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FRA RD&T Program Evaluation Capacity Building

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DTFR53-16-Q-00008Federal

Submission Closed09/23/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Federal Railroad Administration, under the Department of Transportation, issued solicitation DTFR53-16-Q-00008 to secure professional services for Program Evaluation Capacity Building. This requirement is specifically set aside for woman-owned small businesses and falls under several NAICS codes, primarily focusing on research and development in social sciences and humanities as well as scientific and technical consulting. The objective is to provide the Office of Research, Development, and Technology with ongoing technical evaluation advisory and educational support to assist program and project managers in conducting internal evaluations. The scope of work is divided into three primary tasks: providing evaluation advisory support, delivering training and education for managers, and submitting quarterly progress reports, with a projected level of effort ratio of 3:1 between the first task and the remaining two combined. The contract features a 12-month period of performance and is governed by FAR Part 13 and Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. Award selection is based on best value, prioritizing technical approach, key personnel qualifications, and past performance over price. All participating vendors must be registered in accordance with federal regulations and adhere to specific terms and conditions regarding equal opportunity and statutory requirements.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

Contract Value

$148,295

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Office of R & D 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ENLIGHTENEERING, INC.

Award Issued Date

09/20/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

DTFR53-16-Q-00008 Attachment 1 - Contract Terms and Conditions

specifications

High

Instructions to Offerors - RFQ DTFRS-16-Q-00008

rfq

High

SOW - FRA Evaluation Capacity Building (DTFR53-16-Q-00008)

sow

High

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 26

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 2

The notice description changed.

AwardedSep 20

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/23/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Contacts

Isaac RosierContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Combined Synopsis/Silicitation DTFR53-16-Q-00008 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and under the authority of FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued under Request for Quote No. DTFR5316Q00008 and includes incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes which relate to this procurement are 541690 "Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services" with a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $15.0 million dollars, 541720 "Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities" with a SBA size standard of $20.5 million dollars, 541990 "All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services" with a SBA size standard of $15.0 million dollars and 611710 "Educational Support Services" with a SBA size standard of $15.0 million. ********************************************************* This requirement is set aside for SMALL BUSINESSES which are WOMAN OWNED (WOSB) ********************************************************* Description: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) solicits your quotation to assist the Office of Research and Development in Program Evaluation Capacity Building by providing on-going program and technical evaluation advisory and educational support to Program and Project Managers when conducting internal evaluations. The FRA estimates that the ratio of level of effort between Task 1 and Tasks 2 and 3 combined is 3:1. The following provisions and clauses apply to the solicitation The FAR Clause at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Each offeror is required to submit their Request for proposal as specified in FAR Provision 52.212-1, Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Item; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (applicable clauses included as attachment 1) and 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements. Interested vendors are reminded that award can only be made to a contractor who is registered in accordance with FAR 52.204-7. Additionally, in accordance with FAR 12.302, the FAR Clause at 52.212-1 is tailored to include the information in the attached addendum below: Instructions: Interested vendors shall prepare their quotation in accordance with the attached "Statement of Work (SOW)" and - Instructions to Offerors." Quote Submission: The Government will make award to the responsive, responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors are presented in order of importance. Evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are more important than price. Quotes are due no later than 3:00 PM EST, Thursday, 09/ 08/2016 and shall be submitted by email to the Contract Specialist, Isaac Rosier, Jr., at contact@example.gov. Questions regarding this request are due no later than 3:00 PM EST, Thursday, 09/01/2016 and shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Isaac Rosier, Jr., at contact@example.gov. FRA anticipates providing answers to questions within 48 hours. Offerors are highly encouraged to ask questions.