SOLICITATION 70FB8023R00000011 (PA TAC V) 8.17.2023.pdf

70FB8023R00000011

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

5. DATE ISSUED

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C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

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B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)A. NAME

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

CAUTION: LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

(Date)(Hour) depository located in copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PACKAGING AND MARKING

DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSESPART I - THE SCHEDULE

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16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER15A. NAME

DATEAMENDMENT NO.DATEAMENDMENT NO.

and related documents numbered and dated):

amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

CALENDAR DAYS (%)30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CODE 24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION20. AMOUNT19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

AWARD (To be completed by government)

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7) fema-patacv@fema.dhs.gov until 1000 ET local time 09/05/2023

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STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 6/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

Title: Public Assistance Technical Assistance

Contracts V (PATAC V)

Period of Performance:Date of Award to 09/30/2024

0001 Start Up Mobilization Tasks

Base Period

FFP

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

0002 Task Order Labor Categories

Base Period

T&M Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

0003 Task Order PMO

Base Period

T&M Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

0004 Travel

Base Period

T&M Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Other Direct Cost (ODC)/Miscellaneous

Base Period

T&M Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

0006 Defense Based Act (DBA) Insurance (applies to

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) zones Atlantic and West only)

Base Period

T&M Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

1002 Task Order Labor Categories

Option Period 1

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

1003 Task Order PMO

Option Period 1

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Travel

Option Period 1

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Other Direct Cost (ODC)/Miscellaneous

Option Period 1

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

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PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

1006 Defense Based Act (DBA) Insurance (applies to zones Atlantic and West only)

Option Period 1

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

2002 Task Order Labor Categories

Option Period 2

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

2003 Task Order PMO

Option Period 2

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Travel

Option Period 2

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

2005 Other Direct Cost (ODC)/Miscellaneous

Option Period 2

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T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

2006 Defense Based Act (DBA) Insurance (applies to zones Atlantic and West only)

Option Period 2

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

3002 Task Order Labor Categories

Option Period 3

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

3003 Task Order Labor Categories

Option Period 3

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Travel

Option Period 3

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

Continued ...

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PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Other Direct Cost (ODC)/Miscellaneous

Option Period 3

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

3006 Defense Based Act (DBA) Insurance (applies to zones Atlantic and West only)

Option Period 3

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

4001 Close Out Task Order

Option Period 4

FFP

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

4002 Task Order Labor Categories

Option Period 4

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

4003 Task Order Labor Categories

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

Option Period 4

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Travel

Option Period 4

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

Other Direct Cost (ODC)/Miscellaneous

Option Period 4

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

4006 Defense Based Act (DBA) Insurance (applies to zones Atlantic and West only)

Option Period 4

T&M (Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised

Product/Service Code: R429

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER

PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B.1 Brief Description of Services

B.2 Contract Type

B.3 Start Up and Close Out

B.4 Pricing Schedule

B.5 Contract Period of Performance (Ordering Period)

B.6 Ceiling Value

B.7 Guaranteed Minimum

C - Description/Specifications

C.1 Performance Work Statement

Part 1 General Information

Part 2 Startup Tasks

Part 3 Task Order Process

Part 4 Definitions and Acronyms

Part 5 Applicable Documents

Part 6 Background Investigations

D - Packaging and Marking

D.1 No Clauses

D.1 Electronic Deliverables

E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

52.246-5 Inspection of Services - Cost-Reimbursement. (APR 1984)

52.246-6 Inspection - Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour. (MAY 2001)

E.2 General

F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989) - Alternate I (APR 1984)

G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 Invoice Instructions (Fixed Price)

G.2 Invoice Preparation Instructions

G.3 Invoice Instructions (Other than Fixed Price)

G.4 Invoice Preparation Instructions

G.5 Invoice Approval

G.6 Authorized Invoice Approver

G.7 Billing Instructions (JUN 2014)

H – Special Contract Requirement

H.1 Offeror’s Accounting System

H.2 Task Order Process

H.3 DHS Small Business Subcontracting Goals

H.4 Non-Personal Services and Inherently Governmental Functions are Prohibited

I – Contract Clauses

I.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. (NOV 2021)

