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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CLIN MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN VALUE

The minimum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) for all orders issued against the CLIN(s) on this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) stated in the following table. The maximum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) for all orders issued against the CLIN(s) on this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity(s) and CLIN value(s) stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

90.00

325.00

90.00

90.00

90.00

90.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0005AA

0005AB

1005AA

1005AB

2005AA

2005AB

3005AA

3005AB

4005AA

4005AB

Project Plan and Assessment

FFP

Refer to PWS Task 1 (1-5) for more details.

FOB: Destination R499

NET AMT

Consultation

PWS 2.2 Objective 2

MAX

NET AMT

FFP

OPTIONAL: This CLIN will only be exercised if required to support PWS 2.3 Objective 3. This CLIN may be exercised at anytime and once execercised broken out to represemt equal option years with a quantity of 12. Proposed pricing will remain the same.

NET AMT

FFP

OPTIONAL: This CLIN will only be exercised if required to support PWS 2.4 Objective 4. This CLIN may be exercised at anytime and once execercised broken out to represemt equal option years with a quantity of 65. Proposed pricing will remain the same.

MAX

Travel

Travel may be required for objectives in this PWS on an as needed basis.

Travel will comply with PWS 3.10. DO NOT QUOTE

NET AMT

0005AA

Airfare/Car Rental

IAW PWS. The contractor will be asked to provide the airfare and car rental price for each travel event. The Government will then use independent market research to determine the reasonableness of the price prior to authorizing any travel. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

0005AB

Per Diem

The Contractor shall use established per diem rates via GSA site. Per Diem shall be calculated using GSA’s established rates at time of travel found at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

FFP

PWS 2.2 Objective 2

NET AMT

FFP

NET AMT

1005AA

FFP

IAW PWS. The contractor will be asked to provide the airfare and car rental price for each travel event. The Government will then use independent market research to determine the reasonableness of the price prior to authorizing any travel. DO NOT QUOTE

NET AMT

1005AB

FFP

The Contractor shall use established per diem rates via GSA site. Per Diem shall be calculated using GSA’s established rates at time of travel found at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

FFP

PWS 2.2 Objective 2

MAX

FFP

NET AMT

2005AA

FFP

IAW PWS. The contractor will be asked to provide the airfare and car rental price for each travel event. The Government will then use independent market research to determine the reasonableness of the price prior to authorizing any travel. DO NOT QUOTE

NET AMT

2005AB

FFP

The Contractor shall use established per diem rates via GSA site. Per Diem shall be calculated using GSA’s established rates at time of travel found at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

FFP

PWS 2.2 Objective 2

MAX

FFP

NET AMT

3005AA

FFP

IAW PWS. The contractor will be asked to provide the airfare and car rental price for each travel event. The Government will then use independent market research to determine the reasonableness of the price prior to authorizing any travel. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

3005AB

FFP

The Contractor shall use established per diem rates via GSA site. Per Diem shall be calculated using GSA’s established rates at time of travel found at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

FFP

PWS 2.2 Objective 2

MAX

FFP

NET AMT

4005AA

FFP

IAW PWS. The contractor will be asked to provide the airfare and car rental price for each travel event. The Government will then use independent market research to determine the reasonableness of the price prior to authorizing any travel. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

4005AB

FFP

The Contractor shall use established per diem rates via GSA site. Per Diem shall be calculated using GSA’s established rates at time of travel found at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem. DO NOT QUOTE

MAX

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

31-MAR-2022

ATTN: SUITE 06H05-09

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

571-372-5847

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29-SEP-2022

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30-SEP-2026

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29-SEP-2026

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29-SEP-2022

ATTN: SUITE 06H05-09

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

571-372-5847

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29-SEP-2022

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29-SEP-2023

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29-SEP-2023

ATTN: SUITE 06H05-09

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

571-372-5847

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4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

571-372-5847

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52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [] does, [] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.212-1 ADDENDUM – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2006)

Paragraph (a) of FAR Clause 52-212-1 is changed to read as follows:

1. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) plans to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Period of Performance of 30 September 2021 through 29 September 2026 (inclusive of options). Performance requirements for this contract are provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) of this request for quote (RFQ). FAR Part 12, 13, and FAR Part 13.5 procedures will be used to evaluate this requirement. FAR Part 15 procedures will NOT apply to this requirement.

