Administration Support Services for NLRB Child Care Subsidy Program
Added: Jun 20, 2018 2:11 pm
This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The information gained will assist in developing the acquisition for Administration Support Services for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Child Care Subsidy Program. The NLRB Office of Acquisition Management is issuing this notice to request feedback from industry about capability of accomplishing the general requirement as follows:General description of requirement:The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is seeking a contractor to manage the Agency's Childcare Subsidy Program. Tuition assistance can reduce the amount of tuition parents pay for childcare by providing subsidies directly to the childcare provider. The program complies with H.R. 2590 entitled, "Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act" into Public Law 107-67 which includes permanent legislation authorizing the use of appropriated funds by executive agencies to provide childcare services for federal civilian employees. This legislation provides agencies with the authority to use appropriated funds to improve the affordability of childcare for lower income Federal employees using or seeking to use childcare services. The program is managed consistent with the aforementioned law and the regulations found at 5 CFR Part 792.Focus Areas:1. Perform all administrative tasks associated with the Childcare Subsidy Program in accordance with Agency program requirements including but not limited to intake, screening, and processing applications, obtaining and reviewing provider documents to ensure licensure compliance, obtaining tax information and determining income eligibility, calculating payment of subsidies based on established criteria, pay invoices, monitor Agency funding, and communicating in writing to applicants, providers, and the Agency when required.2. Generate and send monthly reports to track the number of employees who qualified for tuition assistance and their grade levels; the number of children enrolled as a result of receiving subsidy; and the number of applications pending; the amount of tuition assistance each recipient is qualified to receive, and the amount dispersed to the childcare provider; the name and location of childcare providers receiving funds for tuition assistance; and, the remaining balance of the Agency's funds and the amount needed for the next quarter to cover projected disbursements.3. Maintain confidentiality of all of the information contained in the Childcare Subsidy Program applications and correspondence by use of electronic password protected documents.The objectives of this requirement must be met by professional personnel who are highly skilled and that are keenly aware of the sensitivity associated with the information and areas in which they are performing.The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is five (5) years; a 12-month base period, and four (4) 12-month option periods. Service is anticipated to commence on approximately October1, 2018.To this end, the NLRB Office of Acquisition Management is seeking the following information from small business concerns under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services- with a size standard of $15 million:1) Briefly identify your firm's capability to perform the Focus Areas as listed above. Provide information that demonstrates the extent of your experience performing the same or similar work for other federal Agencies during the last three (3) years. Please indicate the contract number, value, length of time same or similar work has been performed, and if the work was as a prime or subcontractor.2) Please describe your staff's knowledge and experience with performing/overseeing same or similar work and your capacity to provide support for this contract.3) Briefly describe your transition plan for transitioning this contract from a previous vendor to your company should you be awarded this contract. A detailed transition plan is NOT required.4) Provide information on any GSA Federal Supply Schedule Numbers to include SINs.5) What information would you need from NLRB in order to prepare a pricing proposal?INFORMATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:The response to this notice is limited to five (5) single sided pages (including all attachments, charts, etc.) and should also include an indication of current small business status, as well as the eligible business concern's name, point of contact, address, and cage code.All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically (via e-mail) to Julie Yarbrough, Contract Specialist, at julie.yarbrough@nlrb.gov. Facsimile responses will not be accepted.COMMON CUT-OFF TIME/DATE:Capability statements with respect to the information above are due no later than 10:00 a.m. (EST) on July 3, 2018. Capability statements received after this date and time may not be considered.DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES:This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided by the vendor in this response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any concern responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the concern's qualifications to perform the work.Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation MAY be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.As a result of this notice, the Government MAY issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no solicitation available at this time. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI or the Government's use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.The Government will NOT accept requests for meetings or briefings. No phone solicitations or email with regards to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release. Information and materials submitted in response to this notice WILL NOT be returned.CONFIDENTIALITY: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).POINTS OF CONTACT: Please address any questions to Julie Yarbrough, Contracting Officer, at julie.yarbrough@nlrb.gov.
63NLRB18RFI National Labor Relations Board
6/20/18, 2:11 PM Representation Case Procedure Training
Added: Jan 26, 2015 2:52 pm
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RRP) # RFP-NLRB-OPS1-15-01. This RFP will result in the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract for hotel lodging for the National Labor Relations Representation Case Procedure Training participants and instructors. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78, effective December 26, 2014. The applicable NAICS code is 721110 - Hotel (except Casino Hotels) and Motels.OverviewThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent Federal agency created by Congress in 1935 to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. The purpose of this training is to introduce employees to the NLRB's new Representation Case rules and to train the employees in implementation procedures. These individuals will in turn teach other employees about the rules and train them in the corresponding implementation procedures.Training DatesThe Representation Case Procedure Training will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 through Friday, March 20, 2015. Most training participants will arrive on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 but some training participants will arrive March 16, 2015 because they are traveling from more distant locations. RequirementsLodging accommodations for approximately 75-80 individuals which shall require at a minimum:(A) Providing approximately 55 sleeping rooms for a three-day period beginning on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 and ending on Friday, March 20, 2015 and providing approximately 25 sleeping rooms for a four-day period beginning on Monday, March 16, 2015 and ending on Friday, March 20, 2015. All rooms will be provided at or below the government per diem rate. If necessary, due to availability lodging may be provided at different locations. The hotel must be located in Downtown Washington, DC, in a safe area, preferably within a ten to fifteen minute walk of NLRB's Headquarters located at 1099 14th St. NW as well as within walking distance of a variety of restaurants. (B) Sleeping rooms should be clean, well furnished and include usual amenities for overnight accommodations. All rooms must include free high-speed internet access (WIFI preferred). It is also preferred that the rooms contain a refrigerator. At a minimum easy access to a refrigerator must be provided. In addition, the hotel must include complimentary on-premises exercise facility with state of the art equipment such as elliptical trainers, treadmills, bikes and other strength training equipment that are properly maintained and in good working condition.Basis for AwardThe NLRB intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The objective of the NLRB is to select the proposal that represents the best value to the government while meeting or exceeding the requirements. All evaluation factors and their relative importance are set forth in this RFP. A site visit of the facility may be conducted prior to award. The evaluation factors are listed in order of importance. An integrated assessment of proposals using all evaluation factors found in the solicitation will be the basis for award. The award may be made based on the initial submission, with or without discussion, so contractors should submit proposals that clearly meet or exceed the requirements of the RFP. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the NLRB.All offerors must confirm in their proposal that the facility is compliant with the Hotel and Motel Fire and Safety Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-391) (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-336)(42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).The NLRB is a tax exempt Federal agency; please do not include any sales taxes in proposals for which the Federal Government is exempt.To be eligible for an award, the contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. A contractor can contact SAMs by email at http://www.sam.gov. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register.Evaluation CriteriaAward will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government on the basis of technical, past performance, and price. These factors are listed in order of importance:Factor I - Technicala. Location - Proposals will be evaluated on the ability of the hotel to provide a facility that is located in Downtown Washington, DC, in a safe area, within a ten to fifteen minute walk of NLRB's Headquarters located at 1099 14th St. NW as well as within walking distance of a variety of restaurants.b. Rooms - Sleeping rooms should be clean, furnished appropriately and include the usual amenities for overnight accommodations. Sleeping rooms should also have complimentary high speed internet access (wifi preferred) and a refrigerator or easy access to a refrigerator.c. Other Considerations - Transportation to major airports, availability and cost of on-site guest parking. In addition, the hotel must include complimentary on-premises exercise facility with state of the art equipment such as elliptical trainers, treadmills, bikes and other strength training equipment that are properly maintained and in good working condition.Factor II - Past Performance1. Quality of product/service2. Responsiveness of key personnel and staff3. Overall Satisfaction**Past Performance will be assessed by utilizing the attached questionnaire. The Offeror is requested to provide at least three references or may have the references complete the questionnaire and submit to the Contracting Officer on or before the proposal due date. The reference information should be project/action specific. The reference information cannot be more than five years old. The NLRB may also assess Past Performance in any other manner prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations.Factor III - PriceThe NLRB intends to award a firm-fixed price contract. Lodging price must be at the Government per diem rate of $ 229 per night or lower.Proposal must be valid 90 days after submission.All non-price evaluation factors when combined are significantly more important than price; however, as proposals become more equal in their technical merit, the proposed price may become the determining factor for award.The Government intends to evaluate Proposals and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government. In case of a receipt of a large number of Proposals, the evaluation team will evaluate Proposals in phases in order to progressively reduce the number of Proposals being considered for contract award. First, technical Proposals will be evaluated using streamlined methods to eliminate those Proposals that are unacceptable in not meeting the aforementioned criteria. The decision to eliminate any offers does not constitute the establishment of a competitive range, and will not obligate the NLRB to conduct discussions or to solicit Proposal revisions.Proposal SubmissionProposals are to provide the requested information in a brief and succinct manner, making every effort to present information clearly and concisely. Proposals should address the requirements of the project consistent with the evaluation criteria described in this Solicitation. Lengthy narratives containing extraneous information are discouraged. All information shall be submitted in English. Proposals that do not follow this format or otherwise include documentation that is difficult to read, may be rejected or may result in a lower evaluation rating.If a hotel contract is necessary, it shall be submitted with your technical and price proposal, along with descriptive literature to include sleeping rooms, diagrams, and amenities.The Offeror shall submit three separate volumes: Volume 1: Technical; Volume II: Past Performance; and Volume III: Price that address the RFP. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. EST on February 9, 2015 via email to Delfina St Clair at Delfina.St.Clair@nlrb.gov or by regular mail. Proposals should be submitted in either Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word 2007. Proposals may be shipped or mailed to the following address:National Labor Relations BoardAcquisitions Management Branch1099 14th Street, NW, Room 5006Washington, DC 20570Attention: Delfina St ClairThe NLRB Contracting Officer will serve as point of contact (POC) for inquiries and clarifications.To the extent prospective Offerors have questions or comments regarding this Solicitation, they are to be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Office at Delfina.St.Clair@nlrb.gov by 12:00 noon EST on February 2, 2015. At the NLRB's discretion, the NLRB may provide written responses to the questions or comments as appropriate. Any such responses will be posted as an Amendment to the Solicitation. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCEThis contract incorporates one or more provisions/clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a provision or clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov. Contractors are encouraged to review the applicable provisions and clauses.52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (APR 2014)52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (DEC 2014)**The contractor is responsible for including a complete copy of the Representations and Certifications with their offer or indicates certifications in ORCA at https:\\orca@bpn.gov**52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (DEC 2014)52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013)52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013)52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011)52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders Commercial Items (JUN 2014)The following additional FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable:52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014)52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010)52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (JUL 2013)//Last Item//
RFP-NLRB-OPS1-15-01 National Labor Relations Board
1/26/15, 2:52 PM