17-R-0030_Online_Practice_Testing.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

RATING PAGE OF PAGE

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

NUMBER

HDQMWR-17-R-0030

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

COMMANDER NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND

FACILITIES AND ACQUISITIONS BRANCH N944B

716 SICARD STREET BLDG 111 STE 1000

WASHINGTON, DC 20374

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”.

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed of f ers in original and See Section L copies f or f urnishing the supplies or serv ices in the Schedule will be receiv ed at the place specif ied in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in See Block # 7 until 3:00PM local time2017 MAY 19 (Hour) (Date)

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modif ications, and Withdrawals: See Section L. All of f ers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERS

AREA CODE NUMBER EX

Christopher.saunders@navy.mil 202 433-9158

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 9-16

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 2-3 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 3-7 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 16

D PACKAGING AND MARKING 7 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 7-8 X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS 17-19 X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 8

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 8 X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 20-28

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 8-9 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 29-33

OFFER (M ust be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the abov e, the undersigned agrees, if this of f er is accepted within 90 calendar day s (60 calendar day s unless a dif f erent period is inserted by the of f eror) f rom the date f or receipt of of fers specified abov e, to f urnish any or all items upon which prices are of f ered at the price set opposite each item, deliv ered at the designated point(s), within the time specif ied in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT

PAYMENT

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

(See Section I, Clause No. 5)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMEND-

MENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXT.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

23.SUBMIT INVO ICES TO ADDRESS

SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

10 U.S.C.

2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

SECTION G

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CO 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

SECTION G

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized of f icial written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

HDQMWR-17-R-0030

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PRICES/COSTS/DESCRIPTION

B.1 GENERAL:

This is a procurement of the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); a Non- Appropriated Funds Instrumentality (NAFI), hereinafter referred to as NAFI of the Federal Government.

B.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT:

As a result of this solicitation, the NAFI contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.

B.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Contract performance period for the Base Period is One (1) year (commence at award date) with Four (4) one-year option periods.

B.4 AWARD:

Upon award of contract, Sections K, L and M of the solicitation, and the Contractor’s proposal, including any revisions will be incorporated by reference subject to Clause 16, Order of Precedence.

B.5 CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLINS):

Services will be provided in one price that is all inclusive.

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award through 12 Months

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY U/I PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 Practice Test 12 MO 0002 Study Guide 12 MO

Total OPTION PERIOD 1– 12 Months

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY U/I PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 Practice Test 12 MO 0002 Study Guide 12 MO

Total OPTION PERIOD 2– 12 Months

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY U/I PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 Practice Test 12 MO 0002 Study Guide 12 MO

Total OPTION PERIOD 3– 12 Months

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY U/I PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 Practice Test 12 MO 0002 Study Guide 12 MO

Total

OPTION PERIOD 4– 12 Months

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY U/I PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 Practice Test 12 MO 0002 Study Guide 12 MO

Total

(END OF SECTION B)

SECTION C

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND:

Practice Testing Portal for the Department of Defense Morale, Welfare & Recreation Libraries.

The Department of Defense enables Active, Guard & Reserve personnel to take the “Real” test to obtain College Credit and purchases these tests. Taking practice tests enables the end user to gauge his/her success before taking a college credit test. In addition to the practice tests, study guides shall also be available.

C.2 OBJECTIVE:

The Department of Defense Morale, Welfare & Recreation Library Programs have been providing access to online practice tests since August 2008. The Testing Portal shall provide practice tests for the College Level Entrance Exams (CLEP) tests; the DANTES Standardized Subject Test (DSST) practice tests; College Entrance Tests; Advanced Placement Tests & Career Accreditation practice tests.

The practice tests shall be available in three formats:

• Online;

• Mobil Devices, and

• Downloading for print materials

C.3 PRACTICE TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

C.3.1 PRATICE TESTING AND STUDY GUIDE SUBJECTS

Offeror shall complete, and add if necessary, the Practice Test Requirements Excel Spreadsheet attached as J.1 and Practice Test Study Guide Excel Spreadsheet attached as J.2 according to the instructions provided in the spreadsheet.

C.3.2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1) Testing Portal must be an Interactive Platform display via a Cloud Solution (Web Site) and work properly through ALL Internet browsers to include Military Service Portals / Digital Library Sites, Military One Source, and all .mil networks.