52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (JUN 2010)

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest. (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (JUN 2020)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (MAY 2011) .. 69

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020) . 69

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts. (OCT 2016)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation. (JUN 2020)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997)

52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data. (JUN 2020)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes. (OCT 1997)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2022)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (OCT 2022)

52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. (FEB 1997)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (MAY 2022)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022)70

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification. (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act. (APR 1984)

52.225-1 Buy American. – Supplies (OCT 2022)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (FEB 2021)

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General. (MAY 2014)

52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-17 Interest. (MAY 2014)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

52.232-22 Limitation of Funds. (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment. (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014)

52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) - Alternate I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services. (JAN 1991)

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. (AUG 1996)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987)

52.243-3 Changes - Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours. (SEP 2000)

52.245-1 Government Property. (SEP 2021)

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services. (FEB 1997)

52.248-1 Value Engineering. (JUN 2020)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991)

3052.203-70 Instructions for Contractor Disclosure of Violations. (SEP 2012)

3052.204-71 Contractor employee access. (SEP 2012) - Alternate I (SEP 2012)

3052.205-70 Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and Releases. (SEP 2012)

3052.219-71 DHS mentor-protege program. (JUN 2006)

3052.242-72 Contracting Officer's Representative. (DEC 2003)

I.2 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s). (NOV 2021)

I.3 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

I.4 52.204-2 Security Requirements. (MAR 2021)

I.5 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

I.6 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

I.7 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

I.8 52.216-18 Ordering. (AUG 2020)

I.9 52.216-19 Order Limitations. (OCT 1995)

I.10 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. (OCT 1995)

I.11 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

I.12 52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

I.13 52.232-7 Payments Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts. (NOV 2021)

I.14 52.243-7 Notification of Changes. (JAN 2017)

I.15 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

I.16 3052.209-72 Organizational conflict of interest. (JUN 2006)

I.17 3052.215-70 Key personnel or facilities. (DEC 2003)

J – List of Documentation, Exhibits and Other Attachments

J.1 List of Attachments

K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

K.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2007)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (NOV 2015)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016)

K.2 52.204-3 Taxpayer identification. (OCT 1998)

K.3 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (MAR 2023)

K.4 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

K.5 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

K.6 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (AUG 2020)

K.7 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018)

K.8 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (FEB 1999)

L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

L.1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier. (OCT 2016)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Cost or Pricing Data. (NOV 2021)

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards. (OCT 1995)

52.216-28 Multiple Awards for Advisory and Assistance Services. (OCT 1995)

52.216-29 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements--Other Than Commercial Acquisition with Adequate Price Competition. (NOV 2021)

L.2 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

L.3 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

L.4 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (NOV 2021)

L.5 Electronic Submission

L.6 Offerors Questions

L.7 Proposal Formatting

L.8 Phase I Evaluation Factor 1: Submission and Evaluation

L.9 Basis for Award Best Value

L.10 Order of Importance

L.11 Phase II Evaluation Factors and Submission

L.12 Submission Phase II – Volume I

L.13 Submission Phase II – Volume II

L.14 Standard Forms Phase II – Volume III

M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990)

M.2 Evaluation Phase II – Volume I

M.3 Evaluation Phase II – Volume II

M.4 Standard Forms Phase II – Volume III

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B.1 Brief Description of Services

The Recovery Directorate’s Public Assistance (PA) Division has the specific mission of providing assistance to applicants (i.e., State, Tribal and local governments) and certain types of Private Nonprofit (PNP) organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. This also includes climate adaptation efforts that incorporate current and future risks which help reduce the effects of climate driven disasters on our nation’s communities. In support of PA’s mission, the contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support FEMA PA services.

B.2 Contract Type

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity allowing for Hybrid (Fixed Price (FP), Time & Materials (T&M) and Labor Hour (LH) type task orders.

B.3 Start Up and Close Out

FEMA intends to award a one-time task order for Start Up/Mobilization during the Base Period of Performance; and a one-time task order for Final Voucher & Close Out during Option Period 4.

