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B -- COST AS AN INDEPENDENT VARIABLE AND TARGET COSTING SOL N00104-00-Q-Q159 DUE 122199 POC Greg Mohn (717)605-3786 E-MAIL: Gregory L.Mohn, gregory_L_mohn@icpmech.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the FAR Part 12.6. A written solicitation will not be issued. For this action, the simplified acquisition threshold takes its definition from FAR 13.5. The Navy's Acquisition Reform Office (ARO) located in Crystal City, Va. has a requirement for support services. The Statement of Work is provided now. The Government invites you to propose your approach to meeting this requirement based upon the resources identified in your Navy ITSS BPA or GSA schedule. The ARO anticipates work to commence on or shortly after 22 December 1999 and continue through 30 September 2000. -- The Government's award evaluation shall be in accordance with the ordering rules stated in FAR 8.402 and GSA language in their FSS schedules ordering terms and conditions. Selection shall be based on the following in descending order of importance. 1. The expertise provided by the offeror. The resumes of Key personnel will be evaluated based on education and experience. We'll be looking for educational background and especially work experience that shows prior success in meeting goals and solving problems in the fields of work supported by the ARO and/or identified by the SOW. 2. Past Performance is closely associated with the expertise provided. Although the past performance of the Key personnel is of prime importance, your corporate experience in the work areas supported by ARO is important. 3. Technical Approach. Please provide a written response to how you would meet the needs of the ARO as described in the SOW. 4. Price will be evaluated for Realism and will become more important as the range of technical scores narrow. Please provide a breakdown of the price by labor categories, fully burdened prices per hour, and quantities of hours per category. Other direct costs should identify what tools you need and expenses you anticipate to directly support the labor you offer. Please limit your quote to ten pages total. The time for submission of quotes is 2:00 PM on Tuesday, 21 December 1999. Your response may be made via FAX to 717.605.4600 or email to gregory_L_mohn@icpmech.navy.mil. A hard copy should follow by mail. Statement of Work I. Program Office: ASN (RDA)/ARO Crystal Plaza -5, Arlington, VA 22202-0000 II. Project: Cost As an Independent Variable and Target Costing Support Period of Performance: Award through 30 September 2000 III. Overview: The Acquisition Reform Office (ARO) manages Total Ownership Cost (TOC) initiatives for the Department of Navy. This position functions as the Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV) subject matter expert, TOC Training briefer, TOC Symposium organizer, and government-industry liaison for Target Costing and cost analysis to the ARO TOC Team Leader. IV. Scope of Work: The Contractor will provide Training Workshop(s), TOC Symposium, and dedicated analytical support to the ARO TOC Team Leader. This is to include briefs to Navy, commercial, and professional audiences, as desired; development of CAIV policy and implementation guidance, both within the Navy and coordinating with other services; and interfacing with industry and professional associations on Target Costing and other commercial best practices. And provide support to other ARO initiatives, as required. V. Required Contractor Services: Task 1 -- TOC Training. The contractor will conduct Workshops and briefings for Navy Acquisition personnel (and other audiences, as desired), and will develop and maintain briefing and workshop materials. Specifically, the contractor will prepare for and execute two (2) TOC/CAIV Workshops during the calendar year 2000. The contractor will also help provide CAIV/Target Costing input to a second, implementation-focused TOC workshop as needed. Task 2 -- Advancing the State of Knowledge in Target Costing, Total Ownership Cost (TOC), Cost As an Independent Variable (CAIV), and other Cost matters. The contractor will conduct investigations into industry and governmental efforts in the areas of Target Costing, Total Ownership Cost, and Cost As an Independent Variable. The contractor will help plan, organize, and implement a 2nd Annual Senior Navy Leadership TOC Symposium scheduled for May/June, 2000. Task 3 -- CAIV Policy and Implementation Guidance. The contractor will advise on revision of CAIV policy and development of CAIV implementation guidance, including inputs to other ARO products and interfacing with other services. Task 4 -- Other ARO initiatives. The contractor will provide input and assistance for other ARO initiatives as required and agreed to, including Earned Value Management (EVM) support. VI. Deliverables: Workshops, briefing materials, reference materials, CAIV implementation guidance, TOC Symposium (plan and implementation), collaboration materials for TOC Symposium, and other initiatives as required (i.e., agreed upon reviews, reports, input, etc.). The period of performance is from award thru 30 September 2000. Award is anticipated for 22 December 99 or soon after. Additional information about the Navy's Acquisition Reform Organization and efforts may be found on the web at www.acq-ref.navy.mil. Posted 12/07/99 (W-SN406542). (0341)

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