Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Security Controls Assessors Course

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply and/or service 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This is a Request For Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is F2VUJ05202AC01. This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, requires the following: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: A course to address Security Control Assessors (SCA) roles and responsibilities based on methods used to validate Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Controls as identified in NIST 800-53, Rev. 4 and CNSSI 1253. The course needs to provide an overview of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for SCAs in the DoD and Intelligence Communities (IC). The training must cover the DoD defined information technology types and the associated security controls, vulnerability scanning, and DoD-approved automated scanning tools. The course must incorporate the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved capabilities and industry standards for vulnerability assessment to include reporting capabilities to higher echelons such as Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) system. The course must provide an in-depth explanation of each control family identified in NIST 800-53, rev 4 and CNSSI 1253 to include the appropriate testing methods, associated supporting body of evidence, and how to efficiently and effectively test and validate DoD systems and infrastructure. SCAs should have the ability to perform assessment validation via manual and automated procedures once training is complete. Must incorporate hands on learning sessions with applicable tools for the SCA in accordance with standards defined by DoD and NIST policies. Applicable company must have experienced subject matter expertise that is familiar with the requirements to transition from DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to RMF for DoD IT communities and existing requirements for the IC Information Technology (IT) community. The requirement is for three classes with 20 students in each class. The desired locations and dates required for each class are as follows: CLIN 0001: Aug 25 - 28, Tampa, FL at USSOCOM CLIN 0002: Sept 15 - 18, San Diego, CA at Naval Special Warfare Command CLIN 0003: Sept 22 - 25, - Ft Walton Beach, FL at Air Force Special Operations, Hurlburt Field AFB Please note all classes need to be completed by 30 Sep 15. Please complete the attached DFARS clause and return it with your quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83 effective 02 Jul 2015, DFARS DPN 20150626, and AFFARS AFAC 2015-0406. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 611420, Computer Training. The Product Service Code is U014, Education/Training - Security. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All interested parties must bid on all items. Award will be made to the quotation which offers the best value to the government. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Desired training locations are listed in the CLINs above. Training is procured on behalf of United States Special Operations Command, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, FL 33621. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-6, Alt 1, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (what rate do I use for fill-in?) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of government personnel work product DFARS 252-204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management, Alternate A DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002. Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of contract modifications DFARS 252.247-7023, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: DFARS 252.209-7992, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law-Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations The following Air Force Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman: (April 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, AFICA OL AMC, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618-256-6668, email: Gregory.Oneal@us.af.mil or Mr. Michael R. Wagner, AFICA/KP, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Bldg. 1, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, phone number (937) 257-5529, email: Michael.Wagner@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman levels, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations Also your quote must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Vendor must also be registered in Wide Area Work Flow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website https://wawf.eb.mil/ to complete your registration. DEADLINE: Offers are due on Tuesday, 4 August 2015, by 8:00 a.m. EST. Submit offers or questions to the attention of Janet Cubas, by email to janet.cubas@us.af.mil -AND- Joyce Wright at joyce.wright@us.af.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.