DOL111RP21182 POSTED 3-18-11.pdf

To All Offerors

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

EMERGING SMALL

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFERORCODE TBD FACILITY CODE 1653 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 1605

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

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

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 3/2005)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 32

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 86-1195-637

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TBD TBD TBD DOL111RP21182 03-18-2011

LINDA L. SPILLMAN 202-693-4570

OASAM Office of Procurement Services U. S. Department of Labor

RM S4307

200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington DC 20210

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611430

7.0 MILLION

NET 30 N/A

X

LINDA L. SPILLMAN

Office of Procurement Services(OPS) U. S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave., NW Room N4307 Washington DC 20210

OASAM Office of Procurement Services U. S. Department of Labor

RM S4307

200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington DC 20210

OASAM BRANCH OF INVOICE PAYMENTS

RM: S-5526

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW

WASHINGTON DC 20210

The U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) seeks to obtain a contractor to provide comprehensive training courses for the National Veteran's Employment and Training Service Institute (NVTI).

Course participants include the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service Personnel and VETS-funded State Workforce Agency Personnel under the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) and the Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) Program.

N/A TBD

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X 1 N/A N/A

N/A

TOVA C. STEIN

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Table of Contents

SECTION A ..................................................................................................................................................... A-1

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS ........................ A-1

SECTION B - CONTINUATION BLOCK....................................................................................................B-1

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE................................................................................................................B-2 B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE...................................................................................................................B-2

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES........................................................................................................ C-1

C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2011) .............................................C-1

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS................................... D-1

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS............................................................................................E-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS .........E-1

E.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010) ................E-8 E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) ...............................................................................E-9 E.3 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990) .....................................................................E-9 E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)..............................................................................E-9

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ..E-10

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999).................................................E-10

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2011) ....................................................................................................................................E-11

DOL111RP21182 Section B

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SECTION B–SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. Type of Contract

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with provisions for cost reimbursable items for travel in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Any fixed hourly rates for any labor category applicable shall include all direct labor costs, indirect costs, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, and profit. The Government will place orders for individual requirements through the issuance of Task Orders. Each Task Order will be negotiated and priced based upon the rates for services contained in the Statement of Work.

B.2. Contract Minimum and Maximum Quantities

Pursuant to FAR 52.216.22, Indefinite Quantity, the contract minimum and maximum is specified below.

B.2.1. Contract Minimum

The Government agrees to order a guaranteed contract minimum of $500,000.00.

B.2.2. Contract Ceiling Price

The Government may order additional quantities of services up to and including the contract maximum $(TBD) for the period of performance of this contract.

B.3 Price/Cost Schedule

The price/cost schedule is to be provided in Volume III-Cost Proposal with a price/cost table developed by the Contractor for all services that are proposed to be billed in accordance with the SOW and including tables for all five years.

B.4. Summary The table below should be provided in Volume III-Cost Proposal.

Base Year $ Option Year I $ Option Year II $ Option Year III $ Option Year IV $ Total Price if all Options are Exercised $

B.5 Delivery Schedule

a. The delivery schedule is to be provided in Volume I-Technical Proposal with (Onsite Locations)

b. Regional locations where Offsite Courses could be held are provided in Attachment F.

c. The Government location is available during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, except for the standard Government holidays listed below and occasional other government closings:

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New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

In no event will Contractor personnel be allowed to report for work prior to the arrival of Government personnel. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays, or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or other Government directed facility closings. The work day consists of eight (8) hours per day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday unless an alternate work day has been approved in writing by the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Work hours outside the normal workday and administrative workweek, if needed; require advance approval from the Contracting Officer. Contractor personnel shall be present for work within the normal workday and administrative workweek unless prior approval has been granted for leave/vacation; or other excused absences (e.g., sick leave) have been approved as soon as practical within the same work day.

Overtime is not authorized.

DOL111RP21182 Section C

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104 (g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78)

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[X] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010)(Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2010) (Pub. L. 109-

282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (JUL 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

[X] (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (Applies to contracts over $30,000). (Not applicable to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items).

[] (7) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (JAN 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[X] (8) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (9) [Reserved]

[] (10)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

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[] (11)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[X] (12) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (13)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[X] (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JUL 2010) of 52.219-9.

