05GA0A20Q0012 - Tribal Advisory Council.pdf

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 1 Tribal Advisory Council Performance Work Statement 2 Tribal Advisory Fee Schedule 3 Instructions

2 Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sept 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Oct 2019) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (Apr 1984) 52.216-25 Contract Definitization (Oct 2010) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) GAO Security GAO Security GAO 52.233-70 GAO 52.233-70 Disputes - Legislative Branch Agency GAO 52.235-71 GAO 52.245-71 - Government-Furnished Data 52.235-73 GAO 52.235-73 Confidentiality of GAO Data COR Contracting Officers Representation

IPP INVOICE CLAUSE IPP INVOICE CLAUSE

GAO 52.237-71 GAO Technical Direction

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Total ( Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 09/16/2020 - 09/15/2021

Description: NRE_ Tribal Advisory Council.

2020_establish + 1 meeting @ Establish TAC @ $ Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics @ $ Meeting Day Coordination @ $ Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support @ $ Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up @ $

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0001

2 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 NTE

Period of Performance: 09/16/2020 - 09/15/2021

Description: Travel NTE Travel for 12 elected or appointed Officials @ Travel for 3 at Large Officials @ Travel for 2 TAC contractors @

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0002

101 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 09/16/2021 - 09/15/2022

Description: NRE Tribal Advisory Council-Option Year One Establish TAC @ $ Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics @ $ Meeting Day Coordination @ $ Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support @ $ Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up @ $

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0002

102 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 NTE

Period of Performance: 09/16/2021 - 09/15/2022

Description: Travel - Option Year one NTE Travel for 12 elected or appointed Officials @ Travel for 3 at Large Officials @ Travel for 2 TAC contractors @

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0002

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201 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 09/16/2022 - 09/15/2023

Description: NRE Tribal Advisory Council - Option Year Two Establish TAC @ $ Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics @ $ Meeting Day Coordination @ $ Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support @ $ Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up $

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0003

202 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 NTE

Period of Performance: 09/16/2022 - 09/15/2023

Description: Travel - Option Year two NTE Travel for 12 elected or appointed Officials @ Travel for 3 at Large Officials @ Travel for 2 TAC contractors @

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0004

301 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 09/16/2023 - 09/15/2024

Description: NRE Tribal Advisory Council-Option Year Three Establish TAC @ $ Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics @ $ Meeting Day Coordination @ $ Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support @ $ Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up $

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0004

302 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 NTE

Period of Performance: 09/16/2023 - 09/15/2024

Description: Travel NTE Travel for 12 elected or appointed Officials @ Travel for 3 at Large Officials @ Travel for 2 TAC contractors @

Reference Line: GAO2003120003 - 0001

401 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

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Current: 1.000000 LOT

Period of Performance: 09/16/2024 - 09/15/2025

Description: NRE Tribal Advisory Council-Option Year Four Establish TAC @ $ Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics @ $ Meeting Day Coordination @ $ Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support @ $ Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up $

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0005

402 Service Original: 1.000000

Change: 0.000000

Current: 1.000000 NTE

Period of Performance: 09/16/2024 - 09/15/2025

Description: Travel Option Year Three NTE

Travel for 12 elected or appointed Officials @ Travel for 3 at Large Officials @ Travel for 2 TAC contractors @

Reference Line: GAO2001150001 - 0005

Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

1 Tribal Advisory Council Performance Work Statement

PEFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL SUPPORT

Table of Contents

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. Definitions

1.2. Acronyms

2. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

3. SERVICES DELIVERY SUMMARY

3.1. Measurable Terms

3.2. Deliverables

3.3. Criteria for Acceptance

4. ESTIMATE OF COSTS

5. PERFORMANCE PLAN

6. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

7. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

8. HOURS OF OPERATION

9. APPENDICES

9.1. Relevant Publications and Regulations

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent and nonpartisan legislative branch agency that supports the U.S. Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities, and helps improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government. The GAO provides Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, non-ideological, fair and balanced. GAO reviews the efficiency and effectiveness of federal agencies’ operations and performance, performs policy analyses and outlines options for congressional consideration and provides information on emerging issues. This work includes audits, Document Number: 05GA0A20Q0012 Page 6 of 37 reviews, and related assessments of federal agencies and federal programs that serve Tribal Nations and their citizens.

