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Welcome to the 8(a) Support for Communications and Operations Research and Analysis (SCOAR)

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Pre-Proposal Webinar 8(a) Support for Communications and Operations

Research and Analysis (SCOAR) Solicitation No. 6913G619R200032

April 29, 2019

The National Transportation Systems Center

Advancing transportation innovation for the public good

U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Today’s Agenda

Ground Rules and Logistics Procurement Summary and Approach Volpe Center Overview Contract and Task Order Objectives Technical Overview Proposal Requirements – Technical and Cost Evaluation Factors for Award Important Dates and Reminders

Presenters

Mary Doherty, Contracting Officer Terrance Regan, Community Planner Kyla McKinstry, Contract Specialist

Ground Rules and Logistics

This webinar will be recorded.

No verbal or written questions will be answered relative to the solicitation during the pre-proposal webinar.

Any statements or remarks made during the webinar shall not alter the terms of the solicitation.

The terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless an amendment is issued that incorporates any changes discussed or alluded to during the webinar.

Ground Rules and Logistics (cont’d)

Any questions, clarification requests, or other inquiries pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:59 pm ET.

An amendment to the solicitation will be issued to provide responses to written questions.

Written questions received after May 1, 2019 will be answered by amendment only if determined by the CO to be in the best interest of the Government.

Procurement Summary and Approach

6913G619R200032 is a competitive solicitation for Support for Communications and Operations Research and Analysis (ORA) Services

(SCOAR).

8(a) small business set-aside Eligible 8(a) small business firms must qualify under the small business size standard of $15M under NAICS code 541990

One Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) master contract award anticipated for CLIN 0100.

One Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) master contract award anticipated for CLIN 0200.

Master contracts will provide for the issuance of Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion-type and CPFF term-type task orders.

The Volpe Center intends to award the master contracts for CLIN 0100 and CLIN 0200 on or about August 1 along with the first task orders for CLIN 0100 and CLIN 0200 transition.

Sections B, C, E, F, G, and H of the solicitation includes:

Two CLINs for the Master IDIQ o CLIN 0100: COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES o CLIN 0200: INDPENDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Task Order 1: CLIN 0100 Transition Task Order 1 2: CLIN 0200 Transition Master contract awards will be made on a Standard Form (SF) 26.

SCOAR CLIN 0100 and CLIN 0200 Task Order 1 awards will be made on an

Optional Form (OF) 347

Ordering Period and Period of Performance POP) of the master contracts will be four (4) years from the date of contract award.

SCOAR Transition Task Order 1s will be issued on a FFP per

CLIN

CLIN 0100: COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

CLIN 0200: INDPENDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

A prime contractor is not eligible to receive a master contract award or a task order of any type unless its accounting system has been reviewed by a Government audit agency and determined by the CO to be adequate for determining costs under a cost-type contract.

Volpe Center Overview and Program Background

Terrance Regan Community Planner

Background Volpe established in 1970 Part of U.S. Department of

Transportation (DOT) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Named after former DOT Secretary and MA Governor John A. Volpe

Volpe supports DOT goals Safety Infrastructure Innovation Accountability

About Volpe

Who we are

Our Purpose: Advancing transportation innovation for the public good

Our Mission: Improve the nation's transportation system by anticipating emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and institutional innovations.

Our Values:

Public service Innovative solutions Collaboration and partnering Professional excellence Employee Well-Being

What makes us unique

Entrepreneurial, objective, efficient

Fee-for-service; no direct appropriations Flexibility and responsiveness of a consultant A trusted, objective advisor focused on safety and the public good

Federal advantage

Guided by a deep understanding of federal responsibilities, objectives, and practices

Accessibility of a federal in-house resource that can partner on strategy, tactics, policy, and acquisitions

Driven by public interest—not profit

Volpe Center Organization

Our sponsor base is broad and diverse

U.S. DOT

Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Highway Administration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Transit Administration

Maritime Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Office of the Inspector General

Office of the Secretary of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

State and Local

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Massachusetts Port Authority

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Minnesota Department of Transportation

New York State Thruway Authority

Orange County Transportation Authority

State of Arizona

University of Florida

Washington Metro Area Transit Authority

Other Federal

Central Intelligence Agency

Department of Agriculture

Department of Commerce

Department of Defense

Department of Energy

Department of Homeland Security

Department of the Interior

Department of State

Environmental Protection Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

U.S. Access Board

U.S. Postal Service

International

International Civil Aviation Organization

United Kingdom Ministry of Defense

Others

Boeing Commercial Airlines

MITRE Corporation

Master Contract Objectives Provide high technology capabilities and skills targeted to the Volpe

Center’s programmatic requirements in the areas of communications and ORA.

