Draft_RFP_H9821019R0024.docx

H9821019R0024

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Curriculum Development

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: H9821099130

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Webinar Concept Plan

The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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Webinar Implementation

The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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Leadership Tools

The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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The contractor shall provide all personnel, management and supervision necessary to provide SAPRO Prevention, Training & Curriculum services in accordance with the PWS.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) Prevention Training and Curriculum Development

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1.0. INTRODUCTION

The Department of Defense (DoD) SAPRO requires development and delivery of prevention capacity materials for prevention practitioners and leadership so they have the appropriate knowledge and skills to advance and support the use of research-informed sexual assault prevention efforts across the Department. Through this effort, leadership, personnel development, and evaluation and implementation tools and support will be enhanced and made available for prevention efforts that assist to reduce, with the goal to eliminate, the occurrence of sexual assault in the military.

2.0. BACKGROUND

In May 2019, DoD released the Sexual Assault Prevention Plan of Action (PPoA) to guide the Department’s development of a prevention system to serve as the backbone for the implementation of a robust prevention process at every level of the Department. One element of an optimized prevention system, as outlined in the PPoA is Human Resources. Within the Human Resources element, research has shown that an appropriately trained workforce and leaders with shared prevention knowledge and skills are essential organizational factors for success.

To foster the establishment of this shared base of knowledge within the prevention workforce, SAPRO is developing a core curriculum for prevention practitioners. In addition, SAPRO seeks to offer a series of webinars (live and recorded) as another opportunity to build the workforce’s prevention capacity. Given the importance of leaders at every level of the Department in advancing and supporting the concepts identified in the PPoA, SAPRO also seeks to develop a suite of resources and tools to inform and support those leaders’ efforts.

3.0. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide the personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, management, supervision and materials necessary to provide DoD SAPRO support as defined in this PWS, except as specified in government-furnished property and services. The Contractor shall provide recommendations and support for the development and delivery of prevention capacity for sexual assault prevention-related topics, to include webinar development and delivery; piloting, revising, and finalizing curricula; training delivery for DoD sexual assault prevention practitioners; and tools to help officers and senior enlisted leaders support their prevention professionals and oversee effective prevention activities.

4.0. REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall:

4.1. Contract Management (BASE + Option Year (OY) 1) -- Provide a point of contact who will be responsible for the overall management of the contract performance and be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) main Point of Contact (POC).

4.1.1. Submit a Monthly Status Report describing the status of activities performed during the previous calendar month. Report shall include: Period of report, Summary of work performed, Progress toward open efforts, Planned actions towards new efforts, Deliverables provided, Project schedules/task lists with priorities, Status/schedule of documents (being updated) with priorities, and known or anticipated issues, with plans of action.

4.1.2. Make certain all Electronic and Information Technology, as defined at FAR 2.101, supplied under this contract, conform to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (36 CFR §1194). The applicable standards are available at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/index.htm. The following standards have been determined to be applicable to this contract: § 1194.21 “Software applications and operating systems;” § 1194.22 “Web-based intranet and internet information and applications;” § 1194.24 “Video and multimedia products;” and § 1194.25 “Self-contained, closed products.”

4.2. Curriculum Development (BASE) – Using narrative that will be provided by the government (see 8.4 and 8.5), develop a curriculum for new sexual assault prevention practitioners (with little or no experience in prevention) to include a training facilitator manual, participant manual, and all supplementary materials (e.g., visual aids, handouts, activities). The curriculum is currently estimated to comprise approximately 160 hours of classroom engagement with approximately 30 participants per class.

4.2.1. Develop training manuals on prevention of sexual assault that include training support materials (e.g., visual aids, handouts, activities) as detailed in this section.

4.2.1.1. Create a training facilitator manual and participant manual. The Contractor shall provide the Government outlines of the two manuals (facilitator manual and participant manual), and following the Government’s approval of the outlines, shall provide a draft of each manual. The draft should include visual aids, handouts, and other materials for use in the training and for inclusion in both manuals. The Government will review the draft manuals, and following approval, the Contractor will finalize the manuals.

4.2.2. Create a draft session evaluation tool with a pre- and post-session component for Government review. Within five business days after Government provides feedback, finalize the pre- and post-session evaluation tool.

4.2.3. Utilize graphic design in order to create a common brand/theme to use across all course materials. Submit up to three (3) themes for Government approval for use in subsequent products. Within five (5) business days of receiving Government feedback on themes, the Contractor shall finalize the selected option and provide the Government a theme/branding guide detailing guidelines for use of the overall theme to include color and placement on a variety of templates such as PowerPoint slides, report/document covers and within the pages of manuals.