****THIS IS A DRAFT SOLICITATION TO ALLOW SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS AND TO PREPARE QUOTE RESPONSE. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DATE NOTED AND OFFEROR’S WILL HAVE TWO (2) WEEKS TO RESPOND TO THE FINAL SOLICITATION. DODEA ANTICIPATES THE FINAL SOLICITATION TO BE RELEASED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 20, 2021 WITH RESPONSES TO SUBMITTED QUESTIONS. POTENTIAL OFFEROR’S ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLICITATION UPDATES AND ADMENDMENTS.

SOLICITATION EXENDSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED IF THREE OR MORE RESPONSES TO THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION DUE DATE.

Paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52-212-1 is changed to read as follows:

2. The electronic files submitted must be Microsoft compatible and virus/malware free. Electronic media suspected by Government computers as possibly containing virus/malware will not be opened or considered. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Offerors who plan to submit a response to this solicitation shall submit their intent to do so and all question in writing via email no later than 13 August 2020 to the Contract Specialist, Octavio Palmero at octavio.palmero@dodea.edu. If Government responses to technical questions affect the Performance Work Statement (PWS), an amendment to the solicitation will be issued.

3. All quotes from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors, who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with all required information prior to award, will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM by visiting https://sam.gov/.

1. General Instructions

a. This section provides general guidance for preparing Quotes as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the Quote. The Offeror’s Quote must include all data and information requested by the solicitation and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Nonconformance with the instructions provided in this Information to Offerors may result in removal of the Quote from further evaluation.

b. The Quote shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The Quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s Quote.

2. General Information

a. Point of Contact. The contracting officer (KO) and the contract specialist (CS) are the sole points of contact for this procurement. Address any questions or concerns you may have to the KO and CS. Written requests for clarification must be sent to the KO at the email address located below.

Contracting Officer:

Name: Dr. Noah Mitchell Organization/Office Symbol: DoDEA Procurement Field Support Branch Phone No.: 314-545-1813 E-Mail Address: noah.mitchell@dodea.edu

Contract Specialist Name: Octavio Palmero Organization/Office Symbol: DoDEA Procurement Field Support Branch Phone No.: 470-260-2004 E-Mail Address: octavio.palmero@dodea.edu

b. Award without Discussions. The Government intends to award without discussions. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial Quote should contain the Offeror’s best approach and/or terms for technical, past performance, and price; however, despite the intent, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Source Selection Authority (SSA) determines they are necessary. If the SSA determines that discussions are necessary, a competitive range will be established. In the event issues pertaining to a proposed contract cannot be resolved to the SSA's satisfaction, the Government reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the solicitation without any liability on the part of the Government. In such event, all Offerors will be notified in writing of the cancellation.

c. Page Size and Format. A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. The technical and past performance volumes of the Quote are to be submitted as a MSWord or PDF document. The price volume shall be submitted via MS Excel. The Government is not responsible for correcting formulas in the Offeror’s price volume.

d. Page Limitations. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the Quote. The Government reserves the right not to consider for award any Quote that does not adhere to the administrative requirements of this solicitation. The following page limits have been established for all Quotes in response to the solicitation, as illustrated in the table below:

FORMATS

PAGE LIMITS

VOLUME I: GENERAL. This volume shall include the following:

Volume 1 – Factor 1: Technical Approach

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 2: The offeror shall provide a comprehensive technical approach in providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services that identify inequities, barriers, and gaps systemwide that inhibit DEI progress throughout the agency within recruitment and retention, development and promotion, and teaching and learning as outlined in the PWS, preferably, in a large school system for students and employees.

