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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/19/2017

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

HHS/ACF/Office of Child Care (OCC): Child Care Communications Management Center.

This Amendment is issued as a result of the questions submitted during the solicitation.

All questions, and the Government's answers, are incorporated into the solicitation as

Attachment J.5.

The due date/time for the submission of proposals remains unchanged. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted by September 18, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (ET).

Continued ...

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

RYAN L. COLLINS

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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

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As a result of this Amendment, the following sections of the solicitation are removed and replaced in their entirety with the amended sections on the following pages:

1. I.1

2. J

3. L.1

4. L.9

5. L.10.2

6. M.5

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged by reason of this

Amendment.

Period of Performance: 09/30/2017 to 09/29/2022

Reference SBA Requirement Number: 0353/17/1303.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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SECTION I - Contract Clauses

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) AND HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.hhs.gov/hhsar/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS. (NOVEMBER 2013)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT.

(SEP 2006)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES. (MAY 2014)

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR

ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY.

(MAY 2014)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS. (OCT 2010)

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT. (APR 2010)

52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) (DEC 2007)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND

REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS. (APR 2014)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER

CONTENT PAPER. (MAY 2011)

52.204-9 PERSONAL ODENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JAN 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (AUG 2012)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JUL 2013)

52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2014)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

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CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION. (OCT 2010)

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT. (OCT 1997)

52.215-10 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING

DATA - MODIFICATIONS. (AUG 2011)

52.215-12 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010)

52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSET REVERSIONS (OCT 2010)

52.215-17 WAIVER OF FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY (OCT 1977)

52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS FOR POSTRETIREMENT

BENEFITS (PRB) OTHER THAN PENSIONS (JUL 2005)

52.215-19 NOTIFICATIONOF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA - MODIFICATIONS.

(OCT 2010)

52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES. (OCT 2009)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT. (JUN 2013)

52.216-8 FIXED FEE (JUN 2011)

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. (OCT 2014)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING. (NOV 2011)

52.222-2 PAYMENT FOR OVERTIME PREMIUMS (JUL 1990)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-17 NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES. (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. (APR 2015)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (JUL 2014)

52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUL 2014)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUL 2014)

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (AUG 2013)

52.222-55 MIMIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVES ORDER 13658 (DEC 2014)

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2017)

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52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT

INFRINGEMENT (DEC 2007)

52.227-3 PATENT INDEMNITY. (APR 1984)

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL. (MAY 2014)

52.232-17 INTEREST. (MAY 2014)

52.232-20 LIMITATION OF COST. (APR 1984)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT. (JUL 2013) – ALT I (FEB 2002)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS. DEC 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996) - ALTERNATE I (JUN 1985)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

52.239-1 PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS. (AUG 1996)

52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS. (APR 1984)

52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS. (MAY 2014)

52.242-4 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INDIRECT COSTS. (JAN 1997)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY. (JUL 1995)

52.243-2 CHANGES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT. (AUG 1987) - ALTERNATE I (APR

1984)

52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS. (OCT 2010) - ALTERNATE I (JUN 2007)

52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING. (DEC 1996)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2013)

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. (APR 2012)

52.249-6 TERMINATION (COST-REIMBURSEMENT). (MAY 2004)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR

CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES

352.203-70 Anti-lobbying (DEC 2015) 352.208-70 Printing and Duplication (DEC 2015)

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352.211–1 Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (DEC 2015) 352.211–2 Conference Sponsorship Request and Conference Materials Disclaimer

(DEC 2015)

352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

(DEC 2015)

352.224-71 Confidential Information (DEC 2015) 352.231-70 Salary Rate Limitation (DEC 2015) 352.233-71 Litigation and Claims (DEC 2015) 352.237-71 Crime Control Act of 1990—Reporting of Child Abuse (DEC 2015) 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination In Service Delivery (DEC 2015) 352.237-75 Key Personnel (DEC 2015) 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015)

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SECTION J - List of Attachments

Reference Number

Title Number of Pages

J.1 Wage Determination No.: 2015-4281, Revision 7 dated 07/25/2017 11 J.2 Past Performance Questionnaire 7 J.3 HHS 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

Template

J.4 Cost Accounting System Evaluation 2 J.5 Questions and Answers: Solicitation No. 17-233-SOL-00709 11

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SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB

1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.hhs.gov/hhsar/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) PROVISIONS

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2016) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR

CHAPTER 3) PROVISIONS

352.239–73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 2015)

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L.9 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS (Cost Reimbursement)

Technical proposals shall be limited to 45 double-spaced pages, with 1-inch margins, and using not less than 12 point font. 11-point font is permitted in tables and graphics included in proposals.

