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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 12, 2017 FBO #5619
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U -- NMVAHCS COR TRAINING SESSIONS - Attachment

Notice Date

4/10/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

611430 — Professional and Management Development Training
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Section;3601 S. 6th Avenue;Tucson AZ 85723
 

ZIP Code

85723
 

Solicitation Number

VA25817Q0137
 

Response Due

4/7/2017
 

Archive Date

6/6/2017
 

Point of Contact

Michael Williams
 

E-Mail Address

792-1450,
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Network Contract Office (NCO) 18 is seeking a potential, qualified vendor to provide catering services for the Southern VA Healthcare System s Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on April 14, 2016. Any prospective contractors must be Food Handler Certified and Licensed, having experience with catering for large groups of 300 or more, and must show proof with any provided documents at the time of responding to this Sources Sought announcement. Statement of Work (subject to revision) 1. Contract Title: Contracting Officer s Representatives Level II Training Course 2. Background: The New Mexico Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) provides inpatient and outpatient care at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its associated Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs). Individuals are also tasked to understand and master Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities in order to successfully work with Contracting Specialists and Officers to procure services that allow us to successfully accomplish the mission. 3. Scope: The NMVAHCS requires two, one week 40 hour COR Level II training sessions (25 students each). Training and case studies shall be relevant to current Veterans Health Administration requirements and reflect up-to-date contracting processes. All training shall comply with the September 6, 2011 memo on revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer s Representatives (FAC-COR) from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (see attached). 4. Specific Tasks: Training will occur from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a one-half hour lunch, and two 15 minute breaks. Proposed Period of Performance: May 1, 2017 to May 5, 2017 (First Training Session) May 8, 2017 to May 12, 2017 (Second Training Session). The contractor will provide an instructor, travel, per-diem, and the following course materials for each attendee: training text, exercises, student assessment tools, desk name card, highlighter pen, evaluation form, and training certificates that reflect 40 credit hours and 40 Continuous Learning Points. In addition, the NMVAHCS requests that 50 CD s of all training materials be provided for student references. The Contractor s COR class must be deemed Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) verified or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Equivalent that is listed on www.FAI.gov s Vendor COR Course Vendor Listing. Note: The Contractor s laptops (IT equipment) will be allowed to connect directly to the room s projection system, but will not be allowed internet access on the VA network for security reasons. The COR certification course will include training in the following competencies to include a final course exam: The Contracting Officer s Representative Solicitation, Evaluation. and Award Labor Law Application and Administration Activities Contract Administration and Documentation Inspection and Acceptance Government Property, Differing Site Conditions, and Site Investigation Contract Changes Contract Terminations Contract Payment and Closeout Contract Disputes CPARS Overview CPARS Guide Update 5. Enterprise Management Controls: NA 6. Integration Management Control Planning: NA 7. Contract Management: NA 8. Performance Monitoring: NA 9. Security Requirements: The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. 10. Government Furnished Equipment: The training facility, a LCD projector, a projection screen, white board, and flip chart will be provided. 11. Risk Control: NA 12. Place of Performance: The New Mexico VA Healthcare System 1501 Sand Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Note: The Contractor needs to be flexible on the dates should a change arise, and the government understands that the Contractor needs enough time to make travel arrangements and proper planning. Each shall work together to satisfy all requirements. 13. Travel Requirements: Travel costs must be in accordance with the following Federal Travel Regulations per-diem rates for Albuquerque, New Mexico: Lodging: $91.00 per night Meals and Incidental: $51.00 per day (note: rates during travel is 25% of daily amount) Car Rental: Must be a compact Gas: $25.00 per week Air Travel: Must travel in coach Air Luggage: 2-50lb suitcases authorized Personal Automobile: $0.535 per mile Laundry/Dry Cleaning: $25.00 per service after 6 days Taxi/Shuttle Tips: $2.00 per service Airport Parking: $9.00 per day 14. Delivery Schedule: SOW Task # Deliverable Title Format Number Calendar Day After CO Start 1 COR Training Course- 40 Hours On-Site Training 2 5 Days after each Training Session Course Materials Course Book/Binder 50 Day 1 Training Certificate Reflecting 40 Credit Hours and 40 Continuous Learning Points Certificate 50 Day 5 after each Training Session Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 722320 ($7.5). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail, mail or ground carrier to: Southern AZ VA HealthCare System, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723 or by e-mail to Michael.Williams48@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Michael Williams, Contracting Specialist (9-90C) and should be received no later than 3:30 pm Mountain Time on April 10, 2017. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation will be published.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/TuVAMC/VASAHCS/VA25817Q0137/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA258-17-Q-0137 VA258-17-Q-0137_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3406447&FileName=VA258-17-Q-0137-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3406447&FileName=VA258-17-Q-0137-000.docx

 

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Record

SN04465596-W 20170412/170410234959-4ba3d8447604a924a100e86602a591c8 (fbodaily.com)
 

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