B.4 Pricing Schedule

All labor rates will be fully burdened fixed hourly rates. A Pricing Schedule has been included as Attachment A for completing labor rates for all labor categories as detailed in Attachment 1 Labor Category Qualifications.

B.5 Contract Period of Performance (Ordering Period)

Base Period: Date of Award - 09/30/2024 Option Period 1: 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 Option Period 2: 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026 Option Period 3: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027 Option Period 4: 10/01/2027 - 09/30/2028

B.6 Ceiling Value

Each Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will have a not to exceed ceiling in the amount of-

• Atlantic (FEMA Regions 1 and 2) - $571,739,505.87

• East (FEMA Regions 3 and 4) - $564,855,575.54

• Central (FEMA Regions 5, 6, and 8) - $564,855,575.54

• West (FEMA Regions 7, 9, and 10) - $571,739,505.87

The varying nature and unpredictability of the presidentially declared disasters and emergencies to which FEMA responds may necessitate the need for a higher ceiling amount. To support a presidentially declared disaster or emergency, the Government reserves the right to incrementally increase the ceiling of this contract. With respect to the maximum quantity of services and/or materials, the total amount of services ordered under this contract shall not exceed the total capacity of all contractors under the forthcoming contracts who are available to provide the subject services and/or materials in support of the presidentially declared disaster(s) or emergency(ies).

B.7 Guaranteed Minimum

The guaranteed minimum for each IDIQ contract is $50,000.00.

C - Description/Specifications

C.1 Performance Work Statement Part 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction

FEMA is seeking the procurement of Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Contracts for professional and non-professional services as a follow-on to the Public Assistance – Technical Assistance Contract (PA-TAC) IV, which is scheduled to expire on January 26, 2024. The Government will establish four (4) geographic zones and seeks to award on a competitive basis one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for each respective zone. The goal of this contract is to acquire qualified contractor personnel with the technical skills necessary to supplement FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) activities in major disasters and emergencies.

The geographic zones are as follows:

Zone FEMA Regions Atlantic FEMA Regions 1 and 2

East FEMA Regions 3, 4, & HQ Central FEMA Regions 5, 6, and 8 West FEMA Regions 7, 9, and 10

1.2 Background Information

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA’s goal is to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Within FEMA, the Office of Response and Recovery (ORR) provides guidance, leadership, and oversight to build, sustain, and improve the coordination and delivery of support to citizens and State, local, Tribal and Territorial governments to save lives, reduce suffering, protect property, and recover from all hazards to include climate change.

As part of ORR, the Recovery Directorate provides assistance to communities overwhelmed by acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

The Recovery Directorate’s Public Assistance (PA) Division has the specific mission of providing assistance to applicants (i.e., State, Tribal and local governments) and certain types of Private Nonprofit (PNP) organizations so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. This also includes climate adaptation efforts that incorporate current and future risks which help reduce the effects of climate driven disasters on our nation’s communities. In support of PA’s mission, the contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support FEMA PA services.

1.3 Scope

The Government will award four (4) IDIQ contracts that can successfully and expeditiously supplement PA activities following Presidentially declared disasters. The Government seeks vendors who are adaptive, flexible, and can provide innovative solutions to ensure long-term contract success in response to emergent conditions.

In support of PA’s mission, the contractor shall provide qualified technical personnel to assist FEMA with delivering the PA Program in a timely, efficient, effective, and consistent manner.

The primary contractor support services required is anticipated to be:

• Site Inspection (SI) support*

• Field Technical support

• Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) support*

• Technical support in the development/updating of equipment rates

• Technical support for the PA Community Disaster Loan (CDL) Program

• PA Appeals, Audits and Arbitration support

• PA Program Analysis and Support

• Cost Estimating Format (CEF) support

• Additional technical support service areas as identified at the Task Order level to include, but not limited to, Program Design, Training, Mitigation, and Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP).

*The associated position assists for each area of support may be found in Attachment 1 – Labor Category Qualifications. There may be several labor categories that may be requested to support these positions.

