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V -- EXECUTIVE SEARCH/RECRUITMENT SOL TIRNO-99-Q-00040 DUE 121798 POC Helen D. Carmona (202)283-1514 (FAX #) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (Executive Search and Recruitment) prepared in accordance with the format in Subparts 12 and 13, 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. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks contractor assistance in the search and recruitment for executive level positions within the IRS. The solicitation number for this Request for Quotations (RFQ) is TIRNO-99-Q-00040. The Standard Industrial Code is 7361 and the small business size standard is $5,000,000. It is anticipated that not more than two (2) fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, task order contracts will be awarded from this RFQ. There is a guaranteed minimum of one (1) executive search/recruitment effort per contract award, with a maximum of eight (8) per year. It is our intention to place task orders in a manner which is in the Government's best interest, taking into consideration past performance under the contract and the level of the targeted executive position. Offers are due 3:00 PM, EST, on Thursday, December 17, 1998, in Room 700 at the address shown above. Submit questions in writing, via fax, to the number and attention of the Contract Specialist shown above. This RFQ and the incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL; 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. FAR clauses 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (05/97); 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (08/96) are applicable to this effort. 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (01/97) must be submitted with any offer. The following additional FAR clauses, which are cited in clause 52.212-5(a) are applicable and para. (b) as follows: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Requests for these can be made via the INTERNET to contract.specialist@ccmail.irs.gov or to the FAX number listed above. The clauses will be provided in the same manner the request was made (via FAX or INTERNET). Clauses transmitted via the INTERNET will be in WordPerfect 6.0. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE will be for twelve (12) months from the date of contract award with two (2) twelve month option periods. PRICE: The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies and services (except as may be provided by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incidental to providing executive search/recruitment support services to theIRS. The following rates, inclusive of all direct and indirect costs (salaries, fringe benefits, overhead, general and administrative expenses, report preparation costs) and profit, are applicable for the contract period of performance. CLIN 0001 -- Provide executive search/recruitment support services and submit at least two (2) qualified, viable candidates for each targeted position. CLIN 0002: 30 day extension beyond the initial 120 day search/recruitment period (if applicable). CLIN 0003: Other Direct Costs associated with CLIN 0001. Travel expenses incurred in support of the recruitment effort will be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. STATEMENT OF WORK: The IRS seeks the services of a firm to provide search and recruitment services to aid in filling executive-level positions within the IRS as directed by individual task orders issued under the contract. Depending on the position(s) sought, the actual point-of-duty may be in Washington, DC (National Office) or any one of the four (4) IRS regions (Northeast; Southeast; Midstates and Western). The maximum salary range is currently $175,000 per year. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Contractor shall conduct a search to identify no fewer than 2 qualified candidates able to apply and compete for possible selection by the Commissioner or the Executive Selection Panel for the position(s) identified. The Contractor shall conduct a search to identify prospective candidates and evaluate the candidates' qualifications, with evaluation assistance from the IRS. TASKS AND DELIVERABLES: Task 1 -- The Contractor shall interview up to four (4) senior IRS and/or Treasury executives to assess the IRS's needs and determine the type of individual desired for each position. The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will provide the Contractor various existing documents that describe the overall direction of each program office, the goals and objectives of the IRS and the current and future challenges facingthe IRS in the areas of the particular program office and the position description. Deliverable 1 -- The Contractor shall provide to the COTR a schedule that details its plan of accomplishment for the individual searches. This plan shall be in keeping with the Contractor's standard, commercial business practices for conducting executive-level recruitments. Deliverable 2 -- The Contractor shall provide to the COTR a written profile of the characteristics and qualifications that a prospective candidate should possess, including private sector and public sector experience that would be considered qualifying experience and prior positions a qualified candidate might have held. The COTR will validate that this profile of characteristics and qualifications is in line with those that a credible candidate for the position would possess, and suggest modifications to be incorporated into the profile. The intent of this deliverable is to ensure that the IRS and the Contractor share a common understanding of the types of qualifications, skills and experiences that a viable candidate would possess. Task 2: The Contractor shall conduct a focused search for candidates whose skills and experiences align with the profile created for the position. The Contractor shall assess the skills and experience of the interested individuals produced from their search and determine if the individual would be willing to apply for the position. The COTR will work closely and on-line with the Contractor to validate that the individuals the Contractor puts forward possess the skills and experiences of a similar scope and environment as that in which the IRS operates. The Contractor shall put forth candidates as it determines they meet the qualifications. The COTR will screen each candidate and determine that he or she should be placed on the list of candidates that will fulfill the final deliverable of the contract. If the candidate is acceptable to the IRS, the Contractor and the COTR will meet with the candidate to explain, in greater detail, the scope of the position. Deliverable 1 -- Candidate Resume(s): With each candidate offered to the COTR for consideration, the Contractor shall provide a written assessment of the candidate's experience, qualifications and skills relative to the agreed profile developed for this position. This summary shall include evidence of reference checks; education level attained; positions held; and any other information gained from the reference checks. Deliverable 2: The Contractor shall provide interim progress reports, on a bi-weekly basis, to the COTR detailing the activities of the search; candidates submitted for screening; and the results of each candidate(s) interview with IRS management. Additionally, the interim reports should identify any impediments encountered by the Contractor in locating viable candidates and provide recommendations to avoid/mitigate the difficulties encountered. Deliverable 3: The final deliverable shall be the identification of at least 2 candidates agreed by the COTR and the Contractor to be qualified and desirable, presented as the best qualified, based on the Contractor's evaluation of the candidates' qualifications and skills against the profile, the IRS' assessment of the candidate and any other relevant factors. OPTION PERIOD(S): If, at the end of performance period, fewer than 2 potential candidates have been identified, the IRS reserves the right to terminate the order, or to extend the order for an additional period of time in 30 day increments, not to exceed an additional 120 days. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI): Upon delivery order award, the Contractor shall attend a post-award orientation meeting with the COTR and various IRS personnel. During this meeting, at least one (1) copy of the following documents will be provided: Position Description; Pamphlet entitled "Apply for a Federal Job"; and Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications. As determined by mutual agreement, the COTR will provide additional information that may be required in the performance of this contract. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following is provided as an ADDENDA to 52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: CRITERIA 1 -- Past Performance/Experience: The IRS will evaluate information that describes the offeror's past performance record of successful executive level recruitments/ placements in both the corporate and government domains (agency size and scope of responsibility) in comparison with the Service's various functional areas. IRS will evaluate the provided information to determine the extent/level of participation of the proposed Project Manager(s) in those successful executive recruitment/placements within the past 3 years. References should be provided for at least five (5) executive-level recruitments, to include telephone numbers. Project Manager resumes (2 page maximum) should be provided. CRITERIA 2 -- Capacity: IRS will evaluate provided information to determine whether the offeror's proposed staff (education; past experience and other relevant background factors) and other resources are reasonably sufficient to handle multiple executive level recruitments. The IRS will evaluate the contingency plans of the offeror to provide a qualified replacement of any project manager in the case of the unforeseen unavailability or loss of that individual from any search/recruitment effort. The IRS will evaluate whether this plan will provide a "seamless transfer", allowing the search/recruitment to proceed with no apparent delays. Offers will be evaluated based on past performance/experience, capacity and price, with past performance/experience and capacity of equal weight and more important than price. Offerors should submit their offer using a combination, if desired, of standardized and customized materials not exceeding 25 pages. Posted 12/04/98 (W-SN277254). (0338)

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