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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is soliciting offers to procure Mathematic Professional Development Services for BIE, Mariano Lake Community School. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. A16PS001056 herein cited will be procured under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88. The solicitation is set aside 100% for Total Small Business. The NAICS Code is 611710 Size Standard is $15.00. THIS REQUIREMENT IS URGENT AND RESPONSE TIME IS SHORT - IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR THESE SERVICES TO BEGIN AUGUST 2016. STATEMENT OF WORK: Mariano Lake Community School Statement of Work 1.0 Background: Mariano Lake Community School is a restructuring school that is focused on improving student achievement in mathematics. Mariano Lake is in need of an External Technical Assistance Provider that has successfully guided schools through this process, and that has extensive experience working with ADD-Navajo operated schools and the Navajo district staff. The External Technical Assistance Provider shall provide achievement improvement through high quality research-based, customized, collaborative approaches to professional development. Contractor shall also have experience in supporting a wide range of districts across the nation. With a working knowledge of Schools with second language learners, schools dealing with students of poverty, and schools with diverse cultures have experienced significant increases in academic achievement using systems of leadership, teaching and content priorities. Contractor shall be trained to model best instructional strategies, to use effective coaching strategies, gather and monitor formative and summative data, and support professional learning communities to allow students to develop as problem solvers and capable mathematicians. The Contractor consultants will support leadership and coaches as they fundamentally change instruction so that all students succeed. The goal is teacher implementation, intentional instruction, to develop students with high-level knowledge and skills, and the ability to think critically and to persevere. 2.0 Scope of Work: The Scope of Work for the External Technical Assistance Provider for BIE, Mariano Lake Community School will be to deliver professional development, coaching, technical assistance, and leadership development in order to improve student achievement on district and state assessments. Contractor shall be highly knowledgeable with the current mathematics program as well as the Navajo District goals for helping schools move to implement the Common Core. Contractor shall complement BIE, Mariano Lake and the Navajo District's previous professional development to help teachers make a seamless transition to quality mathematics instruction, building on teacher knowledge, skills and strengths. Consultants who work with the External Technical Assistance Provider will be highly knowledgeable about the Common Core State Standards, Standards for Mathematical Practice, high-yield instructional practices, instructional strategies that benefit English Language Learners, assessment strategies, and effective ways to analyze and utilize formative and summative assessment data. The Contractor will build on previous work at the school on anchor charts, mathematics journals, talk moves, writing, and the Deconstructed Standards to support a school-wide, vertically-aligned, systemic approach to mathematics instruction. BIE, Mariano Lake Community School is in need of on-site school consultation visits to observe math program and intervention programs, to coach and co-teach lessons, to provide lesson studies and other professional development support designed to meet identified school needs. Focus will be on three levels-teacher, coach and the principal as an instructional leader. An additional requirement is that the External Technical Assistance Provider will file comprehensive reports with the Mariano Lake Community School and the Navajo District. Furthermore, the provider must align professional development goals with the Navajo District goals and requirements. 3.0 Objectives: The External Technical Assistance Provider will meet the following objectives: 3.1 Provide professional development for effective implementation of the adopted mathematics program, the Common Core State standards of Mathematics, and specific requirements of the Navajo District. 3.2 Develop teacher understanding of the Common Core Mathematics Standards through unpacking content, concepts and skills, and learning progressions in order to maximize student problem solving in mathematics. 3.3 Increase teachers' abilities to consistently use high-yield instructional strategies such as anchor charts, math journals, talk moves, questioning for critical thinking, bar modeling, and the concrete/pictorial/abstract pathway. 3.4 Develop teachers' abilities to compose effective three-part lesson plans to develop school-wide consistency of instruction. 3.5 Increase teachers' abilities to gather and use formative assessments and data in instruction. 3.6 Enhance teacher knowledge of learning progressions, common student misconceptions and instructional responses in order to create effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction and SPED programs. 3.7 Guide the school through the Navajo District program requirements so the school maintains consistency in approach, necessary records, program implementation, reporting and compliance. 