SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a the development of a curriculum and workshop for a Combat and Operational Stress First Aid (COSFA) for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 611699
— All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Contracting Office
- USPFO for Arizona, 5645 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3442
- ZIP Code
- 85008-3442
- Solicitation Number
- W912L2-11-T-0011
- Response Due
- 4/21/2011
- Archive Date
- 6/20/2011
- Point of Contact
- Leslie A. Sanchez, 6022672841
- E-Mail Address
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USPFO for Arizona
(leslie.a.sanchez@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912L2-11-T-0011 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-42. The associated NAICS code is 611699, unrestricted. COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: The USPFO for Arizona has a requirement for Professional Development Training Workshop, curriculum, and customized educational materials associated with the Combat and Operational Stress Fist Aid. STATEMENT OF WORK For Professional Development Training Workshop (PDTW) Combat and Operational Stress First Aid (COSFA) development workshop FY-11 For the Arizona National Guard 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to provide contractor support to develop and deliver a Professional Development Training Workshop (PDTW) for Arizona National Guard Service Members and their Families. Further, the Arizona National Guard requires contract support to hold a symposium and planning meeting to develop a National Guard Combat and Operational Stress First Aid (COSFA) curriculum to be delivered at one PDTW for the Arizona National Guard Service Members and their Families. 1.2 Background. Family Programs in conjunction with the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program are responsible for sponsoring, developing and presenting the COSFA model for Arizona National Guard Service Members and families. The PDTW will be an ongoing event conducted in Phoenix, Arizona, beginning upon the approval of the contract and continuing when services are requested. The purpose of the PDTW is to prepare the above personnel personally and professionally to facilitate and provide crisis care and awareness for Arizona National Guard personnel and other authorized members of the Department of the Army. The COSFA development workshop will also ensure that Arizona National Guard Service Members are prepared to effectively deliver inclusive operational stress care and provide training to other Service Members to help identify Service Members and their Families who are at risk. The Arizona National Guard has identified the need and will implement the developed model of Combat Stress First Aid (COSFA) to be used in the aftermath of crisis events, which differs from traditional models of immediate stress intervention. The COSFA implementation will create a curriculum, which will be developed into a PDTW held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Arizona National Guard Papago Park Military Reservation upon approval of the contract and for future dates upon request. There will also be a second three-day PDTW conducted in the future at a later date to be determined. The curriculum shall entail the following components: 1. Introduction to the framework of the COSFA model, 2. Skills based training on how to use the stress first aid model for individuals in crisis, 3. How to use the stress first aid model to respond to units in distress, and 4. How to guide commands on the use and utility of the COSFA model. 1.3 Scope. The contractor shall develop and deliver a Professional Development Training Course (PDTC). This project will require development of a curriculum and relevant training support materials, curriculum validation and curriculum implementation. A select representative group determined by the Arizona National Guard will validate the curriculum upon approval of the contract, which will be held at the Arizona National Guard Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona. The contractor shall develop all logistical needs to create a three-day conference to implement COSFA as a crisis intervention into the Arizona National Guard. The outcome of this conference will be the development and validation of a content and curriculum, as well as trained personnel within the National Guard who will be able to inform and educate other potential trainers and provide services to those Service Members and families needing crisis intervention. This PDTW will be delivered in Phoenix, Arizona. 1.4 Security Classification. This SOW and the initial training materials under procurement are unclassified. 2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following specifications shall apply to this project: 2.1 Military Standards. MIL-PRF 29612B, Performance Specification, Training Data Products MIL-HDBKs 29612B, Parts 1-5, Training Data Products 2.2 Technical References. International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET. Criteria, Guidelines and Continuing Education (CEU). www.iacet.org 3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General. The contractor shall use MIL-HDBK 29612B, Parts 1-5, Training Data Products as guidance. Permission to use copyrighted materials must be secured by the contractor prior to delivery to the Arizona National Guard, who shall possess copyright release for unlimited use of all materials developed in printed and/or electronic media for use in DoD training. 3.1.1 Development Control. The contractor shall be required to provide Conference Agendas, Conference Minutes, and Monthly Progress Reports. These products shall be delivered as specified in the base contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Government shall make available to the contractor certain materials as Government Furnished Material (GFM) required for successful completion of this SOW. The contractor shall have use of the GFM for the duration of this delivery order. Request for data and information, in addition to GFM, shall be made directly to the COR on an as-required basis for the duration of the delivery order. The contractor shall return all GFM to the Government upon completion of the delivery order. Government personnel shall not assist in the production of contract deliverables. For the purposes of this delivery order, e-mail from the COR or Technical Assistant (TA) shall be considered official correspondence. The COR is responsible for communication between Government personnel and the Contractor's Program Manager. Changes/revision or additions of new materials once the Instructional Media Design Package (IMDP)/Course Design Document (CDD) is approved are not authorized without COR/Director Non-Resident Training, and Arizona National Guard. 