1145PC23Q0123 Amendment 001.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the Request for Quote (RFQ) from March 6, 2023 at 12:00pm Washington, DC local time to March 9, 2023 at 12:00pm Washington, DC local time.

2. Provide Responses to Questions (Q&A). See Continuation Pages.

3. Incorporate the following changes into the RFQ: See Attachment 1: Revised RFQ

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

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1145PC23Q0123 Amend 001 Questions and Answers for Solicitation Continuation Pages

No. RFQ Section Vendor Question Government Response RFQ Changed Y / N

Responsible Party:

(ACM / Office of the

Director, "OD")

1 RFQ Section 7.1.1 For the company POC, you are looking for information regarding a company we have already conducted trauma-informed training with, correct?

Company POC would be the Point of Contact for your own company. N ACM

RFQ Section 7.1 Addendum to FAR

52.212-2

EVALUATION –

COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV

2021)

Additionally, what do you need for the technical evaluation response and past performance response?

Please refer to RFQ Section 7.1 Addendum to FAR 52.212-2

EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) for complete instructions and evaluation factors for award.

N ACM

RFQ Section 5.4

FAR 52.252-2 -

Clauses Incorporated by

Reference

I was wondering about the SAM.gov number. Is it required we have an active number at the time of proposal, or would proof of application suffice?

Per Federal Acquisition Regulations 4.1102 Policy.

(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in

SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements Please refer to clause FAR 52.204-7.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7.

Specifically, (b) (1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://ww.sam.gov for information on registration.

N ACM

4 RFQ Section 7.1.1

Would the Government confirm there are three (3) separate volumes for the quote submission: Technical, Past Performance, and Price?

Yes - please refer to amended RFQ, Section 7.1.1 for revisions. Y ACM

5 N/A Would the Government provide submission requirements such as page limits for the Technical Volume?

Yes - Please refer to amended RFQ, Section 7.1.1 for revisions. Y ACM

N/A

Is there an incumbent on this contract? If so, please provide the incumbent name, current contract number, period of performance, and value of the contract.

There is no incumbent. N ACM

7 N/A Would the Government provide the estimated level of effort?

The Government intends this to be Firm Fixed Price. Offerors are encouraged to base their quotes upon a reasonable level of effort required for each of the deliverables / CLINs referenced in the PWS and Sections 1.1 of the RFQ and Section 6: PWS Deliverables Section 3.

N ACM

8 Section 7.1.1, Page 9 Would the Government provide a pricing worksheet or instructions for pricing submission?

Yes. Please refer to the amended RFQ, Section 7.1.1 and submit Attachment 3, CLIN Quote Pricing Worksheet with your response

Y ACM

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2.0 Performance

Requirements

2.0 Performance Requirements. The RFQ indicates that “The consultation services must support the SAPR Program in reviewing and analyzing all existing training, educational resources, sexual-assault-related surveys and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) recommendations, and policy and procedures” Would the Government provide a list of the existing materials?

Yes, once contract is awarded we can share the material (public) materials for review and once the background clearance process is complete we can share the internal (non public facing) materials.

N OD

10 RFQ Section 7.1

Would the Government consider an extension to the offer due date to have sufficient time to respond to additional guidance upon receipt of answers to questions?

Yes, RFQ due date for quotes has been extended to March 9, 2023 at 12:00pm Washington DC local time. Y ACM

Performance Requirements 2.1 states, "The consultation services must support the SAPR Program in reviewing and analyzing all existing training, educational resources, sexualassault- related surveys and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) recommendations, and policy and procedures, and subsequently identifying:

1) Areas for improvement for all existing sexual assault training and educational resources for PeaceCorps staff, Volunteers and Trainees.

2) Areas for improvement in all existing sexual assault-related surveys and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) recommendations provided by the Sexual Assault Advisory Council.

3) Areas for improvement in all existing policy and procedures to ensure victim-centered and trauma-informed responses to Volunteer Victim/survivors of sexual assault.”

Can you please clarify that the current PWS includes identifying areas of improvement in all three areas above as well as making revisions to training and educational resources but does NOT include implementation of recommendations related to items 2 and 3 above?