Provide communications and ORA support services to an extensive and diverse portfolio of Volpe Center transportation and logistics projects that cut across all modes of transportation for DOT and non- DOT organizations.

Ability to support evolving requirements and quickly provide communications and ORA capabilities to enable the Volpe Center to meet current requirements and take advantage of opportunities for new work.

Seamless integration of communications and ORA services Accessible and flexible workforce High quality, on time and within budget deliverables

Master Contract CLINs

The proposed master contract CLINs:

CLIN No. Services

0100 COMPREHENSIVE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SERVICES

0200 INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL

SUPPORT SERVICES

Technical Overview – Master Contracts

CLIN 0100 Comprehensive Technical Support Services provides support for Volpe Center’s technical programmatic requirements in the areas of:

Technical Overview – Master Contracts

CLIN 0200 Independent Technical Support Services provides support for Volpe Center’s technical programmatic requirements in the areas of:

Sub-areas

Knowledge Management

Web Design and Content Management

Strategic Framework: Strategic Planning and Organizational Management

Business Process Redesign

Customer Satisfaction Assessment

Contract and Task Order Management

Management and administration functions necessary for effective contract and task order performance:

Technical Leadership and Staffing

Project Management Financial and

Administrative Management

CLIN 0100: On-site contract/task order management and administration services are integrated and will be through a single Task Order

CLIN 0200: Task order management and administration services are independent and will be at the individual Task Order level

Task Order 1- CLIN 0100 Transition Objectives

Perform necessary tasks during specified period to ensure satisfactory performance on the first day of the initial performance period.

Transition from the existing CORA Task Order to approximately 140 Task Orders with minimal disruption.

60- day transition timeline, due to current CORA task order ending on September 30, 2019.

Will fulfill the minimum guarantee.

Task Order 1- CLIN 0200 Transition Objectives

Perform necessary tasks during specified period to ensure satisfactory performance on the first day of the initial performance period.

Transition from the existing CORA Task Order to approximately 5 Task Orders with minimal disruption.

60- day transition timeline, due to current CORA Task Order ending on September 30, 2019.

Will fulfill the minimum guarantee.

On-Site Task Orders - Space

Services to be provided on-site at the Volpe Center, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Contractor staff will be primarily located on the 8th floor of Building 1 in an open space office environment.

Some contractor staff may be co-located on floors with Volpe Center federal staff in separate offices.

Technical Portfolio

Attachment J.10 - Technical Reference Library provides examples of projects to be support under Task Orders.

Diverse portfolio of work supporting every mode of transportation and a wide variety of sponsors.

Most projects span multiple functional sub-areas within CLIN 0100.

Primarily stand alone projects within CLIN 0200.

Graphics Graphic arts design and production services

Government provides necessary hardware and software

Services typically include:

Electronic/desktop publishing, graphic design/layout, technical illustrations, multimedia presentations, CADD

Examples of project deliverables:

Exhibits and displays Logos Report graphics Brochures Posters and banners

Web Design and Development

Services include website design, text creation, and web page coding for both public and password protected sites, including SharePoint.

Utilization of industry and Government best practices to optimize site usability and accessibility.

Communications Strategy Development and Stakeholder Engagement

Broad range of Communications Strategy activities:

Developing research approaches Conducting market research and stakeholder analysis Developing communication strategies and implementation plans Prototyping communications collateral

Examples of Stakeholder Engagement activities:

Meeting preparation – identify participants, create agendas, coordinate logistics Facilitate meetings, focus groups, and workshops Capture and document feedback

Conference Planning and Logistics Full range of Conference Services, including:

Planning and organizing conferences, meetings and webinars Coordination and provision of venues, equipment, and related services Preparation of conference literature/graphics (programs, signs, name badges, etc.)

Registration preparation and processing, including online registration Recording and preparation of meeting minutes/proceedings Coordination of light refreshments in accordance with

FTR and Volpe Center policy Invitational travel processing

Conferences range from 20 to 400 attendees

Conferences are held at locations throughout the United States

Average conference is 1 day for 50 attendees

Financial and Administrative Program Support

Project/administrative management support

Project planning, scheduling, and tracking

Strategic and operational planning Meeting facilitation, note taking and webinar support Invitational travel processing Cost, budget, and financial analysis

Printing and Production Support

Printing and reproduction (black and white, color), binding, and distribution

Requires ability to provide services quickly and efficiently

Materials received in hard copy or electronic media

Provide guidance and cost estimates for production, binding, printing, and distribution options

Liaison to GPO for printing services

All work shall be in conformance with applicable laws, standards, and regulations, etc.

