MODIFICATION
U -- OPTION - CFI Certified Non-Confrontational Critical Interviewing Techniques Training
- Notice Date
- 7/26/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 100 Interstate Corporate Plaza, Williston, VT 05495
- ZIP Code
- 05495
- Solicitation Number
- HSSCCG-13-Q-00306
- Response Due
- 7/26/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/22/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Richard Chandler, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 8028724647, Fax: 8029516455
- E-Mail Address
-
richard.chandler@dhs.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is HSSCCG-13-Q-00306 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-68. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611110 with a small business size standard of $7.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-07-26 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The DHS Citizenship and Immigration Services requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 08/16/2013 - 11/30/2013 LI 001: CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) Certified Non-Confrontational Critical Interviewing Techniques Training sessions for up to 30 students in accordance with the statement of work (SOW) and terms and conditions. Vendors MUST submit a firm-fixed-priced quote which is all-inclusive of a 2-day training class, all travel expenses, all training/student materials, and any forms needed. LOCATION: Dallas, TX. DATES: Tentatively scheduled for 8-9, & 22-23 October 2013, mutually agreed upon between the Government and the successful offeror). ONLY CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certifications will be considered compliant with solicitation requirements - NO EQUAL CERTIFICATIONS accepted., 2, EA; LI 002: CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) Certified Non-Confrontational Critical Interviewing Techniques Training sessions for up to 30 students in accordance with the statement of work (SOW) and terms and conditions. Vendors MUST submit a firm-fixed-priced quote which is all-inclusive of a 2-day training class, all travel expenses, all training/student materials, and any forms needed. LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK. DATES: Tentatively scheduled for 27-28 August 2013, mutually agreed upon between the Government and the successful offeror. ONLY CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certifications will be considered compliant with solicitation requirements - NO EQUAL CERTIFICATIONS accepted., 1, EA; LI 003: OPTIONAL LINE ITEM TO INCREASE QUANTITIES: Up to an additional five (5) CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) Certified Non-Confrontational Critical Interviewing Techniques Training sessions for up to 30 students in accordance with the statement of work (SOW) and terms and conditions. Vendors MUST submit a firm-fixed-priced quote which is all-inclusive of a 2-day training class, all travel expenses, all training/student materials, and any forms needed. LOCATION: NATIONWIDE within Continental US (Locations TBD by the Government). DATES: Yet to be determined, but on or before 11/30/2013, and mutually agreed upon between the Government and the successful offeror. ONLY CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certifications will be considered compliant with solicitation requirements - NO EQUAL CERTIFICATIONS accepted., 5, EA; Option 1 Period of Performance: 12/01/2013 - 09/30/2014 LI 001: OPTION PERIOD: Up to an additional ten (10) CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certified Non-Confrontational Critical Interviewing Techniques Training sessions for up to 30 students in accordance with the statement of work (SOW) and terms and conditions. Vendors MUST submit a firm-fixed-priced quote which is all-inclusive of a 2-day training class, all travel expenses, all training/student materials, and any forms needed. LOCATION: NATIONWIDE within Continental US (TBD by the Government). PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 12/01/2013 - 09/30/2014, Nationwide training sessions to be mutually agreed upon between the Government and the successful offeror during this period of performance timeframe. ONLY CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certifications will be considered compliant with solicitation requirements - NO EQUAL CERTIFICATIONS accepted., 10, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHS Citizenship and Immigration Services intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Citizenship and Immigration Services is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. ONLY CFI? (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certifications will be considered compliant with solicitation requirements - NO EQUAL CERTIFICATIONS accepted.
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