ATTACHMENT E_PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE.docx

ATTACHMENT E

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

The Department of Education (ED) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) number ED-ESE-10-R-0017 for Records Exchange Advice Communication and Technical Support (REACTS) services.

One of the RFP evaluation factors is the offerors’ past performance in similar projects. We depend on information received from agencies/companies such as yours, which have had first- hand experience with an offeror, for the evaluation of the offeror's performance on those contracts.

Areas of interest of the ED are summarized in the enclosed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The requirement is considered VERY URGENT to the ED. We respectfully request your response no later than April 09, 2010 (3:00 PM EDT). This schedule will allow ED sufficient time to analyze the data prior to the start of evaluations.

Please send your response electronically (your scanned signature is preferred) to:Steve.gagnon@ed.gov; or fax to 202-540-9215; or mail to:

Steven Gagnon U.S. Department of Education PCP/OCFO Room 7154 550 12th Street S.W.

Washington, DC 20202

Please call (202) 540-9215 if you have any questions. Your completed Questionnaire will become a part of the official Source Selection records.

Your help is greatly appreciated and your prompt response will be one of the keys to the successful and timely completion of the source selection.

Stephanie Girard Contracting Officer

Attachment: PPQ, Parts I and II

RFP #: ED-ESE-10-R-0017

PART I: TO BE COMPLETED BY OFFEROR, SENT TO THE REFERENCE, AND A COPY RETURNED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Offerors shall submit past performance information for both the Offeror and its proposed subcontractor (if applicable).

(1) Offerors shall identify past performance references for the prime Contractor and each first-tier subcontractor, of different contracts/Task Orders performed with the Federal Government, state or local government, a quasi-government organization, or a commercial organization. The references shall cover performance by the Offeror and all proposed first-tier subcontractors.

(2) References provided shall be from within the last four years, been performed for a minimum of six months, and should be of a type of work comparable to the requirements in the PWS. Information submitted to describe past performance shall directly relate to the Offeror and the first-tier subcontractor(s) (i.e., do not include work performed under the same contract by another party). NOTE: Subcontractor data shall reflect comparable contract performance (type of work) for which they are proposed on this contract.

Company/Division’s Name:

Company’s Address:

Company’s Point of Contact/Telephone number/Email:

Program Name:

Contract Number:

Period of Contract and Dollar Value of Contract:

Client: (Federal, State, or Local Government or Commercial):

Brief Description of Effort:

Relevance (Offeror to state how relevant this contract is to the ED MSIX IV&V solicitation):

Reference’s Name/Title:

Reference’s Address:

Reference’s Tel No./email:

RFP #: ED-ESE-10-R-0017

PART II: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OFFEROR’S REFERENCE AND RETURNED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

(SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION (SEE FAR 3.104)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (When Completed)

NOTES TO REFERENCE:

1. The individual(s) most knowledgeable of the Contractor’s day-to-day operations should complete this Questionnaire. The judgment of others in the organization should supplement that individual’s knowledge.

2. Please provide explanatory narratives for as many responses as possible. These narratives need not be lengthy, just detailed.

3. As this Questionnaire relates to an ongoing source selection for the services identified, all information provided within this document should be safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure.

4. Due date for submission of completed PPQ directly to the Contracting Officer: No later than April 09, 2010 (3:00 PM EDT).

5. Electronically send, fax, or mail completed PPQ to the Department of Education Contracting Office at:

Steve Gagnon, Contract Specialist Phone: 202-540-9215 E-mail: steve.gagnon@ed.gov Fax: 202-245-6278

Steven Gagnon U.S. Department of Education PCP/OCFO Room 7154 550 12th Street S.W.

Washington, DC 20202

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (PPQ)

RFP #: ED-ESE-10-R-0017

TO BE COMPLETED BY REFERENCE:

Company:

Respondent’s Name/Title:

Respondent’s Address:

Respondent’s Telephone Number/email:

Contract Number:

Project Title and Scope of Work:

Type of Contract: (check all that apply)

a. |_|FP |_|FP-EPA |_|CPFF |_|CPIF |_|CPAF |_|Labor Hour |_|T&M

b. |_|IDIQ |_|BOA Requirements,

c. |_|SBSA |_|8(a) |_|SBIR

d. |_|Sealed Bid |_|Negotiated |_|Competitive |_| Non-Competitive Contract

Value/Dollar Amount of Contract:

Performance Period:

CODES AND EXPLANATIONS

Respondent may be contacted to clarify comments or ratings. In order for the Government to arrive at their decision, the following ratings should be used for the abilities in Item #1 below:

1. Please rate the following:

a. Ability to assemble and maintain an appropriate and integrated team of talented individuals required to execute required efforts

b. Ability to maintain a team on schedule, on task, and within budget.

c. Ability to provide high-quality subject matter experts and to execute other project tasks as required

d. Ability to develop communication products and plan and carry out communication activities and events (e.g. develop a communications plan, speak at conferences, develop a newsletter)

e. Ability to provide expert advice and assistance on migrant-related issues.

f. Ability to provide careful, clear and timely review of technical documentation

g. Ability to effectively control contract costs

h. Ability to manage team of subcontractors, partners, vendors, etc.

2. Given what you know today about the Contractor’s ability to execute, would you award to this Contractor if given the choice? (Check only one)

3. Overall, to what extent did the contractor meet quality standards?

4. Please identify any other programs or offices you consider relevant, which might provide us additional insight into this Contractor’s performance ability.

5. Any additional comments that you feel are important in the evaluation of the Contractor’s performance. (Please use additional pages if necessary)

Thank you for your efforts and timely response.