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R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE USMS NATIONAL ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM. SOL MS-00-Q-0006 DUE 122299 POC Janet R. Hall E-MAIL: Contact the Contracting Officer via email, janet.hall@usdoj.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotations are being requested and a written, solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is subject to the special authority for acquisitions of commercial items exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold but not greater than $5,000,000.00, including options. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This RFQ has been set aside for small business, the small business size standard is $5 million and the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8741. It is the intent of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to award a purchase order for a base year with 4 one year options. This order may contain up to 4 labor category contract line item numbers (CLINs) for each contract year. Each CLIN has an estimated number of hours, which will be used for evaluation purposes. The first CLIN is for a Director/Program Manager -- 1000 hours, the second CLIN is for a Senior Consultant -- 2000 hours, the third CLIN is for a Consultant -- 2000 hours and the fourth CLIN is for Clerical/Data support -- 1000 hours. The USMS intents to award a "not to exceed" purchase order in the amount of $100,000.00. The Schedule contains firm-fixed-rates and funding for future requirements. As requirements become known, the Contractor shall submit a firm-fixed- price, per requirement. The price will be based on the Schedule Rates (established catalog prices), guidance and conditions contained in both the Federal Acquisition Regulation and herein to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). The requirement price must be approved, in advance by the COTR and in writing, by the Ordering Officer before performance. Only items identified in the Schedule are payable under this contract. Firm-fixed-prices are considered payment in full for all labor, profit, overhead, G&A, fringe benefits, reports, logs, postage, telephone services, computers, graphics & design work, software, modems, facsimiles, supplies, materials, insurance, vehicles, local travel and all other costs associated with performance of the services as specified herein. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for actual transportation costs and travel allowances that are directly related to the contract by the applicable government travel regulations that were in effect at the time travel was taken. Such transportation costs shall not be reimbursed in an amount that is greater than the costs of the time required for coach-class on a commercially scheduled air travel or ground travel by the most expeditious route. However, an exception to this would be if coach air travel or ground travel space is not available and the Contractor certifies to this fact in its voucher or other documents retained as part of its contractrecords to support its claim or audit. The Contractor shall use Government city-pair contract airlines and fares where available. Final quantities required under the Schedule are unknown. The quantities will vary according to the operational requirements of the United States Marshals Service (USMS). The estimated maximum quantity of services that may be required under this contract is not expected to exceed $100,000 per year. The USMS reserves the right to award a purchase order to other than the lowest priced quote and incomplete quotes may not be considered for an award. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important than price, these rates must be based on established catalog or market prices. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the services in sufficient detail for the Contracting Officer (CO) to decided that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. The quote must include firm-fixed pricing for a base year and 4 one year options. The contractor will provide technical assistance and professional services to senior USMS management in the execution of the agency's responsibilities related to the management of the USMS and the National Asset Forfeiture Program. These services may include, but are not limited to, the following actions: 1. Provide technical assistance on program restructuring; 2) Provide technical assistance and recommendations for redesigning program processes and procedures by incorporating best practices of private industry, where appropriate; 3) Provide professional services for strategic and business planning related to the program and business efficiencies to be accomplished in the future; 4) Provide professional services related to change management; 5) Design and implement a change management communication plan to include internal and external audiences; 6) Coordinate and facilitate employee focus groups, interactive conferences and workshops; 7) Draft reports for senior management on outcomes, observations and recommendations based on work with focus groups; 8) Develop and conduct customer surveys and interviews with employees and customers; 9) Draft materials for publication related to change, new processes, streamlined organizational structures and other program innovations to inform and persuade internal and external audiences; 10) Identify industry best practices, initiate Government/Industry sessions, provide facilitation and reporting for the same; 11) Provide training for team development; 12) Provide conflict resolution support all work produce as a result of this contract becomes the sole property of the Government. As requirements become known, the Contractor shall provide firm-fixed-prices that will be incorporated into an order. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible bidder offering the best value in terms of price and past performance. The Government will perform an integrated assessment evaluation, with past performance being more important than price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail for the CO to decide that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. NOTE: Quoters responding to this solicitation must submit hourly rates for the labor categories offered, prompt payment terms, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and certifications-Commercial Items, with their bids. Pursuant Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Alt. I, Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.212-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-25, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. -- Flag Commercial Vessels. The full text for the above listed clauses are available at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. See Note 1. Posted 12/03/99 (W-SN405663). (0337)

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