Combined Synopsis - Solicitation RFP - PMP Training.pdf

SUBJECT: Solicitation: W91CRB-24-R-PMP; Request for Proposal (RFP)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The RFP document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05; Effective May 22, 2024.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) under NAICS Code: 611430 “Professional and Management Development Training”. The size standard for the NAICS Code is $15,000,000.

Proposals must be valid for 90 days. This solicitation is a 100% Set Aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, intends to procure Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification training in support of The Assistant Secretary of the Army Financial Management & Comptroller (ASA(FM&C)). The training shall include the mandated 35 hours of training via distance learning with instructor to 25 students including all study materials, practice exams, and test for certification. This training will service leaders to better understand the role, responsibilities, and how to lead a project. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.106, as a result of the subject solicitation. The anticipated date of award to be determined.

This contract will have an estimated period of performance from 01 January 2025 – 28 February 2025.

All services are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Description:

The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to deliver comprehensive Project Management Professional (PMP) certification training for participants from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) organization. Training shall meet the 35-hour instructional requirement mandated by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and prepare attendees to successfully pass the PMP certification exam. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

• Training Schedule: A finalized schedule of two (2) live, virtual instructor-led training sessions via computer, will be submitted with contractor's proposal. Both sessions collectively must provide 35 hours of training to 25 participants.

• Live Virtual Instruction: Deliver interactive, instructor-led virtual training sessions tailored to http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/Regs/FAR2AFMCFARS/FARDFARS/FAR/12.htm#P306_50177 the organization’s needs. The training will not be sub-contracted.

• Two 5-Day Sessions: Provide two separate 5-day training sessions in January and/or February, as required.

• Certification Compliance: Issue certificates of completion for the 35-hour training requirement, qualifying participants to take the PMP exam.

• Preparation Materials: Furnish high-quality training resources, including practice exams, study guides, and interactive exercises.

• Follow-Up Support: Offer post-training preparation opportunities such as email and phone support, as well as additional study materials to ensure participant success.

• Pass Rate Monitoring: Maintain and report high success rates for participants achieving PMP certification on their first attempt.

• Training Exclusivity: Ensure training sessions are exclusive to the Assistant Secretary of the Army attendees, fostering a focused learning environment.

Delivery: Training will be conducted virtually through a commercial-approved platform or as otherwise specified.

Other Information/Requirements:

1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.

2. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The proposal shall consist of a Technical proposal (not to exceed seven (7) pages) and a Price proposal. The Offeror's proposal shall describe in sufficient detail, its technical approach to performing the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) so that the Government can determine if the proposed approach meets the requirements of the RFP and PWS.

3. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned CAGE Code or Unique Entity Identifier with proposal submission.

4. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, or completed SAM representation, with their response.**

5. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

6. Any questions regarding this combined synopsis solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Tanner Torley, tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST-U.S. Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

7. The offeror shall submit their proposal via email to Tanner Torley, tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST-U.S. Wednesday, 18 December 2024.

Contact Information:

Tanner Torley Contract Specialist Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Email: tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, “Evaluation of Quotations or Offers”. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

Additionally, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to make no award under this solicitation.

Price will be evaluated based upon the total proposed price.

To be considered technically acceptable, an offeror MUST demonstrate that they can meet the specifications provided in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The technical element of the evaluation will be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this acquisition are as follows:

FAR 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey FAR 52.202-1 Definitions FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance mailto:tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil mailto:tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil mailto:tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (DEVIATION 2018- O0018)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders- Commercial Items, for Paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans, 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;

AND 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management;

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government;

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters;

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 52.219- 16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan; 52.219-28 Post- Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases ; 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.219-27 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program.

FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy FAR 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance FAR 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FAR 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005 Representations Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation

DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

DFARS 252.215-7013 Services and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

DFARS 252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFARS 252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist

Chinese Military DFARS 252.225-7027 Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software DFARS 252.225-7028 Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Government DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro

Regime DFARS 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro

Regime DFARS 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur

Autonomous Region–Representation DFARS 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur

Autonomous Region DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontract for Commercial Items

The solicitation document and anticipated contract award incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will the full text available. Full text of these provisions and clauses, with noted exceptions regarding local clauses, may be obtained by accessing the following internet website: https://www.acquisition.gov