Offerors are encouraged to be succinct and economical in their presentation. Excessive volume and elaborate presentation are unnecessary. Tables of contents, and works cited and the Technical Appendices are not included in the page count.

The technical proposal must not contain references to cost; however, resource information, such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc., must be contained in the technical proposal so that your understanding of the scope of work may be evaluated. It must disclose your technical approach in sufficient detail to provide a clear and concise presentation that includes, but is not limited to, the requirements of the technical proposal instructions. The proposal shall contain a response to each of the factors and subfactors identified in Section M.

The Offeror must provide clear responses, including objectives and outcomes, to each Task addressing the work to be performed in Section C. Proposals which merely offer to conduct a project in accordance with the requirements of the Government's scope of work will not be eligible for award. The technical proposal should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken.

Technical Appendices:

The technical appendices shall only include transcripts, resumes, letters of commitment, and the HHS 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Template (Attachment J3).

The technical proposal shall address the following factors:

FACTOR 1 - UNDERSTANDING THE STATEMENT OF WORK

FACTOR 2 - TECHNICAL APPROACH

FACTOR 3 - ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE

FACTOR 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL

FACTOR 5 - MANAGEMENT PLAN

FACTOR 6 - SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

The offeror must demonstrate their compliance with the applicable Section 508 standards. This includes submitting the completed HHS 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Template (Attachment J3). Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.gov/. The complete text of Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm.

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L.10.2 Proposal Bidding Assumptions

To assist Offerors in the preparation of their proposals, the Government presents the following bidding assumptions. Offeror’s are expected to make an independent assessment of the resources required to perform the tasks described in Section C. Offerors should use their own judgment based on their experience and approach to completion of this project to propose the cost appropriate for the requirement.

Proposed Labor Category Full-Time Employee (FTE) Equivalent (During Each Period of Performance)

Project Director 1 Deputy PD/Lead Conference

Manager

Conference Managers 1.33 Content Specialist 0.5

IT/Database Manager 0.25 TA Support Coordinator 1 Administrative Assistant 0.25

Writer/Editor 1 Graphics 0.25

TOTAL 6.58

The total estimated costs (including all labor and all Other Direct Costs (ODCs)) plus fixed fee for the 12-month base period of this requirement is $1.9M. This estimate based upon historical costs and costs projected to be incurred under this new requirement. Any proposed annual escalation rate(s) for proposed labor rates/costs during (any of) the option periods will be evaluated by the Government and may also be considered reasonable if the proposed escalation rate/s is/are commensurate with the annual salary increase in the Employment Cost Index published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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M.5 TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA – POINT METHOD

The criteria identified below will serve as the standard against which the technical proposal will be evaluated and identifies the significant factors which the Offeror should address in their proposals.

The evaluation of the Offeror's proposal shall be based upon the completeness and thoroughness of the proposal submitted. Proposals that exceed requirements will be rated more favorably in assigning points. The following criteria will be used to technically evaluate proposals and shall be weighted as indicated in establishing a numerical rating (maximum of 100 points obtainable) for all technical proposals submitted:

The factors on the following pages will be used to technically evaluate proposals and will be weighted as indicated in establishing a numerical rating for all technical proposals submitted:

Factor 1 - UNDERSTANDING THE STATEMENT OF WORK = 15 Points Factor 2 - TECHNICAL APPROACH = 30 Points Factor 3 - ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE = 20 Points Factor 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL = 25 Points Factor 5 - MANAGEMENT PLAN = 10 points Factor 6 - SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE = Acceptable/Unacceptable (No Points)

FACTOR 1 - UNDERSTANDING THE STATEMENT OF WORK (15 POINTS)

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal demonstrates an understanding of the Statement of Work, the complexity of tasks involved in the project, and the manner in which the tasks relate to the objectives and scope of the project, as evidenced by the discussion of CCDF administration as it relates to technical assistance needs and the most effective delivery mechanisms for meeting those needs.

