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R -- SEARCH/RECRUITMENT FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL POSITIONS WITHIN THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) SOL TIRNO-00-Q-00036 DUE 012100 POC Helen D. Carmona (FAX # 202-283-1514) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subparts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested via this notice; a separate, written solicitation will not be issued. The IRS seeks contractor assistance in the SEARCH/RECRUITMENT FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL POSITIONS FOR THE IRS. The Standard Industrial Code is 7361; the small business size standard is $5,000,000. There will be only 2 fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, task order contracts awarded from this RFQ. There is a guaranteed minimum of 1/maximum of 8 executive search/recruitment efforts per contract year. The IRS intends to place task orders with the awardees, as it determines what is in the best interest of the Government, taking into consideration past performance under the contract and the level of the targeted executive position. Offers are due 3:00 PM, EST, on Fri., Jan. 21, 2000, in Room 700 at the above address. Submit questions, via fax, to the number and attention of the specialist shown above or via e-mail to helen.d.carmona@m1.irs.gov. This RFQ and the incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 (as of 11/23/99). The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL (NOV 1999); 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999). FAR clauses 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (05/99); 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (05/99) are applicable to this effort. 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (10/99) must be submitted with any offer. The following FAR clauses, cited in clause 52.212-5, paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999); 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) and 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Nov 1999). These and all other FAR clauses referenced in this combined CBD/RFQ notice are accessible via the INTERNET at http://www.arnet.gov.far. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE will be 12 months from the date of award with 2, 12-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 the IRS. 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 -- Within 120 days of task issuance, provide executive search/recruitment support services and submit at least two (2) qualified, viable candidates for each targeted position. CLIN 0002 -- Other Direct Costs in support of CLIN 0001. CLIN 0003 -- 30 day extension beyond the initial 120 day search/recruitment period (if applicable). CLIN 0004 -- Other Direct Costs associated with CLIN 0003. CLIN 0005 -- Travel expenses, not-to-exceed $10,000 incurred in support of the recruitment effort (CLIN 0001) will be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. BE ADIVSED -- For this acquisition, all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) must be completed/priced. STATEMENT OF WORK: The IRS seeks search/recruitment support 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; Mid-States and Western). The maximum salary range is currently between $115,000 and $181,400 per year. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: In accordance with individually issued task(s), 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 facing the 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 the COTR with a written profile of the characteristics and qualifications that a prospective candidate should possess, including private and public sector experiences that would be considered qualifying experiences and prior positions a qualified candidate may have held. The COTR will validate the profile of characteristics and qualifications as in line with those a credible candidate for the identified position would possess and suggest any necessary 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 experiences 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 proffered by the Contractor possess the skills and experiences of a similar scope and environment as that 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 whether the individual 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 and/or mitigate the difficulties encountered. Deliverable 3: The final deliverable shall be the identification of at least 2 viable candidates. The candidates, agreed upon by the COTR and the Contractor to be qualified and desirable, shall be 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 the 120-day 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 an ADDENDA to FAR clause 52.212-2 EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) 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. Describe the firm's experience in search/recruitment in a variety of arenas (local; state; federal government; public and non-profit) and the level of positions successfully recruited (CEO; COO; President; V.P.; CIO; etc) in the last 5 years. Describe the types and levels of placements in the technology fields (health/medical; information technology; information systems; etc) and in the industry fields (manufacturing; retail; etc.) The IRS will evaluate the provided information to determine the extent/level of participation of the proposed Project Manager(s) in successful executive recruitment/ placements within the past 3 years. References should be provided for at least 5 executive-level recruitments, to include current reference names and telephone numbers. Project Manager resumes (2 page maximum) must 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 the contract maximum for executive level recruitments. The IRS will evaluate the offeror's contingency plans 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 shall submit their offer using a combination, if desired, of standardized and customized materials not exceeding 30 pages. Posted 12/10/99 (W-SN407666). (0344)

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