GAO’s Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) is being established to provide external advice to the agency in carrying out its mission to sup-port Congress. Specifically, the TAC will advise GAO on vital and emerging issues affecting Tribal Nations and their citizens and in-form GAO’s strategic goals and priorities with respect to the agency’s work on federal programs serving Tribal Nations and related is-sues (tribal work). The TAC will help strengthen the relationship between GAO and tribal governments and tribal organizations and is important in helping GAO shape its future tribal work, within the context of serving Congress.

The TAC is expected to inform GAO’s tribal work and related initiatives to increase GAO’s audit capacity. TAC members are expec-ted to actively participate in TAC deliberations by providing perspectives based on their experience and expertise relevant to issues af-fecting Tribal Nations and their citizens. TAC members may also be asked to:

• alert GAO to emerging factors or circumstances of interest or concern;

• provide advice on GAO’s development of strategic goals and objectives regarding its tribal work;

• identify persons with subject matter expertise in critical areas related to GAO’s tribal work;

• provide input and perspectives on new and ongoing GAO tribal work, as appropriate;

• assist with development of GAO’s protocols for working with Tribal Nations and tribal organizations during the course of audit work;

• help GAO identify areas for staff development and appropriate training resources to address them; and

• inform GAO’s approach to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse, talented, and dedicated workforce.

This non-personal professional requirement, with documentation deliverables is for advisory and assistance services from one or more tribal organizations to help GAO establish and maintain the TAC.

1.1. Definitions

“Performance Work Statement (PWS)” is a statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

“Services Summary” is the minimum level of acceptable performance that the contractor must meet and still be considered a satisfact-ory performer.

“Task Order” is an individual requirement for services issued against an existing contract.

“Tribal Nations” refers to the 574 federally recognized Indian tribes, according to the list of Indian tribes recognized by and eligible to receive services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs by virtue of their status as Indian tribes, published on January 30, 2020 in the Fed-eral Register. 85 Fed. Reg. 5462 (Jan. 30, 2020).

“Tribal organizations” refers to national and regional organizations that advocate for affiliated tribes and tribal citizens.

1.2. Acronyms

CO Contracting Officer FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GAO Government Accountability Office PWS Performance Work Statement TAC Tribal Advisory Council

2. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall assist GAO to establish a TAC and provide logistical and administrative support for TAC meetings and members as described below. The contractor must demonstrate past and continued experience working cooperatively with other tribal organiza-tions.

2.1. Services to Establish the TAC

The contractor shall perform the following services to assist GAO in establishing the TAC within 45 days of contract award:

2.1.1. Provide written comments and suggestions on GAO’s potential criteria for selecting members of the TAC to help ensure a variety of perspectives are represented.

2.1.2. Meet with GAO as needed, and provide written comments and suggestions on development of TAC protocols and other docu-ments to help establish the TAC.

2.1.3. Provide comments as appropriate on GAO’s proposed language to solicit TAC nominations through channels such as the Fed-eral Register and outreach to Congressional members and staff.

2.1.4. Help GAO seek nominations to the council by distributing announcements to Tribal Nations, and tribal organizations, includ-ing those that represent Alaska Natives and other indigenous perspectives. GAO will provide core information to include in announce-ments and review and approve announcements prior to their distribution.

2.1.5. If no nominations are received based on the distributed announcements, the contractor shall work with GAO to identify and execute alternative methods for seeking tribal member nominations. If these alternative methods are also unsuccessful, the contractor

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2.1.6. Upon request, provide contextual information to help GAO evaluate nominees' professional experiences in tribal governments, organizations and activities relevant to tribal stakeholders. Depending on the number of nominations and GAO’s evaluation of nomin-ees, GAO will form a 10 to 15 person TAC.

2.2. Logistical and Administrative Services for TAC Meetings

The contractor shall provide the following logistical and administrative services for GAO’s TAC meetings that will occur once during the first calendar year of TAC formation, twice the second calendar year; and at least annually in subsequent calendar years:

2.2.1. To support TAC meetings the contractor shall provide personnel to perform the following duties:

2.2.1.1. Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics:

• Identify potential TAC meeting dates for GAO to consider four months prior to the planned meeting timeframe. Potential meeting dates will seek to take advantage of, but not overlap with, other national meetings of importance for tribal leaders.

