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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 08, 2017 FBO #5706
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U -- Copy of Instructor For Federal Appropriations Law Training, VHSO, Fayetteville, AR - Attachment

Notice Date

7/6/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

611430 — Professional and Management Development Training
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Veterans Health Administration;Network Contracting Office 16;2575 Keystone Crossing;Fayetteville AR 72703
 

ZIP Code

72703
 

Solicitation Number

VA25617Q0986
 

Response Due

7/7/2017
 

Archive Date

8/6/2017
 

Point of Contact

Surella Tracy
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

SOLICITATION NUMBER VA256-17-Q-0986 AMENDMENT A00001 Instructor For Federal Appropriations Law Training, VHSO, Fayetteville, AR This amendment is to correct the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Information as follows: This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number VA256-17-Q-0986 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (SEE ATTACHMENT) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. This requirement is Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). The NAICS is 611430 and the small business size standard is $11 Million. To receive consideration as VOSB, the firm must be registered and verified in the VIP database at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Description of Services: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is in need of training services for approximately twenty (20) full time employees in positions requiring foundational and fundamental knowledge enhancing use of resources and decision-making. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires stewardship of taxpayer dollars with up to date training and guidance specifically in using the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law as outlined within the Statement of Work. Period of Performance: Date of Award September 30, 2017. Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage and Determination rules and regulations are applicable to this request and can be accessed at http://www.wdol.gov Submission of Quote: The Offeror shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, total, unit quantity, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges and item description as specified above, as offered discounts, proposed delivery time, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm s DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov. Complete copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. All questions should be emailed to Surella Tracy@va.gov by July 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm CST. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). Offerors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website with respect to this solicitation any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on that website (www.fbo.gov). Quotes must be received by July 7, 2017 at 2:00pm CST. Email your quote to Surella.tracy@va.gov. The subject line must specify VA256-17-Q-0986. There will be no automated email notification of amendments or receipts of quotes. The solicitation package will be posted on FedBizOpps, which can be accessed at www.fedbizopps.gov. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Telephone, written, or facsimile, requests, for the solicitation package will not be honored. All interested parties MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database and have completed On-Line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) in order to receive a contract award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may request an application via phone at 866-606-8220 or register on-line at https://www.sam.gov. There will be no automated email notification of amendments. To keep informed of changes: Check www.fedbizopps.gov frequently. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into the award a contract to any firm or its affiliates or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis. STATEMENT OF WORK Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks (VHSO) Fayetteville, Arkansas 1.0 BACKGROUND The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is in need of training services for approximately twenty (20) full time employees in positions requiring foundational and fundamental knowledge enhancing use of resources and decision-making. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires stewardship of taxpayer dollars with up to date training and guidance specifically in using the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law. This developmental training assists VA in achieving mission critical goals and objectives and is applicable to VA employees holding positions that certify funding availability, approve requests, and participate in decision making using appropriations in the Federal Government, including; budget analysts, accountants, auditors, contracting officers, purchase card holders and approving managers, certifying officers, program managers, and executive leadership. 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO), seeks a contractor to provide Course Instructor and course materials to teach one of the following sessions in Fayetteville, Arkansas: a. Two (2) four (4) day Instruction for Federal Appropriations Law Sessions offering 32 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for approximately twenty (20) employees each or b. Two (2) four (4) day Introduction to Federal Appropriations Law Training Sessions offering 32 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for approximately twenty (20) employees each 2.1 Course Learning Objectives: Understand the Life Cycle of an Appropriation Identify Purpose, Time, & Amount as it pertains to an Appropriation Avoidance of Anti-Deficiency Act Violations Recognition of Obligations of Appropriations Identifying the replacing and modifying of Contracts 2.2 Course Requirements: Requirement 1: The course information shall be presented four (4) days, offering 32 Continuing Professional Education (CPE). Requirement 2: The course shall provide participants thorough understanding of how to properly administrate the use of appropriated funds to the VHSO. Requirement 3: The training course shall should provide knowledge based on an understanding of Government Accountability Office (GAO's) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book). Requirement 4: This course shall provide an introduction and overview of fiscal terms, principles, concepts, and standards. Requirement 5: The training course shall focus on basic practices in the federal government, including an introduction to the Legal framework, Basic Concepts, and Relationships between Appropriations. 2.3 Applicable Directives: GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book) 2.4 Specific Tasks: Training shall occur from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., with a one-half hour lunch, and two 15 minute breaks. 3.0 PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 3.1 Period of Performance a. The four (4) days of training sessions shall be completed prior to 9/30/17. b. The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to assure availability of suitable classroom. c. The Contractor shall 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. d. Payment for the training shall be in arrears of services. 3.2 Place of Performance: All sessions shall be provided in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Training space to be provided by Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Fayetteville, Arkansas. 4.0 DELIVERABLES 4.1 Deliverables a. The Contractor shall provide sufficient classroom materials for each student. Materials must facilitate adequate learning and allow students to fully participate in the course. b. The Contractor shall provide student material that at a minimum include training material by book or CD, exercises, student assessment tools, evaluation form, and a Training Certificate reflecting credit hours and continuous professional education hours Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for each student who successfully completed the session. 6.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT: This is a firm fixed priced contract. 7.0 TRAVEL: Travel cost of Instructor is not a severable reimbursement and will be included in the total cost of the contract.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/FaVAMC564/FaVAMC564/VA25617Q0986/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA256-17-Q-0986 A00001 VA256-17-Q-0986 A00001_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3638761&FileName=VA256-17-Q-0986-A00001000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3638761&FileName=VA256-17-Q-0986-A00001000.docx

 

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Record

SN04569919-W 20170708/170706235747-78c583f3af0fc25d212a3d90ec844a6d (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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