Career Interest Assessment Tool Inventories

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) National Acquisitions Section (NAS), Washington, DC intends to make a single award of a firm-fixed price, requirements contract for Career Interest Assessment Tool Inventories for inmates in the custody of the Bureau. To meet the purpose of this SOW, the contractor shall provide the career interest inventory assessments needed to provide robust insight into an individual's specific interests, talents, and skills, for the purpose of aiding the individual in developing an educational path that leads to meaningful and productive work once the offender is reentered into society. The products must be embedded in strong, longitudinal, evidence-based research that yield high reliability and validity. The utility of these products is addressed in the delivery of effective and accurate results that contribute to the success of the individual who is administered the career interest inventory. The inventories should support career exploration, career development, employment engagement, advanced educational opportunities, and be aligned with the Bureau's Mission of aiding offenders in re-entering the workplace after a period of disconnect. Career interest inventories should be of a variety to meet the needs of Bureau inmates, who range from those with limited formal education and lacking a high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) to those with advanced degrees in professional fields. It is anticipated that the interest inventories will consist of varying forms. Basic, easy-to-read interest surveys are necessary for individuals who lack a formal education. A more in-depth survey may be better suited for those with high school diplomas, career-technical certificates or licenses, and/or college degrees. Additionally, interest inventories of a higher level of introspection, aligned with the needs of advanced-degree professionals in search of alternate career paths, are also necessary, especially given the fact that some offenders who possess professional degrees may have had their licenses revoked due to the nature of their crime. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/quotes are being requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) 15BNAS21Q00000028. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511130, which has a size standard of 1,000 Employees. The quantities identified for each period are estimates and may vary, depending on the needs of the Bureau. The Contractor shall be required to ship all items covered under this contract via free on board (FOB) destination to any Bureau location in the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Schedule of Items (Attachment I) and the Statement of Work (Attachment II) provides and lists descriptions of the required items with quantity estimates. The contractor shall commence full performance of services under this contract upon award of the contract. In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a)(6), the place of acceptance for supplies and services under this contract is at the destination, various Bureau locations throughout the U.S, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The periods of performance of the resulting contract shall be as follows: Base Period - Date of Award to September 30, 2022 ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Attachments: 15BNAS21Q00000028 Schedule B - Schedule B of Supplies/Services Schedule of Items - Attachment I Statement of Work (SOW) - Attachment II Evaluation Criteria - Attachment III Business Management Questionnaire (BMQ) - Attachment IV Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) - Attachment V Bank Notification Letter - Attachment VI Submission of Offers - Attachment VII Clauses and Provisions - Attachment VIII Whistleblower Information - Attachment IX Bureau Contractor Travel Guide - Attachment X Contractors are advised to mark each individual item within their offer considered privileged or confidential under the Freedom of Information Act with notification that the data is considered confidential and privileged and not subject to mandatory disclosure under the FOIA. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Contract Pricing - Contract pricing shall be per unit of each line item identified in the Schedule of Items (Attachment I) provided. Contract pricing shall include all charges to the Government for the provision of the HSE testing (e.g. overheard, profit, maintenance, shipping, etc.). The Government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the contractor's initial proposal should contain the best terms from a price standpoint. Pricing Methodology - The quantity of supply to be provided by the contractor is estimated and is not a representation to a offeror or contractor that the estimated quantities shall be required or ordered or that conditions affecting requirements shall be stable or normal. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(b), the Government's evaluation of offers shall be inclusive of options. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(d), the offeror may offer varying prices for options, depending on the quantities actually ordered and the dates when ordered. This estimate is not a representative to an offeror or contractor that the estimated quantity shall be required or ordered or that conditions affecting requirements shall be stable or normal. (FAR 16.503(a)(1). SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required: The solicitation number; The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror including contractor's DUNS number; A technical description of the items/services being offered in detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; Terms of any express warranty; Price and any discount terms, contractor should submit pricing using the Schedule of Items detailed on Attachment I; - Remit to address, if different than mailing address; A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offer shall complete electronically); Also FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (FEB 2012) needs completed as applicable; Acknowledge of Solicitation Amendments, if any; In regards to past performance information, please provide the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment V) to the three most recent, current or complete contracts and subcontracts occurring during the past five years that are like or similar in nature to the services required in the Statement of Work. Contracts listed may include those entered into with Federal Government, agencies of state and local government and commercial entities. General performance information shall be obtained from the references using the attachment provided. It is the offerors responsibility to provide the questionnaire to the three contractors to complete and return to the offeror for submittal along with their proposal. The offeror shall also provide the Business Management Questionnaire (Attachment IV) and provide the contact information for a financial reference. The offeror shall utilize the Sample Bank Notification Letter provided in Attachment VI, or a similar letter, to send to their bank references. Also, please provide a copy of the letter with your proposal; Since the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Ordering Official: Delivery orders may be issued only by the Contracting Officer or Administrative Contracting Officer with an appropriate certificate of appointment. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to Paul Brown at P4Brown@bop.gov. The subject line of the email must state - 15BNAS2Q00000028 - Career Interest Assessment Tool Inventories Quote -(Company Name). Proposals must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on July 09, 2021. All Questions concerning this solicitation must be emailed to p4brown@bop.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 07, 2021. The subject line of the email must state - 15BNAS2Q00000028 Offeror Questions, Career Interest Assessment Tool Inventories - (Company Name). All answers shall be posted in writing on FBO. Questions shall not be answered verbally or individually.