• Identify options for a meeting space in Washington, D.C. and other locations, as needed.

• Once a meeting space has been selected, negotiate and reserve selected meeting space and hotel rooms for each GAO TAC meeting.

• Once a meeting date has been selected by GAO, notify TAC members to “save the date” of the TAC meeting and whether they plan to attend.

• Notify TAC members of travel logistics, eligible travel expenses and how to be reimbursed from the contractor.

• In coordination with GAO and the TAC, assist with developing agendas, collecting relevant supporting documentation for the meeting and distributing the meeting materials (e.g., agenda, slides or other handouts, GAO’s strategic plan, and a sum-mary of GAO’s ongoing tribal work) to TAC members, including the federal co-chair.

• Identify and coordinate with a tribal leader or elder to provide culturally appropriate invocations during TAC meetings.

• Identify in advance of each TAC meeting whether a quorum will be achieved.

• Receive proxy letters for TAC members that need to send a substitute to a meeting.

• Review and update contact information for TAC members quarterly to ensure it remains current.

2.2.1.2. Meeting Day Coordination

• Post signs for meeting location, prepare meeting room and tables, and ensure Wifi connection is operational (as available).

• Print and assemble name badges and tent cards for TAC members, including the federal co-chair and guest speakers.

• Provide appropriate refreshments for each GAO TAC meeting, such as coffee, snacks, and lunches, as needed.

• Take notes of meeting discussions.

• Manage and coordinate any additional meeting logistics, as needed.

2.2.1.3. Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up

• Send thank you email to TAC members and any support personnel within 48 hours of TAC meeting.

• Collect and process travel reimbursement forms for TAC members and reimburse eligible travel expenses to TAC mem-bers for each GAO TAC meeting, within two weeks after each meeting.

• Draft meeting minutes within 15 days—including follow-up items for GAO and TAC members—and distribute to GAO and TAC members for their comment before finalizing, and distribute final meeting minutes, within 45 days after each meeting.

• Survey TAC members and GAO attendees after each TAC meeting to solicit feedback.

• Summarize in writing and debrief with GAO on any lessons learned from the TAC meeting, within 30 days after each meeting.

2.3. Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support

The contractor shall provide logistical and administrative services for the TAC through the following duties:

2.3.1. Provide personnel to perform the following limited administrative duties:

• Coordinate calls for tribal members of the advisory council to discuss issues between advisory meetings, as needed.

• Establish and maintain a dedicated listserv for the GAO TAC within 30 days of TAC member selection by GAO.

• Provide technical support to TAC members, such as conducting background research, and developing tools to promote in-

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• Collaborate with Tribal Nations and tribal organizations to assist GAO with sharing information to all Tribal Nations, as requested.

• Distribute information to the TAC at GAO’s request and compile responses from the TAC to provide back to GAO.

2.4. Technical Requirements Needed to Accomplish Work

• Working knowledge of Native American cultures, traditions, and ways of communicating.

• A demonstrated track record of working with federally-recognized tribes with wide geographic coverage, including Alaska

Native villages as well as smaller, less-represented tribes;

• A demonstrated track record of organizing tribal advisory bodies for other federal agencies;

• The ability to reach and establish working relationships with other indigenous populations within the U.S., and relevant groups representing their interests;

• The ability to work cooperatively with other tribal organizations and federal agencies,

• Experience and familiarity with various funding vehicles for tribal programs; and

• Familiarity with GAO and its mission.

3. SERVICES DELIVERY SUMMARY

Below is a matrix table listing a summary of the performance objectives and performance thresholds required by GAO in contractor performance.

3.1. Measureable Terms

Performance Requirements Reference Performance Threshold Method of Surveil-lance

Deliverables are timely, thor-ough, in the proper format and are technically accurate.

Para

2.1.1 - 2.1.4

2.2.1.1 - 2.2.1.3 2.3.1

Meet timelines as outlined.

Meet professional writing standards and con-tains relevant content.

