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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) has developed a Strategic Leadership Succession Program. A critical component of the program consists of the Leadership Development that will meet the requirements of 5 USC 4121 but more importantly, this program will strengthen current and future leadership skills and knowledge. NSWCDD is seeking a Contractor to deliver and facilitate leadership training for their civilian employees at the Dahlgren, VA and Dam Neck, VA sites. The intent of the program is to engage employees at all levels of leadership within NSWCDD and develop their leadership skills and knowledge to better prepare them for future career advancement. The individual courses are to be developed and offered as a continuum of learning, building on each other while at the same time able to be stand-alone classes, and not dependent on previous classes for full attainment of the learning objectives.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Attachment 1: Intro to Leadership Development Course Description

2.2 Attachment 2: Leading Teams and Groups Course Description

2.3 Attachment 3: Leading People Course Description

2.4 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 412, the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004 (P.L. 1008-411), and Supervisory, Management and Executive Development

2.5 National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations report “Report to the National Council to the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations – Getting in G.E.A.R.

for Employee Performance Management and the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

In support of its mission, the Human Resources Division, Workforce Development Branch of NSWCDD seeks to acquire one Contractor to provide instruction and facilitation services for the delivery of up to three (3) unique leadership courses offered over the course of a fiscal year.

Each course shall be a minimum of 5 days in length, and last no more than 8 days each. The ideal design shall have multiple modules for each course, allowing for on-the-job application of learning in between the modules. The courses are part of the Leadership Development that NSWCDD has developed. The classes to be delivered follow: Introduction to Leadership;

Leading Teams and Groups; Leading People.

The three (3) classes shall be targeted to different levels of the organization and shall be a developmental opportunity for employees at all levels of leadership to better prepare them for future career advancement. The individual courses shall be developed and offered as a continuum of learning, building on each other while at the same time shall be stand-alone classes, with different objectives and goals of learning and skill building for each one. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a follow-on evaluation at the end of each training class delivery and providing feedback to NSWCDD.

The Leadership Development instructor-led courses shall be offered at two main locations in Virginia; Dahlgren and Virginia Beach. NSWCDD will be responsible for obtaining all delivery venue sites. Each class may be offered multiple times throughout the year.

All respondents shall have an active role in the preparation, management, and delivery of the course.

NSWCDD shall have full discretion and rights to use and modify proposed content, as it deems appropriate for use in their Leadership Development programs.

Once a class session is completed, the Contractor shall not keep any participant information, in any form or database.

o Any participant contact information provided to the Contractor by NSWCDD shall be deleted or destroyed within 10 business days following the class session.

o Any participant information (e.g., assessment/instrument reports, background information, other pre-work, etc.) collected by the Contractor shall be deleted or destroyed within 10 business days following the class session, noted by a confirming message to the Contracting Officer post-disposal.

The target audience is NSWCDD operational and technical professionals and leaders. The audience typically includes participants at the GS-5 to GS-14 levels, depending on the level of the class. As many as 30 participants shall attend each session. Each class shall begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. each day, including a one-hour lunch break, unless otherwise scheduled by NSWCDD.

3.1 General Program Requirements:

3.1.1 The Contractor shall deliver up to three (3) distinct courses designed to prepare Warfare Center employees for progressively higher levels of leadership and management. The overarching goal of the Leadership Development is to provide employees the knowledge and skills to successfully lead a government organization. It shall provide participants with an understanding of how leadership roles are rapidly changing, expanding, shifting and becoming more critical in today’s work environment.

3.1.2 Content for the three leadership courses shall be designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively lead self, teams and projects, people, and organizations as outlined in the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Leader Continuum and Framework. In addition, content shall be designed to meet, at a minimum, certain learning objectives mandated by the DoD. The DoD Continuum and Framework are found in Attachment 1 & 2. Specific learning objectives and curriculum requirements for individual courses are included in Attachment 3.

