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ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C10X23Q0259 08-17-2023

Brian Kadel Brian.Kadel@va.gov 202.674.8618 08-30-2023

10:00AM EDT

36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

X 100

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611430

$15 Million

N/A

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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Contracting Professional School (CPS) 7485 New Horizon Way Frederick MD 21703

36C10X

Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

VAFSC

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

(see Section B.3 invoicing/payment) Austin TX 78714-8917

1-(877)-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page

EQ 360, EQ-i 2.0 Assessments, Consultant and Reporting ff iServices for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Acquisition

( )Academy (VAAA), Contracting Professional School (CPS).

Questions due: 8/23/2023, 10:00AM EDT Quotes due: See Block 8 above

See instructions for submission of quotes in Section E.

See CONTINUATION Page

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36C10X23Q0259

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

B.3 PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

C.2 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.3 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.4 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

C.5 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT A BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION_MHS EQ 360

D.2 ATTACHMENT B - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

E.2 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.3 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

E.4 QUOTE SUBMISSIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

E.5 FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. 1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals identified in the Contract Point of Contact List (provided with the final award).

(a.) This contract will use electronic commerce to the maximum extent possible (IAW FAR

4.502(a)). All correspondence regarding contract administration matters between the Government team (Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer’s Representative) and the Contractor will be handled via email using the email addresses listed in the Contract Point of Contact List, inclusive of any updates provided by the responsible Contracting Officer. Email will be the primary method for providing copies of contract documents to the Contractor or other parties. This applies to contract modifications, acceptance of supplies/services, invoice items addressed outside of the electronic invoicing system (currently Tungsten), contractor performance assessments addressed outside CPARS, terminations and any other actions covered by the Contract Terms and Conditions or other Clauses.

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System For

Award Management, or [ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly [ ]

b. Semi-Annually [ ]

c. Other [X] Monthly, upon delivery and acceptance by the COR

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (g) only proper invoices that contain documentation of services performed will be accepted.

4. CHANGES: Any changes to this PWS and associated tasks shall only be authorized and approved through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer (CO). A copy of each change will be kept in the contract folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the Contractor.

5. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

TUNGSTEN (OB10) ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THROUGH AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

Please include in all invoices the Contract/Purchase Order Number, or Task/Delivery Order Number.

All invoices need to also be submitted using the same line item format in the contract or order.

Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

Fax, email and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests. Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted data transmissions below.

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Financial Services Center (FSC) in Austin, TX uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site is http://www.x12.org.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, TX for payment processing. If you have questions about the payment status of a properly submitted invoice, the e-invoicing program, or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

Tungsten e-Invoice setup information: 1-877-489-6135 Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com VA TUNGSTEN Number: AAA544240062 FSC e-Invoice contact information: 1-877-353-9791 FSC e-Invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov FSC Internet: http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. Introduction and Purpose

The Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Academy’s (VAAA) Contracting Professional School (CPS) is launching the sixth offering of the Senior Acquisition Leadership Training (SALT) program for supervisory-level contracting professionals in October 2023. The program is comprised of virtual and onsite training at VAAA in Frederick, MD over an eight-month period. The initial in-person week will focus on self-awareness and this critical competency will be carried throughout the program. The program design includes a Leadership Emotional Quotient (EQ) 360 assessment tool, including both Emotional Intelligence (EI) scales and subscales, and an Emotional Quotient Inventory

2.0 (EQ-i 2.0) self-assessment tool. The assessment tools must be obtained from Multi- Health Systems, Incorporated (MHS). The student becomes informed about how they see themselves as well as the perspectives of how other stakeholders see them when they review the EQ 360 assessment results through class activities, lecture, and one-on-one coaching activities.

The Base Period of Performance includes a maximum of 34 students; Option Periods 1 - 4 include a maximum of 30 students.

The EQ 360 component was selected by the program because of how heavily the contracting professionals must rely on recognizing and managing their emotions when interacting with other stakeholders if they are to succeed at their mission.

This requirement includes a consultant with a PhD in Organizational Psychology or equivalent experience (15 years of related experience), to provide the following services:

a) Support classroom facilitation on the EQ 360 topics;

b) Provide all EQ 360 assessments and reports through MHS including: sending links for assessments to students, collecting responses and running reports in MHS, and providing reports to SALT students;

c) Provide one-on-one coaching to each SALT student by an EQ 360-certified facilitator;

d) Support system development to create a model to analyze data;

e) Using the model, analyze trends and support solutions to optimize results among the SALT student body; and

f) Implement CPS-approved course content revisions if trends indicate changes are warranted or EQ subscales are revised.