FEMA Headquarters (HQ) also requires technical assistance for national-level PA mission support tasks, such as training, planning, project management, updating equipment rates, and providing services that involve or relate to analyses, feasibility studies, and strategy options to be used by FEMA personnel. This includes supporting the Community Disaster Loan program.

1.4 Performance Objectives

The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract. All deliverables must comply with the standards listed in the documents and resources listed in Table 1 – PA Documents & Resources.

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel with the requisite qualifications necessary to fulfil the requirements of this contract. Requisite qualifications (Attachment 1 – Labor Category Qualifications) include the demonstrated experience and skills necessary for the contractor personnel to perform all PA-related tasks, including competences in ancillary writing and technology-related skills (e.g., grammar and spelling skills, FEMA Grants Manager training, inspection photography, etc.). The PWS requires the Contractor to perform at a level necessary to successfully achieve the following performance objectives:

1.4.1 Startup Tasks – The contractor shall as part of their Startup Tasks:

a. Identify Key Personnel (Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager);

b. Roster the minimum number of qualified, skilled Labor Categories identified in the PWS;

c. Submit Personnel Security documentation for vetting of rostered personnel to establish

Entrance on Duty (EOD). See Part 6 for security and badging information;

d. Submit other documentation as outlined in the PWS (e.g., QASP, Training Plans, and other base contract reports to include availability reports);

e. Execute plans, e.g., execute training plan based on proposed curriculum.; and

f. Submit all other requirements as listed in the PRS.

1.4.2 Quality Standards – The Contractor shall ensure all personnel are licensed, (if applicable), qualified, and trained to provide support under the PA program. The contractor shall provide the skilled personnel, supervision, and quality control oversight necessary to ensure compliance. The Contractor shall provide a management structure that ensures the highest quality standards are achieved in conformance with this PWS, including the guidance identified in Table 1 – PA Documents & Resources, to include all subsequent iterations:

Table 1 – PA Documents & Resources

Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), version 4

Site Inspection Job Aid, version 2.0

PA Site Inspector Position Assist, version 2.1

Site Inspector Crew Leader Position Assist

PDMG Position Assist

EHP Advisor Position Assist, version 1.0

406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist, version 1.0 PA’s Grants Portal – Grants Manager YouTube Channel (FEMA PA Grants Portal - Grants Manager Channel - YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJp91Ds2IaVlR1t8uXcEKg/videos?app=desktop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJp91Ds2IaVlR1t8uXcEKg/videos?app=desktop

Other official PA-related resources and job assists as specified by the Program Office

1.4.3 Equity and the Use of Local Firms – The contractor shall, to the extent feasible and practicable, create opportunities for the utilization of small, disadvantaged businesses, including the utilizing of businesses from underserved communities.

The Contractor shall also, to the extent feasible and practicable, utilize local firms. The contractor will prepare a tracker that shows the labor mix on the task order level. It will illustrate, at a minimum, the labor category, number of personnel, monetary value, and local versus non-local firms and any other labor and/or staffing related trend as identified by the Contracting Officer (CO). In addition, upon request, the Contractor will provide an addendum to their personnel report that shows how it intends to maximize to the highest extent practicable the use of local firms to supplement its labor pool in support of this contract. The Contractor will be required to meet goals as set by the CO regarding local versus non-local firms.

1.5 Period of Performance

The PA-TAC V contract base period of performance will be from date of award to 30 Sep 2024 with four (4), one (1) year option periods. However, each individual task order requirement will determine the period of performance.

The Period of Performance for the base contract reads as follows:

• Base Year: Date of Award to 30 Sep 2024

• Option Year I: 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2025

• Option Year II: 1 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2026

• Option Year III: 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

• Option Year IV: 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Sep 2028

1.6 Base Contract Information

1.6.1 Non-Personal Services – In accordance with FAR 37.104 Personal Services Contracts, the PA-TAC V is a non-personal services contract. The government will not be engaged in continuous supervision and control of contractor personnel while administering this contract.

Contractor personnel assigned to task order shall take direction only from designated direct lead or supervisor, e.g., Task Order Manager (TOM), who shall be a contractor personnel.