2) Testing Portal must be an Interactive Platform available through any device (notebook, laptop, desktop, etc)

3) Mobile Devices supported – IOS, Android & Microsoft

4) Account Validation through Common Access Card (CAC) / Department of Defense Self- Service Logon (DS Logon) accounts within 6 months of contract issuance

5) Account validation through Army General Library & Information System & the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Library Catalog. Validating end users shall be completed through assigned library cards Issued by these centralized catalogs / library programs.

• Standard Interchange Protocol Version 2.0 (SIP2), Application Program Interface (API) and proxy set ups shall be validated with the Army & USMC Library programs.

6) Platform Design: Interactive Web Platform Design:

a. Customizable Branding

b. User friendly interface

i. Intuitive Navigation

ii. Concise Content

iii. Strategic Use of Visuals iv.

c. Hub for Roll types: Sub-Link to direct user-traffic for the following types

i. Active

ii. Guard / Reserve

iii. Families

iv. Transitioning

d. Hub for Practice Test Type: Sub-Link to direct user-traffic for the following types

i. Military

ii. CLEP

iii. DSST

iv. College Entrance

v. High School

vi. Career

e. Test information: Multiple tests for each Specific Tests – i.e. 3 online practice tests for the CLEP College Math test; mobile tests & downloadable pencil & paper tests.

f. Test applications: test-taking mode options:

i. Simulation mode, with enforced section and test timing based on official timed limit

ii. Practice mode, with section and test timing displayed but not enforced

iii. Learner Mode, which allows for review of answers and answer explanations as the user progresses through each test question

g. Search tool capability across all Platform sections or hubs

h. Content presented in Multiple formats:

i. Tests

ii. Study Guides

i. Content updated

i. Tests -- as new tests announced by Testing agencies, the practice tests must be updated within 90 Days.

ii. Study Guides updated to reflect new tests within 90 Days.

C.3.3 ACCOUNT PROTOCOL REQUIREMETNS

1) See Attached spreadsheet for Account Protocol detail required.

2) Account Data: Stored indefinitely or until informed by the Contracting Officers’ Representative (COR) to purge.

3) Test Data for each Account: Stored & Accessible to customers for 3 years

C.3.3.1 ACCOUNT VALIDATION

1) End users validated via Library Account through General Library Information System (GLIS) or USMC Central Catalog – using SIP2, API, proxy

a. Shall be completed on or before 180 Days of contract award

2) End users to be Validated using CAC or DS Logon

a. Shall be completed on or before 180 Days of contract award

C.3.4 USER ACCOUNTS FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS:

Eligible Customers are as follows: Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired, Dependents of Active, Guard Reserve & Retired military members, Civilians, NAF Employees, and Contractors.

Currently there are about 12 Million Eligible Customers. Standard size of user base is estimated around 3 million. Surge and Seasonal swings are aligned with US American School Years:

September through June.

C.4 TECHNICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:

C.4.1 CUSTOMER SUPPORT:

1) End User customer support via toll-free Phone; email; online 24/7/365 except

Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day.

2) English (Native) Speakers required and CONUS Facility location Required

3) IT Server Disruption // Software Upgrade interruptions must be advertised in advance and must have a notice posted during all “down time.”

4) Administrative support available M-F 0800-1630 EST

C.4.2 REPORTING AND STATISTICS:

1) Administrative Access to Data Server for Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and designated Contract Administrators.

2) Usage Statistics provided monthly – by the 5th of each month

a) New accounts created

b) Total Tests Taken

c) Online Tests taken by Branch of Service

d) Online Tests taken by roll (active, etc)

e) Login sessions

f) Page views

g) Books read

h) Pages read

i) Mobile tests taken or mobile usage

j) Paper & pencil tests taken

3) All Statistics shall be displayed by service as well as by type of statistics

• For example – Tests taken; number by each service as well as by test taken.

4) Specialized reports on demand; demographical, geographical, and other collected data.

C.5.3 MARKETING AND TRAINING SUPPORT:

1) Custom Marketing materials provided to each Service:

a) press releases;

b) posters;

c) flyers; and

d) Bookmarks, etc.

2) Training for Contract Administrators (Library Staff)

a) worldwide -- through online tutorials, handouts, tutorials; videos; live and/or recorded webinars;

b) Covers: site navigation and features:

c) Customized and on-site training – not to exceed 4 times annually.