4.3. Webinars (BASE) – Develop and implement webinars to build capacity for prevention, and provide continuing education focused on sexual assault prevention-related topics via e-learning opportunities.

4.3.1. Develop and submit for Government approval a webinar delivery concept plan with suggested topics, subject matter experts, rationale for inclusion, sample objectives and recommended delivery schedule. The plan shall include seven (7) unique webinars; each unique webinar will be conducted twice.

4.3.2. Following Government’s approval of webinar delivery concept plan, provide an implementation plan for each unique approved topic. Each plan must include individual milestone schedules for content development, research, script and slides preparation. The plan shall reflect the following:

4.3.2.1. Each webinar shall be between 60-90 minutes in length, with 40-50 minutes of substantive content (not including opening and closing comments) and allow 30 minutes for question-answer at the end.

4.3.2.2. For each webinar, provide draft scripts and PowerPoint slides at least ten (10) business days in advance of each webinar.

4.3.3. Using a Government-provided webinar platform (currently Adobe Connect), host and deliver or co-deliver (Government may provide a co-presenter) and facilitate webinar with Government approved subject matter experts.

4.3.3.1. Two (2) business days before scheduled webinars, participate in one (1) “practice” webinar to fine-tune content, ensure equipment operates correctly, guest speakers can connect appropriately, and address any technical issues that may occur.

4.3.3.2. Provide logistical support for webinars, which includes developing announcements, distribution of announcements, managing day-of logistics and addressing any follow-up requirements (e.g., evaluation, processing continuing education requests).

4.3.3.3. Provide the Government a recording of each webinar usable for posting on the Government’s online prevention community of practice, SAPR Connect.

4.4. Leadership Tools (BASE) – Develop tools to help DoD military leaders understand and communicate effectively on the prevention process and prevention system.

4.4.1. After consultation with the Government on the desired prevention skills of leaders (as outlined in the Prevention Plan of Action and self-assessment template), provide the Government a list of recommended resources and tools which could be developed to ensure leaders understand the prevention process, prevention system, and leadership role in prevention. Sample resources and tools could include one-pagers, PowerPoint presentations, or other tools utilizing Microsoft Office software that can be used within the Department to build an understanding of what leaders need to do to communicate with leadership about prevention. The list should include timeline for development of recommendations.

4.4.2. Following Government approval of list developed in 4.4.1., develop content on the approved items. Drafts of each tool should be provided to the Government for approval.

4.4.2.1. Upon approval of the drafts, the Government will share the tools with select leaders at appropriate levels to ensure content fits audience needs. The Government will provide comments to the Contractor resulting from this review, and all tools will be finalized within 10 business days of receiving the feedback.

4.5. Conduct Curriculum Pilots (OY1) – Conduct two (2) pilots of sexual assault prevention curriculum to create appropriately trained prevention practitioners.

4.5.1. Provide the Government an implementation plan to pilot the curriculum using the DRAFT curriculum developed in Base Year (first pilot) and REVISED curriculum (second pilot), reflecting factors below:

4.5.1.1. Using the DRAFT manuals (4.2.1.1), pilot with a small group of the target audience (up to 30 participants provided by the Government). The pilot session with DRAFT manuals shall be approximately 160 hours in length. Provide two (2) training instructors and all printed materials for conducting the training sessions. The pilot session using DRAFT materials will be in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. At the time of Option Year award, the Government will confirm the training location. Only one location will be utilized for training.

4.5.1.2. Provide the Government a summary of observations and recommended adjustments based on feedback from the pilot group. Following the Government’s feedback on recommended changes, revise/update the participant and training (facilitator) manuals, as needed. The revised/updated materials are due to the Government within one (1) month of concluding the first training.

4.5.1.3. Using the REVISED manuals, pilot the modules with another small group of the target audience (up to 30 different participants provided by the Government). The session utilizing REVISED manuals shall be approximately 160 hours in length. Provide two (2) training instructors and all printed materials for conducting the training sessions. The pilot session using REVISED materials will be in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. At the time of Option Year award, the Government will confirm the training location. Only one location will be utilized for training.

4.5.1.4. Provide the Government a summary of observations and recommended adjustments based on feedback from the pilot group.

4.6. Finalize Curriculum Materials (OY1) – Finalize the manuals based on feedback from both pilot sessions.

4.6.1. No later than 30 business days after conclusion of second training/pilot session, use insights from pilots to FINALIZE both manuals and all supplementary materials, as well as the list of prerequisites and other learning that is needed outside of the classroom. Provide to Government for review.

4.6.2. Within 15 business days of receiving Government feedback, provide the Government final products of the facilitator and participant manuals, and associated supplementary materials.