Be in the required format (i.e., oral, written, PowerPoint)

100% Inspection

TAC meetings 2.2.1.1 – 2.2.1.2 One meeting the first year of establishment, two meetings in subsequent year after estab-lishment; at least annually in subsequent years.

100% Inspection

Respond to TAC member and GAO requests for assistance or complaints.

Para

2.2.1.1 - 2.2.1.3 2.3.1

Provide professional and timely response within 1 to 2 business days

Member or GAO com-plaint

3.2. Travel

The contractor shall be required to perform periodic travel in support of the TAC. Additionally, the contractor shall be responsible for reimbursing travel costs of TAC members for each meeting. Eligible travel costs for reimbursement will include at a minimum, lodging, ground transportation, airfare, and per diem, and be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or Joint Travel Regula-tions per FAR 31.205-46.

3.3. Deliverables

A 5-year contract is anticipated, with deliverables along the following timelines:

Deliverable Reference Delivery Frequency or Projected Com-pletion Date

Format Recipients

Personnel Roster 2.2.1 2.3.1

Within 10 days after contract awarded electronically

MS Word or Adobe PDF

Walter Vance (COR)

Report summarizing the estab-lishment of the TAC.

2.1 - 2.4 Within one month of the establishment of the TAC

MS Word or Adobe PDF

Walter Vance (COR)

Post-TAC meeting follow up items

a. Meeting minutes

b. Survey of TAC and GAO participants

c. Lessons learned summary and briefing

2.2.1.3 As follows:

a. Within two weeks of TAC meeting.

b. Within two weeks of TAC meeting.

c. Within 30 days of TAC meeting.

MS Word or MS Excel

Walter Vance (COR)

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Quarterly Progress Report on activities to support the TAC meetings and TAC members

2.2, 2.3 The second Friday in the following months: January, April, July, October

MS Word or Adobe PDF

Walter Vance (COR)

3.4. Criteria for Acceptance

All deliverables shall be submitted in a draft format mutually agreed upon by the contractor and GAO. If deliverables are provided in an unacceptable state, the COR will provide feedback within 2 business days and the contractor will have 2 business days to address feedback and resubmit.

4. PERFORMANCE PLAN

Performance will be assessed through the review of deliverables listed in section 3.3. In addition, the CO will conduct annual review of contractor performance using measureable terms listed in section 3.1. Contractors meeting or exceeding performance expectations will be considered for contract renewal. If performance expectations are not met, GAO will not renew the contract.

5. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

GAO will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall GAO assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsib-ility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the CO immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/ decision-making or management nature, i.e., inherently Governmental functions. All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

6. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

All contractor/subcontractor personnel shall distinguish themselves from Government employees. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, contractor/subcontractor personnel shall identify them-selves as such to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees.

Contractors/subcontractors shall identify themselves on any attendance sheet or any coordination documents they may review. Elec-tronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation. Where practicable, contractor/subcontractors occupying colloc-ated space with their Government program customer should identify their work space area with their name and company affiliation or as a minimum “Contractor” after name.

7. HOURS OF OPERATION

Government agencies will not be available during scheduled federal holidays, inclement weather, weekends, or after duty hours. All chargeable work will be directly attributable to the task being performed by the individual.

8. APPENDICES

8.1. Relevant Publications and Regulations

The TAC meeting is not required by law or policy. As a legislative branch agency, GAO is not covered by the Federal Advisory Com-mittee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2, section 3(2), which governs the establishment, operation, and termination of advisory com-mittees in the executive branch of the U.S. Government.

2 Tribal Advisory Fee Schedule

Tribal Advisory Council Schedule Fee

RFQ No 05GA0A20Q0012

BaseYear: Date of Award through 12 months (2020-2021)

Description Unit Rate Extended Cost Service to Establish TAC Unit

Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics 1 Meeting Day Coordination 1 Meeting Space Rental 1 Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support 1 Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up 1

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Travel for 12 Elected or Appointed Officials 12 Travel for 3 at large Officials 3 Travel for 2 TAC Contractors 2 Total Cost Base Year $

Option Year One:

(2021-2022) Description Unit Rate Extended Cost

Service to Establish TAC Unit

Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics 1 Meeting Day Coordination 1 Meeting Space Rental 1 Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support 1 Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up 1