3) Training for End users // Account holders –

a) Worldwide – through online tutorials, handouts, videos, live / recorded webinars

GLOSSARY:

(AP) Advanced Placement ACCUPLACER has its own trademark -- not an acronym ACT American College Testing AFOQT Armed Forces Officer Qualifying Test ASSET has its own trademark -- not an acronym ASTB Aviation Selection Test Battery ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery CLEP College Level Equivalency Program COMPASS has its own trademark -- not an acronym DSST DANTES Subject Standardized Tests GED General Educational Development GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test GRE Graduate Record Exam LSAT Law School Admissions Test MAT Miller Analogies test MCAT Medical College Admissions Test NCLEX-PN National Council Licensure Examination -- practical nurse NCLEX-RN National Council Licensure Examination -- Registered Nurses PRAXIS Core Pre-Professional Skills Test PSAT Pre-Scholastic Assessment Test SAT Scholastic Assessment Test SIFT Selection Instrument for Flight Training TOEFL IBT Test of English as a Foreign Language

(END OF SECTION C)

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Any materials physically distributed shall be IAW ASTM D3951 - 15 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. www.astm.org/Standards/D3951.htm

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 ACCEPTANCE

See Clause reference in Section I.10 - INSPECTION

(END OF SECTION E)

SECTION F

DELIVERIES/PERFORMANCE

F.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Contract performance period for the Base Period is 12 months (commence at award date) Option Period 1 – 12 Months Option Period 2 – 12 Months Option Period 3 – 12 Months Option Period 4 – 12 Months

(END OF SECTION F)

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1 PAYMENT: The NAFI understands that the offeror will submit a payment methodology in their proposal and section G.1 will represent the agreed upon payment structure.

G.2 INVOICING: Submit all Invoices to the below address and POC

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND

NAVY GENERAL LIBRARY

NELLIE MOFFITT, N922

716 SICARD ST. BLDG 111 STE 1000

WASHINGTON, DC 20374

(END OF SECTION G)

SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

a) The Contracting Officer’s Representative will be identified at contract award via an appointment letter.

b) The COR will act as the Contracting Officer’s representative for technical matters, providing technical direction and discussion as necessary with respect to the specification or performance work statement, and monitoring the progress and quality of Concessionaire performance. The COR is not an Administrative Contracting Officer and does not have authority to take any action, either directly or indirectly, that would change the pricing, quantity, quality, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other terms and conditions of the contract, or to direct the accomplishment of effort which goes beyond the scope of the performance work statement in the contract.

c) It is emphasized that only a Contracting officer has the authority to modify the terms of the contract, therefore, in no event will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of the basic contract between the Concessionaire and any other person be effective or binding on the NAFI. When/if, in the opinion of the Concessionaire, an effort outside the existing scope of the contract is requested, the Concessionaire shall promptly notify the contracting officer in writing. No action shall be taken by the Concessionaire under such direction unless the contracting officer has issued a contractual change or otherwise resolved the issue.

(END OF SECTION H)

SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NONAPPROPIATED FUND CONTRACT CLAUSES - TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLAUSES MADE INAPPLICABLE BY THE TYPE OF ORDER OR CONTRACT ARE

SELF-DELETING.

1. DEFINITIONS

2. ADVERTISEMENTS

3. ASSIGNMENT

4. COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

5. DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

6. DISPUTES

7. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS

8. GRATUITIES

9. HOLD AND SAVE HARMLESS

10. INSPECTION

11. INSURANCE

12. INVOICES

13. LAW GOVERNING CONTRACTS

14. LEGAL STATUS

15. MODIFICATIONS

16. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

17. PAYMENTS

18. PROOF OF SHIPMENT

19. TAXES

20. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

21. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT

22. VARIATION IN QUANTITY

23. PROTESTS

(Incorporated by Reference)

24. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES

25. WALSH-HEALEY PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT

26. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

27. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION–VETERANS

28. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION–HANDICAPPED WORKERS

29. EMPLOYMENT REPORTS – VETERAN

30. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

31. EXTRAS

32. CHANGES – FIXED PRICE

33. CONTRACTOR INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS

34. RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES

35. CLEARANCE AND DOCUMENT – SHIPMENTS

36. CONVICT LABOR

37. CONTRACT WORK HOURS & SAFETY STANDARDS ACT

38. SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965 (AS AMENDED)

39. CHANGES – FIXED PRICE

40. INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. DEFINITIONS. As used throughout this contract, the following terms and abbreviations have the meaning set forth below:

a. The term “Contract” means this agreement or order and any modifications hereto.

b. The abbreviation “NAFI” means Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality of the United States Government.

c. The term “Contracting Officer” means the person executing or responsible for administering this contract on behalf of the NAFI which is a party hereto, or his successor or successors.

d. The term “Contractor” means the party responsible for providing supplies/equipment and/or services at a certain price or rate to the NAFI under this contract.

e. The term “Contracting Officer’s Representative” (COR) means a person appointed by the Contracting Officer to monitor performance and act as a liaison between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

2. ADVERTISEMENTS. The Contractor agrees that none of its, nor its agent’s, advertisement to include publications, merchandise, promotions, coupons, sweepstakes, contests, sales brochures, etc., shall state, infer or imply that the Contractor’s products or services are approved, promoted or endorsed by the NAFI. Any advertisement, including cents off coupons, which refers to a NAFI will contain a statement that the advertisement is neither paid for nor sponsored in whole or in part by that particular activity.