Contractor lead(s) or designated supervisor(s) shall take instruction only from appointed Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Technical Monitor (TM). At no point shall the contractor take or give direction from or to another contractor assisting in PA recovery efforts.

1.6.2 Deliverables Under the Base Contract

a. Management Plan – The contractor shall submit a management plan that identifies the management structure and critical processes necessary to successfully manage the contract and its requirements. The management plan shall demonstrate the contractor’s detailed knowledge of the overall PA Program as identified in this PWS, including the applicable documents in Table 1 – PA Documents & Resources.

The plan shall also delineate efficient methods and effective cost controls and describe in detail how the contractor will respond to and manage all contractor personnel for each task during multiple and/or concurrent disasters.

The plan shall also demonstrate the contractor’s procedures and capability to surge beyond their pool of personnel in the event FEMA requests additional personnel such as for a catastrophic event. The contractor shall be prepared to surge up to 50% of their PDMG, Site Inspectors, EHP and Technical Specialist Labor Category staff (field staff).

These resources must be vetted, badged, qualified and trained. The plan will include how they will vet and have their staff successfully pass a FEMA security background investigation (BI) to obtain a FEMA badge at an authorized facility as described in Attachment 3 of the PWS. The Contractor’s Key Personnel performing work under this contract must also have a Moderate Risk Background Investigation and must maintain the level of security for the life of the contract. All other contractor staff supporting work under this contract must have a Moderate Risk background investigation prior to commencing work.

The management plan shall be a living document that is flexible enough to adapt to changing requirements under a broader scope.

b. Quality Control Plan (QCP) – The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS.

The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the inspection methodology by which the contractor assures itself that work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor will include a corrective action plan within the QCP to address items of non-compliance.

The contractor shall develop a QCP and submit the document (30) calendar days after contract award. The QCP shall list specific instances where anticipated quality control inspections will take place during the life cycle of the process. The contractor shall ensure its quality control-related inspections are documented and saved for verification. The QCP shall also be a living document that is updated when submitted at the Task Order level and be specific to the Task Order requirements.

c. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the QASP. The Contractor shall submit a QASP in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the minimum acceptable defect rate(s), and all correction and follow-up actions on issues that merit such approach.

d. Training Plan - As part of its contract proposal, the contractor shall develop and submit a comprehensive training plan incorporating applicable Public Assistance-related materials as specified in this contract. The Training Plan should outline the contractor’s efforts to equip its personnel with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform under this contract as outlined in Attachment 1 – Labor Category Qualifications. The contractor shall develop and provide training for the PDMGs, Site Inspectors, and Technical Specialists to prepare staff for Task Order assignments. The contractor may provide training only to its designated staff following receipt of TOPR. However, all Task Order staff must have been issued training prior to the kickoff meeting of the Task Order. If proposed staff are no longer available, all replacement candidates must be trained within five (5) calendar days of authorization to commence work. The training shall be a reduced version of the full FEMA-provided training for position certification. The contractor shall provide these training courses in a manner that the staff will be familiar with the duties and tasks for certain positions and gain knowledge in PA policy and systems. Additional training may be provided by FEMA staff, on a case-by-case basis, in an on-the-job training (OJT) or just-in-time training (JIT) as time and FEMA resources can accommodate during awarded disasters Task Orders. The Government will provide the training materials to the contractor to train their staff and develop the Training Plan.

Train-the-Trainer will not be provided.

e. Base Contract Kick Off /Post Award Conference/Periodic Partnering Meetings - The

Contractor shall participate in a kickoff meeting with the Government no later than five

(5) business days after contract award. The Contractor shall provide key personnel with authority to make decisions and take responsibility of any actionable items as a result of the meeting. The contractor shall submit the kickoff meeting notes no later than five (5) calendar days following the conclusion of the meeting. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award meetings convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any. Partnering meetings may be held at the Government’s discretion. Types of partnering meetings include Senior Partnering, Operational Partnering, and Individual Partnering. As part of these partnering meetings, the Contractor may be asked to present briefings to the COR and other interested FEMA personnel on the status of tasking under the contract. Partnering meetings may be held virtually or a designated location as determined and/or the contractor.