2. Period of Performance The period of performance includes a 12-month base period, followed by four, 12-month option periods should it be determined that it’s in the Government’s best interest to exercise the options.

3. Place of Performance Primary performance shall take place at the consultant’s facilities with all information conveyed and retrieved electronically, providing the applications are compliant with the systems used by CPS [Microsoft Suite; a Learning Management System; SALT Analytic Model (to be developed); etc.]. During program execution of the EQ topics, the consultant shall work on-site at VAAA, 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703 as requested by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Classroom facilitation is scheduled for 4-hour days from 8:00AM to 12:00PM, two times over the eight-month period as detailed in the draft program agenda below. Further information regarding periodic onsite meetings to discuss the analytic model or trends will be provided by the COR on an as needed basis.

4. Travel Local travel, within 50 miles of VAAA, is not reimbursable. Long distance travel is not required for this requirement.

5. Description of Product and Delivery Schedule

a. EQ Assessments The contractor shall provide all EQ 360 assessments and reports (Leadership EQ 360 and EQ-i 2.0) through MHS including: sending links for assessments to students, collecting responses and running reports in MHS, and providing reports to SALT students.

b. EQ Facilitation

The contractor shall collaborate with the SALT program manager, lead facilitator, and other SALT staff as required, to obtain approved revisions to existing course content related to EQ and the EQ 360 assessment, as warranted by the outcome of completed tasks identified in subparagraph 5.d. As a result, students will be able to gain foundational knowledge about the purpose and function of the assessment and prepare for their one-on-one coaching session. The consultant shall support virtual and VAAA onsite classroom facilitation, as required to meet this objective.

c. Coaching Data generated by the MHS system will be used to coach individual students. The task is estimated at two hours per student, to include all aspects of the coaching experience (pre-planning, coaching, post-coaching documentation). The actual coaching session shall be 60 minutes per student and shall be virtual (via telephone or VA-approved virtual meeting technology). The outcome of the session is for each student to understand their assessment results and identify strengths and development areas.

Furthermore, students should be able to create an action plan to address two or three development areas upon conclusion of the session. The contractor shall propose an action plan format for the students to develop future actions that is consistent with their coaching session. Sessions shall be completed within program milestone dates (see 12.

Draft Program Agenda for Facilitation Requirement for further details), generally within one month of completing the Week 1 October onsite training. SALT staff will be responsible for creating schedule sign-up for students based on coach and student availability. As mentioned above, the coach shall be EQ 360 certified.

d. Analytics and Model Development The contractor-obtained MHS data (Leadership EQ 360 and EQ-i 2.0 Assessments) and data supplied by CPS (such as VA survey results and past SALT student EQ 360 data) will be used as input to a new model to analyze student performance, compare SALT data to industry standards, as well as trends (positive and negative) among the cohort(s). The consultant shall support model development to ensure the model is agile and expandable to meet the CPS objective of optimizing professional development areas identified, gauge program results, and report SALT results to appropriate VA senior leaders. The EQ 360 analysis will be provided for each cohort (one cohort per period of performance (PoP) and will include historical SALT student data from program inception to date).

e. Change implementation and Other Projects as Assigned

Based on an evaluation of the data, CPS objectives for the SALT program, and any revisions required due to changes in student demographics and federal regulation, the consultant shall incorporate approved changes to the curriculum, coaching strategy, analytic model, and trend analysis to meet CPS overall objectives for the SALT program.

6. Schedule of Deliverables

Task Item Description Quantity Delivery Date 5a.1. Leadership EQ 360

Assessments One Assessment per SALT Student

Five weeks prior to Week 1 (October in-person week) of the program.

5a.2. EQ-i 2.0 Self Assessments

One Assessment per SALT Student

3-6 months after SALT graduation takes place in May.

5b.1. EQ Facilitation Two 4-hour Facilitation Events per Cohort

Onsite training in support of October in-person week. Onsite training in support of March in-person week.

5b.2. EQ Facilitation- Collaboration with SALT Staff

Up to three meetings per cohort (one cohort per PoP)

Estimated to occur within two weeks of program launch; one to two weeks after completion of October in-person Week 1;

once during the SALT program maintenance period. Participation shall be at the discretion of the SALT program manager (in person or tele/video conference).

