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R -- ANTIDEFICIENCY ACT (ADA) INVESTIGATOR TRAINING MANUAL SOL MDA220-97-R-0108 DUE 092497 POC Contracting Officer Mr. John Ziu or Contract Specialist Mr. Jack Palmieri at (703) 602-4936 I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. II. This solicitation number MDA220-97-R-0108 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 46. IV. N/A. V. A list of contract line item number(s) is as follows: CLIN 0001, DESCRIPTION -- Department of Defense Antideficiency Act Training Manual -- Master Copy (hard copy), QTY -- 5, UNIT OF ISSUE -- each; CLIN 0002, DESCRIPTION -- Department of Defense Antideficiency Act Training Manual -- Master Copy (electronic copy); QTY -- 5; UNIT OF ISSUE -- each VI. The handbook will be used DoD-wide and must meet the needs of all DoD Components; consultation and coordination with Component representatives may be required. The handbook shall provide clear step-by-step directions to guide newly-appointed ADA investigator through the investigation process from beginning to end. The handbook shall be clearly written, logically and conveniently organized, and indexed for ease of use. It shall be typeset (design and layout), and packaged to ensure optimum readability and comprehension. The handbook shall include the following topics, at a minimum: basic overview of fiscal law relative to the ADA, to include the ADA, Financial Management Reg. Vol. 14, and DoD Directive 7200.1; nature and purpose of ADA investigations; specific rights and responsibilities of participants, to include responsible authorities, subject commands, witnesses, subjects, responsible parties, and investigators; duties and responsibilities of an investigating officer; preliminary ADA review; planning and conducting the investigation; interviewing witnesses and taking testimony; gathering evidence; evaluating facts; tracing and documenting authorizing/approval transaction(s) and relevant decisions leading up to the potential violation; determining if violation occurred to include examples of a preliminary review case; documenting the findings and recommendations; preparing and writing the report of investigation and the summary report of violation; determining the responsible individual(s); recommending disciplinary and corrective actions; evaluating procedures and controls; meeting the timeframes of the investigation; concentrating on lessons learned from prior investigations; maintaining independence throughout the investigation. CLIN 0001 shall be printed on 20 lb white laser bond paper with at least 600 dots per inch resolution. CLIN 0002 deliverable shall be on labeled, premium quality high density IBM formatted 3.5-inch (1.44mb) computer diskettes using Microsoft Word for Windows version 6.0. VII. FOB Dest. Final materials are due no later than 90 days after date of award. Design strategy, including a task delivery listing and date of delivery for first draft materials, is due 15 days after award. VIII. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items, is applicable and is incorporated by reference. IX. Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 carries the following addendum: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) past performance preparing manuals, (2) knowledge of ADA, (3) price. Technical factors are more important than price. Award shall be made on a best value basis. X. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offerors -- Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. XI. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price: FAR 52.232-18 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (APR 1984). XII. FAR 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. Offers are due on 24 Sep by 2:00pm at the above address. (0252)

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