The vendor would not be responsible for implementing the surveys. The expectation is for the vendor to make recommendations for improving our language/context etc. to be sure it is truama informed and then the relevant offices (across the SAPR Team) will execute and make changes as appropriate.

N OD

Can you please clarify the expected deliverable under Performance Requirement 2.2.2 (e.g., slide deck; slide deck with speaker notes; slide deck with independent facilitator guide; participant guide)?

For each training there should be a curriculum with content (slide deck/presentation) and an accompanying facilitator guide and participant guide.

N OD

13 What is the expected training time for each of the five modules listed in Performance Requirement 2.2.2? See 2.2.3 - 60-90 min N OD

Can you please provide examples of the types of roles that would be expected to participate in module 3 of Performance Requirement 2.2.2?

See 2.2.2. - the roles are listed/annotated with a general type description.

1) a baseline training for all Post staff on how to be trauma-informed;

2) a senior leader training for Headquarters, Country Directors, and other identified leadership staff and SAPR Headquarters Team on being trauma-informed;

3) role specific designated staff training on being trauma informed in their response role to sexual assault victims/survivors

4) a training of trainers (TOT) for staff that provide sexual assault training, facilitated by the contractor- (note, Section

2.2.3 calls for the Contractor to develop and deliver a certain quantity of this particular module); and

5) a training for staff that develop content and collect data, and on how to ensure curriculum and M&E development is consistently trauma-informed.

N OD

Can you please provide an estimate of the number of total participants in the ToT module and the likely roles within Peace Corps that participants will hold?

Number of participants per TOT session will vary due to availability and multiple time zones. Intended for the Designated Staff which include our Peace Corps Medical Officers, Safety and Security Managers and Sexual Assault Response Liaisons. Approximately 300 staff over 8 sessions.

We can cap each session (50 per session) and record one for those that cannot attend. See Amendment 001 Attachment 1

Y OD

Concerning Performance Requirement 2.2.1 is it possible to provide further information about the volume of training materials, surveys and other relevant documents to be reviewed? Section 6.0 provides an initial list but does not give a sense of length of the various documents. Is the Government able to provide an estimate of the number of pages for the list of documents in 6.0? This would assist bidders in estimating the level of effort required.

This information is not available at this time. N OD

17 RFQ

In the Services List and Contract Line Item Number Table on page 2 of the RFQ, CLIN OOO3 reads “Review SAPR training for staff, Volunteers and Trainees" and has a "Qty" of 6. Can you please confirm what specifically there will be six of?

See Amendment 001 Attachment 2, Revised CLIN Quote Pricing Worksheet Y OD

RFQ Section 6, PWS Section

2.2.3

I wanted to see if you could let me know the travel requirements or expectations. I read that the contractor needed to be able to meet in person and via zoom but I also wanted to check out the possible locations for in person.

No travel expected - can all be done virtually - See Amendment 001 Attachment 1, Revised PWS Y OD

RFQ Section 6 PWS Section

2.2.3

RFQ Section 6, PWS Section 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Section 2.2.2 includes the following: "4) a training of trainers (TOT) for staff that provide sexual assault training, facilitated by the contractor- (note, Section 2.2.3 calls for the Contractor to develop and deliver a certain quantity of this particular module);...." Section 1.1, "SERVICES LIST & Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Table" indicates that there should be a quantity of 6 for item 4, the ToT. However, section 2.2.3 seems to indicate that there should be 8 of item 4, the ToT. Specifically, 2.2.3 states, "The Contractor shall also deliver training revised or developed for item 4) in Section 2.2.2 above. The Contractor shall deliver eight (8) instances of the training module called for in item 4)...." We would be grateful if you could clarify whether section 2.2.3 refers to item 4 or a different item and whether item 4 should have a quantity of 6 or 8 in the CLIN.

Expect to have 5 training modules developed (to include curriculum content, facilitator/participant guide) role specific, as listed and CONDUCT/facilitate 8 sessions of the one training module developed for the TOT #4

N OD

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Trauma Informed Training Integration & Consultation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type:

Solicitation Number:

Posted Date:

Current Response Date:

Product or Service Code:

Set Aside:

NAICS Code:

Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

1145PC23Q0123

February 14, 2023 March 9, 2023 U008 Not Applicable 611430

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Peace Corps Headquarters Office of Acquisition and Contract Management 1275 First Street NE Washington, DC 20526

1.0 SECTION 1 – DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

Solicitation 1145PC23Q0123 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01 effective 12/30/2022.

