U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Service Center, Acquisition Services, 1849 C Street NW, Room 1731, Washington, DC 20240

R -- RETAINED EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM SOL 1401-0001-99-R-020 DUE 052499 POC John Nyce, 202-208-3932 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, latetia_m_henderson@nbc.gov. 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, 1401-0001-99-R-20, is being issued as a request for proposals. III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-10. IV. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered. Applicable SIC 8742. V. The Contract Line Item (CLIN) is: CLIN 0001: Services in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW), 1 Lot Period of 60 days. VI. Description of Requirement: The Department of Interior is interested in contracting with a retained executive search firm to locate, screen and recommend potential candidates to fill the position of Special Trustee for American Indians. The position requires nomination of the President of the United States and the confirmation of the Senate. Potential candidates should possess unique knowledge, skill, and experience in the management and investment of trust funds, and the reform of financial management policies, procedures and systems in large, complex organizations. Interested firms should submit a capability statement not exceed five pages. Based on a review of capability statements, selected offerors will be scheduled to conduct oral presentations. Award will be based on the firm's oral presentation of their proposed action plan to accomplish the required search. VII. Date and Place of services: Potential candidates shall be submitted to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Budget and Finance, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. no later than 60 days from contract award. VIII. FAR 52.211-2, "Instructions to Offerors-commercial" applies to this acquisition. IX. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (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: 1. Technical (Demonstrated ability to successfully locate and place senior financial managers within the public and private sector), 2. Past Performance, 3. Price (The total evaluated price). Technical and past performance when combined are more important than price. (b) The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by calculating the total price to the government. The Government will select a contractor who offers the best value to the Government. (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, will be mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. X. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" with their offer. XI. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clause is included as addendum: CONTRACT TYPE. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price services type contract. XII. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.215-5 paragraphs a, b(1), b(3), b(11), b(12), b(14), b(15), b(20), c(1), c(2), d, and e apply. FAR Clause 52.204-6, "Contractor Identification Number-Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number" applies to this acquisition. XVI. DPAS Rating is does not apply to this acquisition. XV. Interestedfirms should submit capability statements to Latetia M. Henderson, 1849 C Street, N.W., Mailstop 1324, Washington, D.C., not later than 2:00 PM local time on May 24, 1999. For questions or concerns regarding this acquisition contact John W. Nyce, 202 208-3932. Offeror MUST familiarize themselves with the NEW regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained in FAR Part 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as called for in this synopsis solicitation. Posted 05/07/99 (W-SN329142). (0127)

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