H92239-21-Q-0016-ACAMS Combined Synopsis Amendment 1-29Jul21.pdf

H9223921Q0016

H92239-21-Q-0016 Amendment 1 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Vendors shall ensure that the services provided meet the Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A) and the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

(ii) This solicitation document, H92239-21-Q-0016, Amendment 1, is issued as a Request for Quote

(RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 effective 12 July 2021.

(iv) This requirement is being solicited as an Unrestricted Requirement. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 611430, “Professional and Management Development Training”, with a size standard of $12 million. Vendors are required to identify their company’s business size.

(v) Prices shall be listed for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of this RFQ. The following is a list of associated CLINS: CLIN Structure: Services.

(vi) Period of Performance: Base Year: 9 August 2021 through 8 August 2022 Option Year One: 9 August 2022 through 8 August 2023

CLIN Supplies/Service QTY Unit

Price Total Price

0001 (FFP)

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Training Virtual

EA

0002 (FFP)

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Training Onsite

0003 (FFP)

Travel

LOT

Total Price

1001 (FFP)

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Training Virtual

1002 (FFP) 50

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Training Onsite

1003 (FFP)

Travel

LOT

Total Price

***Each Unit represents a student.

(vii) The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) on behalf of Comptroller, HQ, USASOC intends to award a Firm Fixed-Priced single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Training and a membership to the Association of Certified Anti- Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS). See the attached Brand Name J&A and PWS.

(viii) Extent of Obligation: The Government is only obligated to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the awarded BPA.

(ix) Individuals authorized to order under the awarded BPA: Contracting Officers assigned to the US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

(x) This requirement is all or none, meaning the offer must have the ability to fulfill this RFQ in full. A partial quote will be rejected as technically unacceptable and will not be considered for award. Vendors are encouraged to contact the Government for clarification if there are or appear to be errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the request for quote.

Telephonic questions pertaining to the technical requirement of this solicitation will not be answered, but emails requesting technical clarity will be sent to the technical representative. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure emails are received by the Contract Specialist. If an acknowledgement is not received, please contact SSG Nayoung Chu, Contract Specialist, at Nayoung.chu.mil@socom.mil and Mrs. Gail Williams at gail.williams@socom.

Email is the preferred method of contact. Please ensure the following information is included with your quote:

-DUNS number -Cage Code -Payment/Discount Terms -Federal Tax ID Number -Contact Information -Shipping charges (if applicable) -Any additional information deemed necessary

The questions are due no later than 1:00 PM EST on 27 July 2021. The electronic quote is due no later than 03 August 2021 @ 12:00 p.m. EST. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that the Contracting Office received their electronic quote submission by the due date on the FBO Notice. It is the offeror’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of all email.

All inquiries during the solicitation phase should be directed to the Contract Specialist, SSG Nayoung Chu at nayoung.chu.mil@socom.mil and to the Contracting Officer, Mrs. Gail Williams at gail.williams@socom.mil.

mailto:Nayoung.chu.mil@socom.mil mailto:gail.williams@socom

Vendors are requested to review the solicitation and submit only written questions and/or comments with email subject line reference: Ref: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) training H92239-21-Q-0016

(xi) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, does apply to this acquisition with an addendum to the provision.

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

1. Replace paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of offers” with the following instructions:

(b) Submission of Quote. Submit signed and dated quote to the address identified below at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Paper/hard copy offers will not be accepted. It is encouraged to contact the Government for clarification if there are, or appears to be, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the request for quote. Only signed quotes submitted will be accepted. Quote shall contain the following sequential order:

a. Quotes shall be submitted on the combined synopsis/solicitation and may include an attachment for its’ Technical Acceptability description submission (no more than 10 pages). As a minimum, quotes must show –

(1) The Request For Quote number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotes;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the vendor;

(4) A technical acceptability description and detailed understanding of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Items called for by this request for quotation have been identified in the schedule description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of services that will be satisfactory. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the vendor shall furnish descriptive data necessary for the Requiring Activity to determine whether the services offered meets the requirement. Vendors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition.