[] (14) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[X] (15) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages--Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (16)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

[] (17) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (APR 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

[X] (18) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub.

L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

[] (19) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

[X] (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[X] (21) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (22) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (23) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

[X] (24) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (25) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (26) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[X] (27) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (28) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

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[X] (29) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (30)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (31) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[X] (32)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

[X] (33) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (SEP 2010) (E.O. 13513).

[] (34) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

[] (35)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements-- Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53 and 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

[X] (36) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (37) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (38) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (39) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (40) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

[] (41) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (42) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

[] (43) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (44) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (FEB 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (45) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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[] (46)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[X] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-- Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

[] (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009)(Pub. L. 110-247)

[X] (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

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

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

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

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

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(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (DEC 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) [Reserved]

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements "(Nov 2007)" (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (FEB 2009)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employee Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009)

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009)(Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

DOL111RP21182 Section D

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 Attachment A Past Performance Questionnaire D.2 Attachment B Key Personnel and Personnel Qualifications D.3 Attachment C Statement of Work D.4 Attachment D Reporting Requirements D.5 Attachment E List of Government Furnished Property D.6 Attachment F Listing of Regional Locations D.7 Attachment G Contract Administration Data D.8 Attachment H Special Contract Requirements D.9 Attachment J DOL Policy for PIV Card Issuance to New Federal Employees and Contractors

DOL111RP21182 Section E

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. The offeror’s proposal shall be submitted as set forth below. The offeror’s proposal shall consist of the following separate volumes: one original copy of Volume I - Technical, one original copy of Volume II - Past Performance, two copies of Volume III - Price, and one original copy of Volume IV- Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications /Representations. The offeror’s proposal shall also consist of (4) four redacted (sanitized) copies of Volume I - TECHNICAL. The files shall not contain classified data.

*The redacted proposal shall not contain ANY identifiable information which would allow the technical evaluation team to deduce the offeror’s identity. For example, the redacted (sanitized) copies of the proposal must be free of identifiers such as: the offeror’s name, any logo or marking associated with the offeror,the company’s location and/or address, the company’s DUNS number, the company’s Cage code, the names of any individuals that the offeror intends to propose as well as the names of officers or employees that the offeror employs, has employed, or intends to employ. Failure to submit redacted copies of the proposal may result in a finding that the proposal is not acceptable.

a. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be appropriately numbered and clearly identified with the date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer and shall begin at the top of each page. Interested Offerors must contact the Contract Specialist via email for an offeror code.

This code is to be used throughout your redacted Technical proposal in lieu of your company name or logo and must be clearly identified on each volume of your proposal. NOTE: Please submit a cover letter with your redacted proposal addressed to Sheila J. Thompsonwith your company’s contact information. In order to obtain your alpha numeric code (offeror code), please send request by email to Ms. Thompson at Thompson.sheila@dol.gov to obtain an offeror’s code. A Table of Contents should be provided. MS Word (.doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters.

Margins–Top, Bottom, Left, Right– 1” Gutter– 0” From Edge–Header, Footer– 0.5” Page Size, Width– 8.5” Page Size, Height– 11”

The following additional restrictions apply: Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Times New Roman font required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size not less than 8-point and may be landscape.

b. File Packaging. Contractors must submit their proposals in CD as MS Word files, Excel Spreadsheets or portable document files. The files on the CD must match exactly with the hard copy proposals. In the event of a discrepancy the hard copy proposal will be considered as the offerors proposal. Offerors shall attach a cover sheet to the outer cover of each volume, which clearly identifies each volume by volume number, volume name, and copy number (i.e., Volume I, Technical, copy 2 of 3), Request for Proposal (RFP) number, and date of submission. Use tab indexing to identify all sections within a particular proposal volume. Do not include writing on the tab index page other than required to identify the particular section. Proposals submitted in spiral binder notebooks will not be accepted.

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NOTE: Electronic (CDs) copies of (complete) proposals shall be identical to the hard copy proposal(s).

Failure to submit identical electronic and hard copy proposals may result in a finding that the proposal is incomplete and not acceptable.

c. Page Count. The page count is as follows:

Proposal Part Page Count Volume I–Technical (including sub-factors) Not To Exceed (NTE) 60 pages, excluding resumes, covers, title pages, executive summaries, table of contents and supporting documentation. Single-side print only.