This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Subpart 13.5 under North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICs) 611430, “Professional and Management Development Training. The Small Business Administration size standard is $15,000,000.00. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. However, the Government is in no way obligated to make an award, nor to pay any costs incurred by the Contractor in preparing and submitting its quote.

The Peace Corps is seeking to procure Trauma-Informed Training Integration & Consultation to the Peace Corps Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Team, program implementing offices, program working groups and other appropriate internal stakeholders to identify best practices for trauma-informed care, support and responses to sexual assault reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/Trainees.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

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1.1 SERVICES LIST & Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Table

Base Period

CLIN Item Description Unit Qty. Unit Price Total Price

0001 Monthly Deliverable Status Report and Meeting to/with SAPR Director Months 12

0002 Quarterly Consultation with Program Stakeholders Each 4

0003 Review SAPR training for staff, Volunteers and Trainees. Each 10

0004 Trauma-informed training for staff, Volunteers and Trainees.

Each 5

Delivery of eight (8) sessions of role specific designated staff training on being trauma- informed in their response role to sexual assault victims/ survivors

Each 8

Total:

1.2 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The above items shall be delivered according to the period of performance in Section 1.3. The vendor shall deliver all training as detailed in Section 1.1 of this purchase order as follows:

SHIPPED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

Entered at Award

1.3 NOTICE REGARDING LATE DELIVERY

The Contractor shall notify the appointed COR via email as soon as it becomes apparent to each Contractor, that scheduled delivery will be late. The Contractor shall include the notification and rationale for late delivery, the expected date for the delivery and the project impact of the late delivery. The COR will review the new schedule and provide guidance the Contractor. Such notification in no way limits any Government contractual rights or remedies including but not limited to termination.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated* Period of Performance will consist of one 12-month base period:

April 18, 2023 – April 17, 2024

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* As indicated in Section 7.1 Provisions, Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021), the ability to commence the Period of Performance sooner is a technical factor for consideration when evaluating quotes in response to this combined synopsis-solicitation. Please indicate the soonest available Period of Performance commencement date if different than April 18, 2023.

2.0 SECTION 2 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

2.1 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

2.1.1 Contract Specialist

Christina Ostronic 1275 First St. NE Washington, DC 20526 Email: costronic@peacecorps.gov Phone: (202) 692-1639

2.1.2 Contracting Officer

Avery Stevenson 1275 First St. NE Washington, DC 20526 Email: astevenson@peacecorps.gov Phone: (202) 692-1565

2.1.3 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Entered at award.

The COR supports and assists the CO in the technical monitoring and administration of this contract. The COR will monitor the Contractor’s technical compliance and progress relative to this contract. Technical direction is defined as direction to the Contractor which fills in details, suggests possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise supplements the scope of work. Technical direction must be confined to the general scope of work of the contract and shall not constitute a new assignment, nor supersede or modify any terms or conditions under the contract. Changes to the contract will be in writing and can only be issued by the CO. The COR is NOT authorized to re-delegate his or her authority.

All correspondence concerning technical matters related to this order shall be addressed to the COR with a copy to the CS. COR will be determined at Contract Award.

2.1.4 Contractor Point of Contact

Entered at award.

2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes to any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any

1145PC23Q0123 Amend 001 Attachment 1: Revised RFQ Page 3 of 25 mailto:costronic@peacecorps.gov mailto:astevenson@peacecorps.gov changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

3.0 SECTION 3- INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (APR 2021)

3.1 Minimum requirements for a PROPER INVOICE:

• Complete contract number, including task/delivery/call order number (if applicable);

• Name and address of the Contractor;

• Invoice date and invoice number;

• Description of supplies/products/services provided;

• Quantity of services/supplies provided;

• Period of performance covered by the invoice;

• Unit of issue, as specified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), and/or Schedule of services;

• Unit price and extended total, for each CLIN;

• Invoice total;

• Shipping and payment terms, (as applicable);

• Electronic funds transfer (EFT) account/payment information;

• Signature of the Contractor's authorized representative;

• Contractor's Tax Identification Number (TIN); and

• Any other contract-directed requirements.