1.6.3 Reporting – The Contractor shall provide reports to the COR and TM in accordance with Attachment 2 – Performance Requirements Summary Matrix. These include a 1) Security Startup Roster, 2) Final Voucher and Closeout Package, and 3) Annual and Final Report for the base contract. The contractor shall provide templates of the reports identified in the PRS to the COR within (15) calendar days after contract award date. The templates will be reviewed and any requests for modifications will be communicated by the COR.

a. Security Startup Roster – The contractor shall submit a weekly Security Roster identifying all security-related information for rostered employees. Information shall include, but is not limited to, name, job title, date e-QIP was initiated, EOD, and other pertinent information identified by the COR.

b. Final Voucher and Closeout Tracker – The contractor shall submit a final voucher tracker and closeout package no later than 90 days following the Task Order’s Period of Performance end date. At a minimum, the final voucher tracker should include the Task Order number, description, Task Order status, Period of Performance start and end dates, total obligated value, total expenditures, remaining balance, final invoice number and final invoice amount. The report shall be cumulative and include all previously awarded Task Orders. The closeout package shall contain a final public voucher; payment history; draft request for final modification; list of classified materials retained; certification regarding U.S. Government property; contractor’s assignment of refunds, rebates, or credits;

contractor’s release of claims; and continuation sheets, if necessary. If additional time is needed, the Zone Contractor shall submit a written request for a time extension that explains the extenuating circumstances.

c. Annual and Final Report – The contractor shall submit a report (15) calendar days at the end of each contract period. The report shall document and summarize the results of the entire contractual effort to date, including key issues and resolutions, recommendations, and conclusions. The report shall include tables, graphs, and other visual aids to comprehensively explain the results achieved under the contract.

1.6.4 Overtime – All projected overtime needs (i.e.., weekly workweek exceeding 40 hours) will be specified on the Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR). The Contractor shall submit a weekly overtime request form for each employee with a brief description summarizing overtime workload. Overtime hours are not allowable unless the Contractor receives written preauthorization from the COR or designated TM. Contractor shall only bill actual hours worked, and the COR or TM may verify using backup documentation to determine whether actual work hours were completed. For bidding purposes, the contractor should include regular and overtime rates for all labor categories to include base and all options.

1.6.5 Recognized Holidays – The TOPR will specify whether contractors are expected to work on federal holidays. The Government recognizes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veterans’ Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.6 Hours of Operation – The Government will specify Hours of Operation, including all estimated overtime hour requirements, at the TOPR Phase. The core working hours are 9:30 am local time to 3:30 pm local time of requesting requirement office.

1.6.7 Place of Performance – The Government will specify Place of Performance at the TOPR Phase. The Place of Performance may include contractor’s headquarters, area field offices, FEMA offices or other remote locations as designated. These may be located within the United States, its Commonwealths, Territories, and Minor Outlying Islands.

1.6.8 Contract Type – The Government will award a hybrid IDIQ contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Labor Hour (LH), and Time & Materials (T&M) type contract line-item numbers (CLINs). The Government anticipates that many of the Task Orders will include CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, and 0006.

Table 2 – CLIN Structure

CLIN # CLIN Description CLIN TYPE

0001 Startup Tasks FFP

Table 2 – CLIN Structure

CLIN # CLIN Description CLIN TYPE

0002 Task Order Labor Categories T&M/LH

0003 Task Order Project Management Office (PMO) Rate T&M/LH

0004 Travel T&M

0005 Miscellaneous (ODC) T&M

0006 DBA Insurance T&M

a. CLIN 0001: Startup Tasks – The contractor shall provide the requisite Key Personnel, reporting services, and a qualified, vetted roster of PA personnel available to support all task orders within its respective zone. The Labor Categories and corresponding quantities are identified in Table 3– Labor Categories.

This contract provides for $1,000,000.00 in startup costs for the base year of the contract, to be invoiced monthly throughout the base period and an additional $100,000 in Option Year 4 for closeout and final reports. The contractor shall provide a report stating what tasks were completed to accompany the invoice. Both the startup and closeout costs will be awarded by a Fixed Price Order.

