Criminal Thinking Research Project

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 Criminal Thinking Research Project for inmates in the custody of the Bureau. To meet the purpose of this SOW, the contractor shall conduct research exploring the effectiveness of the Criminal Thinking group on misconduct reduction, mental health crisis reduction, recidivism reduction, and symptom reduction. The Reentry Services Division (RSD), Psychology Services Branch (PSB), requires the services of a Contractor with a doctoral-level education and a demonstrated body of research related to cognitive behavioral treatment. The Contractor must possess expertise in the field of cognitive behavioral psychology programming and must have experience in conducting studies on program evaluation. Variables of interest include symptom reduction, mental health crisis reduction, and misconduct/criminal recidivism reduction. The Contractor shall propose the research design, obtain approval from Bureau's Institutional Review Board (IRB), collect data, conduct analyses, and report findings and recommendations. The goals of this research are to (a) maintain compliance with the First Step Act of 2018 by conducting efficacy research on the Bureau's programs, (b) determine the effectiveness of the Bureau's Criminal group on outcomes of symptom measures, mental health crises, misconduct, and recidivism, and (c) inform future curriculum revisions and updates. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.60, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) 15BNAS23Q00000037. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541611, which has a size standard of $41.5 million. The quantities identified for each period are estimates and may vary, depending on the needs of the Bureau. The Contractor shall be required to Criminal Thinking Research Project 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 August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024 Option Period One August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 Option Period Two August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 Option Period Three August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 Option Period Four August 1, 2027 to July 31, 2028 ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Attachments: 15BNAS23Q00000037 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 UEI 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. Provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, and clauses 52.212-4, & 52.212-5, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. 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 Andrea Gavitt at amgavitt@bop.gov. The subject line of the email must state - 15BNAS23Q00000037 - Criminal Thinking Research Project Quote -(Company Name). Proposals must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. All Questions concerning this solicitation must be emailed to amgavitt@bop.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The subject line of the email must state - 15BNAS23Q00000037 Offeror Questions, Criminal Thinking Research Project - (Company Name). All answers shall be posted in writing on Sam.gov. Questions shall not be answered verbally or individually.