5c. One-on-one coaching sessions, including action plan discussion

NTE 34 - 1-hour sessions in the Base Period and 30 in Option Periods

All assigned one-on-one coaching sessions for a cohort shall be complete generally within 30 days of October Week 1 onsite training completion.

5d. Model development Status Report

Base Period

Provided during development phase via e-mail or teleconference.

5d. Model Enhancements Status Report

Option Periods

Provided during enhancement period via e-mail or teleconference.

5d. Data Analysis of EQ 360 Assessments

Base and Option Periods

Individual cohort reports are due 30 days after the data is received.

5d. Data Analysis of EQ-i 2.0

Base and Option Periods

30 days after EQ-i 2.0 assessments are completed.

7. Key Personnel

The expertise of the proposed consultant is essential for successful contract performance. A résumé and EQ certificate are required for this key person. Key personnel shall have a certification in EQ 360 training and PhD in Organizational Psychology or equivalent experience (15 years of related experience) and successes in the areas described in Section 5. The consultant must be EQ 360 certified for a minimum of 18 months with an equivalent or longer experience EQ 360 coaching individuals. The consultant shall ensure that such personnel are not removed, diverted, or replaced from work without the prior discussion with the COR and approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

8. Confidentiality and Nondisclosure

i. The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, applicable models, and other material deemed relevant by VA which has been generated by the consultant in the performance of this contract are the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government and shall be submitted to the COR at the conclusion of the contract.

ii. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release verbally or in writing, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this contract. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this contract presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the CO for response.

iii. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO.

9. Government Furnished Property, Information, or Equipment

The government will provide adequate physical workspace for the contractor to provide in-person classroom facilitation as required. The government will not provide a desk, phone, or computer equipment.

All VA policies related to networked computer use will apply. Contractor employees, working at VAAA, shall meet the appropriate background investigation requirements in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program. The contractor shall complete VA’s Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior training to receive networked computer access.

Contract employees shall successfully complete VA Cyber security Awareness training and VA General Privacy training, and the annual refresher training, as required. The COR will assist the contractor with accessing these trainings. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a copy of the training certificates for each applicable employee within 1 week of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required.

The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this contract are the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government and shall be submitted to the COR at the conclusion of the contract.

The CO will be the sole authorized official to release verbally, in writing, or electronically, any data, the draft deliverables, the final deliverables, or any other written, printed, or electronic materials pertaining to this contract. The contractor shall release no information to the public. The contractor shall forward any request for information that relate to this contract to the CO. The contractor shall not publicize, without the written approval of the CO, press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project.

10. Organizational Conflict of Interest

It is recognized by the parties that the efforts to be performed by the contractor under this contract are of such a nature that they may create a potential organizational conflict of interest as contemplated by Subpart 9.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

It is the intention of the parties that the contractor will not engage in any contractual activities which may impair its ability to render unbiased advice and recommendations, or in which it may gain an unfair competitive advantage as a result of the knowledge, information and experience gained during the performance of this contract. It does not include the normal flow of benefits from incumbency. The contractor agrees not to participate as a prime contractor, subcontractor, consultant or team member in any acquisition wherein: The contractor has participated in the analysis and recommendation leading to the acquisition decision to acquire such services; or the contractor may have an unfair competitive advantage resulting from the information gained during the performance of this contract.

The term “contractor” herein used means the organization entering into this contract with the Government. All business organizations with which it merges, joins or affiliates, now or in the future, and in any manner whatsoever, or which hold or may obtain, by purchase or otherwise, direct or indirect control of. Its parent organization (if any), and any of its present or future subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, or holding companies; and Any organization or enterprise over which it has direct or indirect control (now or in the future).

The contractor agrees that it will use all reasonable diligence in protecting proprietary data received by it. The contractor further agrees it will not willfully disclose proprietary data to unauthorized parties without the prior permission of the Government, and that proprietary data shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than to accomplish the contracted effort. This restriction does not limit the contractor’s right to use, duplicate or disclose such information if such information was lawfully obtained by the contractor from other sources.

If a contractor believes that its participation in the resulting contract would cause an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), that contractor shall include in its proposal an appropriate discussion and mitigation plan. The VA will review the discussion and make a determination whether there is an OCI. If the VA determines the existence of an OCI, then the VA will evaluate the mitigation plan and make final decision regarding the participation of the contractor with any award of a contract.

The prior approval of the CO is required before any work to be performed under this contract may be subcontracted to any organization described in paragraph above.

