Telework Pilot Program

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number for this requirement is RUAS-08-00178 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. (iv) This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services which has a size standard of $7 million. The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations intends to award a firm-fixed base period and labor hour option period purchase order. (v) The contract line items numbers (CLIN) for this requirement are as follows CLIN Item Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 0001 Base Period - Senior Consultant September 30, 2008-September 29, 2009 LS 1001 Option Period - Senior Consultant 40 HR September 30, 2009-March 29, 2010 CLIN 0001 is firm-fixed price. Optional CLIN 1001 is a labor-hour and the hourly rate shall be fully loaded. (vi) See Attachment A - Statement of Work/Clauses. The Statement of Work will be incorporated into the awarded purchase order. (vii) The period of performance for this purchase order is Base Period: September 30, 2008-September 29, 2009 Option Period: September 30, 2009-March 29, 2010 The deliverables shall be delivered to and accepted at the following address: Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, 245 Murray Lane, SW, Bldg 410, Washington, DC 20528. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Sept 2006) is incorporated into this solicitation. Offerors may obtain the full text version of this provision electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offerors shall submit the following information as part of their proposal: Technical Proposal Offerors shall submit: 1. R'sum(s) of Senior Consultant(s) that have a minimum of 5 years experience in the following: (1) Having direct experience developing Telework polices, guidelines and training, implementing and managing programs. (2) Developing Telework policies, guidelines and training, implementing and managing one-day/week and multi-days/week telework pilots for employees and managers. (3) Developing Telework policies, guidelines and training, implementing and managing one-day/week and multi-days/week telework programs as well as "hoteling*" programs for employees and managers. (4) Developing user requirements and the selection of computer equipment and collaboration tools (e.g. IM, video-conferencing, desktop sharing and VoIP). (5) Developing a multi-module on-campus telework training lab (e.g.)setting up computer equipment, learning to use collaboration tools and working remotely) designed to allow teleworkers to experience working in a telework environment before transitioning to their alternate worksite. (6) Developing user requirements and designing databases for tying together on-line Telework orientations, electronic Telework applications, scheduling of training, deployment of equipment, and annual reporting to OPM. (7) Developing surveys and focus sessions for identifying strengths and weaknesses of telework program. *hoteling - working from remote worksite a majority of time with shared workspace on-campus 2. Three references with the following contact information: name of reference, organization, job title, e-mail address, and telephone number. Business Proposal Offerors shall submit the following: -Firm-fixed price for CLIN 0001 and fully loaded hourly rate for CLIN 1001in Section V of this solicitation -Verification of CCR registration (go to http://www.ccr.gov for more information) -Verification of ORCA registration (go to https://orca.bpn.gov/ for more information) -Fill in and submit HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (located in Attachment A) -Acknowledge consideration of E-Verify in performing the purchase order. See http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify. (ix) The following FAR provision is incorporated into this solicitation: FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: -Experience -Past Performance The technical factors above are listed in descending order of importance. When combined the technical factors are more important than price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2007) is to be submitted with your offers. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Sept 2005) applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). See Attachment A - Statement of Work/Clauses for the full incorporation of the clause. The HSAR clauses 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates and 3052.215-70 Key Personnel or Facilities are incorporated within Attachment A - Statement of Work/Clauses. (xiii) There are no additional contract requirements or terms and conditions for this solicitation. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable for this solicitation. (xv) There are no numbered notes for this solicitation. (xvi) Questions are due no later than Monday, September 22, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Proposals are due no later than Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Questions and proposals shall be e-mailed to paula.nusbaum@dhs.gov and victoria.short@dhs.gov. (xvii) Offerors shall contact the following regarding this solicitation: Paula Nusbaum can be reached at 202-447-5580 and paula.nusbaum@dhs.gov. Victoria Short can be reached at 202-447-5485 and victoria.short@dhs.gov.