U -- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Notice Date

June 21, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Engineer District, Rock Island, Corps of Engineers, Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004

ZIP Code

61204-2004

Solicitation Number

DACW25-01-R-0013

Response Due

July 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Marie Cramblett, Contract Specialist, 309-794-5519 or Joe Arnaud, Contracting Officer 309-794-5241

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (Joseph.R.Arnaud@mvr02.usace.army.mil)

Description

The Rock Island District, ILLINOIS, IOWA, MISSOURI, WISCONSON U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking an accredited academic institution, agency, or consultant to develop and administer a one year, part-time leadership development program for eight to ten employees who are typically college educated, and who are mostly at, or near mid-career. Disciplines represented include science, engineering and administration. The overall objective of this program is to help employees learn, grow and develop so they can be effective leaders/managers. Base Contract period shall be for twelve months with two Option years possible. Award will be made to offers whose proposal contains the combination of those criteria offering the best overall value to the Government. This will be determined by comparing differences in the value of Organization Experience/Capability with similar programs, Quality of Proposed Program, Past Performance, and Program Administrator. In making this comparison the Government is concerned with striking the most advantageous balance between Organization Experience/Capability with similar programs, Quality of proposed programs, past performance and program administrator features and cost to the Government. The criteria used to determine best value to the Government in the form of a TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, will be outlined in the Solicitation in descending order of importance. In addition to the above Technical Proposal criteria, a pricing proposal will be required to be submitted. Pricing Proposals from those offeror's whose TECHNICAL PROPOSAL is considered to be in the competitive range will be opened. The bidding schedule will be provided in the solicitation. The Competitive Range will consist of the most highly rated Technical Proposals. However, award of a contract will not be based solely on the lowest price proposal. Significant, unexplained differences where proposed prices do not match the proposed technical approach and risk involved may result in a proposal being removed from the Competitive Range. If required, discussions will be conducted with all of the offeror's in the Competitive Range. The Government has reserved the right to award the contract without discussions. A request for Proposal Package will be provided at no cost by clicking on the email link below or contacting the Contract Specialist listed The solicitation will also be posted on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Contracting/Solicitations/current.htm Proposals will be accepted from all responsive sources. The apparent successful offers must be registered in the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. No contract award will be made until this requirement is met. Offeror's not already registered in the CCR are highly encouraged to do so by calling 1/888/227-2423, or via the world wide web at the following address: http://www.ccr2000.com/ This procurement is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 8299/(NAICS) 611301. The Small Business Size Standard is $5 Million. Questions regarding the technical aspects of the proposed procurement may be directed to Ms. Mari Fournier at 309-794-5510 (collect calls will not be accepted) or email at Mari.K.Fournier@mvr02.usace.army.mil

Web Link

Please Click here to download a copy of the RFP (http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Contracting/Solicitations/current.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010625/USOL005.HTM (W-172 SN50P6X6)