A00003_47QMCH23R0001_Attachment_1_2023-02-14.pdf

Rating Description

3 - High

To be rated as a 3, an offeror must demonstrate in its Management Volume:

1. Describe the clearance/background check process for hiring UC Escorts. To be rated as a 3, the clearance process will be described in a manner that ensures effective background checks are being conducted, and that no additional information is needed from the offeror in addition to their proposal to address any evaluator questions.

2. A detailed plan for ensuring the availability of escorts in rural areas.

To be rated as a 3, the plan should be comprehensive such that no additional information is needed from the offeror in addition to their proposal to address any evaluator questions.

3. Describe the training curriculum to be utilized for UC Escorts and for all other Contractor employees during the performance of the contract. The minimum following information shall be provided:

a. Description of topics – section 15 of the PWS describes the minimum training topics required.

b. Number of trainings

c. Duration of training(s)

d. Frequency of training(s). This includes how often Escorts are required to retake the training.

To be rated as at a 3 level, the Management Volume must address each listed element in sufficient detail that an evaluator completely understands the proposal without the need for additional information provided by the offeror. Evaluators must be confident that contractor staff will be sufficiently trained to care for and transport UCs in a safe, compassionate and efficient manner to rate the Management Volume at a 3 level.

4. Provide the resumes for the key personnel required in the PWS, section 14. Evaluators will review key personnel to ensure that individuals hold the appropriate credentials and have sufficient experience to oversee the project.To be rated at a 3 level, the evaluator must be able to identify that experience and credentials are sufficient without requiring any additional information from the offeror.

2 - Mid To be rated as a 2, an offeror must demonstrate in its Management Volume:

1. Describe the clearance/background check process for hiring UC Escorts. To be rated as a 2, the clearance process will be described in a manner that ensures effective background checks are being conducted, but not in a manner that allows an evaluator to completely understand the process without requesting additional information from the offeror.

2. A detailed plan for ensuring the availability of escorts in rural areas.

To be rated as a 2, the plan/process will be described in a manner that addresses how the offeror will ensure the availability of escorts in rural areas, but not in a manner that allows an evaluator to completely understand the plan/process without requesting additional information from the offeror.

3. Describe the training curriculum to be utilized for UC Escorts and for all other Contractor employees during the performance of the contract. The minimum following information shall be provided:

a. Description of topics – section 15 of the PWS describes the minimum training topics required.

b. Number of trainings

c. Duration of training(s)

d. Frequency of training(s). This includes how often Escorts are required to retake the training.

To be rated as at a 2 level, the Management Volume must address each listed element, however the Volume fails to provide sufficient detail so that an evaluator completely understands the proposal, and will require additional information provided by the offeror.

Evaluators must be able to identify that contractor staff will be trained to care for and transport UCs in a safe, compassionate and efficient manner, but will require additional information to fully understand the offeror’s approach to training its personnel.

4. Provide the resumes for the key personnel required in the PWS, section 14. Evaluators will review key personnel to ensure that individuals hold the appropriate credentials and have sufficient experience to oversee the project.To be rated at a 2 level, the evaluator must be able to identify that either experience or credentials are sufficient, but will require additional information from the offeror to fully qualify the key personnel.

1 - Low To be rated as a 1, an offeror must demonstrate in its Management Volume:

1. Describe the clearance/background check process for hiring UC Escorts. To be rated as a 1, the clearance process will not be described in a manner that ensures effective background checks are being conducted, and that evaluated weaknesses and deficiencies can only be addressed through an extensive proposal revision.

2. A detailed plan for ensuring the availability of escorts in rural areas.

To be rated as a 1, the plan/process will not be described in a manner that ensures the availability of escorts in rural areas, and that evaluated weaknesses and deficiencies can only be addressed through an extensive proposal revision.

3. Describe the training curriculum to be utilized for UC Escorts and for all other Contractor employees during the performance of the contract. The minimum following information shall be provided:

a. Description of topics – section 15 of the PWS describes the minimum training topics required.

b. Number of trainings

c. Duration of training(s)

d. Frequency of training(s). This includes how often Escorts are required to retake the training.

To be rated as at a 1 level, the Management Volume fails to address each listed element, and/or the Volume fails to provide detail to allow an evaluator to believe the offeror understood the government’s requirements. Evaluators cannot determine whether or not contractor staff will be trained to care for and transport UCs in a safe, compassionate and efficient manner, and the number of weaknesses and deficiencies will require an extensive proposal revision to address.

4. Provide the resumes for the key personnel required in the PWS, section 14. Evaluators will review key personnel to ensure that individuals hold the appropriate credentials and have sufficient experience to oversee the project.To be rated at a 1 level, the evaluator will not be able to determine whether key personnel have the required experience or certifications, and the proposal will require an extensive revision to address the evaluated weaknesses and deficiencies.