*Provide one original and (4) four redacted copies of this volume. Resumes and supporting documentation must be attached in the Appendices or your proposal may result in a finding that the proposal is not acceptable.

Volume II - Past Performance No Page Limitation–Single-side print only.

Provide one original copy.

Volume III–Price No Page Limitation–Single-side print only.

Provide two copies.

Volume IV–Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, Certifications/Representations

No Page Limitation–Single-side print only.

Provide one original copy.

The redacted proposal shall not contain ANY identifiable information which would allow the technical evaluation team to deduce the offeror’s identity. For example, the redacted (sanitized) copies of the proposal must be free of identifiers such as: the offeror’s name, any logo or marking associated with the offeror,the company’s location and/or address, the company’s DUNS number, the company’s Cage code, the names of any individuals that the offeror intends to propose as well as the names of officers or employees that the offeror employs, has employed, or intends to employ. Failure to submit redacted copies of the proposal may result in a finding that the proposal is not acceptable.

Those pages that exceed the page counts for each volume may not be evaluated. If there are more than forty-five lines of text on any page, the sum of the additional lines may be removed from back to front of the particular volume and may not be evaluated.

d. Content Requirements. All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume and in the specified location. Failure to submit information in the appropriate volume and specified location may result in a finding that the proposal is not acceptable The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each volume of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the volume. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the Narrative discussion:

(i) VOLUME I–TECHNICAL. General Requirements: The offeror shall submit a technical proposal which addresses the offeror’s capabilities and approach to meeting the requirements contained in the Statement of Work (SOW) in sufficient detail for each factor to be evaluated. No pricing information is to be provided in the Technical Proposal.

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Subfactor 1: Contractor’s Technical Experienceand Proposed Performance. The offeror shall submit a summary of past performance similar to the task described in the statement of work.

1.1 Offeror must describe or fully explain its achievements in the delivery of subject material for training in professional skills enhancement and document the number of cumulative years of experience Offeror’s staff has in development and delivery of subject content-specific training.

1.2 Offeror must describe or fully explain how it has successfully utilized online training modalities, web-casts or pod-casts, current web-based training resources and video capabilities in the delivery and support of professional adult skills enhancement training and provide examples of each.

1.3 Offeror must demonstrate experience in developing competency-based lesson and training plans for adult learners, to include developing training course materials, manuals, handouts, web presentations, video tape presentation and other supporting materials.

1.4 Offeror must describe or fully explain the proposed delivery of subject material for training in professional skills enhancement and document the number of cumulative years of experience Offeror’s staff has in development and delivery of subject content-specific training.

1.5 Offeror must describe or fully explain how it will develop and utilize online training modalities, web-casts or pod-casts, current web-based training resources and video capabilities in the delivery and support of professional adult skills enhancement training and provide examples of each.

1.6 Offerors must describe or fully explain how they will ensure that the course materials will fully conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998. (For information on Section 508 see www.section508.gov). (Section 508 requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.) This includes both the student and instructor views and also includes all interaction tools (e.g., chats, discussion forums), and add-ons (e.g., grade functions). Vendors must declare if any portion of the version under consideration does not fully conform to Section 508, and the ways in which the proposed product is out of compliance. In summation, contractor will ensure or demonstrate that all course materials, to include manuals, handouts, web presentations, video tape presentations, and other supporting materials will or have met 508 compliance as defined above.

Subfactor 2: Qualifications and Experience of Personnel in Solicitation.

2.1 Contractor must provide the experience and qualifications of all contractor personnel proposed to work under this contract.

2.2 Contractor shall include redacted resumes for key personnel in accordance with Section D, Attachment B, Key Personnel and Personnel Qualifications of the solicitation.

2.3 Contractor shall provide a matrix to include the background/experience of the company’s proposed personnel mapped to the appropriate SOW tasking that supports the proposed labor category and level.

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Subfactor 3: Participant accommodations to include travel, lodging food in addition to physical training facilities.

3.1 Contractor must demonstrate how they have current or planned arrangements for transportation to and from airport and other ground/local transportation for up to (56) participants per training week.