System Analysis and Policy Impacts Definition: Analysis of the impacts of the flow of people and goods and/or transportation and logistics systems and operations on society and the environment.

Examples:

Impact assessments of regulations

Safety Environment Business Quality of Life

Analysis of public policy

Project:

FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Initiative

Industry Analysis Definition: Analysis of business and economic aspects of transportation industry, including issues of finance, business case and market analysis, supply and demand forecasting, regulatory and productivity analysis.

Examples:

Benefit cost analysis, regulatory evaluations, new technologies, infrastructure investment decisions Econometrics & statistics, ops tests, state highway funding, safety estimation Passenger demand forecasting Survey research

Projects:

Surveys for DOT and FMCSA Ride Share and Transit Development for FHWA

System Operational Performance Definition: Application of theoretical and practical analysis techniques to existing and anticipated issues relating to large scale transportation and logistics systems.

Examples:

Evaluate transportation systems operations Develop alternatives that improve system performance

Projects:

PHMSA’s Safety Management

Systems FMCSA Schedule II Drug Research

Technological Advances Definition: Application of theoretical and practical analysis techniques to the assessment of transportation and logistics related technology.

Examples:

Assessment of appropriate technologies considering:

Furthering public policy and DOT Goals Finance Privacy Security Safety Risk/Liability

Low Cost Ground Surveillance Program for FAA

Strategic Framework Definition: Strategic transportation system planning, organizational structures and processes.

Examples:

Designing innovative workforce development resources for transportation professionals Peer to Peer technical exchanges Strategic communications Disseminating technical assistance and best practices

Projects:

FRA Railroaders’ Guide to Healthy Sleep Project FTA Transit Safety and Security Statistics and Analysis Aviation Environmental Design Tool for FAA ITS Professional Capacity Building Program

Program Evaluation Definition: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of transportation programs, policies and organizations and to improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness and broad scale impacts.

Examples:

Program Measures Implementation Evaluation Impact Evaluation Cost-Benefit Analysis

Projects:

FMCSA A&I Online Resource FMCSA’s New Entrant/Corrective

Action Tool

Engineering Support Definition: Multiple engineering disciplines to support variety of analytical engineering efforts (performed in conjunction with other ORA sub-areas).

Examples:

Marine Human Factors Environmental Civil Mechanical Industrial Engineering Psychology

Testing of Rail Car Suspension Flexi-coil Springs for FRA

Business Process Reengineering

Definition: The successful implementation of new or changing processes, organizations and technology.

Examples:

Visioning and strategy Implementation of business process change Organizational assessment

Data Science and Analysis

Definition: Using data to generate new insights and understanding to better inform data-driven decisions.

Examples:

Applying advanced mathematical and data modeling concepts Developing algorithms, mathematical models and statistical methods Developing interactive dashboards

Cross Functional Services Project Example: CSA Applying Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles to support the business process redesign of FMCSA’s enforcement operations:

Deliver a new measurement system to access motor carrier and driver safety

Expand new interventions for enforcement personnel to address unsafe carrier and driver behavior

Support Reauthorization and rulemaking

Develop and Implement Outreach and Communication Strategy

Proposal Requirements:

Cost and Business Proposal

Kyla McKinstry, Contract Specialist

Cost and Business Proposal Requirements

The Government intends to award the master contracts and Transition Task Order’s based on initial offers without discussions as provided in FAR 52.215-1(f)(4).

All information related to cost or pricing must be included in Volume I of the proposal. Under no circumstances shall cost or pricing data be included in the Technical Proposal (Volume II or III).

The Offeror is advised that inclusion of cost and pricing data in the Technical Proposal may result in the elimination of its offer.

Cost and Business Proposal Requirements

Offerors are required to demonstrate consistency between the labor costs shown in the Cost and Business Proposal and the salaries of the persons whose resumes are submitted in the Technical Proposal.

All aspects of the Technical Proposal that impact cost, whether the cost treatment is direct or indirect, shall be identified in the Cost and Business Proposal.

A prime contractor is not eligible to receive a master contract award or a task order of any type under this solicitation unless its accounting system has been reviewed by a Government audit agency and determined to be adequate for determining costs under a cost reimbursement contract.