• Base Year: $1,000,000.00

• Option Year 1: $0

• Option Year 2: $0

• Option Year 3: $0

• Option Year 4: $100,000

b. CLIN 0002: Task Order Labor Categories – The contractor shall propose a fixed hourly rate for all personnel (see Table 3 – Labor Categories).

c. CLIN 0003: Task Order Project Management Office (PMO) Rate – The contractor shall propose a Task Order Project Management Office Rate, not to exceed 3% of CLIN 0002 labor hour costs. PMO costs will be based on actual hours of CLIN 0002 costs billed at the end of each period of performance to include base, option and extension. If contractor has exceeded the 3% of CLIN 0002 actual labor hour costs, the contractor is responsible for reimbursing the government. Project Management Office Rate will cover all costs associated with contract administration and project oversight as defined at the Task Order level. Any changes to proposed Labor Category personnel charging under CLIN 0002 should be submitted to the COR prior to demobilization and/or removal.

d. CLIN 0004, CLIN 0005, and CLIN 0006: Travel, Miscellaneous (ODC), and Defense

Based Act (DBA) Insurance – All allowable Travel, Miscellaneous, DBA Insurance costs shall be prescribed in the TOPR and will only be reimbursable provided the expense is explicitly identified as reimbursable on the TOPR or contract modification, and COR approval. The government will allow travel booking fees not to exceed $25.00, unless otherwise prescribed in the TOPR.

Other than DBA Insurance, the government will not reimburse for other insurance and/or other taxes for OCONUS assignments e.g., Business to Business tax, tax equalization.

1.6.9 Labor Category Qualifications – The Contractor shall roster all personnel based on the position qualifications listed in Attachment 1 – Labor Category Qualifications.

1.6.10 Contractor Travel – Costs for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred by contractor personnel on official company business in support of this contract are allowable in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they conform to FEMA’s Travel Policy Manual 122-1- 1, which supersedes the previous FEMA Travel Manual 6200.1 from May 1989 and any other directive-level travel guidance by the agency will be used as guidance in coordination with FAR 31.205-46. The contractor will be authorized only those travel expenses specifically prescribed in the TOPR and consistent with FAR Subpart 31.205-46 and the limitation of funds specified in the contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR or TM. In the event there is a conflict in the travel regulation, the contractor shall seek guidance and approval from FEMA. The Government will reimburse up to eight (8) hours per day for contractor travel time, to include OCONUS travel. Labor hours for travel will be accounted for under CLIN 0002 and CLIN 0003 at the Task Order Level.

The government will not reimburse for non-rotational travel time.

1.6.11 Health & Safety – The Contractor shall ensure that all applicable health and safety requirements for infectious and communicable diseases are followed in accordance with federal regulations. All costs associated with providing contractor personnel with regulatory mandated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and testing will be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.6.12 Organizational Conflict of Interest – Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart

9.5. The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.13 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) –As part of its base contract proposal, the contractor shall assume that no GFE will be provided on any task order. The Government will specify at TOPR if Government-issued laptops are required to be furnished to the contractor. In such instances, the Government will provide for all shipping and/or travel-related costs to acquire equipment. The contractor is responsible for all equipment until FEMA acknowledges receipt of returned equipment. If equipment is damaged or stolen, the contractor is liable. This is referenced on the last page of the Statement of responsibility section of the FEMA Personal Property Custody/Hand Receipt Report provided with each piece of Government equipment.

In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended Section 504 (Programs, Services and Activities) and Section 508 (Electronic and Information Technology), FEMA will provide applicable accessible information technology systems to specialists covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Based on the contractor’s specific need, FEMA will provide accessibility related software or peripheral devices to use systems that comply with Section 508.

The Contractor/Provider shall comply fully with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and incorporate this language in any sub-contracts related to the provision of FEMA public-facing program or activity.

If GFE is required, the contractor shall ensure it has a property management system in accordance with FAR 45.104. Contractor personnel shall not conduct any work under this contract from overseas locations unless otherwise approved in writing by the COR. Overseas use of Government-furnished Equipment (GFE) is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the contract.

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