4.7. Field Curriculum (OY1) – Implement a sexual assault prevention curriculum to create a cadre of appropriately trained prevention practitioners.

4.7.1. Based on piloting, identify and provide Government a list of prerequisites needed prior to in-class training and any additional learning needed outside the classroom during the course or up to three months after course completion. (This does not include any refresher training.)

4.7.2. Develop an implementation plan (for Government approval) to conduct three training sessions using the FINAL curriculum provided to the Government in 4.6.2 with a small group of the target audience (up to 30 participants provided by the Government) on dates approved by the Government. Include use of course evaluation tool.

4.7.3. Provide two (2) training instructors and all printed materials for conducting the training sessions in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. At the time of Option Year award, the Government will confirm the training location. Only one location will be utilized for training.

4.7.4. Provide the Government a summary of observations and feedback of the fielded curriculum.

4.8. Webinars Phase 2 (OY1) – Continue/expand webinar series to build capacity for prevention, and provide continuing education focused on sexual assault prevention-related topics via e-learning opportunities.

4.8.1. Develop and submit for Government approval a second-phase webinar delivery concept plan with suggested topics, subject matter experts, rational for inclusion, sample objectives, and recommended delivery schedule. The plan shall include ten (10) unique webinars; each unique webinar will be conducted twice.

4.8.2. Following the Government’s approval of webinar delivery concept plan, provide an implementation plan for each unique approved topic. Each plan must include individual milestone schedules for content development, research, script and slides preparation. The plan shall reflect the following:

4.8.2.1. Each webinar shall be between 60-90 minutes in length, with 40-50 minutes of substantive content (not including opening and closing comments) and allow 30 minutes for question-answer at the end.

4.8.2.2. For each webinar, provide draft scripts and PowerPoint slides at least ten (10) business days in advance of each webinar.

4.8.3. Using a Government-provided webinar platform (currently Adobe Connect), host and deliver or co-deliver (Government may provide a co-presenter) and facilitate webinar with Government approved subject matter experts..

4.8.3.1. Two (2) business days before the scheduled webinars, participate in a one (1) “practice” webinar to fine-tune content, ensure equipment operates correctly, guest speakers can connect appropriately, and address any technical issues that may arise.

4.8.3.2. Provide logistical support for ten (10) webinars, which includes developing announcements, distribution of announcements, managing day-of logistics and addressing any follow-up requirements (e.g., evaluation, processing continuing education requests).

4.8.3.3. Provide the Government a recording of each webinar usable for posting on the Government’s online prevention community of practice, SAPR Connect.

4.9. Leadership Tools Phase 2 (OY1) – Develop tools to help officers and senior enlisted leaders identify, hire, train, and retain prevention professionals and oversee effective prevention activities.

4.9.1. Using existing documents provided by the Government (based on work conducted under 4.4), develop competencies that will be helpful for officer and senior enlisted leaders as they identify, hire, train, and retain a prevention workforce.

4.9.2. Update prevention tools developed for officers and senior enlisted leaders. Based on feedback from leaders, revise and update materials developed in base year to ensure relevance for target audience.

Option Year 1 requirements are subject to exercise of Option Year 1 IAW with FAR clause 52.217-9.

4.10. Surge Capability

The contractor shall have the ability to surge on requirements listed in 4.3 or 4.9 of the Performance Work Statement for up to 20% of the contract value. When surge is required, the Contracting Officer will request a proposal and a modification will be processed. Some examples of surge requirements are listed below, but are not all-inclusive:

The Contractor will expand webinars in order to build additional capacity for prevention, and provide continuing education.

The Contractor will assist with expansion of leadership tool development to identify capability shortfalls and problems.

5.0. DELIVERABLES:

A summary of deliverables follows. All deliverables are to be provided electronically utilizing Microsoft Office software, as applicable.

Curriculum Development (BASE)

NLT twenty (20) business days after contract award

Draft session evaluation tool

Three (3) theme/branding option proposals for curriculum materials

Webinars (BASE)

Leadership Tools (BASE)

Conduct Pilots (OY1)

Finalize Curriculum Materials (OY1)

Field Curriculum (OY1)

Webinars Phase 2 (OY1)

Leadership Tools Phase 2 (OY1)

6.0. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING:

The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, unless a later date is otherwise authorized by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness). Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil

7.0. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

7.1. Place of Performance: Contractor support will be performed at the Contractor’s facility but will be expected to travel to Government site. Address: Mark Center Complex, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22350.