Cost and Business Proposal-Volume 1 The Offeror’s Cost and Business Proposal (Volume I) shall consist of the following three (3) sections:

Section 1: Solicitation Documents Completed and signed Standard Form (SF) 33 Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any) Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

Section 2: Information Other than Cost and Pricing Data Signed Proposal Cover Sheet Completed Cost and Business Proposal Checklist Completed Cost and Business Proposal Schedules Information other than cost and pricing data

Section 3: Business Proposal Cost Control Plan SBA-approved Joint Venture Agreement (applicable only to Joint Ventures)

Proposal Requirements:

Technical Proposal

Technical Proposal

The Offeror’s Technical Proposal shall consist of two separate volumes:

Volume II: Written Technical Proposal Volume III: Oral Presentation

The Offeror’s Technical Proposal (Volumes II and III) should be concise, explicit, and demonstrate the level of quality that would be portrayed in the Offeror’s technical deliverables.

Technical Proposal –Volume II The Offeror’ s written CLIN 0100 Technical Proposal (Volume II) shall consist of the following seven five (5) sections:

Section 1: Task Order Technical Understanding

Section 2: Management and Administration Approach

Section 3: Staffing

Section 4: Transition (Task Order 1)

Section 5: Contract Past Performance

Technical Proposal –Volume II The Offeror’ s written CLIN 0200 Technical Proposal (Volume II) shall consist of the following seven five (5) sections:

Section 1: Task Order Technical Understanding

Section 2: Task Order Management and Administration Approach

Section 3: Staffing

Section 4: Transition (Task Order 1)

Section 5: Contract Past Performance

Technical Proposal –Volume III

Volume III –Oral Presentation

CLIN 0100

This volume must contain hard copies of the slides the Offeror intends to present during its oral presentation on Contract Technical Understanding;

Management Approach; Staffing and Transition.

CLIN 0200

This volume must contain hard copies of the slides the Offeror intends to present during its oral presentation on Contract Technical Understanding;

Management Approach; and Transition

Oral Presentation Schedule

Evaluation Area Topic Time Limit Presenters 1 Technical

Understanding Presentation

Presentation on Contract Technical Understanding

20 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

Contract Technical Understanding question

15 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

2 Management Approach

Presentation on Task Order Management and Administration

20 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

Management Approach Question 15 minutes

Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

3 Staffing Task order and Contract staffing

5 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

4 Transition Presentation

Presentation on Task Order Transition, 15 minutes Proposed Transition Manager

Transition approach question 10 minutes

Proposed Transition Manager

CLIN 0100

Oral Presentation Schedule

CLIN 0200

Evaluation Area Topic Time Limit Presenters 1 Technical

Understanding Presentation

Presentation on Contract Technical Understanding

20 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

Contract Technical Understanding question

15 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

2 Management Approach

Presentation on Task Order Management and Administration

20 minutes Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

Management Approach Question 15 minutes

Proposed Contract Program Manager and one member from management team

3 Transition Presentation

Presentation on Task Order Transition, 15 minutes Proposed Transition Manager

Transition approach question

10 minutes Proposed Transition Manager

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Basis for Award

The Government intends to award one master contract for CLIN 0100 and one master contract for CLIN 0200.

The Government intends to award Task Order 1, Transition for CLIN 0100 and Transition for CLIN 0200

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Offeror whose offer will provide the best value to the Government based on the Cost and Business Proposal and the Technical Proposal.

Order of Importance

The technical evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly more important than cost in the selection of the contractor for award.

Each Technical Proposal will be assessed based on the evaluation criteria in Section M.

Offerors are cautioned not to minimize the importance of the Cost Proposal. When the Technical Proposals are evaluated as essentially equal, evaluated cost may become the determining factor in making an award.

Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria-

CLIN 0100

Section 1 – Technical Understanding Section 2 – Management Approach

Contract Management Approach Management Approach for Task Order

Section 3 – Staffing Staffing Resumes Staffing Plan

Section 4 - Transition Section 5 – Contract Past Performance

Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria -

CLIN 0100

The Offeror’s Technical Proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:

The first factor, Technical Understanding, is of the most importance.

The second, third, and fourth factors, are of equal importance; but each is of lesser importance than the first factor and of more importance than the fifth factor.

The fifth factor, Contract Past Performance, is of the least importance.