In the event that an invoice is “improperly” submitted (e.g. incorrect contract/order number, invoice amount, labor categories, contract rates, CLINs, etc.) it will be rejected as an improper invoice and returned to the contractor. Also, an invoice is considered improper if it is received before the product or service is received, inspected and accepted by the COR.

3.2 Invoice delivery and formatting

• Invoices shall be in PDF format and forwarded via email to GAPdomesticinvoice@peacecorps.gov with a copy to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC);

• A separate attachment for each invoice is required;

• The invoice size should be standard 8.5’x11’;

• The representative signing the invoice must also print his/her name, direct phone number and email address on the invoice;

• Bill only for one delivery order per invoice;

• Bill for only one option period per invoice;

• Never bill in excess of the contract obligated amount ; and

• Do not bill for state and local taxes unless authorized by law, policy or the CO.

3.3 Invoice Certification

Upon receipt of the invoices, the COR and/or TPOC will evaluate the invoices for correctness and appropriateness of the charges and will ensure that chargeable items appearing on the invoices have been received, inspected, and accepted by the Peace Corps. In the event that the Peace Corps discovers any

1145PC23Q0123 Amend 001 Attachment 1: Revised RFQ Page 4 of 25 mailto:GAPdomesticinvoice@peacecorps.gov discrepancies in the invoice, the COR and/or TPOC will notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer and COR and/or TPOC will, in addition to following the requirements of the Prompt Payment Act, take steps necessary to resolve the discrepancies with the Contractor.

3.4 Invoice Payment

For the purposes of this subsection, “invoice payment” is a Government disbursement of moneys to the Contractor under this contract for products and/or services which are received, inspected, and accepted by the Government. Invoices are payable in accordance with the requirements of the Prompt Payment Act.

Payment will be considered as being made on the day of the electronic funds transfer is made. The failure to properly submit invoices may result in a delay in payment.

3.4.1 Applicable to time and material and labor hour contracts

The following backup information is required as an attachment to the invoice as shown by category of cost:

(1) Direct Labor - Identify the number of hours (by contractor labor category and total) and the total direct labor hours billed for the period of the invoice.

(2) Subcontracts - Identify the major cost elements for each subcontract.

(3) Other Direct Costs - When the cost for an individual cost (e.g., photocopying, material and supplies, telephone usage) exceeds $1,000 per the invoice period, provide a detailed explanation for that cost category.

(4) Indirect Cost Rates - Identify by cost center, the indirect cost rate, the period, and the cost base to which it is applied.

(5) Contractor Acquired Equipment - Identify by item the quantities, unit prices, and total dollars billed.

(6) Contractor Acquired Software - Identify by item the quantities, unit prices, and total dollars billed.

(7) Travel - When travel costs exceed $2,000 per invoice period, identify by trip, the number of travelers, the duration of travel, the point of origin, destination, purpose of trip, transportation by unit price, per diem rates on daily basis and total dollars billed. Detailed reporting is not required for local travel.

Any costs requiring advance consent by the Contracting Officer will be considered improper and will be disallowed, if claimed prior to receipt of Contracting Officer consent.

For questions regarding payments, please send an email inquiry, including the contract number and order number (if applicable), the invoice number, billed amount, due date, and date sent via email to Disbursing@peacecorps.gov

3.5 Withholding of Contract Payments

Notwithstanding any other payment provision of this contract, failure of the Contractor to submit required reports when due, or failure to perform or deliver required services/supplies may result in the withholding of payments under this contract. Payments may be withheld unless such failure arises out of circumstances beyond the Contractor’s control and without fault or negligence on the part of the Contractor, as provided for in the relevant contract clauses. The Peace Corps will promptly notify the Contractor of its intention to withhold payment of any voucher or invoice in full; however, if only a portion(s) of the invoice are being withheld, then the voucher may be processed without notification to the Contractor to prevent delay in payment.

3.6 Final Invoice

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The Contractor’s final invoice submitted under the contract must be marked as follows: ″THIS INVOICE

CONSTITUTES THE FINAL INVOICE – UPON PAYMENT OF THIS INVOICE NO OTHER

MONIES ARE DUE UNDER CONTRACT NUMBER (to be assigned upon contract award). Upon receipt of final payment, the contractor agrees to complete a “Release of Liability” within 10 days from date “Release of Liability” is received from the CO.