3.8 Support leadership, coaches, and teachers in applying quality mathematics instructional practices to the Danielson Framework and the EPAP. 3.9 Support school leadership and coaches regarding the development of a cohesive, comprehensive and vertically-aligned mathematics program, resulting in increases in student performance on the PARCC and NWEA assessments, which are mandated by the State of New Mexico and the Bureau of Indian Education. 4.0 Tasks: The external technical assistance provider will: 4.1 Provide a total of 16 days of on-site visits by Contractor consultants between August 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. 4.2 Guide the school through implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. 4.3 Provide professional development to focus on the goals of the Navajo District Plan, such as ELL strategies, student engagement, lesson planning, curriculum mapping, and effective assessment strategies. 4.4 Make classroom observations with feedback, do walk-throughs and observations with leadership, provide coaching for teachers, instructional coaches, and principal. 4.5 Facilitate lesson planning, planning for the three Tiers of instruction, and data analysis sessions. 4.6 Monitor teacher implementation of Common Core instruction, provide customized support to increase outcomes for students, and provide data that teachers can use with their professional portfolios and the EPAP process. 4.7 Debrief, with teachers and principal to develop next-steps, and provide detailed reports to principal and the Navajo District. 5.0 Delivery: During the SY 2016-2017 Contractor shall provide 16 days of on-site visits between Date of award and June 30, 2017. 6.0 Government-Furnished Property: Mariano Community School will provide meeting rooms and equipment, student mathematics data for formative and summative mathematics evaluations, mathematics adoption materials and manipulatives. School copying machines, paper and chart paper may also be used depending on results of classroom observations and dialogue with teachers, coach and principal. 7.0 Security: The External Technical Assistance Provider will sign-in as a school visitor and obtain a visitor pass on a daily basis, and will provide security and confidentiality of student and school test data. 8.0 Place of Performance: Services will be provided at Mariano Lake Community School. Reports and data analysis may take place off-site, but there will be no charge for this off-site work. 9.0 Period of Performance: Date of Award to June 30, 2017 10.0 Qualifications Contractor Consultants: 10.1 Are highly knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards of Mathematics and Standards for Mathematical Practice. 10.2 Are highly effective in modeling and demonstrating instructional practices. 10.3 Have demonstrated significant gains in student achievement in mathematics. 10.4 Have worked extensively with English Language Learners and students of low social-economic status. 10.5 Have worked extensively with teachers of English Language Learners and teachers of students of low SES. 10.6 Demonstrate effective skills in leading professional development. ' 10.7 Demonstrate knowledge of Native Star, NWEAI and AIMS web, as well as mathematics programs, PARCCI and state assessments. 10.8 Are well-trained in Content-Focused Coaching, and demonstrate effective coaching strategies. 10.9 Are well-trained in the Small Steps, Big Changes approach to school improvement. New Generation Educational Consulting Proposed Cost for External Technical Assistance Provider for SY 2016-2017 Academic Support Location of service site: BIE, Mariano Lake Day School The contractor will not be allowed to add service days and additional lodging without the modification approval from the contracting officer. This requirement is a Firm Fixed Price Contract. A. Quotation Line Item: Two days per month for August, September, October, November, December, January , February and March. (1) 1 day of Consultant $________ X 16 days $___________. (2) Hotel $___________ (3) Travel: ____ miles roundtrip X 16 trips X $_____ per miles = $__________ TOTAL COST : $______________ B. Additive Items: Additive items will be included in the purchase order by modification on as needed basis. The services may increase or decrease due to number of students enrolled. 1) 1 day of Consultant $________ (2) Hotel $___________ (3) Travel: ____ miles roundtrip X 1 trips X $_____ per miles = $_________ TRAVEL COST: Reimbursement of travel costs shall be in accordance FAR 31.205-46. The Government will reimburse the consultant the actual expense incurred of his/her travel when supported by copy(s) of the receipts as a detail breakdown submitted with each invoices. The reimbursement shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates utilizing the most current Federal Travel Regulation (GSA Per Diem Rate). Consultant¿s reimbursement for travel when services are provided at a Government site or other site as may be specified and approved by the COR under this effort. All travel shall be approved, by the COR, prior to commencement of travel. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES - Non-Personal Health Care Services This contract is a non-personal services contract, under which the contractor is an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional services provided. The Contractor is required to indemnify the Government for any liability producing act or omission by the Contractor, its employees and agents occurring during contract performance. The Contractor shall maintain medical liability insurance, which is not less than the amount normally prevailing within the local community for the specialty concerned. . THE CONSULTANT SHALL COMPLY WITH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AS FOLLOWS: In accordance with 25 U.S.C. 3201 (P.L. 101-630), Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; 42 U.S.C. 13041, Crime Control Act of 1990; 441 Departmental Manual, Personnel Security and Suitability Requirements all positions with duties and responsibilities involving regular contact with or control over Indian children are subject to a background investigation and determination of suitability for employment. Accordingly, all such positions require a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program; and a favorable background investigation determination conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of the Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program prior to contract award or made within 60 days of incorporation of this clause into a current/existing contract. Pending completion of a background investigation by OPM, the Contractor who has been granted a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be within the sight and under the supervision of a Government employee who has had a completed background investigation (42 U.S.C 13041 (3)) during contract performance until a final background investigation determination has been made. Prior employment with the Federal Government, including BIA, OIEP or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, does not assure that the appropriate screening or investigation was conducted nor does it alleviate or guarantee a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination or background investigation. Prior to an award or during the 60 day period discussed in paragraph two, it is solely the company, individual or contractor's responsibility to contact the BIA, OIEP Personnel Security and Suitability Program at +1 (555) 000-0000/5288/5289/5294 in order to obtain a complete security package, which includes but is not limited to appropriate investigative forms and/or inquire about their previous investigation; and, obtain a screening (applicant and suitability) determination, and subsequent final background investigation. If an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made, a purchase order shall not be awarded to the individual who received an unfavorable screening or to the company who has proposed to employ the individual to perform the work. The individual and or the company who proposed to employ this individual may be determined to be non-responsible if an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determinations is made, which will make them ineligible for purchase order award. If an unfavorable final background investigation determination is made, the purchase order may be terminated and the employee in question shall not be authorized to provide service to the BIA, OIEP, if the services involve contact with or regular control over Indian children. The award will be made to the lowest priced offeror, whose quotation is conforming to the requirement herein and will be most advantageous to the Government, and is fair and reasonable. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) (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: 1. Familiarity with locations 2. Technical Approach 3. Past Performance Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or 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. The Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and provisions are available on the website at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or may be requested from the Contracting Officer. CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following FAR Clauses including all addenda applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.211-16, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; FAR 52.232-36; Payment by Third Party; FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATIONS) Department of Interior Regulations (DIAR): 1452.204-70 Release of Claims 1452.226-70 Indian Preference; 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program; Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements ¿ Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [CO to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]: None. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. Contractor qualified to deliver these services are to submit a signed and dated quotation, DUNS number: __________________, to Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office, Branch of Acquisitions, Attention: Ella M. Dempsey, P. O. Box 1060, Gallup, New Mexico 87305. Offers submitted by facsimile and email will be accepted, the fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000. Email: contact@example.gov Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ella M. Dempsey, Contracting Officer, at +1 (555) 000-0000, by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. All contractors submitting offers must be registered in the SAM Registration (SAM) to receive contracts and purchase orders from the Federal Government pursuant to FAR Clause 52.204-7. To register or learn more about the SAM, go to: http://www.sam.gov.