3.2Course Development. The contractor will design and develop a 3-day (24 instructional hours) PDTW for Arizona National Guard Service Members. The 24-hours of instruction shall be delivered as on-site classroom instruction. All instruction shall be developed to provide Arizona National Guard with meaningful learning experiences on the topic "Be Resilient." The goal and objectives for this course will be as follows: Further, the contractor shall logistically plan a three-day seminar to educate and train the COSFA model of stress intervention with emphasis on stressors associated with service in the military and wartime stressors. The curriculum shall entail the following components: 1. Introduction to the framework of the COSFA model, 2. Skills based training on how to use the stress first aid model for individuals in crisis, 3. How to use the stress first aid model to respond to units in distress, and 4. How to guide commands on the use and utility of the COSFA model. Goal: This training course will provide guidance to Arizona National Guard Service Members and their Families, as it relates to the execution of the command's mission. The COSFA training will address the purpose, function, limitations, applicability and scope of advisement on the tactical, operational and strategic levels. It will also address the derivative tasks of advisement to include participation in military operations and in the development of moral and ethical maturity of Service Members, families, and friends. The development of the PDTW will provide training based upon recognizing when someone, more specifically Service Members, are in distress, breaking the code of silence that is present with the Service Member, and engaging the Service Member to connect to the next level of support needed. The function of this model is to properly inform Arizona National Guard Service Members and their Families of the COSFA model, train them in individual and unit intervention strategies and work with and inform command of the functionality of the COSFA model as an evidence based model of care for personnel and units, which can act as a force multiplier. Objectives: At the conclusion of the COSFA training, 20 newly validated trainers will be able to: (1) Understand the COSFA model and the intent behind the "Be Resilient" Program. (2) Describe the function, scope and limitations of advisement in executing the command's mission, including the management of issues related to the impact of military operations and wartime missions. (3) Identify the derivative tasks of advisement. This shall include tasks related to functioning as a command liaison, key leader engagement protocols, and the education of personnel in moral decision-making, cultural awareness, and cross-cultural communications. (4) Discuss the methods in which the trainer delivers advice to the chain of command. This includes direct contact with key leaders and participation in the military decision-making process. The curriculum shall include extensive use of experiential task group activities, to include skill-based, small group and case studies based on delivery requirements. The contractor shall show correlation between these activities and the course goals and objectives. The curriculum and all related materials shall be in International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) format. At the conclusion of the COFSA training, participants will be able to: (1) Identify and understand the COSFA model for implementation in the near aftermath of crisis scenarios. (2) Develop the skill set to implement the COSFA model for individuals in crisis. (3) Develop the skill set to implement the COSFA model for units in crisis. (4) Identify strategies and rational for informing command about the use and utility of the COSFA model for both individuals and units in crisis with the knowledge that COSFA may serve as a force multiplier by increasing the wellness and preparedness of individuals and units. 3.2.1 Kick-off Meeting. Approximately two weeks after contract is awarded, the Arizona National Guard and contractor personnel will convene for an initial project (kick-off) meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues and to clarify any concerns the contractor may have regarding the tasks specified in the Statement of Work. The contractor will be required to develop an Agenda and Work Plan to be delivered five days before the kick-off meeting. The work plan will contain, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Introduction 2. Course Content 3. Staff/Task Management Organization 4. Quality Assurance Procedures 5. Deliverables 6. Deliverables Schedule The kick-off meeting will be held telephonically and will identify any issues prior to providing the PDTW. 3.2.2 Course Design Document. The contractor shall develop a Course Design Document (CDD) that will explain in detail the content, structure, and presentation of the completed PDTC, including an explanation of proposed experiential task group activities, small group and case studies. The necessary task inputs are provided under the basic contract, this SOW and GFM. Course objectives should be identified, with an instructional analysis detailing the manner in which each objective will be taught. Included will be the list of topical references and reading materials. The CDD will be developed in accordance with the dates in the approved contractor's work plan to be submitted at the kick-off meeting. The contractor shall develop a Course Design Document (CDD) that will explain in detail the content, structure, and presentation of the completed PDTW, including the four content domain areas for the workshop: 1) Introduction to the framework of the COSFA model, 2) Skills based training on how to use the stress first aid model for individuals in crisis, 3) How to use the stress first aid model to respond to units in distress, and 4) How to guide commands on the use and utility of the COSFA model. 