3.7 Unliquidated Obligations (ULO)

An unliquidated obligation (ULO), for this purpose, represents the amount of goods or services ordered by the Peace Corps for which payment has not been made (liquidated). The parties agree that any remaining ULO amount equal to or less than $100 for which 1) the performance period has expired and 2) the final invoice has been received will be unilaterally de-obligated via a modification to the contract.

4.0 SECTION 4 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

4.1 USE OF PEACE CORPS NAME AND LOGO

The Contractor shall make no publicity announcements or issue other public relations or promotional materials mentioning the Contractor’s connection with Peace Corps without first consulting with the Contracting Officer. Further the Contractor shall not use the Peace Corps name and/or logo in conjunction with, or proximity to, the Contractor’s logo, trademark, trade name or facsimile thereof (co-branding) without the advance written concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

4.2 INTERPRETATIONS OF MODIFICATIONS

No oral or written statement of any person and no written statement of anyone other than the CO shall modify or otherwise affect the terms and conditions of this contract. Requests for interpretations, modifications or changes must be made in writing to the CO. The technical point of contact can only respond to technical matters that do not result in a change of scope to this contract.

4.3 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance will be at destination in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(a). In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a), the Government has the right either to reject or to require correction of nonconforming supplies. Supplies are nonconforming when they are defective in material or workmanship or are otherwise not in conformity with contract requirements. The Government may reject nonconforming supplies with or without disposition instructions.

4.4 RESTRICTION ON ADVERTISING

The Contractor shall not refer to this contract in commercial advertising or similar promotions in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Peace Corps, or any other element of the Federal Government, or is considered by these entities to be superior to other products or services. Any advertisement by the Contractor shall contain the following statement:

“This advertisement is neither paid for nor sponsored, in whole or in part, by any element of the United States Government.”

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4.5 DATA SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is responsible for the protection and confidentiality of all Peace Corps technical data and findings. The contractor shall protect the information and information technology resources of the Peace Corps as proprietary to the Peace Corps.

Peace Corps information systems contain sensitive information and contain personal information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (PL 93-579 and amendments). It will be the Contractor's responsibility to familiarize and brief employees and subcontractors on the provisions of the Privacy Act. FAR clauses, 52.224-1: "Privacy Act Notification" 52.224-2: "Privacy Act", and 52.224-3: “Privacy Training”, are hereby incorporated by reference.

The confidentiality and disclosure provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the American with Disabilities Act prohibit disclosure of any charge or charge-related information. The contractor shall agree that such information will not be disclosed and will only be used for the performance of their responsibilities under this contract.

Contractor activities providing support to the Peace Corps will operate in accordance with agency policies, manual sections, standard operating procedures, and federal regulations, to include MS 524 IT Security Policies and Procedures, and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

The Contractor shall ensure all deliverable documents have the following indicated on each page:

“Unclassified// FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY” and shall be handled as such.

4.6 RIGHTS TO INTELLECTUAL AND/OR CREATIVE DATA

All Contractor’s rights or interests, including but not limited to, rights under copyright laws (federal otherwise) and copyright common law, in any and all deliverable items, collateral materials, or any other products created or provided under this contract shall hereby be assigned and transferred to the Peace Corps in this contract, including the right to modify same, to use same, and to authorize others to use same in their original or modified form for any purpose.

4.7 BREACH OF INFORMATION NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

In accordance with the Peace Corps’ Manual Section 899, Breach Notification Response Plan, the Contractor shall provide notification of a suspected or known breach promptly (within 4 hours) by calling the Peace Corps’ Domestic Services Help Desk at 202-692-1000.

A breach and/or incident means the loss of control, compromise, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized acquisition, unauthorized access, or any similar term referring to situations where persons other than authorized users and for other than authorized purposes have access or potential access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Covered Information, whether physical or electronic. The Peace Corps’ Manual Section 899 will be incorporated into the resulting contract to provide the definitions of PII and Covered Information. If a suspected or known breach occurs, the Contractor shall work with and provide necessary information, as requested, to the Peace Corps’ Response Team who will respond to the notification.

4.8 System Accessibility and Ease of Use

Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Standards

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The Section 508 standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) are incorporated into, and made part of all the Peace Corps orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure Electronic and Information Technology (EIT). These standards are found in their entirety at: http://www.section508.gov and http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request.

5.0 SECTION 5 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

5.1 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within ten (10) days.

(End of clause)

5.4 FAR 52.252-2 – CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

The following FAR clauses are incorporated 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 clause may be accessed electronically at addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Dec 2022)

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification (Jun 2020)

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SECTION 6 – APPENDICES OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement Attachment 2 – FAR 52.212-3 Attachment 3 – CLIN Quote Pricing Worksheet Attachment 4 – Domestic Vendor Request Form

SECTION 7 – ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS & CLAUSES

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

7.1 PROVISIONS

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (NOV 2021)

All questions in response to this combined solicitation/synopsis shall be submitted electronically to Christina Ostronic, Contract Specialist, costronic@peacecorps.gov and Avery Stevenson, Contracting Officer, astevenson@peacecorps.gov on or before February 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm Washington, DC local time.

Vendors shall submit three (3) separate volumes in their quote electronically to Christina Ostronic, costronic@peacecorps.gov and Avery Stevenson at astevenson@peacecorps.gov. All quotes are due no later than March 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm Washington, DC local time.

7.1.1 QUOTE SUBMITTALS

Quotes shall include the following:

Company Name Company CAGE or UEI Company mailing address Company POC Company POC Job Title Company POC phone number Company POC e-mail address Technical Evaluation Response – Volume I.

Past Performance Response – Volume II. (Including Attachment 2) Firm Fixed Price Quote – Volume III. (Including Attachment 3: CLIN Quote Pricing Worksheet) Attachment 2 - FAR 52.212-3 (Included in Volume II. Past Performance) Attachment 4 – Domestic Vendor Request Form (Included in Volume III.)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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The following additional information is offered regarding the evaluation criteria of this combined synopsis-solicitation:

(a) Basis for award: 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 based upon the evaluation of factors established in this combined synopsis-solicitation. The evaluation of the quote(s) received shall be on the basis of FAR part 13. In accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2)(ii), quotes received from this solicitation will be evaluated based upon the best-value continuum. The evaluation factors are as follows:

Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

(b) Volume I. Factor 1. Technical:

There is a page limit of 10 pages single spaced for the technical section; however vendors are encouraged to submit the fewest number of pages responsive to the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing information SHALL NOT be included in the technical quote. The directions provided within this section assist in providing a fair and reasonable evaluation of all quotations received. The Agency may determine those quotes not following the directions unacceptable, and if so, shall receive no further consideration. Offer shall demonstrate through their quote the following:

1. Ability to meet all deliverables noted in the PWS; (See Attachment 1: PWS)

2. Most closely demonstrates the capability to meet the PWS requirements;

3. Availability for full Period of Performance,

4. Ability to start sooner is preferred; please indicate the soonest available Period of Performance commencement date if different than April 18, 2023.

(c) Volume II. Factor 2. Past Performance: Offer shall demonstrate through their quote the following:

1. A thorough experience with trauma-informed approach;

2. International experience and/or experience integrating trauma-informed care in an international setting is not required, but beneficial.

3. A quote that is evaluated as “Unacceptable” for any requirement will not be considered for award.

4. In the case of a vendor without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the vendor may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the vendor shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/ unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

5. Attachment 2, FAR 52.212-3 shall be completed and submitted as part of the response.

(d) Volume III. Factor 3. Price:

1. Offeror shall submit a firm-fixed price quotation for the 12-month Period of Performance.

2. Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a), price reasonableness.

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3. The contracting officer reserves the right to request additional documentation in order to support this determination.

4. Offeror shall submit Attachment 3: CLIN Quote Pricing Worksheet as part of their response for Volume III.

5. Offeror shall submit Attachment 4: Domestic Vendor Request Form as part of the response for Volume III.

(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.

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items (DEC 2022)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision.

See Attachment 2, FAR 52.212-3.

(End of Provisions)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and

108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting

Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun

2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section

743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct

2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14)

(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15)

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

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(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

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(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Oct 2022)

( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun

2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008)…