U -- U -- BASICS OF CONTRACING COURSE

Notice Date

September 19, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (a-3), Headquarters Support Command, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 2100 Second Street, SW, Room B411, Washington, DC, 20593-0001

ZIP Code

20593-0001

Solicitation Number

DTCGG8-02-Q-PBD004

Response Due

September 25, 2001

Point of Contact

SK3 Weston Sythoff, Purchasing Agent, Phone 202-267-1574, Fax 202-267-4727, Email wsythoff@comdt.uscg.mil

Description

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends develop for the purposes of in-house training, a course entitled Basics of Contracting (DAU Course CON 101). This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, please read this entire notice, the instructions herein, and the attachment documents carefully. This acquisition is on an Unrestricted Basis. SCOPE: (See attached) HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing a brief (20 pages or less) Technical and Cost Proposal by 4:00 PM, ET, September 25,2001. Technical proposals must include: (1) Specific approach in meeting requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (services) and compatibility of system/process with existing agency configuration. (2) Past performance history (current or within the last 18 months) on projects similar in scope and nature, with specific references (including project identifier/contract number and description, period of performance, dollar amount, client name and current telephone number). References will be checked to validate the information provided and to determine reliability/dependability. (3) Key personnel (those who would have the primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the project) with relevant qualifications and specific experience. Cost Proposal: provide Firm Fixed-Price, broken out by labor hours, labor category, materials, and other direct costs. Offerors must submit an original and two copies of the proposal to Weston Sythoff, USCG Headquarters Support Command, Code A-3, Room B411, 2100 Second St. SW, Washington, DC 20593. Electronic transmissions to wsythoff@comdt.uscg.mil are acceptable, but must be timely. Proposal Evaluation Criteria: (1) Price and price-related factors. (2) Technical. (3) Past performance of your organization, including adherence to schedules and budgets, the acceptability of previous products delivered, effectiveness of program management, and the offeror's willingness to cooperate with the customer in both routine matters and when confronted by unexpected difficulties. This will be a Best-Value award determination. Price and Past Performance will be a factor, but technical factors are far more important. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 00), 52.212-4 (Aug 00), 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 00). Offerors can retrieve these clauses on the INTERNET at www.arnet.gov. Questions about this requirement must be in writing and submitted by fax or e-mail. Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. All inquiries must include the solicitation number, your full name, organization name, address, phone and fax numbers, and must be received by 12:00 (noon) ET, September 20, 2001. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above. =20

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010921/USOL011.HTM (D-262 SN50Y0P5)