3.2 Contractor must show prior experience or demonstrate how they will accomplish the provision of travel arrangement services for participants.

3.3 Contractor must demonstrate experience and ability in providing meals for training course participants, to include those on restricted diets.

3.4 Contractor must demonstrate experience and ability in providing coordination of lodging accommodations for course participants on a cost reimbursable basis that is supported by letter(s) of intent from lodging facility(ies). Contractor must provide assurance that the lodging accommodations will meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and are in a reasonable proximity to a hospital or medical facility.

3.5 Contractor must demonstrate experience and ability in providing educational facilities along with equipment necessary to conduct training sessions. Training facilities must be ADA and Rehabilitation Act compliant.

Subfactor 4: Provision to be able to provide undergraduate and/or graduate college credit. Contractor must describe or fully explain the following:

4.1 Collaborative experience with an accredited institution of higher learning in delivery of professional adult skills enhancement training, and how it can be used to benefit this program.

4.2 The processes it administered or will administer.

4.3 The results to be attained in the awarding of undergraduate and/or graduate college credit.

Subfactor 5: Contractor’s ability to evaluate training and maintain trainee database.

5.1 Contractor must describe or fully explain how they will develop criteria for evaluating all training.

5.2 Contractor will describe or fully explain how the evaluative processes will be used to assess each participant’s understanding and retention of the training received, assessing the “knowledge gain” as a result of the training, and contact information for any examples provided.

5.3 Contractor must describe of fully explain how they will develop and maintain a Contractor and individual trainee tracking database and the security measures taken for the data contained therein.

5.4 Contractor must describe and fully explain how they will ensure the availability of courses to comply with the requirements that DVOP and LVER staff receive courses within 18 months of date of hire under the Title 38 requirements

Subfactor 6: Start-up/Phase-Out/Staffing Plan. The offeror must provide a start-up/phase-out plan with their proposal which includes the following:

6.1 Start-up Plan which: Clearly demonstrates a reasonable, realistic approach for assuming full contractual responsibility without disruption or degradation of performance.

6.2 Identifies risk and proposes appropriate mitigation strategies.

6.3 Proposes a realistic, achievable, and affordable start-up schedule and staffing plan.

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6.4 Ensures sufficient resources are on hand and available to begin work on the effort.

6.5 Offers an approach to ensure the availability of trained and qualified personnel.

6.6 Phase-Out Plan which enables a smooth transition to replacement services when the contract ends (including technical data rights considerations).

Subfactor 7: Quality Control Plan. The offeror shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that details how they intend to monitor, inspect, and correct deficiencies for the requirements of the SOW. The Government reserves the right to incorporate the QCP in the contract that will result from this solicitation. If the QCP is incorporated into the resulting contract, the QCP will no longer be considered proprietary and will be considered releasable under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

(ii) VOLUME II–PAST PERFORMANCE. The offeror shall submit past performance of at least three contracts for current relevancy (3 years) based on how well the contractor performed on projects of similar dollar value, scope, and complexity of work in the SOW. Offerors are advised that the Government may use past performance information obtained from centralized past performance databases and sources other than those identified by the offeror and the information obtained may be used for both the responsibility determination and the best value decision. The absence of past performance data will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Contracts listed may include those entered into with Government agencies or private sector. For contractors with no relevant corporate past performance, the Government may take into account information regarding the past performance of predecessor companies, key personnel with relevant past performance, or subcontractors that will perform key aspects of the requirement. The Government will evaluate the Past Performance Elements specified in the Past Performance Questionnaire, Attachment 4. Offeror shall distribute the questionnaire included in the solicitation as an attachment to their references so the form can be completed and submitted directly to the Government.

Sub-Contractors performing 20% or more of direct labor must submit past performance of at least three contracts for current relevancy (3 years) based on how well the contractor performed on projects of similar dollar value, scope, and complexity of work in the SOW.

This volume shall be organized into the following sections:

(1) Section 1–Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format:

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer's name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Government’s technical representative/COTR, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

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(e) Government contract administration activity's Pre-Award Monitor's name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(f) Contract Number and, in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include Delivery Order Numbers also.

(g) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc)).

(h) Awarded price.