3. ASSIGNMENT. A Contractor may not assign their rights or delegate their obligations under this contract without prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.

4. COMMERCIAL WARRANTY. The Contractor agrees that the supplies/equipment or services furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the Contractor gives to any customer for such supplies/equipment or services and that the rights and remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the NAFI by any other clause of this contract. The printed terms and conditions of such warranty will be provided to the NAFI with the delivery of any supplies/equipment or services covered.

5. DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT. In connection with any prompt payment discount offered, time will be computed from the date of the Contractor’s invoice. Payment is deemed to have been made as of the date on the payment check or date on which electronic funds transfer is made.

6. DISPUTES

a. Except as otherwise provided in this contract, any dispute or claim concerning this contract which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Contracting Officer, who shall state his/her decision in writing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy of it to the Contractor.

Within 90 days from date of receipt of such copy, the Contractor may appeal by mailing or otherwise furnishing to the Contracting Officer a written appeal addressed to the immediate superior in command (ISIC) of the command one level above the Contracting Officer's command. The decision of this authority shall be final and conclusive. If no such appeal is filed, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final and conclusive. The Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of any appeal under this clause. Pending final decision on such a dispute, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the contract and according to the decision of the Contracting Officer, unless directed to do otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

7. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS

a. The clause is applicable if the amount of this contract exceeds $10,000 and the contract was entered into by mean of negotiation. The Contractor agrees that the Contracting Officer or his/her duly authorized representative shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of the Contractor directly pertaining to the contract during the period of the contract and up to three years after contract expiration date and final payment.

b. The Contractor agrees to include the clause in “a” above in all subcontracts thereunder which exceed $10,000.

8. GRATUITIES

a. The NAFI may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate the right of the Contractor to proceed under this contract if it is found after notice and hearing, by the Commanding Officer, that gratuities (in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise) were offered or given by the Contractor, or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any officer or employee of the Government or the NAFI with a view toward securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such contract.

b. In the event this contract is terminated as provided in paragraph “a” hereof, the NAFI shall be entitled (1) to pursue the same remedies against the Contractor as it would pursue in the event of a breach of contract by the Contractor, and (2) as a penalty in addition to any other damages to which it may be entitled by law to exemplary damages in an amount (as determined by the Commanding Officer), which shall not be less than three nor more than ten times the cost incurred by the Contractor in providing any such gratuities to any such officer or employee.

c. The rights and remedies of the NAFI provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

9. HOLD AND SAVE HARMLESS. The Contractor shall indemnify, save harmless and defend the NAFI, U.S. Navy, Federal Government, its outlets and customers from any liability, claimed or established, for violation or infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark right asserted by any third party with respect to goods hereby ordered or any part thereof. Contractor further agrees to hold NAFI harmless from all claims or judgments for damages resulting from the use of products listed in this contract, except for such claims or damages caused by or resulting from negligence of the NAFI customers, employees, agents or representatives. Also, the Contractor shall at all times hold and save harmless the NAFI, U.S. Navy, Federal Government, its agents, representatives, and employees from any and all suits and expenses which arise out of acts or omissions of the Contractor, its agents, representatives, or employees.

10. INSPECTION. Unless otherwise provided herein, inspection shall be made after receipt of the supplies/equipment by the ordering activity, or after completion of services by the Contractor.

Inspection and acceptance shall not be conclusive, with respect to latent defects or fraud, or with respect to the NAFIs rights under the Proof of Shipment provisions contained herein. In case any supplies/equipment or services are defective in material or workmanship, or are otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this contract, the NAFI shall have the right to reject such supplies or services, or to require replacement or correction. Rejected supplies/equipment shall be removed by and at the expense of the Contractor promptly after notice. If required by the NAFI, the Contractor, after notice of defect or non-conformance, shall, in a timely manner, correct or replace the defective or non-conforming supplies/equipment or services, or any part thereof. When such correction or replacement requires transportation of the supplies/equipment or part thereof, all shipping costs to and from the Contractor’s plant or place of business shall be borne by the Contractor.