7.2. Contractor Travel. Travel costs to the Mark Center Complex for post award conference, meetings, webinars, and other meetings as determined will not be reimbursed, and shall be included in the contractor’s firm-fixed price. Travel is anticipated in Option Year 1 to support 4.5, and 4.7 for this contract for five (5) training sessions on the curriculum. Once the details of the travel are known, the Contracting Officer will request a firm-fixed price for the trip(s) and the contract will be modified to add funding for the negotiated price. No travel shall take place until approved by the Contracting Officer in writing and the Contractor has received a fully executed signed modification to the contract.

7.3. The Contractor will continue performance in the event of a Government shutdown if the contract is funded. The COR will provide a point of contact of a Government employee that has been deemed mission essential that will be available on-site for any guidance/decision making. In all cases, the Contractor personnel shall not perform Inherently Governmental functions at any time.

7.4. Post Award Conference. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, and identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference. The Post-Award Conference will take place approximately five (5) business days after Award at the Government site, Mark Center Complex, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350.

8.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION/EQUIPMENT:

8.1. The Government will not provide property or equipment to the Contractors for performance of this contract.

8.2. Government personnel will be available to provide technical input, answer questions, review completed draft deliverables, provide feedback, and provide instructions for deliverable products.

8.3. The Government will provide the narrative that will be used in drafting the facilitator and participant manuals and other supplementary materials.

8.4. The Government will provide a copy of the Prevention Plan of Action and the self-assessment template for development of the leadership tools.

9.0 DATA RIGHTS:

9.1. The Contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless approval is provided in writing by the Contracting Officer.

9.2. The Government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this contract to include intellectual property rights.

10.0 SECURITY:

10.1. All Contractors must be citizens of the United States.

10.2. Pass and Identification Items. The Contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees.

10.3. Comply with HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) issuance requirements, known as the Common Access Card (CAC). Be responsible for obtaining CAC or PIV ready status prior to contract start. At a minimum, all Contractor personnel must obtain/maintain a favorable FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint Check), two forms of identity proofed identification (I-9 document), and submit a Tier 1 vetting package for processing. If at any time, any Contractor personnel requiring a CAC is unable to obtain/maintain an adjudicated Tier 1, will immediately notify the Requiring Activity’s Information Systems Security Group (ISSG) and remove such person from performing work under this contract.

10.4. Retrieving Identification Media. The Contractor shall retrieve all identification media, from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires; e.g. terminated for cause, retirement, etc.

10.5. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The Contractor shall comply with DoD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

10.6. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, Contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

10.7. Access Badge Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all badges issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

10.8. Information System Security. The Contractor shall implement Information System (IS) security protections and ensure the protections are appropriate to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability needs of the Government. Establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data.

10.9. Cyber Incident Reporting. Within 48 hours of discovery of any cyber incident the Contractor shall notify the DHRA Information Management (IM) office by immediately reporting the discovery of any Privacy breach first to the Requiring Activity’s Privacy Office and secondly to the COR. Contractors are required to rapidly report cyber incidents directly to the DoD at http://dibnet.dod.mil. The Contractor shall register in the DIBNET system within 5 days after award of the contract.

10.10. Establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel with access to or responsibility for nonpublic Government data under this contract shall:

· Comply with:

· DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.01, Cybersecurity

· DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)

· The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a)

· DoD 5400.11-R, and DoD Directive 5400.11. DoD Privacy Program

· DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program

· HSPD-12, Homeland Security Presidential Directive.

11.0. QUALITY CONTROL:

The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections; identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

12.0. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

12.1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS.

12.2. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory Contractor performance, the COR or CO will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the Contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

13.0. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:

The Contractor acknowledges that it is familiar with FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, and agrees to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflicts of interest in accordance with the principles set forth in the FAR. If the performance requires the Contractor (to include subcontractors) to supply technical support related to systems or projects with which the Contractor is already directly concerned, either by prime or subcontract, the Contractor shall immediately inform the CO. The PWS may be withdrawn if a conflict is found. The Contractor shall not undertake performance of any PWS requirements which requires it to supply technical support regarding such systems until the notice is given, and written consent to proceed is issued by the CO.

14.0. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

15.0. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS):

15.1. Purpose. The PRS lists performance objectives for the required services the Government will surveil. The absence of any contract requirement from the PRS shall not detract from its enforceability nor limit the rights or remedies of the Government under any other provision of the contract including the clauses entitled “Inspection of Services” or “Inspection” or “Default”.

15.2. Components. The PRS states the performance objective (required service), and threshold (performance standard, accept and reject points (if applicable)) in either a qualitative or quantitative fashion for each critical success factor.