Additionally, the offeror shall provide the following with their submission:

1. SAMPLE EVAUATION ASSESSMENT REPORT: Using the sample data provided in Technical Exhibit 1 provide a sample Evaluation Assessment Report that addresses the following (at a minimum): (1) Executive Summary, (2) Overview that includes applicable regulatory laws policies, and etc. (3) Methodology, (4) Management Overview, (5) Data Analysis Review with critical themes, (6) Recommended Measurable Goals outcomes comparable to other school systems, (7) DEI Evaluation Progress Assessment Tool, and (8) Conclusion or an actual DEI Evaluation Assessment Report with PII redacted of equal or greater complexity, preferably in a large school system.

1. SAMPLE TRAINING MATERIALS: Provide sample of DEI training created, developed, and implemented, preferably in a large school system, that addresses all K-12 age groups and employees.

1. DEI CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: Evidence of experience in providing expert DEI Consulting Services to SES Executives and senior leadership.

1. SAMPLE DEI PROGARM MATERIALS: Materials may include, but not limited to, polices, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) developed.

The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements but rather, shall provide convincing rationale to address how Offerors intend to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offer’s quote.

***Note: PLEASE READ THE PWS CAREFULLY.

Volume II – Factor 2: PAST PERFORMANCE.

Offeror shall send the attached Past Performance Questionnaire to their references, completion, and submission to the Contract Specialist, Octavio Palmero at octavio.palmero@dodea.edu. The offeror shall not complete or submit this form on the behalf of their references.

The past performance evaluation is a comparative assessment of the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform the contract based on the Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of how well the Offeror performed on previous contracts.

Offeror shall submit past performance information on at least two (2), but not more than five (5), recent contracts for the prime and subcontractors (performing as the Prime on that effort) to determine the recency and relevancy of the Offeror’s performance. To be recent, the effort must be on-going or must have been completed within the last three (3) years by the closing date/time of this solicitation. To be relevant, the Offeror must demonstrate that performance involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. The relevancy analysis will focus on if the Offeror has provided DEI services similar in scope, magnitude of effort, and complexities.

Past Performance information submitted that is not recent (more than 3 years) and/or not relevant will not be evaluated.

i. The Government reserves the right to obtain information relative to present and past performance on its own, in addition to information provided by the Offeror and from contract and subcontract POCs. If you are aware that one or more of your contracts in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) specifically relates to the requirements in this acquisition, please provide this contract/work effort as one of the past performance submissions with your quote.

Volume III – Factor 3: PRICE.

(A) This factor will not be assigned a rating. However, the Offeror’s price quote will be evaluated FAR Part 13.106-2(b) for price reasonableness, and balancing of prices based upon the Offeror’s priced quote using the Pricing Sheet (Attachment 2) as follows:

1. Reasonableness. Attachment 2 must be complete for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) the Offeror proposes.

The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with Offerors after quotations are received, however, the Government reserves the right to communicate with Offerors, if needed. It should be noted that there is no obligation on the part of the government to make an award to any Offeror in response to this RFQ.

Contractor Responsibility – To be eligible for award, the offeror must be determined responsible as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.104-1.

(End of Provision Addendum)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) 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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Factor 1 – Technical Approach

1. Factor 2 – Past Performance

1. Factor 3 - Price

Factor 1 (Technical Approach) is more important than Factor 2 (Past Performance). Factor 1 (Technical Approach and Factor 2 (Past Performance), when combined, are more important than Factor 3 (Price). The Technical Approach Trade-Off Subfactors (6-10) are of equal importance.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(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.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM – EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2006)

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD This acquisition will be conducted using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 (to include 13.5). FAR Part 15 procedures will NOT be used for this acquisition. The Government will award a Firm Fixed-Price, Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will offer the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The resulting IDIQ contract may be awarded to an Offeror with a higher priced quotation if the perceived benefits of the higher priced quotation merit the additional cost. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

1.Technical Approach Evaluation Factor:

Volume 1 – Factor 1: Technical Approach.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 2: The government will evaluate the offeror’s comprehensive technical approach in providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services that identify inequities, barriers, and gaps systemwide that inhibit DEI progress throughout the agency within recruitment and retention, development and promotion, and teaching and learning as outlined in the PWS, preferably, in a large school system for students and employees.