(5) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(6) A completed/updated copy of the Vendor’s SAM Registration which includes the Vendor’s representations and certifications IAW FAR 52.212-3 and Alt 1 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(7) Acknowledgment of Solicitation and any Amendments;

2. Replace paragraph (c) entitled “Period of acceptance of offers” with the following instructions:

(c) Period of acceptance for quotes. The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

3. Replace paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple offers” with the following instructions:

(e) Multiple quotes Offerors should submit only one quote presenting the terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible Offeror whose quote conforms to this solicitation and is the “Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable” (LPTA) to the Government. The quote shall be no more than 10 pages (8.5 x 11 inch paper, Times New Roman, 10 font minimum, MS Word 2010 or earlier) and the following evaluation factors:

a. Technical Acceptability: The Vendor shall provide:

Technically acceptability: The Offeror shall provide a quote for the brand name equipment listed in the above CLIN (see enclosed Justification & Approval (J&A)). Technical acceptability will be determined by the Government during technical review. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the Vendor shall furnish descriptive material (technical information or other information) necessary for the Requiring Activity to determine whether the required Services meets the requirement.

Vendors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition.

b. Price: The Vendor shall provide:

Pricing: The Offeror shall provide its proposed pricing in accordance with the CLIN structure in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The Offeror shall also include a total proposed price. An Offeror’s proposed price will be determined by multiplying the quantities identified in the schedule by the proposed unit price for the CLIN to confirm the extended amount. The extended CLIN amount will be totaled for evaluation purposes. Individual pricing for each line must be completed. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Reasonableness will be determined based on prices submitted by the competition, current market conditions, and comparison to the Government estimate, if applicable. If the Government deems this information is not sufficient to determine reasonableness, the Government may use other techniques as appropriate to determine price reasonableness for the acquisition.

Options. There is one option associated with the BPA.

(End of addendum)

(xii) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) Basis for Award: A Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach will be used; the evaluation criteria are described herein. The policies and procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, will be utilized for this procurement. The Award decision will be based on the LPTA. The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

The following evaluation factors will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price.

1. Technical Acceptability -The ability of the vendor to clearly demonstrate a complete understanding of the technical requirements and conveys a clear ability to meet the specifications of the Performance Work Statement and meet the following:

i. Proof of partnership and license agreement with ACAMS.

ii. Technical Approach for the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Training: The offeror shall provide a detailed narrative outlining its understanding of the Special Qualifications within PWS paragraph 1.6.8.3, PWS Part 5 Specific Task (Section 5.1-5.2) and clearly convey an established and validated Program of Instruction (POI) with at least five years of experience delivering Anti-Money Laundering Training.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the requirements of the solicitation.

2. Price: The Offeror shall provide:

Pricing: As authorized under FAR Subpart 13, simplified procedures will be used to evaluate offers and award the contract. Proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness using the price analysis techniques provided under FAR Part 13.106-3. The Government intends to award a contract based on contractor's responsibility and determination of a fair and reasonable price. Offers shall remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.

i. Reasonableness: Reasonableness will be determined by comparing the Offeror’s total price proposed to the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and historical data. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

(b) Options: There is one option associated with the BPA

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of addendum)

(xiii) Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional clauses within section (b) of this clause also apply: 52.203-15, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-37, 52.223-15, 52.225-1 and 52.225-2.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain JAN 2017

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Representation 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and DEC 2014 Certifications.

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, JUL 2018

Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain OCT 2020 Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain AUG 2020 Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or OCT 2020

Services-Representation 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial OCT 2018 Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial OCT 2018

Items 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of SEP 2011 Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of SEP 2013 Whistleblower Rights

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD NOV 2011 Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information OCT 2016 Controls 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and DEC 2019 Cyber Incident Reporting

252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and DEC 2018

Receiving Reports 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with 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 offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR

2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2009)

MARKING: Contractors shall ensure that the contract number is clearly marked on the exterior of all shipping cartons/containers. This will assist in timely receipt of and payment for the supplies accepted.

The purchase/delivery order number can be located in blocks 1 and 2 of the DD Form 1155 and block 2 of the SF 1449. It also appears at the top of each subsequent page.

If drop shipping procedures are used, please ensure that your shipper complies with these instructions.

Cartons without identification may be returned “freight collect”.

SHIPPING: The purchase/delivery order provides the only approved ship to/delivery address(es).

Do not redirect shipments to locations other than those specified in the order. To do so may delay acceptance of and payment for the items shipped.

