SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Evaluation of Capacity Programs - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 11/5/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - National Capital Region Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG32SBs16769069
- Archive Date
- 12/3/2015
- Point of Contact
- Sabrina Brown, Phone: 301-504-1741
- E-Mail Address
-
sabrina.brown@ars.usda.gov
(sabrina.brown@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- RFP AG32SBS16769069 Statement of Work This solicitation defines a requirement for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Extramural Programs located in Washington, DC. NIFA has a need to demonstrate the value of the programs to stakeholders and to strengthen USDAs Research, Education and Economic (REE) focus on evidence-based decision-making, Identify research gaps and areas of improvement; and Leverage the visibility and accountability of capacity programs by an independent review. It is the Governments intent to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the vendor representing the best overall value based on the following evaluation criteria: Factor 1: Understanding of the Issue: Clear articulation of the issues and challenges (25 points) Factor 2: Technical Approach: Complete, clearly articulated, logical study design and technically competent methodology (40 points) Factor 3: Management Plan: Credible management proposal for staffing and completing the project in a timely fashion (15 points) Factor 4: Qualifications, relevant prior experience in performance measurement and evaluation; demonstrated knowledge of existing research, policies, and practice regarding the questions and issues outlined in the solicitation (20 points) Evaluation factor 2 is more important than factors 1,3 and 4. Evaluation factor 1 is more important than factors 3 and 4. Evaluation factor 4 is more important than factor 3. Evaluation factors 1, 2, 3 and 4 when combined are significantly more important than price. Please prepare a proposal and ensure that it meets all of the criterias listed in the attached statement of work. Questions concerning the solicitation shall be submitted electronically to Sabrina.Brown@ars.usda.gov no later than 9:00 am EST November 12, 2015 with response to all questions by 12 Noon EST November 13, 2015. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to Sabrina.Brown@ars.usda.gov by Noon EST November 18, 2015.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA NIFA, 800 9th Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024, United States
- Zip Code: 20024
- Zip Code: 20024
- Record
- SN03939410-W 20151107/151105234620-3aae67c462222b37d1c7663923be6bd6 (fbodaily.com)
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