1. No more than two (2) late or incomplete deliverables

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1. All content is accurate, formatted properly, free of grammatical or spelling errors

1. No more than two (2) late or incomplete deliverables

AND

1. All content is accurate, formatted properly, free of grammatical or spelling errors

1. No more than four (4) late or incomplete deliverables over entire contract term

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1. Information submitted is accurate, compliant with PWS language and/or Government feedback, and is compliant with applicable regulations defined herein

16.0 Mandatory Training Requirements for Contractor:

Contractor employees performing under this contract shall complete the following mandatory trainings within 30 days of contract award and date of any option exercised. If additional mandatory training is required, amendment or modification will be issued to incorporate the changes.

The Contractor program manager shall provide a copy of its employee(s)’ training certificate to the COR to meet the mandatory training requirements.

APPENDIX A.

Section 508 Accessibility Standard(s)

1. The following Section 508 Accessibility Standard(s) are applicable to this acquisition (check as appropriate). Refer to the web address at http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=12 to access a template that can be used to assist you in making preliminary assessments regarding the availability of E&IT products and services and in determining which standards may apply. Incorporate all applicable Section 508 standards in the requirements document of the purchase request package (ensure that standards shown here matches your statement of work).

Technical Standards

|_| 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating Systems |_| 1194.22 - Web Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications |_| 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products |X| 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products |_| 1194.25 - Self-Contained, Closed Products |_| 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers |X| 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

2. Functional Performance Criteria is the minimally acceptable standards to ensure Section 508 compliance. This block should also be checked to ensure that the minimally acceptable EIT is proposed.

Functional Performance Criteria

|X| 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

ADDENDA TO 52.212-1 & 2

Addendum to 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (DEVIATION 2018-O0018) The following paragraphs are changed as follows:

(b) Submission of Offers. Quotes should be submitted electronically via email to the following: Contract Specialist Juan C. Gomez at juan.c.gomez2.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer Karen Cimorelli at karen.s.cimorelli.civ@mail.mil by the date identified in block #8 of Standard Form 1449. Any questions to this requirement must be submitted to the Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 P.M. EST on 29 August 2019.

(b)(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. The technical quote shall not exceed 20 pages in length. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; Technical quote must demonstrate an understanding of the requirements by describing:

(i) Approach for providing complete program management support that will fully integrate, manage, control and document all phases of this requirement.

(ii) describe the project management plan and demonstrate the approach to ensure the quality and integrity of services/products, including: (1) management and task controls to assure work will be completed as required; (2) plans for identifying and correcting problems; (3) preventing reoccurrence of the problems; (4) maintaining staffing levels/preventing turnover; (5) training its own personnel;

(iii) how would you provide recommendations and support for the development and delivery of prevention capacity for sexual assault prevention-related topics to include webinar development and delivery; piloting, revising, and finalizing curricula; training delivery for DoD sexual assault prevention practitioners; and tools to help officers and senior enlisted leaders support their prevention professionals and oversee effective prevention activities?

(iv) how do you plan on obtaining and retaining qualified key personnel?

(v) how staffing plan will support recruiting, retention, identify proposed key personnel positions (describe the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities key personnel will possess) and the PWS requirements by providing labor categories, number of proposed hours, describe the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities each category of personnel will possess, and a crosswalk to the PWS requirements.

(b)(10) Past Performance: The Government may use data provided by the Vendor and will use data obtained from other sources, including the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), which houses the Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS) reports. Past performance information is limited to those performed within the last five years as of the date of the solicitation.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Note: the period of performance dates may be adjusted based on the date an award is made, however, the base period will remain at 9 months and option will remain at 12 months.

The following paragraphs are deleted

(d) Product Samples.

(h) Multiple Awards.

The rest of this provision remains unchanged.

Addendum to 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Oct 2014) The provision is changed as follows:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Past Performance Price

Technical and Past Performance when combined, are more important than cost or price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) This RFQ is conducted under the guidelines of FAR Parts 12 and 13. Award will be based on a determination of best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. “Best Value” means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Best value evaluation is, in and of itself, a subjective assessment by the Government of the proposed solution that provides the optimal results to the Government.

(d) This method does not use any aspects of FAR subpart 15.3. The use of FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures does not obligate the Government to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with any contractors, solicit quotes or revisions thereto, or use any other source selection techniques associated with FAR subpart 15.3.

(e) Technical quotes will be reviewed for strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies.

(f) Past performance will be reviewed for quality of performance and customer satisfaction based on information found in PPIRS. Evaluation will be determined acceptable or unacceptable as follows:

Acceptable: Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable: Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

(g) A comparative analysis will be conducted to determine the best value based on the strength of the technical understanding, acceptable past performance and price.

(h) 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 Provision)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

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

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C.