Legal Access at the Border Program (LAB)

UPDATE POSTED 4/5/2022 SOLICITATION CLOSED WITH NO AWARD MADE OR VENDOR SELECTED ****************************************************************************** Q&A Posted 3/10/2022 See attachment for final Questions and Answers ******************************************************************************* LINKS TO WEBEX: WEBEx #1 - THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022 11am - 12:30pm Meeting link: https://eoir.webex.com/eoir/j.php?MTID=m125e40132013ee4e11e9f7ca370481a8 Meeting number: 2761 375 0779 Password: uDJ7p5JumH8 (83577558 from phones) Host key: 693128 Join by video system Dial 27613750779@eoir.webex.com You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-527-5035 US Toll Access code: 2761 375 0779 Host PIN: 4936 WEBEx #2 - FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2022 11am - 12:30pm Meeting link: https://eoir.webex.com/eoir/j.php?MTID=me0ee5ebd217b91b48d8e85be32a60833 Meeting number: 2762 687 6279 Password: SbtmFGg9W34 (72863449 from phones) Host key: 224682 Join by video system Dial 27626876279@eoir.webex.com You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-527-5035 US Toll Access code: 2762 687 6279 Host PIN: 4936 NOTICE 3/1/2022 **************************************************************************************** EOIR shall conduct a virtual Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions via WebEx on this requirement to address interested vendors on: Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 11am - 12:30pm; OR Friday, March 4, 2022 from 11am - 12:30pm Interested vendors may attend the Thursday WebEx or the Friday WebEx or both. Prior to the WebEx sessions, interested vendors may submit written questions to patricia.hoffman@usdoj.gov and james.driscoll@usdoj.gov on or before 4:00 pm (EST), Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Please include the Solicitation number: 15JE1R22Q00000001 in the Subject line of the email when submitting written questions. Interested vendors are also invited to ask questions during each of the Q&A sessions. Answers to prepared written questions will be entertained during the WebEx as well as questions that arise during the WebEx. Questions that may arise after the WebEx shall be forwarded to patricia.hoffman@usdoj.gov and james.driscoll@usdoj.gov, citing Solicitation 15JE1R22Q00000001 not later than Tuesday, March 8, 2022 by 12:00pm. All questions and answers will be posted on SAM.gov by COB Thursday March 10, 2022. Due date for proposals remains Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 12:00pm (EST). End of Notice ******************************************************************************** Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 15JE1R22Q00000001 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. The solicitation number is 15JE1R22Q00000001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 922130. Quotes are due by 12 Noon (EST) on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Submitted quotes will be valid for 30 days. Quotes shall be emailed to patricia.hoffman@usdoj.gov and james.driscoll@usdoj.gov. The Legal Access at the Border (LAB) program is offered through the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The purpose of this program is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of EOIR Immigration Court proceedings by providing legal services to noncitizens who are: (1) in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP); (2) in, or may be placed in, removal proceedings; (3) seeking entry into the United States from locations along the U.S. Southwest Border; and (4) in, or may be enrolled in, the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). The legal services will include general information and presentations (legal orientation) about: 1. Options and procedures related to remaining in the United States during the pendency of removal proceedings, such as the non-refoulement interview (NRI) before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS); and 2. Immigration court practices and procedures, relief and protection from removal, and other relevant resources. EOIR requires the following services defined in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Attachments also include Request for Quote, Instructions to Offeror, Contractor Security Requirements, and Past Performance Reference Sheet.