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U -- CONSULTANT SERVICES "DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE OR FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS" SOL 541-245-98 DUE 092998 POC Marilyn Scheck (440) 838-6088 FAX (440) 838-6052 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Request For Quotations (RFQ) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This procurement is set-aside for small businesses and the SIC Code is 8742 and the small business size standard is $5.0 million. The Contractor shall provide consulting services to enable the Employee Education System (EES) to develop relationships with outside service or funding organizations. The service and funding support will enable EES to supplement their national program initiatives i.e., printing companies, Pharmaceutical Firms, Foundations, and Publishing Firms. The Contractor shall facilitate the working relationships of EES staff with these organizations to accomplish programs sponsored by the EES. A variety of educational methods will be explored and used to strengthen EES capabilities. These modalities include, but is not limited to: National satellite TV broadcasts (one-way or two-way interactions); National or regional traditional conferences; Integrated distance learning using regional video teleconferencing; and Publications of supplements in national health care journals. The Contractor shall work with key individuals to develop a protocol to obtain funding and commercial support from outside organizations. The Contractor shall research and develop print supplements and publications in key national journals. These publications will become a modality for the EES to better address the 1 VA Learning mandate. The Contractor shall provide consultant services to help the EES develop capabilities in terms of how EES can strengthen their collaboration with non-government organizations, Institutions, and Foundations. Contract services shall begin date of contract award through September 30, 1999. The Contractor shall work collaboratively with EES personnel, attending meetings, conference calls, etc. The Contractor shall submit a technical and price proposal in response to this announcement. The technical proposal shall address the following evaluation factors which are descending order of importance, but considered more important than price: 1)Prospectus demonstrating the contractor's understanding of the requirement and describing the technical and management approach to accomplish the work within the time frame required; 2)Describe experience and knowledge in facilitating and developing relationships with service or funding organizations; 3)Describe the skill categories to be utilized to perform services; 4)Describe the number of hours required to accomplish the work effort; and 5) Identify at least three sources for past performance verification. The Contractors price proposal shall reflect the total cost to perform services including travel and lodging. Contractor proposals shall also contain the information required in provisions 52.212-1, a completed copy of 52.212-3 and the certification required in 852.219-70. Quotations shall be received by 9/29/98 at 4:30 p.m. local time. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business; 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, excluding paragraph (h) and (I); 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items, including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b) (6) through (9) and (14), and Section (c)(1)and (2); 52.215-Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition; and 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals. For provisions reference the internet Web-Site is (VAAR) http://www.va.gov/oa&;mm/ (FAR) http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/toc.html#part_52 EMAILADD: Marilyn.Scheck@med.va.gov EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:Marilyn.Scheck@med.va.gov EMAILDESC: Microsoft">Microsoft</A> Outlook Posted 09/26/98 (W-SN254787). (0269)

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