3.2.2 Curriculum Development. The contractor shall develop the 24 instructional-hour PDTW, including the curriculum and all relevant training support materials, in accordance with the requirements of the base contract, this SOW, GFM, and the approved CDD. The contractor will additionally show correlation with goals and objectives. All materials will be in IACET format. The contractor shall finalize and develop curriculum for the PDTW to include: 1) Introduction to the framework of the COSFA model, 2) Skills based training on how to use the stress first aid model for individuals in crisis, 3) How to use the stress first aid model to respond to units in distress, and 4) How to guide commands on the use and utility of the COSFA model. The training model shall be based upon teaching to standards of the utilization of the COSFA model. All materials developed and produced by the contractor will remain the property of the Government. 3.2.3 A Student Handbook (20 copies per PDTW),to be provided as GFM, shall include the IACET standards: Daily Evaluation; End-of-course evaluation; lecture outlines; note-taking guide; printed matter to include scenarios, case studies or other small group activities, as appropriate to in class use. Pre- and Post-Test shall be developed by the contractor in incorporation into the course. A COSFA addendum shall be made available in three-hole punch format for participants to include in their PDTW booklet. 3.2.4 Teaching Venue. Arizona National Guard will provide teaching venue at each PDTW training site including audio/visual. Meals will NOT be provided to attendees. COSFA instructor will be responsible for their travel expenses, lodging, and meals during the duration of the training. 3.2.5 Training Equipment. COSFA instructor will be responsible to provide any additional training equipment needed besides audio/visual. 3.2.6 Curriculum Validation. Prior to the PDTW, the COSFA instructor will provide a thorough synopsis of the 3-day PDTW validated by selected members, including a representative from each MACOM, of the Arizona National Guard to ensure the content meets the intent of the Arizona National Guard: 1. Introduction to the framework of the COSFA model, 2. Skills based training on how to use the stress first aid model for individuals in crisis, 3. How to use the stress first aid model to respond to units in distress, and 4. How to guide commands on the use and utility of the COSFA model. 3.3 Distribution. Distribution of Student Handbooks will be provided by the COSFA instructor at the beginning of the PDTW. 3.4 PDTW Location and dates. Location for the PDTW will be at the Arizona Army National Guard Papago Park Military Reservation on a date determined upon the approval of the contract. Please see Attachment (1). 4.0 TIMLINE MILESTONES/DELIVERABLESTIME FRAME Conference AgendaAs Required Conference MinutesAs Required Program Progress ReportsMonthly Kick-off Meeting 14 Days after Work Plan (12 copies) Awarded Contract Draft COSFA training plan DATE TBD Curriculum ValidationDATE TBD Thorough Synopsis)(40 copies of handbooks) Professional Development Training WorkshopUpon approval of contract ATTACHMENT (1) Professional Development Training Course Dates and Locations DATES:Upon approval of contract LOCATION (CONUS): Papago Park Military Reservation Phoenix, AZ The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer or whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Offerors are required to submit with their proposal enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements required in this synopsis. A description of the equipment quoted is required. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH DFARS 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 2000). CONTRACTOR CAN ACCESS THIS CLAUSE BY INTERNET URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ TO REGISTER, GO TO URL: http://www.ccr.gov/. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available of the following provisions and clauses that apply: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text and will be incorporated into the resulting contract. FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied-Double Sided on Recycled Paper; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-14, Limitations of Subcontracting; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors,. FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1), Offerers Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offerors shall include a completed copy as part of their quote). A copy of the Offerors Representations and Certifications may be obtained from the plans section of (www.nationalguardcontracting.org). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004 ALT A, Required Central Contract Registration, Commercial Items. (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (DEVIATION) (Full text available at (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.203-6 (Alt I), Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219.1 (Alt II), Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act Balance of Payment; 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Balance of Payment; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-NAFTA; 252.232-7003, Requests for Equitable Adjustments; 252.212-7000, Offer representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Posted at website); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (full text available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment; 252.247-7022, Representation of extent of transportation by sea; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Quotes will be due by 9:00 A. M. mountain standard time, 21 APRIL 2011. Email quotes will be accepted at leslie.a.sanchez@us.army.mil, reference RFQ# W912L2-11-T-0011 in the subject line. FAX quotes will be accepted AT (602)267-2804. Please contact Leslie A. Sanchez at (602)267-2841, but preferable through electronic mail at the address listed below, with any questions. Responses due: April 21, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. Fax to (602)267-2429 to the attention of Leslie A. Sanchez or e-mail your response to leslie.a.sanchez@us.army.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax or e-mail listed above no later than 4/15/11 at 9:00 A. M.
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