Travel for 12 Elected or Appointed Officials 12 Travel for 3 at large Officials 3 Travel for 2 TAC Contractors 2 Total Cost Option Year One $

Option Year Two:

(2022-2023)

Description Unit Rate Extended Cost Service to Establish TAC Unit

Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics 1 Meeting Day Coordination 1 Meeting Space Rental 1 Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support 1 Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up 1

Travel for 12 Elected or Appointed Officials 12 Travel for 3 at large Officials 3 Travel for 2 TAC Contractors 2 Total Cost Option Year Two $

Option Year Three:

(2023-2024)

Description Unit Rate Extended Cost Service to Establish TAC Unit

Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics 1 Meeting Day Coordination 1 Meeting Space Rental 1 Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support 1 Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up 1

Travel for 12 Elected or Appointed Officials 12 Travel for 3 at large Officials 3 Travel for 2 TAC Contractors 2 Total Cost Option Year Three $

Option Year Four:

(2024-2025)

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Description Unit Rate Extended Cost Service to Establish TAC Unit

Pre-TAC Meeting Logistics 1 Meeting Day Coordination 1 Meeting Space Rental 1 Ongoing Logistical and Administrative Support 1 Post-TAC Meeting Follow-up 1

Travel for 12 Elected or Appointed Officials 12 Travel for 3 at large Officials 3 Travel for 2 TAC Contractors 2 Total Cost Option Year Four $

Grand Total (Base and Option Years) $

3 Instructions

SECTION IV - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO THE VENDORS

1. General Instructions and Information This section provides general guidance for preparing quotations as well as specific instructions on format and content. Vendors’ quo-tations must include all information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. It is the Vendor’s respons-ibility to ensure the completeness of the quotation. Inconsistencies among the parts of each quotation shall be explained. Any unex-plained inconsistency may raise a fundamental question of the Vendor’s understanding of the requirement and/or ability to perform.

With respect to price, the burden of proof for price credibility rests with each Vendor. Failure to furnish a complete quotation, at the time of submission, may result in the quotation being eliminated from consideration for award.

2. QUESTIONS AND POINT OF CONTACT

Address all questions or concerns in writing and submit them electronically to the Contract Specialist, Cassandra Porter-Hickman at Porterhickmanc@gao.gov and Contracting Officer, Theresa Booker at BookerT@gao.gov. All inquiries must be made in writing and submitted electronically to the below e-mail addresses by August 13, 2020, 10:00: AM EST. Please make sure you annotate Ques-tions: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 05GA0A20Q0012 in the subject line. An amendment will be issued to respond to ques-tions.

Contract Specialist:

Ms. Cassandra Porter-Hickman Phone: 202-512-4073 Email: porterhickmanc@gao.gov

Contracting Officer:

Ms. Theresa Booker Phone: 202-512-8550 Email: bookert@gao.gov

3. QUOTATION SUBMISSION DATE

Unless otherwise noted, quotations are due no later than 08:00:00 AM. Eastern Standard Time, on September 2, 2020, submitted in accordance with the instructions herein. All quotations must be submitted via email. Late quotations may be rejected from con-sideration. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to confirm the Government has received the quotation.

Quotation: The Vendor’s quotation shall include the following:

a) Signed copy of the Standard Form 1449.

b) Signed copy of the Standard Form 30 of any amendments issued against this RFQ.

c) Vendor’s DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax ID number.

d) Technical Quotation

e) Price Quotation

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f) Non-Disclosure Agreement

4. QUOTATION CLARITY

The quotation shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The quotation shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing ra-tionale to address how the Vendor intends to meet the requirements. The Vendor shall also provide a matrix cross-referencing back to the requirements documents. The Vendor shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of the Contractor’s capabilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in its quotation. The Government intends to make award on the basis of the initial quotations received, without conducting discussions. Although, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if deems if it is in the best interest.

5. RESTRICTIONS ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF QUOTATION

A quotation may include data, such as technical designs or concepts, financial data, or management plans that the Vendor does not want disclosed to the public for any reason, or used by the Government for any purpose other than quotation evaluation and contract award. If the Vendor wishes to restrict the quotation, the Vendor shall mark it accordingly.