Additionally, the government will evaluate the following items submitted by the offeror with their technical submission:

1. SAMPLE EVAUATION ASSESSMENT REPORT: Using the sample data provided in Technical Exhibit 1 provide a sample Evaluation Assessment Report that addresses the following (at a minimum): (1) Executive Summary, (2) Overview that includes applicable regulatory laws policies, and etc. (3) Methodology, (4) Management Overview, (5) Data Analysis Review with critical themes, (6) Recommended Measurable Goals outcomes comparable to other school systems, (7) DEI Evaluation Progress Assessment Tool, and (8) Conclusion or an actual DEI Evaluation Assessment Report with PII redacted of equal or greater complexity, preferably in a large school system.

1. SAMPLE TRAINING MATERIALS: Provide sample of DEI training created, developed, and implemented, preferably in a large school system, that addresses all K-12 age groups and employees.

1. DEI CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: Evidence of experience with providing expert DEI Consulting Services to SES Executives and senior leadership.

1. SAMPLE DEI PROGARM MATERIALS: Materials may include, but not limited to, polices, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) developed.

Technical Approach Ratings:

The Technical Approach Factor will be rated in accordance with the following Adjective Rating Method:

Combined Technical Approach / Risk Rating Method

Outstanding Submission indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good Submission indicates a thorough approach of the requirements and contains at least one strength and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable Submission indicates an adequate approach of the requirements and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Unacceptable Submission does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Submission is unawardable

Offeror’s who receive an “Unacceptable” technical rating will not be considered further for award.

Volume II – Factor 2: Past Performance. The government will evaluate the offeror’s past performance by reviewing information collected to determine the quality of the Offeror’s overall record of recent and relevant past performance.

In assessing the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform the contract, evaluation of past performance will result in Past Performance Recency, Relevancy, and Overall Ratings as follows:

Recency Assessment. An assessment of the past performance information will be made to determine if it is recent according to the following:

Past Performance Recency Ratings

Relevancy Assessment. The Government will determine how relevant the effort accomplished by the Offeror is to the effort to be acquired through the solicitation. The Government is not bound by the Offeror’s assessment of relevancy. To be relevant, the Offeror must demonstrate that performance involved similar scope, magnitude of effort, and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevancy will be rated in accordance with the following Rating method:

Past Performance Relevancy

Past Performance Overall Rating. Past Performance Confidence assessment will be based on the following Rating method:

Past Performance Confidence Assessment

In addition to past performance information submitted by the Offeror and Questionnaires completed for the Offeror, past performance information may be obtained from Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, or other sources known to the government.

In evaluating past performance, the Government reserves the right to give greater consideration to information on those individual contracts deemed most relevant to the effort described in this Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government also reserves the right to give greater consideration to an individual Offeror’s past performance information rather than the combined past performance information of an Offeror.

Offerors without a record of recent or relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or is so sparse that a past performance rating cannot be reasonably assigned will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and as a result, will receive a “Neutral” rating for the Past Performance factor. However, the Government reserves the right to make a determination that a “Satisfactory Confidence” past performance rating is worth more than a “Neutral Confidence” past performance rating in a best value tradeoff.

If the Government chooses to conduct discussions, Offerors will be provided an opportunity to address any adverse past performance information not previously addressed. Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information which supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation aspect or any unfavorable comments received from sources without a formal rating system.

The Government may reject a quote if it is found that the Offeror deleted, misrepresented, or withheld any information that might have a negative impact on its past performance record.

Volume III – Factor 3 Price. The price quotes will be evaluated using FAR Part 13.106-2(b) for price reasonableness but not rated. Offeror’s proposed prices will be determined using Attachment 2 by multiplying the quantities identified in the RFQ by the proposed unit price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) to confirm the extended amounts for each CLIN. The individual CLINs will be totaled to determine the offeror’s total proposed price. To account for the option periods possible under Clause 52.217-8 (maximum six months), the unit prices from the last option year will be used.

FAR 52.212-2 paragraph b is addended below:

b. Evaluation of Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the base period. The Offeror shall submit pricing for the base period and all option periods. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision Addendum)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

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.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

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