11. INSURANCE

a. The Contractor shall, at their expense, procure and maintain, during the entire performance period of this contract, insurance of at least the kinds and minimum amount set forth herein.

b. At all times during performance, the Contractor shall maintain with the Contracting Officer a current Certificate of Insurance showing at least the insurance required herein, and providing thirty (30) days written notice to the Contracting Officer by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage.

c. The Contractor shall also require all first-tier subcontractors, who will perform work on a Government installation, to procure and maintain the insurance required herein during the entire period of their performance. The Contractor shall furnish (or assure that it has been furnished) to the Contracting Officer a current Certificate of Insurance meeting the requirements of “b” above for each such first-tier subcontractor, at least five (5) days prior to entry of each such subcontractor’s personnel on the installation.

In implementation of the insurance clause above, the Contractor shall procure and maintain:

(1) Workman’s compensation as prescribed by the laws of the state in which the work will be performed and employer’s liability insurance.

(2) General liability insurance wherein the NAFI and the United States are included as named insured stating that such insurance is primary (secondary to or contributory with no other insurance). Policy limits of $1,000,000 per person - $1,000,000 per occurrence for injury or death, and $1,000,000 property damage per occurrence are required.

(3) The Contractor is responsible for damage or loss to his owned or leased equipment. Claims will be honored only if it can be shown that the NAFI was negligent and caused damage or loss to the Contractor’s equipment.

12. INVOICES. An invoice is a written request for payment under the contract for supplies/equipment delivered or for services rendered. In order to be proper, an invoice should include (and in order to support the payment of interest penalties) must include the following:

a. Invoice date;

b. Name of Contractor;

c. Contract number (include order number, if any) contract description of supplies or services, quantity, contract unit of measure and unit price and extended total;

d. Shipment number and date of shipment;

e. Name and address to which payment is to be sent (name must be the same as that in the contract or on a proper notice of assignment);

f. Name (where practicable), title, telephone number and mailing address of person to be notified in event of a defective invoice; and

g. Any other information or documentation required by other provisions of the contract (such as evidence of shipment)

Invoices shall be prepared and submitted in duplicate (one copy shall be marked “Original”) unless otherwise specified.

13. LAW GOVERNING CONTRACTS. In any dispute arising out of this contract, the decision of which requires consideration of law questions, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be interpreted and determined according to the substantive and procedural laws of the United States of America.

14. LEGAL STATUS. The NAFI is an integral part of the Department of Defense and is an instrumentality of the United States Government. Therefore, NAFI contracts are United States Government contracts, however, they do not obligate appropriated funds of the United States. NO

APPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BECOME DUE OR BE PAID A

CONTRACTOR BY REASON OF THIS CONTRACT.

15. MODIFICATIONS. No agreement or understanding to modify this contract will be binding upon the NAFI unless it is made in writing and signed by a Contracting Officer from the office that issued the contract or its successor.

16. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of an inconsistency between provisions of this solicitation/award, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (1) Supplies/Equipment or Services and Prices/Costs;

(2) Description/Specifications/Work Statement; (3) Special Contract Requirements; (4) Contract Clauses; (5) other provisions of the solicitation/award.

17. PAYMENTS. Payment of prices stated in this contract will be made according to the Prompt Payment Act, as amended. Unless otherwise specified, payment will be made on partial deliveries accepted by the NAFI when the amount due on such deliveries so warrants. Payment is deemed to have been made as of the date on the payment check or date on which electronic funds transfer is made.

18. PROOF OF SHIPMENT. (Applicable to shipments outside the United States through the Defense Transportation System {DTS} and Parcel Post shipments to overseas destinations).

Except as otherwise provided in this contract, payment will be made for items not yet received upon receipt of an invoice accompanied by proof of delivery to a postal system or common carrier if delivery is FOB point of origin. For deliveries FOB destination named port of debarkation, the invoice must be accompanied by a signed receipt by a government representative at the named port.

19. TAXES. The prices herein reflect full reduction for taxes which are nonapplicable. In addition to the exemption from Federal excise taxes by virtue of exportation, all tangible personal property sold to NAFIs for resale are exempt from sales and use taxes. All sales other than for resale depend on state law or federal constitutional immunity for exemption from state sales and use taxes.

20. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE. The Contracting Officer, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of the NAFI. If contract is terminated for convenience, the NAFI shall be liable only for payment according to the payment provisions stated in this contract.

21. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT. The Contracting Officer, by written notice, may terminate this contract in whole or in part for failure of the Contractor to perform any of the provisions hereof. In such event, the Contractor shall be liable for damages including the excess cost of reprocuring similar supplies/ equipment or services; provided that, if (1) it is determined for any reason that the Contractor was not in default; or

(2) Contractor’s failure to perform is without the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s control, fault or negligence, the termination must be deemed to be a termination for convenience. As used in this provision, the term “subcontractor” means subcontractor at any tier.

22. VARIATION IN QUANTITY. No variation in quantity of any item listed in this contract will be accepted unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

23. PROTESTS. Offerors are encouraged to resolve any complaints or issues they may have with the Contracting Officer in an informal manner. However, where an Offeror is not satisfied with a procurement decision of the Contracting Officer that Offeror may file a written protest with the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer will issue a final decision on the protest. Any interested party who is dissatisfied by the Contracting Officer’s final decision on the protest may file a written appeal with the Commanding Officer. The procedures for filing protests may be found in Paragraph 223 of BUPERSINST 7043.1B. A copy of Paragraph 223 will be provided to any Offeror by the Contracting Officer upon request.

CLAUSES INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE

The provision of the following clause set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are hereby incorporated into this order or contract by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. As used in the following clause, the term “Government” is deleted and the abbreviation “NAFI” is substituted in lieu thereof. The date of each clause shall be the current date set forth in the FAR at the time of issuance of an order or contract award. Clauses made inapplicable by the reference or by the type or order or contract (e.g. order or contracts for services instead of supplies/ equipment) are self-deleting. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide the full text.

CLAUSE NO. REFERENCE CLAUSE TITLE

24. 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent fees (Contracts over

$100,000)

25. 52.222-20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (Supply

Contracts in excess of $10,000)(not with foreign Contractors)

26. 52.222.26 Equal Opportunity (Supply and Service Contracts over $10,000)

27. 52.222.35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (Supplies and Services over $10,000)

28. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Supplies and Service Contracts over $25,000)

29. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (Supplies and Services Contracts over $10,000)

30. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

31. 52-232-11 Extras

32. 52.243-1 Changes–Fixed Price

33. 52.246-1 Contractor Inspector Requirements

34. 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies

35. 52.247-52 Clearance and Documentation Requirements-

Shipment to DOD Air or Water Terminal Transshipment Points

36. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Contracts over $2,500)

37. 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act-

Overtime Compensation–General (Contracts over $100,000)

38. 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (Contracts over $2,500)

39. 52.243-1 (ALT1) Changes – Fixed Price

40. 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price

(END OF SECTION I)

SECTION J

LIST OF ATTACHMENT(S)

J.1 List of Practice Tests to be provided in Priority Order J.2 List of Practice Test Study Guides in Priority Order J.3 Testing Account Protocol Sign Up

SECTION K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Contractors that are registered with SAM may provide their DUNS number in lieu of section K.

WALSH-HEALEY PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT REPRESENTATIONS

(Applicable to supply contracts exceeding $15,000.00)

The offeror represents as a part of this offer that the offeror {_____} is or {_____} is not a regular dealer in, or {_____} is or {____} is not a manufacturer of, the supplies offered.

CONTINGENT FEE (Applicable to contracts over $25,000)

(a) Offeror _____has _____ has not employed any company or persons (other than a full-time bona fide employee working solely for the offeror) to solicit or secure this contract, and

(b) _____has _____has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person (other than a full-time bona fide employee working solely for the offeror) any fee, commission, percentage, or brokerage fee contingent upon or resulting from the award of this contract; and agrees to furnish information relating to (a) and (b), as requested by the contracting officer.

(Interpretation of the representation, including the term “bona fide employee,” see subpart

3.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.)

TYPE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

Offeror operates as _____an individual _____a partnership _____a nonprofit organization _____a corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of________________________________.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO)

(a) Offeror _____has _____has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject either to the EO clause herein or the clause originally contained in section 310 of Executive Order No. 10925, or the clause contained in section 201 of Executive Order No. 11114;

offeror _____has _____has not filed all required compliance reports; and that representation indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained prior to subcontract awards.

