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R -- PERSONNEL RECRUITING SERVICES TO FILL CRITICAL VACANCIES. SOL R-OPC-21584 DUE 111899 POC Daryl Shall, Contracting Officer, phone (202) 708-3856 ext. 3773, email Daryl_Shall@hud.gov WEB: Click here to see other HUD solicitations from the, http://www.hud.gov/cts/ctsoprty.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Daryl Shall, Daryl_Shall@hud.gov. 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. The Solicitation Number is R-OPC-21584 and is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring (OMHAR) intends to procure the services of a qualified Recruitment Firm to provide a successful search for qualified candidates to refer to OMHAR to fill several existing vacancies. The positions sought are for Debt Restructuring Specialist and Underwriting Coordinator vacancies in OMHAR's offices located in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, and New York City.Copies of these vacancy announcements, numbers 00-MSH-99-0491A and 00-MSH-99-0492A, are available on the OPM web site at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. Use the alphabetical search to locate these announcements or you may request a copy from the Contracting Officer identified in this announcement. OMHAR requires the services of responsible Contractors with the qualifications, commitment, expertise and experience within its own organization to provide technical assistance for the achievement of effective and timely search and recruitment services. OMHAR intends to enter into a firm-fixed price type contract with a firm to search for, recruit and then refer to OMHAR the best-qualified applicants for the positions of Debt Restructuring Specialist and Underwriting Coordinator. The firm must have an existing comprehensive search database of candidates with the skills and basic competencies required by OMHAR, and available to work in our offices in Washington, DC, New York, Chicago, or San Francisco. The firm must have an understanding of OMHAR goals and strategies, culture and organizational issues and the ability and integrity to successfully screen out unqualified candidates. They must be capable of responding very quickly to the critical staffing requirements of OMAHR. OMHAR has and will continue to undertake a search for candidates for these positions independently of the Contractor. The Contractor will not be paid a fee for candidates that were previously identified by OMHAR or that may be identified by OMHAR through such a search. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: The successful Contractor(s) shall quickly develop a through understanding of OMHAR's goals, strategies, and organizational issues. It is key for the Contractor(s)to develop an understanding of the skills and basic competencies needed to successfully function in the proposed positions: education, experience, knowledge, interpersonal skills, and motivation. The Government will identify the vacancies, including the position and location of the opening. The Contractor shall then perform an intensive search for qualified candidates, which may include: a search of the firms internal database; searching for candidates via letters, telephone calls, and face to face meetings with executives who may be sources of names and potential candidates, and any other means available. The Contractor shall identify candidates who are considered best suited for the position. The Contractor shall perform a preliminary reference check on those candidates. The Contractor shall introduce the candidates to the OMHAR Director for Administration and Personnel through a written profile that presents information about the individual's background including educational, professional, and personal accomplishments, along with the Contractor's assessment of the candidate's qualifications. This written introduction is "informational only." This introduction packet shall be submitted to OMHAR prior to or at the latest, concurrent with the candidate's application submission to the HUD Office of Personnel. If the Contractor refers a candidate to OMHAR for employment consideration and has not submitted an "introduction packet" for that candidate, the Contractor will not be entitled to a payment for the referred candidate. The address to mail the introduction packet is as follows: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring -- OMHAR, Attn.: Mr. Dennis O. Dorsey, 1280 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024. The OMHAR employment process is a competitive process in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) procedures. Candidates must submit forms required by OPM and selection will be in accordance with OPM procedures. PAYMENT: The Contractor(s) will be paid only after the CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS listed above have been verified and all of the following events have been successfully completed: (1) HUD Office of Personnel has reviewed the candidate's application as signed and submitted by the individual applicant, (2) Appropriate background/reference checks are satisfactorily completed by OMHAR, (3) HUD Office of Personnel has determined the applicant qualified and places their name on the Referral Certification for interview by OMHAR officials. (4) OMHAR interview officials refer the applicant to the HUD Office of Personnel with a recommendation to make the applicant an offer, (5) HUD extends an offer of employment to the candidate, (6) Candidate accepts offer of employment, and (7) Recruited employee satisfactorily completes ninety (90) days of employment with OMHAR. The recruited employee shall not be required to pay a fee to the recruiter. The Government will notify the Contractor when all positions are filled and the services are no longer required. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial-Items applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in subparagraph (a), of the provision are: "Price, Organizational Capability, and Past Performance. In terms of relative importance, the Organizational Capability and Past Performance factors when combined are approximately equal to price. This effort will be a Firm Fixed Price type contract, with the possibility of more than one award. Selection of awardees will be based on the offer that is most advantageous to the Government based on the factors contained in this solicitation. See FAR 52.212-2 subparagraph (a) identified above. The length of the proposal addressing Organizational Capability and Past Performance is limited to four single sided typed pages (8 by 11 inches) using font size 12. Any information provided exceeding four pages will not be considered in the evaluation. Pricing and the Certifications required by FAR 52.212-3 (see below) are not included in the page limitations. The Proposed Firm Fixed Price should represent the price for each successful individual recruited. Provide pricing in a separately bound document. Technical offersmust demonstrate how they meet the following requirements of Organizational Capability and Past Performance. Organizational Capability is the technical approach and understanding of the requirement (i.e. the contractor must show the company has the resources, capability and personnel available). The Offeror is to provide the documented evidence of their ability to identify and recommend the types and quality of individuals required by OMHAR in a timely manner and illustrate existing resources, such as data bases or existing contacts to quickly identify these specific types of individuals. Past Performance is documented evidence of the Offerors successful timely performance of the same or substantially similar services, to include placement of individuals with the skills required for OMHAR vacancies. This documented evidence as confirmed by reference checks, demonstrates that within the two years immediately prior to the date of the Offeror's proposal, the Offeror's work has fully met the satisfaction of all customers and in addition, has been highly praised. Include three references for similar efforts performed within the past two years. Indicate the agency/company, contract award number, point of contact, including telephone number and contract value. The Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items with their offer. The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, Subparagraphs (a) (b) 1, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22 ( c) 1, 3, (d) and (e), apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. The provision at FAR 52.214-22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Award is included in this acquisition. Any exceptions to these requirements should be noted in the proposal. The full text of each clause cited should be reviewed and may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far. The period of performance will be one year from the effective date of the contract. Award of this contract is subject to the availability of funds. Submit an original and three copies of your proposals to the Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring, Attention: Mr. Daryl Shall, Contracting Officer, 1280 Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20024, by no later than 2:00 PM, November 18, 1999. Clearly mark the outside envelope: "Proposals for Solicitation Number R-OPC-21584, TO BE OPENED ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER". Posted 11/10/99 (W-SN400021). (0314)

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