Additional costs for shipment to addresses other than those specified on the order will not be paid unless the ship to/delivery address has been changed by a modification to the order signed by a contracting officer.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.aacquisition.gov/

INVOICING PROCEDURES:

ELECTRONIC INVOICING: Except as provided in paragraph (c) of DFARS Clause 252.2327003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007), the Contractor shall submit payment requests through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) utilizing the Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) method. The COMBO method is designed to generate a notification to the receiver that an invoice has been submitted and requires a receiving report. Utilization of this feature is expected to minimize delays in the payment process.

Contractors shall register to use WAWF and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) site at https://www.sam.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract/order.

Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at the following addresses:

WAWF General Information and Registration - https://wawf.eb.mil WAWF Training Database (great place to practice using WAWF) -https://wawftraining.eb.mil WAWF On-line Training Course (great place to begin learning WAWF) - www.wawftraining.com DFAS Electronic Commerce End Users Tool Box (register for classroom training and obtain user guides) http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/electroniccommerce/ECToolBox.html

ALTERNATE METHOD: In the event WAWF is not available, invoices may also be submitted via fax to: DFAS – Rome, FAX# 877-575-3332. This method is to be used by exception only.

TO ACCESS PAYMENT STATUS ELECTRONICALLY: https://myinvoice.csd.disa.mil//index.html

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE VENDOR PAY INQUIRY SYSTEM:

http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/vedorpayinquiresystemvpis.html

CUSTOMER SERVICE inquiries may be made to: 1-800-553-0527

DFAS: Questions concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Office as designated in this contract. Please have your purchase order/contract number ready when calling about payments. You can also access payment and receipt information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dfas.mil/money/vendor. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice number will be required to inquire about the status of your payment.

CODES: The following codes and information will be required to assure successful flow of

WAWF documents. TYPE OF DOCUMENT:

__ COMBO: Invoice and Receiving Report X Invoice as 2-in-1 (Services only) Invoice Only Construction Invoice (Contractor Only) http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.wawftraining.com/ http://www.wawftraining.com/ http://www.wawftraining.com/ http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/electroniccommerce/ECToolBox.html http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/electroniccommerce/ECToolBox.html http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/vedorpayinquiresystemvpis.html http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/vedorpayinquiresystemvpis.html http://www.dfas.mil/money/vendor

Progress Payment (Government Only) Cost Voucher (Government Only) Receiving Report (Government Only) Receiving Report with Unique Identification (UID) Data (Government Only) (UID is a new globally unique “part identifier” containing data elements used to track DOD parts through their life cycle.)

ISSUE BY DODAAC: H92239

SHIP TO DODAAC: W911PK

ACCEPT BY DODAAC: W911PK

PAYMENT OFFICE FISCAL STATION CODE: HQ0490

EMAIL POINTS OF CONTACT LISTING: Upon submission of your electronic invoice, use the Email feature in WAWF to notify the following personnel:

ACCEPTOR:

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: nayoung.chu.mil@socom.mil CONTRACTING OFFICER: gail.williams@socom.mil

RECEIVING REPORT PROCEDURES:

ELECTRONIC RECEIVING VIA WAWF: The Warehouse/Receiving Activity/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible to ensure a receiving report is correctly processed and forwarded to the appropriate finance office via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). In the event of a WAWF problem, contact the WAWF Help Desk at Telephone #: 1-866-6185988 Email Address: CCO-EC-ARMY-WAWF-HELPDESK@dfas.mil

PAPER RECEIVING REPORTS BY EXCEPTION ONLY:

DD FORM 1155 - If the DD Form 1155 is used as the receiving report for either a final or partial receipt/payment:

SF FORM 1449: If the SF Form 1449 is used as the receiving report as either a final or partial receipt/payment:

DD FORM 250: If the DD form 250 is used for the receiving report, the only version acceptable by DFAS is the form dated August 2000.

AUTHORIZED CHANGES

The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by a warranted Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of a purchase order. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this purchase order shall constitute a change under the Changes clause. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than a warranted Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the purchase order price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

The address and telephone number of the Primary Contracting Officer is:

Gail Williams Contracting Officer HQ, USASOC, Contracting Office (910) 432-8598 gail.williams@socom.mil

AUTHORIZED CHANGES