The extent to which the offeror's proposal shows an understanding of meetings, logistics, communication needs, and how each relates to the various groups OCC works with.

The extent to which the offeror demonstrates knowledge of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program and regulations, and the role that communications and technical assistance logistical support play in CCDF at the State/Territory, tribal, and local levels.

The extent to which the offeror demonstrates familiarity with other related Federal programs and policies related to the OCC’s goals and is familiar with the process of partnering with these agencies for meeting and event support.

FACTOR 2 - TECHNICAL APPROACH (30 POINTS)

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal provides a performance-based approach that is clear, concise, sound, and demonstrates methodology consistent with the tasks to be accomplished.

The extent to which the offeror’s technical approach includes a detailed description of how each of the tasks in the RFP shall be accomplished, including: specific plans for providing

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The extent to which the offeror’s milestones and/or phasing charts, if needed, illustrate a logical sequence of proposed events.

The extent to which the offeror's design is innovative, reflects the needs of CCDF Lead Agencies, meets all specifications in the RFP, and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the technical assistance objectives.

FACTOR 3 - ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE (20 POINTS)

The extent to which the offeror demonstrates extensive experience in the logistics and communication field, particularly related to early childhood, and describes in sufficient detail past projects and efforts related to the requirements in the RFP.

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal demonstrates the offeror’s methodological competence and capability to carry out the purposes and requirements of this task order.

The extent to which the offeror demonstrates experience with managing large and complex national technical assistance efforts involving multiple types of tasks simultaneously in several geographic locations, as well as experience specific to logistics and communications.

The extent to which the offeror demonstrates experience and expertise in planning meetings and supporting travel compliant with all federal regulations and agency policy/guidelines related to these activities.

The extent to which the offeror demonstrates experience and capabilities in providing technical assistance; providing coordination and support for technical assistance events;

capturing early childhood-related messages and themes in communications; and collaborating with technical assistance partners across agencies, programs or funding streams.

FACTOR 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL (25 POINTS)

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal includes a detailed discussion of the qualifications of the personnel who would be assigned to the project including their professional and technical experience related to the project and the functions and duties they would perform.

The extent to which the offeror's staff qualifications demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience with communication, meeting planning and logistics coordination, particularly related to CCDF and the provision of technical assistance to CCDF Lead Agencies.

The extent to which the offeror’s staff has experience with: coordinating the logistics for meetings and events; balancing concurrent events across various parts of the country;

note-taking and creation of meeting summaries; communicating client messages to a variety of constituencies; and creating and maintaining contact databases.

The extent to which the Project Director responsible for the day-to-day management of the project has relevant experience in managing projects of this scope and complexity, and, Solicitation No. 17-233-SOL-00709 Page 13 of 13 preferably, also with CCDF issues.

The extent to which the writing competence of the staff is demonstrated in the proposal.

Authors of proposal sections and subsections must be clearly identified. Staff resumes (and letters of commitment from proposed consultants or proposed staff whose hiring is contingent upon award, if any) are included. If certain staff have not yet been identified, the proposal shall specify the qualifications of the persons to be employed.

FACTOR 5 - MANAGEMENT PLAN (10 POINTS)

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal demonstrates an overall management plan that is fully adequate for a successful project, as evidenced by provision of adequate personnel and sequencing of tasks.

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal outlines cost containment strategies for all tasks, but in particular for the support of meetings and events, including but not limited to, site selection and costs related to supporting attendees.

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal demonstrates a work schedule according to tasks and timetable for deliverables; a clear plan for coordinating the activities of contractor staff, subcontractors (if necessary) and consultants; and specifies person loading by task and work scheduling that includes a discussion of day-to-day management operations.

The extent to which the offeror’s proposal demonstrates a clear plan for monitoring task performance and procedures for quality control and review procedures for utilizing user feedback to continuously improve services.

FACTOR 6 - SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE (ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE)

In order to be evaluated as "Acceptable", the offeror must complete HHS 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Template (Attachment J3), the technical proposal must demonstrate compliance with the established EIT accessibility standards and the technical proposal must include a binding statement of conformance to the established EIT accessibility standards.

No points are assigned to this evaluation criteria and it will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.