The contractor agrees to enter into written agreements with all companies whose proprietary data he shall have access and to protect such data from unauthorized use or disclosure as long as it remains proprietary. The contractor shall furnish to the CO copies of these written agreements. The contractor agrees to protect the proprietary data and rights of other organizations disclosed to the contractor during performance of this contract with the same caution that a reasonably prudent contractor would use to safeguard highly valuable property. The contractor agrees to refrain from using proprietary information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

The contractor shall not distribute reports, data or information of any nature arising from its performance under this contract, except as provided by this contract or as may be directed by the CO.

The contractor shall include this provision, including this paragraph, in subcontracts of any tier which involve access to information covered in paragraphs above. The use of this clause in such subcontracts shall be read by substituting the word “subcontractor” for the word “contractor” wherever the latter appears.

Contractor employees shall be trained and informed of Subpart 9.5 of the FAR and this contract. Government representatives shall have access to the contractor’s premises and the right to inspect all pertinent books and records in order to ensure that the contractor is in compliance with Subpart 9.5 of the FAR and this provision. Questions regarding this interpretation of Subpart 9.5 of the FAR and this provision shall be submitted to the CO.

The contractor agrees that if after award it discovers a potential organizational conflict of interest, a prompt and full disclosure shall be made in writing to the CO. This disclosure shall include a description of the actions the contractor has taken or proposes to take, to avoid or mitigate such conflicts.

For any breach of the above restrictions, or for nondisclosure or misrepresentation of any relevant interests required to be disclosed concerning this contract, the Government may, terminate the contract for default, disqualify the contractor from subsequent related contractual efforts, and/or pursue other remedies permitted by law or this contract. This agreement will remain in effect during the period of performance of this contract and for a period of four years following completion of this contract.

11. Performance Metrics

Performance Standards define required performance for specific tasks. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets or does not meet these standards. The Government may utilize the Performance Based Service Assessment Survey or other methods to compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Levels of Performance (ALPs).

a. Methods of Surveillance Various methods exist to monitor performance. The COR shall use any or several of the surveillance methods listed below in the administration of this QASP.

1. 100% Inspection (evaluates all outcomes) - Each month, the COR shall review all of the contractor’s performance/generated documentation and document results accordingly.

This assessment shall be placed in the COR’s QA file.

2. Random Sample - The COR shall review a random sampling of the contractor’s performance/generated documentation and document your results accordingly. This assessment shall be placed in the COR’s QA file.

3. Validated Customer Complaint or Validated Below Average ALP in a Specific Area - Each month, the COR shall review the contractor’s performance/generated documentation corresponding to a validated customer complaint or validated inability to perform in accordance with the ALP in a specific area and document your results accordingly. This assessment shall be placed in the COR’s QA file.

b. Frequency of Measurement

During task order performance, the COR will periodically analyze whether the negotiated frequency of surveillance is appropriate for the work being performed, and at a minimum shall be twice a year.

Deliverable or Requirement

Performance Standard

Surveillance Method

Outcome

Delivery of services, including facilitation, coaching, data

Services shall be provided in accordance with the Deliverable Schedule 100% of the time.

100% inspection by the COR for each deliverable.

The Government will not pay for services that do not conform or do not meet performance standards, or analysis, and reports have not been properly rendered.

The consultant will be given an opportunity to correct non-conforming services at no cost to the Government if the services are non-conforming or the contract requirement is unacceptable.

Quality of deliverables, including reports

Deliverables shall be free of grammatical and typographical errors 95% of the time.

Quality of analytic system and customer support

System shall be bug free and deliver results that can be ascertained by someone possessing a college degree. No more than three reported system issues. Customer support for troubleshooting and resolving any noted system issues shall be provided within one business day.

12. Draft Program Agenda for Facilitation Requirement (paragraph 5b) Note: Dates shown are subject to change based on mission outcomes from the previous program execution.

Training: Base Year (2023-2024)

Option 1 (2024-2025)

Option 2 (2025-2026)

Option 3 (2026-2027)

Option 4 (2027-2028)

Week 1 Onsite Training at VAAA

October 23-26

(4 days)

October

TBD

Week 2 Onsite Training at VAAA

March 5-7 (3 days)

March TBD

B.3 PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM

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DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICE

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QUANTIT

Y

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

34.00 EA ____________ ____________

Leadership EQ360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.1

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-18-2023 POP End: 09-17-2024

