3ec639ef583c (fbodaily.com)
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