M00264-22-RFI-0218.pdf

M00264-22-RFI-0218

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Installation Nation Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office

(MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA is seeking information via this Request for Information (RFI) to provide program management, instructional services, administrative services, faculty development services, and curriculum development services for the modernization of SEBSP in support of the Marine Corps University (MCU), Marine Corps

College of Distance Education and Training (CDET). This support is to be provided at the CDET Headquarters in Quantico, VA and at four regional campus and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Academy locations: Marine Corps Base

(MCB) Quantico VA, MCB Camp Lejeune NC, MCB Camp Pendleton CA, and MCB Camp Butler Okinawa Japan.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installation Nation Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office

(MCINCR-RCO), 2010 Henderson Rd, Quantico, VA 22134

INTRODUCTION:

This RFI is issued to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of all sources to provide the required products and/or services.

This RFI allows potential contractors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their corporate capabilities and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential course of action. The RFI is intended to assess industry service capabilities and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). IT

DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO

OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY

FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO

THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

BACKGROUND:

The MCU CDET is located at MCB Quantico, VA. The CDET mission is to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, manage, and resource distance learning products and programs across the training and education continuum, in order to increase operational readiness. Since 2012 CDET has been modernizing enlisted PME programs to meet Commandant of the Marine

Corps (CMC) directed requirements for ranks LCpl –GySgt or E-3 through E-7. In 2021 Commanding General (CG)

Education Command (EDCOM) provided CDET direction to modernize the E-8 level PME program.

CORE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

The MCU CDET is located at MCB Quantico, VA. The CDET mission is to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, manage, and resource distance learning products and programs across the training and education continuum, in order to increase operational readiness. Since 2012 CDET has been modernizing enlisted PME programs to meet Commandant of the Marine

Corps (CMC) directed requirements for ranks LCpl –GySgt or E-3 through E-7. In 2021 Commanding General (CG)

Education Command (EDCOM) provided CDET direction to modernize the E-8 level PME program.

The tasks are outlined the DRFAT Performance Work Statement (PWS) provided are attached with this RFI.

PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHICAL OPERATION SUPPORT AREAS

Principal support operations will occur at the following location:

CDET

Quantico VA, 22134

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Please provide a response to each of the following:

DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES:

The capability statement provided in response to this RFI shall include the following criteria in addition to answering the RFI specific criteria below, considering the attached DRAFT PWS (Attachment 1):

1. Provide a recommendation for contract type for this acquisition (e.g. FFP, FPIF CPIF; hybrid);

2. Extent to which the responder is aware of any potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues or a non-immitigable OCI related to current development work at USMC.

3. Provide a minimal of one (1) but no more than three (3) past work experiences that are similar to, and of comparable quality to, our requirements. The past work experiences should provide images and have a written narrative that details the following:

a. Description of type of work performed,

b. To whom the services were performed (i.e., name of the customer),

c. Point of contact of service recipient. Please include name, phone number and email address.

4. Please provide any information regarding intellectual property rights associated with this type of service.

5. What training and certifications standards are needed for the work?

6. What portions of the requirement cannot be fixed-price, and why not?

7. What are variables that drive price up or down?

8. What areas of the requirement seem restrictive? What is the remedy?

9. What areas of the requirement seem vague? What is the remedy?

10. Are the required services considered professional or are they subject to the Service Contract Act?

11. What obstacles would prevent your business from submitting a future quote for this requirement? What is/are the solution(s)?

12. Are the required services considered a service that is of a type offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace? Why or why not?

13. Provide any additional questions/suggestions about/for the requirement (i.e. DRAFT Instructions to Offerors, DRAFT Evaluation of Offerors, Clauses, etc.)

RFI SPECIFIC CRITERIA:

The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition.

Recommendation areas may include revisions/suggestions to the PWS, the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

Specific required criteria/questions for this RFI are as follows:

1. Please provide a detailed description of the capability you possess to execute the DRAFT PWS requirements listed.

Please reference type of staffing available and overview of credentials (i.e., certifications and training licenses).

2. Please provide information regarding which elements from the DRFAT PWS you have executed at the local, state, federal government or international level. Identify the objective(s) that responder cannot fulfil and provide an explanation about how to mitigate.

Relevant details to CDET’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet CDET’s desired DRFAT PWS objectives.

3. Please provide suggestions for tools and/or methodologies best suitable to measure contractor performance of services executed to meet the DRFAT PWS objectives.

4. Please identify any contract(s) on your awareness that cover some or all of the DRAFT PWS objectives. If there are any GSA or any other contract(s) done by federal agency for similar objectives, please provide the contract number and point of contact information.

5. The Government contemplates using the North American Industry Classification Code System (NAICS)

611710- Educational Support Services and the Product Services Code (PSC) is U009- Education/Training.

The corresponding size standard for this NAICS is $16.5 Million. Please provide a recommendation for the NAICS and PCS you think is best suitable for the objectives. Please explain why the recommended NAICS is best suitable than the NAICS and PSC referenced.

6. Please provide a description of the type and size of your business. If you are a large business, please provide a recommendation for the percentage of work to be assigned to small businesses in a Subcontracting Plan. Please include which elements of the objectives you recommend for small businesses and why.

If you are a small business, please provide a recommendation regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

Question RESPONSE

Are you a Small Business? (FAR 19.102), If so, which type: □ YES □ NO

Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.304) □ YES □ NO

Service Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) □ YES □ NO

8(a) Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8) □ YES □ NO

HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) □ YES □ NO

Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) □ YES □ NO

Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? (DFARS 219.71) □ YES □ NO

Have you provided the requested in the commercial marketplace? (FAR 12) □ YES □ NO

1. In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

2. Please provide a determination of intent to participate/solicit as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_1.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_3.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_14.html#wp1093836 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_8.html#wp1092796 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_13.html#wp1094801 http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2019_15.html#wp1094868 http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/219_71.htm

3. If your business holds an active Government wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) which can accommodate the scope of the entire requirements outlined above, please provide the GSA schedule number with the capability package submission.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. This is a market research tool used to identify market capability and solutions, as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.

Responses must contain UNCLASSIFIED information only and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” at least on the first page of the response. No classified information may be included anywhere in the response. Responses must include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Business Type and size

4) Cage Code;

5) DUNS Number;

6) Responses shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed twenty (20) pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one inch margin on all sides.

Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point;

7) Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the

Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email NLT 12PM EST on 22 June 2022, to Ms. Carmen

Martinez Liranzo at carmen.martinezliran@usmc.mil and Mr. Michael Curley michael.t.curley@usmc.mil. Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than twenty (20) pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

mailto:carmen.martinezliran@usmc.mil mailto:michael.t.curley@usmc.mil