CLIN 0200

Section 1 – Technical Understanding

Section 2 – Management Approach

Section 3 – Staffing

Section 4 – Transition (Task Order 1)

Section 5 – Contract Past Performance

CLIN 0200

The Offeror’s Technical Proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:

The first factor, Technical Understanding, is of the most importance.

The second, third, and fourth factors, are of equal importance; but each is of lesser importance than the first factor and of more importance than the fifth factor.

The fifth factor, Contract Past Performance, is of the least importance.

Cost Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Proposed costs and fixed fee will be evaluated to establish that they are fair and reasonable and that they demonstrate cost realism.

Cost Proposal Evaluation Criteria The following will also be evaluated:

Consistency between the Cost and the Technical Proposals.

Proposed fee may be evaluated using weighted guidelines techniques as described in the TAR. A proposal that includes fee in excess of the statutory limits will be eliminated from consideration.

Each Cost Proposal will be assessed as to the level of risk it represents in terms of its probable accomplishment of schedule, cost, and performance objectives.

Uncompensated Overtime (evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.237-10).

Compensation for Professional Employees (evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.222-46).

Acceptability of the Cost Control Plan.

Important Dates and Reminders

Important Dates

Any questions, clarification requests, or other inquiries pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted no later than May 1, 2019 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. EDT on May 21, 2019.

Oral presentations are estimated to take place during the week of July June 3, 2019.

The master contracts and Task Order 1 are projected to be awarded on or about August 1, 2019.

Reminders

Please read Sections C, L, and M more than once.

Please adhere to the page limits and proposal format requirements described in Section L, paragraph L.3.

It is important that each Offeror be fully responsive in providing its best offer initially since there may be no opportunity to revise the proposal at a later date.

Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Kyla.McKinstry@dot.gov.

The terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless an amendment is issued.

A copy of today’s presentation and the list of webinar participants will be provided as an amendment to the solicitation.

mailto:Kyla.McKinstry@dot.gov

Thank you for your attendance at this pre-proposal webinar.

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Attachment 2- Pre-Proposal Webinar List of Attendees

Last Name First Name Company Adoremos Anthony Spatial Front, Inc.

Amin Ray Appddiction Studio Brody Richard M2C Aerospace, Inc.

Cales Rebecca Allegheny Science & Technology Corporation Cho Mitchell FedWriters Clanton Satoya Appddiction Studio LLC Creaghan Stephen Still River Consulting, LLC Dameron Jennifer Longevity Consulting Delahunty Steve Arcetyp Dixon Tara Research and Evaluation Group Dominic Jay Attainx, Inc.

Dorris Dazmin 2M Research Duverne Herby Windwalker Foulks James SGT Gao Amy SFI Gerhardt Shelly Changeis, Inc.

GIETL PATRICIA GDIT

Gonzalez Jacob KBRwyle Goren Marina Smart BD Consulting, Inc.

Habicht Steve CNA Hager Monica Innovate! Inc.

Hanus Linda SAIC Harden Wendy MESMO, Inc.

Harrison Melanie Weris hartke ron ardent technologies Hasper Chuck unknown Helein Jim Windwalker Group Henclewood Dwayne Booz Allen Hamilton Hill Roger SAIC jenkins karen KRJ Consulting, LLC Kearney Kimberley North Wind Site Services Kellen Dennis Longevity Consulting Key Carolyn MESMO INC.

Knouff Holly Ardent Technologies Kucera Pete Genex Systems, LLC Kumar Aditya Ardent Technologies, Inc Lantz Brenda NDSU-UGPTI

Lawrence Frank Research Evaluation Group Levin Seth Weber Shandwick Longo Melissa Nationwide IT Services, Inc.

Malhotra Varun Changeis Mattingly Kate Windwalker Corporation McAdams Katie North Wind Group Morton Dean Circuit Media Mousa Saleh Booz Allen Hamilton Murray Stephen DIGITALiBiz Owens Kevin ICF P. Gynice Ardent Technologeis Patton Nanette GDIT Perkins Audrianna Tribal Tech Prisco Pamela Allegheny Science & Technology Rados Mark DIGITALiBiz, Inc.

Ritchey Ben CDM Smith Roux Stacy Innovate! Inc.

Scali David Consultant Scott Robin RRC Soucacos Philip Booz Allen Hamilton Stone Eric FedWriters Turner Harriett ABS Group White Melanie AST Zhang Shawn Spatial Front, Inc.

Zurawski Richard SAIC

Attachment 2 Webinar List of Attendees