34.00 EA ____________ ____________

EQ-i 2.0 Self Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.2

Contract Period: Base

2.00 EA ____________ ____________

EQ Facilitation - Deliverable 5.b.1

Contract Period: Base

3.00 EA ____________ ____________

EQ Facilitation - Collaboration with SALT Staff - Deliverable

5.b.2 Contract Period: Base

34.00 EA ______________

One-on-one Coaching Sessions, Including Action Plan Discussion - Deliverable 5.c Contract Period: Base

1.00 N/A ______________

Model Development Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Base

0.00 EA ______________

Model Enhancements Status Report - Deliverable 5.d

(NOT REQUIRED IN BASE PERIOD)

Contract Period: Base

1.00 EA ______________

Data Analysis of EQ 360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Base

Data Analysis of EQ-i 2.0- Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Base

BASE PERIOD TOTAL $_______________

30.00 EA ______________

Leadership EQ360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.1

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-18-2024 POP End: 09-17-2025

EQ-i 2.0 Self Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.2 Contract Period: Option 1

2.00 EA ______________

EQ Facilitation - Deliverable 5.b.1 Contract Period: Option 1

3.00 EA ______________

EQ Facilitation - Collaboration with SALT Staff - Deliverable 5.b.2 Contract Period: Option 1

One-on-one Coaching Sessions, Including Action Plan Discussion - Deliverable 5.c Contract Period: Option 1

Model Development Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 1

Model Enhancements Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 1

Data Analysis of EQ 360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 1

Data Analysis of EQ-i 2.0- Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 1

OPTION PERIOD 1 TOTAL $_______________

Leadership EQ360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.1

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-18-2025 POP End: 09-17-2026

30.00 EA ______________ ____________

EQ-i 2.0 Self Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.2 Contract Period: Option 2

2.00 EA ______________ ____________

EQ Facilitation - Deliverable 5.b.1 Contract Period: Option 2

3.00 EA ______________ ____________

EQ Facilitation - Collaboration with SALT Staff - Deliverable 5.b.2 Contract Period: Option 2

One-on-one Coaching Sessions, Including Action Plan Discussion - Deliverable 5.c Contract Period: Option 2

1.00 EA ______________ ____________

Model Development Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 2

Model Enhancements Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 2

Data Analysis of EQ 360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 2

Data Analysis of EQ-i 2.0 - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 2

OPTION PERIOD 2 TOTAL $_______________

Leadership EQ360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.1

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-18-2026 POP End: 09-17-2027

EQ-i 2.0 Self Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.2 Contract Period: Option 3

EQ Facilitation - Deliverable 5.b.1

Contract Period: Option 3

EQ Facilitation - Collaboration with SALT Staff - Deliverable 5.b.2 Contract Period: Option 3

One-on-one Coaching Sessions, Including Action Plan Discussion - Deliverable 5.c Contract Period: Option 3

Model Development Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 3

Model Enhancements Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 3

Data Analysis of EQ 360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 3

Data Analysis of EQ-i 2.0- Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 3

OPTION PERIOD 3 TOTAL $_______________

Leadership EQ360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.1

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-18-2027 POP End: 09-17-2028

EQ-i 2.0 Self Assessments - Deliverable 5.a.2 Contract Period: Option 4

EQ Facilitation - Deliverable 5.b.1 Contract Period: Option 4

EQ Facilitation - Collaboration with SALT Staff - Deliverable 5.b.2 Contract Period: Option 4

One-on-one Coaching Sessions, Including Action Plan Discussion - Deliverable 5.c Contract Period: Option 4

Model Development Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 4

Model Enhancements Status Report - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 4

Data Analysis of EQ 360 Assessments - Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 4

Data Analysis of EQ-i 2.0- Deliverable 5.d Contract Period: Option 4

OPTION PERIOD 4 TOTAL $_______________

GRAND TOTAL $___________

36C10X23Q0133

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30-days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60-days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

(End of Clause)

C.3 FAR 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/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

Any provisions and clauses that are incorporated by reference that require completion by the prospective contractor are annotated below as “Contractor Completion Required”. The contractor must complete and submit all applicable provisions and clauses with its quote.

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS JUN 2020

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

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

CONTENT PAPER MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE AUG 2020

MAINTENANCE

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION JUN 2023

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL DEC 2022

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA—GENERAL MAY 2014

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL OCT 2019

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

C.4 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

(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) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 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:

[X] (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).

[] (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]

[X] (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]

[X] (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.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(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.

[] (18)(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.

[X] (19) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[] (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 (MAR 2023) (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)).

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

[] (26) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (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 (JULY 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 (JULY 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).

[X] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 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.)

[] (37)(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) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225–1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

[] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

[X] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form.