6. DISPOSITION OF QUOTATION

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain the “original” copy of all quotations and supplemental documents provided. Unless the Vendor requests otherwise, at the completion of this acquisition the Government will destroy all extra copies of quotations and additional documents submitted.

7. QUOTATION FORMAT/INFORMATION

7.1 Pages submitted in excess of specified limitations will not be evaluated by GAO.

• Volume I – Technical (20 page limit)

• Volume II – Past Performance

• Volume III – Price

Pages shall be 8 ½ x 11”, with at least one (1) inch margins on all sides, using Arial or Times New Roman font with no less than 12 point size type for all body text. The text and numbers used in MS Excel cells shall use Times New Roman font with a minimum of 10 point size type or larger. Text used in graphics (including those in MS Excel graphs/carts) shall use Times New Roman font with a minimum of 8 point size type or larger; graphics must be able to be printed and copied in pure black and white. Fold out pages shall count as two (2) pages. Graphics shall count towards page limitations. Pages shall be consecutively numbered.

It is to be noted that no price information shall be contained within in the Technical Volume (1) or the Past Performance Volume (2). Price Information shall be contained only in the Price Volume (3).

7.2 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

All quotations shall be submitted via email. The electronic copies of the quotations shall be submitted in a format readable and usable by Microsoft 2000 Office suite (MS Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint). Hidden fields, comments, macros, etc., shall be omitted. The files shall be consistent and uniformly named to allow for easy distinction by Volume, Tab, etc. Inclusion of company name or abbrevi-ation is acceptable.

7.3 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Quotations shall not contain classified information.

7.4 EXCEPTIONS OR ASSUMPTIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Vendors are advised that taking exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation may result in the quotation being found unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. All assumptions/clarifications must be final-ized prior to award. If the Vendor still finds it necessary to take exceptions to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, clearly indicate each exception in the appropriate volume and section along with a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements and all attachments and supporting rational shall be identified as such and consolidated into an overview section of the subject volume. An overview section is only re-quired if the Vendor takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation.

8. QUOTATION CONTENT

8.1 GENERAL

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL SOLUTION

The Vendor’s Technical Solution shall be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The Technical Solution shall state how successful partnership with the Government will be established in accomplishing/satisfying the requirement in

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The Technical Solution quotation shall present a clear, concise description of how the Vendor plans to implement and manage the ef-forts described in the performance work statement, what resources will be used.and how the work will be performed. (Note: Resumes shall not exceed a 2-page limitation and will count towards the overall page-count of the technical volume). The Vendor shall submit one electronic copy of its Technical Volume, the page limit for the Technical Volume is 20 pages. The Vendor’s demonstrated tech-nical ability (to include capability and approach) will be assessed to determine the likelihood the Vendor can successfully perform the technical requirements set forth in Section 2.4 on page 9. Background checks and independence checks should be required of vendors.

Subfactor 1 Technical Proficiency (Demonstrated the following: (1) a working knowledge of Native American cultures, traditions, and ways of communicating; (2) a track record of working with federally-recognized tribes with wide geographic coverage and the ability to reach other U.S. indigenous populations; (3) a track record of organizing Tribal advisory bodies for other federal agencies; (4) the ability to work cooperatively with other tribal organizations; (5) experience and familiarity with various funding vehicles for tribal programs;

and (6) familiarity with GAO and its mission.)

Subfactor 2 Quality of Services (Compliance of products, services, documents and related deliverables to specification requirements and profes-sional standards.)

Subfactor 3 Effective and Efficient Use of Resources (Deployed, in a timely manner, the proper amount and type of personnel, facilities and oth-er resources to support the project.)

Subfactor 4 Timeliness of Performance (Planned and proposed realistic schedules, successfully monitored performance and completed work on time.)

Subfactor 5 Customer Satisfaction (Exhibited a commitment to customer satisfactory for advisory group.)

Subfactor 6 Responsiveness and Attentiveness (Exhibited responsiveness and cooperative behavior in response to customer changes, criticism/ rejection of deliverables in detecting and correcting errors, poor performance, and other problems.)

In order that the technical volume may be evaluated strictly on the merit of the material submitted, no contractual price information is to be included in the volume.

The Vendor shall submit one electronic copy of its Technical Volume, the page limit for the Technical Volume is 20 pages.