(b) Offeror represents that (1) it _____has developed and has on file _____has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment affirmative action programs as required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2) or (2) _____it has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (Applicable to contracts over $100,000.00)

(a) By submission of this offer, the offeror certifies, and in the case of a joint offer, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that in connection with this procurement:

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other offeror or with any competitor;

(2) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this offer have not been knowingly disclosed by the offeror and will not knowingly be disclosed by the offeror prior to opening in the case of an advertised procurement or prior to award in the case of a negotiated procurement, directly or indirectly to any other offeror or to any competitor; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on this offer certifies that the signatory:

(1) Is the person in the offeror’s organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to the prices being offered herein and that the signatory has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to (a)(1) through (a)(3) above; or

(2) (i) Is not the person in the offeror’s organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to the prices being offered herein but has been authorized in writing to act as agent for the persons responsible for such decision in certifying that such persons have not participated and will not participate, in any action contrary to (a)(1) through (a)(3) above, and as their agent does hereby so certify; and (ii) has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to (a)(1) through (a)(3) above.

CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES (Applicable to contracts and subcontracts exceeding $10,000.00 which are not exempt from the provisions of the EO clause)

(a) By submission of this offer, offeror/subcontractor certifies that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained. Offeror/subcontractor agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the EO clause in this contract. As used in this certification, the term “segregated facilities” means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise. Offeror further agrees that (except where it has obtained identical certifications from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) it will

(1) obtain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontracts exceeding $10,000.00 which are not exempt from the provisions of the EO clause; (2) retain such certifications in its files; and (3) forward the following notice to such proposed subcontractors (except where the proposed subcontractors have submitted identical certifications for specific time periods):

Notice to prospective subcontractors of requirement for certifications of nonsegregated facilities.

(b) A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of a subcontract exceeding $10,000.00 which is not exempt from the provisions of the EO clause.

(c) The certification may be submitted either for each subcontract or for all subcontracts during a period (i.e., quarterly, semiannually, or annually). NOTE: The penalty for making false offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(d) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Amendment No. Date

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation for offers and related documents numbered and dated as follows:

NOTE: Offers must set forth accurate and complete information as required by this Solicitation (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

SECTION L

INSTRUCTION, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 PREPARATION OF OFFERS:

a. Offerors are expected to carefully read all specifications and instructions. The Offeror shall submit documentation explaining their approach for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Proposals must be clear, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the offeror’s proposal against the evaluation criteria. Failure to meet all of the Specifications in Section C will render the offerors proposal as non responsive to the Descriptions/Specifications in Section C. Offerors may submit proposals for one CLIN, or multiple CLINS.

b. Each offeror shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. The offeror shall sign the offer and print or type its name on the Schedule and each continuation sheet on which it makes an entry. Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the offer. Offeror(s) shall provide with their proposal a letter providing the name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) with authority to obligate their company. Offers signed by an agent shall also be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

c. For each contract line item offered, offerors shall show the unit price/cost which shall be FOB Origin. In case of a discrepancy the unit price/cost will be presumed to be correct, subject, however, to correction to the same extent and in the same manner as any other mistake.

d. Offers for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless an amendment to the solicitation is issued.

All correspondence in conjunction with this solicitation must be directed to the NAFI's Point of Contact (POC) identified below:

Christopher Saunders Phone: (202) 433-9158 E-mail: Christopher.saunders@navy.mil

L.2 COMMUNICATION WITH THE CONTRACTING OFFICE

Solicitation information and amendments will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Offerors may e-mail written questions requesting clarifications or desiring an explanation or interpretation of the RFP to the NAFI via the Contract Specialist, Christopher Saunders, at: Christopher.saunders@navy.mil. The NAFI will answer questions received up to 28 APRIL 2017. Questions received after this date may not be answered. Only proposals submitted in accordance with Section L-4 of this solicitation will be accepted.

L.3 PROPOSAL

mailto:Christopher.saunders@navy.mil

Offerors are hereby advised that the Navy CNIC reserves the right, to make award without discussions; therefore, Offerors should propose their best-offer initially. Offerors shall submit their proposals as follows:

a. Proposals shall consist of:

Written Technical Approach, Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

b. Written responses to this offer shall be required in proposal format and can be delivered in hardcopy and emailed via a readable Microsoft Office product.

c. Written responses to this RFP shall be submitted, by the closing date, in the content and format specified. It is the responsibility of the Offerors to ensure that the evaluation factors are identified and adequately addressed in their proposal submissions. The overall proposal will be provided in three (3) copies and shall consist of two (2) physically separate and detachable binders (Volumes I and II):

PROPOSAL

VOLUME

VOLUME CONTENTS REQUIRED

HARD

COPIES

REQUIRED #

ELECTRONIC

COPIES

VOLUME I

Part 1

Technical Approach and Management Approach (Subsections tabbed for ease of identification) This section should be ordered and titled in accordance with section L-7. (Limit 20 Pages)

