SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Professional Development Courses of Instruction
- Notice Date
- 6/14/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 611699
— All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Building 313, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23461-2299
- ZIP Code
- 23461-2299
- Solicitation Number
- H92244-11-T-0167
- Archive Date
- 7/14/2011
- Point of Contact
- Tina Ford, Phone: 757-893-2865
- E-Mail Address
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tina.ford@vb.socom.mil
(tina.ford@vb.socom.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-11-T-0167 and a firm fixed price contract is contemplated. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-52 effective 31 May 2011. This procurement is 100 % small business set aside and the associated North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 611699 with a business size standard of $7.0M. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-S10. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement to procure the following: Section B: Schedule of Supplies/Services CLIN 0001 Provide curriculum to include instructor guides, student guides and multimedia briefings to conduct instruction of the following professional development education course: Fundamentals of Communication, Writing and Public Speaking. Period of Performance: August 15- August 19, 2011 The course is divided into several phases: Portal Navigation - shall include practical application of all aspects of Microsoft's operating systems, including use of Outlook programs in e-mail management; use of Power Point, Excel, and Microsoft Word programs. Writing - critical self-assessment and learning improvements based upon practical exercises and required reading, observation of visual materials and required written commentaries including summarization of material. The writing phase shall demonstrate: • Absorption and understanding of written and verbal material • Written summary and commentary The writing phase shall use various instructional mediums, including: • E-mail to principals and colleagues • Information paper • Decision paper with recommendation Public Speaking - shall be built upon the self-assessment and practical exercise methodology used in the writing phase. Team members shall be videotaped during the self-assessment and practical exercise demonstrations. Information delivery design techniques shall demonstrate: • Introduction • Main points • Explanation of main points • Summary • Observations • Recommendations • Conclusions Several mediums of public speaking shall be featured including: • Briefings using Power Point and other visual aids, spread sheets, pictures, clips, etc. • Short commentary respondent to media questions • Commentary and answers to commander's and colleague questions • Public forum speech/brief (with or without notes) • Summary paper and Letters CLIN 1001 Course of Instruction: Fundamentals of Communication, Writing and Public Speaking (OPTION) Date: TBD CLIN 0002 Provide curriculum to include instructor guides, student guides and multimedia briefings to conduct instruction of the following professional development education course: Negotiations Period of Performance: August 22-August 26, 2011 This curriculum shall be centered on the essentials of Low Conflict Negotiations (everyday life). There shall be three Personality Assessments on three different days. There shall be two negotiations each day for four days, with an increase in density of each negotiation every day centered on teaching the basics of conversation. Students shall leave that week with a very detailed binder of who they are in regards to personality strengths and weaknesses and what each individual brings to the negotiations table. This course shall also touch on multiple topics including: • The Art & Science of Selling Ideas • Strengths Finder - Gallup Publishing / On-Line Negotiation & Personality Aptitudes Test • Bargaining for Advantage • Leading and Managing People • Creating and Leading High Performance Teams CLIN 2001 Course of Instruction: Negotiations (OPTION) Date: TBD Section C: Description of Specifications: Description of Requirements : • The courses shall be designed to enable command members to engage at all levels with Inter-agency, Inter-service, Government and Civilian entities with individuals or large groups, Communicate with various media, Negotiate and Lead in Crisis Decision Making. • Although various instructors could be used to instruct the curriculum, a single vendor must be able to develop and compile both COI's. • Both courses shall be five-days long for up to 20 team members. It shall be developed and instructed based on NSWDG Advanced Training Division guidance. • Instruct courses shall be held at NSWDG classrooms and off-site training areas within 10 miles of NSWDG, off-site areas shall be arranged by NSWDG. • Upon completion of each COI, students must be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the course material through practical application and testing criteria. • Upon completion of each COI, students shall write course critiques that will then be evaluated and potentially used to make changes to each course continually. • Vendor must be able to academically evaluate NSWDG instruction. Each course must result in a course certificate and college credits approved by the American Council of Education (ACE) or a Major University applying 2-3 (nationally accredited) credit hours per course to a Strategic Studies/Defense Analysis (SSDA) type degree. • Vendor must have prior experience instructing multiple Professional Development courses for SOF members (Writing, Speaking, Computer Applications, Negotiations, Leadership). Instructor Qualifications : These requirements apply to a given Instructor responsible for a part of the whole series of both courses. It is assumed that multiple instructors shall be utilized to conduct the various courses. • Masters or Doctorate degree from a nationally accredited University. • Prior Military Service • Engaged in combat and contingency operations • Participation in the Inter-Agency process • 10+ years of real business negotiation experience at the Executive Leadership level • 10+ years of teaching experience • Bachelor or Master of Education degree in Counseling and Communication • Experience in administration and interpretation of personality assessment instruments • Experience with academic accreditation process with connectivity to major university degree completion programs • Experience in evaluation of courses for academic credit from major universities Location of training: NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23461 and off-site training areas within 10 miles of NSWDG. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions Jul 2004 FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) Alternate I (Oct 1995) Sep 2006 FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment For Illegal or Improper Activity Jan 1997 FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration Apr 2008 FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment Dec 2010 FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use Apr 2009 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items Jun 2010 FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items May 2011 FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options Jul 1990 FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Jun 2003 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Law - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Jul 2010 FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities Feb 1999 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Mar 2007 FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities Oct 2010 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Person Feb 2009 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration Oct 2003 FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party Feb 2010 FAR 52.233-1 Alt I Disputes Alt I (Dec 1991) Jul 2002 FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 FAR 52-242-13 Bankruptcy Jul 1995 FAR 52.243-1 Alt I Changes-Fixed Price Alt I (Apr 1984) Aug 1987 FAR 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services Feb 1997 FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination Nov 1991 FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b Origin Feb 2006 FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply & Services) Apr 1984 FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms Jan 1991 DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product Apr 1992 DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A Sep 2007 DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation Aug 2008 DFARS 252.211-7003 Alt I Item Identification and Valuation Alt I Aug 2008 DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items June 2011 DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate Dec 2009 DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Jan 2009 DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Apr 2003 DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec 2006 DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alt III May 2002 SOFARS 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information Nov 2007 SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons Jan 2006 SOFARS 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests Jan 2009 SOFARS 5652.237-9000 Contractor Personnel Changes Jan 1998 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. All FAR representations and certifications shall be submitted through Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of clause) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance: Technical, delivery and price. Government will award this contract based on best value to the government. Vendor shall provide an outline of the curriculum of each course for technical review. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Apr 2011) - Alternate 1 May 2011 FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended Nov 2007 FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Hires for Federal Hires May 1989 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference Feb 1998 SOFARS 5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only By Contracting Officer (Jan 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is Ana Downes, telephone (757) 893-2722. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their proposals and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your proposal complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your proposal meets ALL of the solicitation requirements. All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Tina Ford, Contract Specialist; Email address: tina.ford@vb.socom.mil; phone (757) 893-2865; fax (757) 893-2957; mailing address: 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299. Point of contact for this procurement is Tina Ford at tina.ford@vb.socom.mil. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by NSWDG. Quotes must be received by email at tina.ford@vb.socom.mil, fax at (757) 893-2957 or U.S. Postal mail addressed to NSWDG, Attn: Tina Ford (Contracts/N7), 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299 no later than 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, 29 June 2011. Quotes received after this time frame shall not be considered for award. The Government will award the contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government based on best value. The prospective offerer must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23461, United States
- Zip Code: 23461
- Zip Code: 23461
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