VOLUME II - PAST PERFORMANCE SECTION

9.1 GENERAL

The Vendor shall provide a recent past performance narrative describing at least three and no more than five past performances in-formation that demonstrates past performance on similar contracts for evaluation in accordance with items listed in the Past Perform-ance Section, paragraph. Each past performance narrative shall not exceed three (3) pages.

Past performance narratives will be evaluated for recency, relevance, and quality to determine the agency’s confidence rating of sub-stantial, satisfactory, limited, no confidence or unknown confidence for the vendor’s performance; total price will be evaluated for reasonableness

Where a Vendor provides a Narrative without a corresponding Past Performance Questionnaire (described below), or where a Past Performance Questionnaire is submitted without a corresponding Narrative, the rating for such project will be a Neutral or an un-known performance risk assessment, which will neither be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. Each past performance narrative shall not exceed three (3) pages.

9.2 CONTENT OF PAST PERFORMANCE SECTION

The Vendor must provide the information requested below for past performance evaluation or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant, directly-related or similar past performance experience.

The Vendor’s Past Performance Section shall contain the following:

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1. Table of Contents

2. Past Performance Narrative

3. Past Performance Questionnaire

9.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents shall list all documents contained in the Past Performance Volume, but will not be counted toward applicable page limits.

The Vendor shall provide the following:

A narrative for up to three (3) projects, describing your company’s past performance providing similar services over the last 5 years.

Customer reference data shall include:

1. Name of the Federal, State, or Local Organization:

2. Point of contact with the customer – name, phone number, and email;

3. Date of award; and Period of Performance.

The Vendor shall submit one electronic copy of its Past Performance Volume II.

9.4 NARRATIVES

Vendors shall submit Narratives for a maximum of three (3) contracts for recent (within the past five (5) years) and relevant (comparable in scope, size, and complexity) past performance demonstrating the Vendor’s ability to perform the requirements outlined in the PWS. More relevant past performance will be viewed more favorably than work that is not relevant. Vendors’ must include ra-tional supporting its assertion of relevance, but note the Government is not bound by the Vendor’s opinion or relevancy. Vendors are required to explain what aspects of the contract are deemed relevant to the proposed effort. Where problems existed, clearly demon-strate management actions employed in overcoming these problems and he effects of those actions, in terms or improvements achieved or problems rectified. THE CONTRACTS REFERENCED IN THE NARRATIVES SHALL BE THE SAME CON- TRACTS NAMED ON THE QUESTIONNAIRES REFERENCED BELOW. AS NOTED ABOVE, ORPHAN NARRATIVES AND/OR QUESTIONNAIRES WILL RECEIVE A NEUTRAL OR UNKNOWN CONFIDENCE RATING. GAO reserves the right, but is not required to, also consider other sources outside of the contracts that are referenced in the Past Performance Narrative.

A Vendor with no past performance experience must submit an explanation that it has no recent or relevant past performance. As noted above, the Government will evaluate the Vendor’s past performance information to determine its relevance to the Government’s current needs and, the quality of that performance, and from these factors assign the degree of confidence the Government places in the Vendor’s ability to meet its requirements.

9.5 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

The past performance questionnaires will form the basis of the Government’s evaluation concerning the Vendor’s quality of past per-formance. The Vendor is responsible for the distribution, submission, and tracking of the Past Performance Questionnaire that is in-cluded as an Attachment in Section VI. These questionnaires must be completed by the references the Vendor cites in the Past Per-formance Documents. The Vendor shall exert its best efforts to ensure that at least two points of contact (Procuring Contracting Of-ficer, Program/Project Manager, Administrative Contracting Officer, or equivalent) per relevant contract. Completed Past Perform-ance Questionnaire. Each of the listed points of contact (POC) shall e-mail the completed Past Performance Questionnaire to Cas-sandra Porter-Hickman, porterhickmanc@gao.gov and Theresa Booker,BookerT@gao.gov, Once the Past Performance Question-naires are completed by your POCs, the information contained therein shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released. A Past Performance Questionnaire Tracking Record must be included in the binder for all distributed questionnaires. As noted above, past performance questionnaires for the same contracts discussed in the Past Performance Narrative MUST be submitted directly to the above referenced GAO POCs by the closing date of this RFQ to be considered for evaluation. GAO reserves the right, but is not ob-ligated to obtain formation for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources, including sources outside of the Government. Additional information may be obtained from the (CPARS) as well as other Government reports.

