DDI Training Materials for the Defense Contract Audit Institute

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a proposal is being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number SP4703-15-Q-0008 is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. For applicable clauses and provisions, refer to list of applicable clauses attached. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611430. The small business size standard is $11,000,000.00. This acquisition is issued as unrestricted acquisition utilizing Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures. This is a sole-source requirement for Development Dimensions International (DDI). The training materials being procured are developed and copyrighted by DDI and are only available from DDI. The Defense Contract Audit Institute (DCAI) staffs instructors who have been certified by DDI to deliver these materials. The training can only be delivered using DDI copyrighted materials by DDI certified facilitators. These materials assist in meeting the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) needs to provide interpersonal and management skills training and enables the offering of courses to DCAA employees using training materials developed outside of DCAA. This is a firm-fixed price contract. Partial proposals will not be accepted. Pricing for all line items must be submitted with the proposal. This procurement is for off-the-shelf training materials utilized in three Defense Contract Audit Institute (DCAI) courses: Course # 8414 DDI Leadership skills (required course for supervisors/managers), Course # S6000 Conflict Resolution Techniques, and Course # S6001 Building Trust/Valuing Differences. The procurement will include printed participant/student guides, facilitator guides, DVDs, and supporting materials. Please refer to the attached product item description (PID) for further details. DELIVERY INFORMATION: The Government requests delivery within 15 days after receipt of order (DARO). Terms: FOB - Destination Inspection/Acceptance - Destination DELIVERY ADDRESS: Defense Contract Audit Institute Attn: Keith Carpenter/Leonard Davis 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 300 Smyrna, GA 30080-8981 All emails/packing slips/delivery order tickets must clearly indicate the correct Government purchase/delivery order number indicated on the contract in order for merchandise to be receipted and invoices approved for payment. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. SAM is the official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. If not already registered in SAM, go to www.sam.gov to register prior to submitting your proposal. Quotes are due by Closing Date: January 12, 2015, 2:00 PM, EST. Point of contact for this synopsis/solicitation is Mr. Jason Elliott at phone (804) 279-3659 and email at Jason.Elliott@dla.mil. Contracting Office Address: DLA Contracting Services Office Building 15-A 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway Richmond, VA 23297-5441 PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL RELATED CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS