ATT.2_Survey_Factors 1-3_QualsExp+Capab+Price (In-House).docx

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This is an evaluation factors document for a Request for Quotations (RFQ) solicitation for In-House Background-Investigative Services issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). The document outlines three primary evaluation factors: Qualifications and Experience, Capabilities, and Price. Offerors must demonstrate a four-year bachelor's degree and provide specific details regarding their federal background investigative experience or equivalent investigative background. Applicants must address their understanding of Tiered Investigations, specifically detailing investigative coverage requirements for Tier 5 background investigations and identifying differences between Tier 2 and Tier 5 coverage. Additionally, offerors must describe their knowledge of personally identifiable information safeguarding responsibilities and any relevant federal background investigation or security adjudication training received.

The Capabilities factor requires offerors to demonstrate abilities in teamwork and team building, researching federal and state regulations, implementing written policy and procedural changes, managing shifting priorities while maintaining organization, and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills. Each capability statement must include at least one concrete example. The Price factor requires a simple yes or no response indicating agreement with ATF's predetermined rates as detailed in the Statement of Work. All offerors must verify SAM registration in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and provide their Unique Entity Identifier. Responses to Factors 1 and 2 are limited to three to five sentences per question.

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ATTACHMENT 1

Factor 1 Qualifications and Experience

Please answer the following questions and statements in no more than three (3) to five (5) sentences.

1. Do you have a four- (4-) year college degree (bachelors)? If so, provide specifics (i.e., type of degree{s}, when obtained, what school).

2. Select the most appropriate response from the list below and provide specifics regarding your experience:

a. I have at least one (1) year of federal background investigative (BI) experience.

b. I have four (4) years within the last five (5) years of specialized experience conducting investigations other than federal BIs (e.g., criminal, law enforcement, etc.).

c. I have at least four (4) years of general experience with skills applicable to the investigative field, demonstrating the ability to problem solve, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing on a professional level.

3. Have you ever attended training for federal BIs and/or suitability or security adjudication training, to include on-the-job training? If so, provide brief details of the training (i.e., dates, vendor that provided training, etc.).

4. What purpose do you believe federal BIs serve?

5. Explain your understanding and knowledge of the current, Tiered Investigations?

6. Identify and describe at least four (4) investigative coverage requirements for a Tier 5 BI.

7. List at least two (2) differences in coverage requirements between a Tier 2 and a Tier 5.

8. Briefly define personally identifiable information and identify the investigators’ responsibility for safeguarding this type of information.

Factor 2 Capabilities

Please describe your abilities for each statement below and provide at least one (1) example.

1. Describe your ability to promote a positive teamwork or team building environment. Provide at least one (1) example.

2. Describe your experience researching federal, state and/or local laws and regulations. Describe the goals of your research and if those goals were met. Provide at least one (1) example.

3. Describe your ability to read and implement written directions pertaining to changes in policies and procedures. Provide at least one (1) example.

4. Describe your ability to switch priorities while maintaining organization and steady flow of processing. Provide at least one (1) example.

5. Describe how you would assess your written communication skills. Provide at least one (1) example.

6. Describe your ability to effectively communicate with clear and concise thoughts. Provide at least one (1) example.

Factor 3 Price

Please respond below with a “yes” or “no”.

Agency’s Question for the Offeror
Offeror’s Response

(Yes or No)

Does the offeror agree to ATF’s pre-determined rates as detailed in the Statement of Work?

SAM Registration

Agency’s Question for the Offeror
Offeror’s Response

(Yes or No)

I verify that I have registered with SAM in accordance with FAR 52.204-7.

Provide your Unique Entity Identifier in SAM:

For RFQ #15A00025Q00000094_0002 (DJA-26-APSD-PR-0210)

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