VOLUME III - PRICE

The Vendor must complete all contact line item in Section II, Pricing Schedule. The Government will evaluate the quotation’s total price including option prices as indicated in the pricing schedule.

NOTE: The Government intends to make award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if it deems it is in the Government’s best interest. If the Contracting Officer establishes a competitive range for the conduct of discussions and determ-ines that the number of quotations in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer shall limit the number of quotations in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an effi-cient completion among the most highly rated quotations.

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Proposed prices will be evaluated. The price evaluation will determine whether the proposed prices ae complete and reasonable in re-lation to the requirements of the Statement of Work. The price volume shall include the Contractor Pricing table in accordance with the solicitation.

SECTION IV - EVALUATION OF QUOTATION

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

Award will be made to the Vendor which presents the overall best value to the Government using a best value tradeoff evaluation pro-cess.

In determining which quotation provides the best value to the Government, an integrated evaluation and assessment of quotations will be conducted. The evaluation will consist of three factors listed in descending order of importance: Technical, Past Performance and Price. Technical is significantly more important than Past Performance and Price. Technical and past performance together are more important than price.

Based upon the results of the integrated assessment of the technical, past performance and price volumes, the Government may make an award to other than the lowest-priced Vendor or the Vendor with the highest technical score if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government.

SECTION V – ATTACHMENTS

1. Non-Disclosure Agreement

2. Past Performance Questionnaire

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)

When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless-

(a) The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition;

(b) The contracting parties agree to a different definition;

(c) The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning; or

(d) The word or term is defined in FAR part 31, for use in the cost principles and procedures.

(End of clause)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)

(a) The Contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract upon an agree-ment or understanding for a contingent fee, except a bona fide employee or agency. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Gov-ernment shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or, to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the contingent fee.

(b) "Bona fide agency," as used in this clause, means an established commercial or selling agency, maintained by a contractor for the purpose of securing business, that neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds itself out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.

"Bona fide employee," as used in this clause, means a person, employed by a contractor and subject to the contractor's supervision and control as to time, place, and manner of performance, who neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.

"Contingent fee," as used in this clause, means any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee that is contingent upon the suc-

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"Improper influence," as used in this clause, means any influence that induces or tends to induce a Government employee or officer to give consideration or to act regarding a Government contract on any basis other than the merits of the matter.

(End of clause)

52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sept 2006)

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not enter into any agreement with an actual or prospective subcon-tractor, nor otherwise act in any manner, which has or may have the effect of restricting sales by such subcontractors directly to the Government of any item or process (including computer software) made or furnished by the subcontractor under this contract or under any follow-on production contract.

(b) The prohibition in (a) of this clause does not preclude the Contractor from asserting rights that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation.

(c) The Contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this con-tract which exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(End of clause)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014)

(a) Definitions.

"Kickback," as used in this clause, means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided to any prime Contractor, prime Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract re-lating to a prime contract.

"Person," as used in this clause, means a corporation, partnership, business association of any kind, trust, joint-stock company, or indi-vidual.

"Prime contract," as used in this clause, means a contract or contractual action entered into by the United States for the purpose of ob-taining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind.

"Prime Contractor" as used in this clause, means a person who has entered into a prime contract with the United States.

"Prime Contractor employee," as used in this clause, means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a prime Contractor.

"Subcontract," as used in this clause, means a contract or contractual action entered into by a prime Contractor or subcontractor for the purpose of obtaining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract.

"Subcontractor," as used in this clause, (1)means any person, other than the prime Contractor, who offers to furnish or furnishes any supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract or a subcontract entered into in connection with such prime contract, and (2)includes any person who offers to furnish or furnishes general supplies to the prime Contractor or a higher tier subcontractor.

"Subcontractor employee," as used in this clause, means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a subcontractor.

(b) 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks, prohibits any person from--

(1) Providing or attempting to…