Technical Instructional Services for Interview & Interrogation Courses

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. ***SOLICITATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (ROUND 2)*** Question A: Several vendors have submitted questions concerning the seven (7) USPFO Iowa solicitations for Technical Instruction Services, specifically regarding the type of solicitation forms and related submission requirements for each course. Due to the number of questions submitted for the same topic, this explanation is provided for all of the solicitations. Answer A: Based on the subject matter of each course, some courses have been determined to be "commercial" while others have been determined to be "non-commercial." Commercial courses are solicited with combined synopsis/solicitations with appropriate commercial provisions and clauses. Non-commercial courses are solicited on SF33 with appropriate non-commercial provisions and clauses. The solicitation numbers and solicitation types are listed below, along with instructions to open attachments. Solicitation Number, Course Name, and Solicitation Type: W912LP15R0001, Basic Clandestine Lab Safety Training, SF33 W912LP15R0002, Undercover Narcotics Operations, SF33 W912LP15R0003, Methamphetamine Investigations, SF33 W912LP15R0004, Interview Techniques for Roadside Interdiction Operations, SF33 W912LP15R0005, Narcotics Related Financial Investigation, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W912LP15R0006, Interview and Interrogation for Drug Investigations, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W912LP15R0007, Transnational Gang Identification and Interdiction, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Question B: Will the government also consider video recording the sessions using a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows live streaming video access? Answer: B: The classes are required to be presented in person. ******************************************************************************** This solicitation, W912LP-15-R-0006, is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83, effective 3 Aug 2015. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside in accordance with (IAW) the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.502-2 (b). The NAICS code is 611519 and the small business size standard is $15 million. The following commercial services are requested in this solicitation: Contractor shall provide Technical Instruction Services for an Interview and Interrogation for Drug Investigations Course, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract line item numbers (CLIN) and quantities are as follows: CLIN 0001, Technical Instruction Services, Base Period (Date of Award - 30 Sep 2015), QTY/U.I.: 2 each; CLIN 0002, Contractor Manpower Reporting, Base Period (completed no later than 31 Oct 2015), QTY/U.I.: 1 each; CLIN 0003, Technical Instruction Services, Option Period 1 (1 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016), QTY/U.I.: 12 each; CLIN 0004, Contractor Manpower Reporting, Option Period 1 (completed no later than 31 Oct 2016), QTY/U.I.: 1 each; CLIN 0005, Technical Instruction Services, Option Period 2 (1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2017), QTY/U.I.: 12 each; CLIN 0006, Contractor Manpower Reporting, Option Period 2 (completed no later than 31 Oct 2017), QTY/U.I.: 1 each; CLIN 0007, Technical Instruction Services, Option Period 3 (1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018), QTY/U.I.: 12 each; CLIN 0008, Contractor Manpower Reporting, Option Period 3 (completed no later than 31 Oct 2018), QTY/U.I.: 1 each; CLIN 0009, Technical Instruction Services, Option Period 4 (1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019), QTY/U.I.: 12 each; CLIN 0010, Contractor Manpower Reporting, Option Period 3 (completed no later than 31 Oct 2019), QTY/U.I.: 1 each Proposal prices for the CLINS above shall be firm fixed prices inclusive of all labor, materials, travel, taxes and fees, supervision, and associated services required to perform the services as defined within the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Description of CLINS 0002, 0004, 0006, 0008, and 0010: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Army collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil/. The following is applicable to this acquisition: The Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC) is W912LP. The Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the requiring activity is W8A0AA. The following provisions are incorporated into this solicitation by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure DFARS 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel The following clauses are incorporated into this solicitation by reference: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DFARS 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information DFARS 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea The following provisions are incorporated by full text. The full text is found in Attachment #1 titled quote mark Solicitation W912LP-15-R-0006 Full-Text Provisions and Clauses. quote mark FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to the Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.222-7007, Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking in Persons DFARS 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (Offerors shall include completed copies of the certifications within the following provisions with their offer.) FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Alternate I 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 clauses are incorporated by full text. The full text is found in Attachment #1 titled quote mark Solicitation W912LP-15-R-0006 Full-Text Provisions and Clauses. quote mark FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.222-49, Service Contract Act - Place of Performance Unknown DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions All proposals shall reference the aforementioned RFP number. Reference Attachment titled quote mark Submission Requirements quote mark for a description of the past performance and technical document submissions that are required with the proposal package. Proposals are due at 11:00 a.m. local (central) time on 8 September 2015 at USPFO for Iowa, Camp Dodge, ATTN: SFC Tracy Canada, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Bldg 3475, Johnston, Iowa, 50131-1824. Proposals may be submitted via e-mail to SFC Tracy Canada, tracy.c.canada.mil@mail.mil and Ms. Vicky Williams, vicky.l.williams10.mil@mail.mil. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to SFC Tracy Canada, Contract Specialist, at (515) 252-4616 or Ms. Vicky Williams, Contracting Officer, at (515) 252-4615 or to the email addresses identified for receipt of proposals.