Three

One (1) via Email

VOLUME I

Part 2

Past Performance

Three

One (1) via Email

VOLUME II

Part 3 Cost Proposal

Three One (1) via Email,

d. The completion and submission of the above items shall constitute an offer

(proposal) and shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this (RFP) and any attachments hereto. Alternate proposals are not authorized. Objections to any terms and conditions of the RFP shall constitute a weakness, which may make the offer unacceptable. An Offeror may correct a weakness only through discussions. All Offerors are advised that the contracting officer may enter into discussion prior to making an award, which could result in affording any Offeror the opportunity to correct a weakness.

e. Evaluators will not cross-reference to other volumes not assigned to them for evaluation. Offerors should note that separate and detachable proposal volumes will be evaluated by different members of the source selection team. Each volume, other than the Cost volume, shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with no cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. As a consequence, Offerors should not assume that an evaluator of the technical proposal will review the past performance or price proposal or be familiar with the contents thereof. As a consequence, Offeror’s should ensure that each volume contains all information as specified in Section L and completely addresses the evaluation criteria as described in Section M.

f. Before submitting Proposals, each Offeror shall conduct confirmatory due diligence, including but not limited to market analysis, analysis of spending patterns for the customer base, and any other examination that is reasonably necessary to submit an informed Proposal. Any failure to conduct such due diligence shall not relieve the Offeror from any obligations contained in the Proposal. All costs associated with developing and presenting Proposals in response to this RFP are the sole obligation of the Offeror, regardless of the outcome of the selection process.

L.4 FORMAT

Text shall be single-spaced, on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper (except as specifically noted), with a minimum one-inch margin all around. Pages shall be numbered consecutively. A page printed on both sides shall be counted as two pages. Submission as double-sided printing/copying on recycled paper is encouraged. 11” x 17” sized fold-out pages may be used for tables, charts, graphs, or pictures that cannot be legibly presented on 8 ½” x 11” paper. An 11” x 17” is a two sheet equivalent (with regards to the page count limitations).

Print shall be of a minimum 12-point font size or a maximum 10 characters per inch (10-pitch, pica) spacing. Bolding, underlining, and italics may be used to identify topic demarcations or points of emphasis. Graphic presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable.

Each volume shall be bound separately in hard side three-ring binders.

Each volume in the proposal shall include a copy of the cover letter (letter of transmittal), title page and table of contents. The table of contents shall list sections, subsections and page numbers. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used. Each acronym used shall be spelled out in the text the first time it appears in each proposal volume.

L.5 PAGE LIMITATIONS - Volume 1 page limitation is set at 20 pages.

The cover letter, title page, table of contents, table of figures, list of tables and glossary of abbreviations & acronyms, and Price Proposal do not count against page count limitations.

Proposal contents that exceed the stated page limitations will be removed from the proposal by the Contracting Officer, prior to turning the proposal over to the NAFI evaluation teams, and will not be considered in the evaluation.

L.6 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Hardcopy Offers and modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and show the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offers sent via US mail shall be delivered to the address in block 7 on page 1. Offers hand delivered or sent via courier, i.e. FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc., must be sent to: Commander Navy Installations Command Washington Navy Yard, Attn: Christopher Saunders, 716 Sicard Street SE, Building 111, Suite 1000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374.

The Offeror is required to submit a duplicate Offer by the closing date and time via email, (which does not eliminate the requirement of submitting a Hardcopy submission) the proposal must be signed and a PDF copy must accompany the submittal offer. The Price proposal shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format electronically. Email submission to be sent to the Contract Specialist: Christopher.Saunders@navy.mil

Clarity and completeness of the proposal are of utmost importance. The proposal and any modifications shall be written in a practical, clear, and concise manner. It must use quantitative terms whenever possible and shall avoid qualitative adjectives to the maximum extent possible.

Proposal volumes must be internally consistent or the proposal will be considered unrealistic and unacceptable.

In order to provide all necessary information for background experience, your proposal shall cover your understanding of the proposed work and your proposed method to attain contract objectives. Data previously submitted may not be considered; therefore, such data should not be relied upon nor incorporated. Statements the Offeror understands, can or will comply with all specifications, statements paraphrasing the specifications or parts thereof, and phrases such as "standard procedures will be employed" or well-known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered insufficient.

L.7 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.7.1 TECHNICAL APPROACH:

In order to provide all necessary information for a…