(i) Final or projected final price.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(k) Final or projected final delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 - Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The offeror shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The offerors shall also provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the offeror or proposed subcontractor. The offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

(3) Section 3–New Corporate Entities. New corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees proposed as direct labor under this contract. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited. Information should be included in the files described in the sections above.

(4) Past Performance Questionnaire. The offeror shall distribute the questionnaire included in the solicitation as an attachment to their references so the form can be completed and submitted directly to the Government. The POC's shall be instructed to electronically complete the questionnaire and e-mail the entire questionnaire to Spillman.linda@dol.gov no later than April 12, 2011 at 12:00PM EST. The offeror shall also e-mail to the Contract Specialist a list of all the POC’s who were sent a questionnaire. The Government must receive this list no later than April 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM EST. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields: Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-Mail Address; Date E-Mailed to POC (month/day). Please note, that the Past Performance Questionnaire will not be a part of the resultant contract.

(iii) VOLUME III–PRICE. The offeror shall complete Section B, Schedule of Supplies/Services of the Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation, Contract, Order for Commercial Items, with pricing for each class per contract line item number for the base and the option periods. Other direct costs should be detailed per contract line item. The offeror’s price proposal should include a breakout of the proposed labor categories and the rates for each category (to include overtime rates), Firm Fixed Pricing, estimated travel etc. Failure to submit (complete) pricing for each contract line item may result in a finding that the proposal is not acceptable.

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(iv) VOLUME IV - SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS. Certifications and Representations - Each offeror shall complete (fill-in and complete with signatures) the solicitation section E.7 provided with the solicitation or equivalent Representations and Certifications from ORCA. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF 1449, all amendments to the solicitation and all certifications requiring original signature. An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

I. DELIVERY OF OFFERS. The RFP due date is Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 12 Noon E.S.T. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to spillman.linda@dol.gov no later than 12:00 Noon EST March 31, 2011.

with a subject line as follows:

Questions to RFP DOL111RP21182 (NVTI)

(No telephone inquiries will be accepted)

Responses to questions submitted will be responded to via an amendment to the solicitation only.

Amendments will be posted to FEDBIZOPS on a weekly basis. (i.e. estimated posting dates of questions and answers are by C.O.B. 03/28/11 and 04/04/11)

Offerors shall submit their proposals, using one of the following methods for delivering offers:

EXPRESS MAIL/COMMON CARRIERS: Offers submitted by express mail services (FEDEX, UPS, DHL, etc.)

shall be submitted to:

U.S. Department of Labor OASAM/BOC Office of Procurement Services ATTN: Linda Spillman 200 Constitution Ave, NW Room S-4306 Washington, DC 20210

NOTE: If the offeror intends to use express mail service, it is recommended to have delivery scheduled for one to two days BEFORE the RFP due date.

U. S. POSTAL SERVICE CHANNELS: Offers submitted through US Postal Service shall be mailed to the following address:

OASAM/BOC/OPS

ATTN: Linda Spillman 200 Constitution Ave, NW Room S-4306 Washington, DC 20210

NOTE: Because of tightened security measures. Packages arriving through postal service are screened and are opened prior to receipt at OPS. These actions and other uncertain delays are probable and outside the control of OPS. HANDCARRIED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

4. SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE DETERMINATIONS - UNKNOWN PLACE OF

PERFORMANCE

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The proposed contract is subject to the Service Contract Act. This solicitation is issued without Wage Determinations. Contractors should notify the Department’s Linda Spillman in writing and request that the Government obtain Wage Determinations for the appropriate geographical areas. His address is:

U.S. Department of Labor, Procurement Services Center, Room S-4307, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.

5. ALL OR NOTHING PROPOSALS

Proposals may not be submitted for the performance of less than all the types/quantities of services required by this solicitation.

6. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT

The proposed contract is expected to be effective during the Summer 2011.

10. THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSION.

Therefore, each contractor is urged to examine this RFP and the SOW in its entirety and to ensure the submitted proposal response contains all necessary information, provides all required documentation, and is complete in all aspects. An incomplete proposal package may cause the proposal to be considered unacceptable.

E.1 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

"Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

"Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means--

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

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(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall enter the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database at http://www.ccr.gov (see 52.204-7).

"Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract under which Fixed Price Task Orders…