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U -- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS)GENERAL AWARENESS TRAINING SOL RFQ-DC-00-00154 DUE 080700 POC Robert G. Krumhansl, krumhansl.robert@epa.gov, 202-564-4791 WEB: Click here for a copy of the RFQ & any additional information, http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/oppts_grp/dc0000154/index.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to send an email message to Robert Krumhansl, krumhansl.robert@epa.gov. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking Quotations for a contractor to design and deliver an Environmental Management Systems (EMS) General Awareness training course for EPA personnel. This requirement (RFQ-DC-00-00154) will be filled in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns. The SIC code for this requirement is 8748. The Small Business Size Standard is less than $5.0 Million income/yr. The EPA is FACNET certified. You may e-mail the Contracting Officer at : krumhansl.robert@epa.gov. TWO (2) copies of the proposal must be submitted by the due date. US Mail Address is -- US EPA, Attn: Robert G. Krumhansl, Contract Specialist, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Mail Code 3803R, Washington, DC 20460. HANDCARRY (such as FedEx) should be submitted to: US EPA -- Ronald Reagan Building, Attn: Robert G. Krumhansl, Contracting Officer, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Mail Code 3803R, Bid and Proposal Room, 6th Floor, Room 61107, Washington, DC 20004. Proposals are due no later than 3:00 PM/EST on the August 7, 2000. **** [Statement of Work] -Title: EMS General Awareness Training- **** Work Description: Design and deliver a one-half day general EMS awareness course. The contractor will work with EPA to develop a curriculum that is suitable to the Agency's needs relative to providing both senior managers and staff with a general awareness of EMSs, the Agency's EMS policies, and EMS applications in the Agency's work. The contractor then will deliver the training one or more times to classes of 10 to 30 students. The initial curriculum could be based on existing EMS awareness training courses adapted to meet EPA's specific needs. Once the course has been delivered successfully on one or more occasions, EPA may request the contractor to develop a formal course curriculum that EPA could use internally using its own trainers. EPA may decide to develop separate training curriculums for senior managers and staff. **** Purpose: To provide EPA senior managers and staff with an understanding of EMSs and their relevancy to the Agency's work. **** Course Description:***-Background (approximately 1 hour): (1)EPA's EMS policy and EMS Action Plan, (2)Greening the Government Executive Order, (3)overview of EPA EMS activities, (4)survey of other significant domestic and international EMS activity, (5)National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB Circular A-119, (6) U.S. Technical Advisory Group on ISO 14000 & the ISO 14000 standards ***-EMS Basics (approximately 1 1/2 hours): (1)Policy, (2)Planning, (3)Implementation and Operation, (4)Checking and Corrective Action, (5)Management Review, (6)CEMP, Performance Track, DfE-focused EMS, Compliance-focused EMS. ***-Benefits of EMSs (approximately 1/2 hour):(1)Cost savings/reduced liability, (2)Better communications, (3)Continuous improvement in environmental performance. ***-Applications of EMSs to EPA's Work (1/2 hour):(1)Implementation of EMSs at Agency and other federal facilities, (2)Permitting and Inspections, (3)Voluntary Programs, including Performance Track, public agencies grant program, sector initiatives. **** -- A minimum of 3 classes will be held; one in the Washington DC metro area, one in the Mid-West (Chicago or Kansas City), and one on the West Coast (San Fransisco or Seattle). -- Provide a quotation for the design of the course, delivery of the minimum three classes, and, in addition, the cost for an optional additional class at each location or a cost per student. -- Meeting Facilities will be provided by EPA. -- Class size will be approximately 20 students, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 participants. -- Classes are to be delivered starting in mid to late August 2000 and finished by December 31, 2000. -- EVALUATION CRITERIA: Award will be made on the basis of the best value to the Government. The evaluation criteria in order of importance is: (1) Technical Experience in designing and providing a similar course, (2) Quality of Personnel assigned to this project -- education and experience, (3) Past Performance -- Evidence of successful completion of projects of similar scope and size, (4) Price. Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477697). (0203)

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