3.1.3 The leadership courses shall function as a continuum. Proposed course content shall build and expand upon, rather than repeating, any overlapping learning objectives or topic areas from lower-level courses in the continuum. The classes to be delivered are: Introduction to Leadership; Leading Teams & Groups and Leading People.

3.1.4 As part of the technical proposal, Contractors shall include an outline of session content, course length, and instructional strategies based on the requirements in this section.

3.1.5 Additionally, the Contractor shall provide an evaluation platform and administer end-of-class evaluations to all participants at the conclusion of each class delivery to solicit feedback on the course content and delivery. Evaluation questions shall meet at a minimum, Kirkpatrick Levels 1 & 2 with a follow-up evaluation meeting Level 3. The Contractor shall compile the results in their entirety and provide the feedback to NSWCDD for review and discussion of possible improvements or modifications to the course content and/or delivery.

3.2 Required Credentials of Instructors:

3.2.1 The Contractor(s) shall have extensive knowledge and experience in managing and leading in the Federal government environment evidenced by former Federal employee status or relevant consulting experience in the Federal environment, Department of Navy experience is ideal. A description of the individual’s or group’s expertise in, and ability to teach course(s) within a medium to high level government context both in terms of content and audience. A strong background in teaching professionals is also required of the individual/group. Tangible evidence/documentation of success in teaching leadership concepts with applications to higher-level professionals shall be provided. Instructors must be able to draw from both their expertise and experience at all levels when facilitating the courses.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall ensure that all guest instructors are scheduled and confirmed for each course. A teaming approach of at least two instructors per training delivery is desired. The Contractor shall ensure all instructor and participant materials are available in sufficient quantities for each course delivery.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall identify staff members that will be used in conducting this training.

Proposals must include a resume for each person that will serve as a member of the Instruction team.

3.2.4 Contractor shall submit the following to supplement proposal and assist with review of technical ability:

3.2.4.1 Biographical information of instructor(s); a teaming or partnering approach of two instructors per training delivery is desired;

3.2.4.2 Past performance as it relates to the request; and

3.2.4.3 Certifications or training as appropriate to the request.

3.3 Lead Facilitator Responsibilities:

3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide a Lead Facilitator during the delivery of the hands-on, interactive, training sessions within the Leadership Development Education Program. Each session shall run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise designated by NSWCDD. One hour shall be designated for lunch.

3.3.2 The on-site Lead Facilitator shall:

3.3.2.1 Facilitate, or co-facilitate the entire class,

3.3.2.2 Guide participants through the course,

3.3.2.3 Deal with individual participant needs and questions throughout the course,

3.3.2.4 Keep NSWCDD staff apprised of instructor unavailability and/or proposed instructor changes/backups,

3.3.2.5 Coordinate program materials with the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), or other representative designated by NSWCDD,

3.3.2.6 Participate in conference calls to discuss instructional/content issues with the TPOC.

3.3.3 The Lead Facilitator shall manage all pre- and post-program activities needed for successful program delivery.

3.3.4 The Lead Facilitator shall:

3.3.4.1 Collaborate with the NSWCDD TPOC or their designee on course delivery in order to meet the course’s learning objectives, and on adapting course content as needed.

3.3.4.2 If requested, contact registered participants via telephone or email prior to course start date to answer any questions or address participant concerns.

3.3.4.3 Communicate updates to course content as necessary and in accordance with NSWCDD requirements. Any changes in course format, design, or instructional methodology shall be approved by the TPOC prior to implementation or delivery.

3.3.4.4 Solicit feedback from participants, share that feedback and integrate it as appropriate into the course to fine-tune course delivery.

3.3.4.5 Coordinate with NSWCDD TPOC on the shipment of materials to ensure receipt of all materials is at least one week prior to the scheduled delivery of the learning event.

3.3.4.6 Meet with the government within 30 days of the completion of each course to discuss participant feedback, stating issues, lessons learned and recommendations for future courses.

3.3.4.7 Demonstrate acceptable group facilitation skills and shall maintain the learner-centered format of this course. The Contractor shall provide daily facilitation during the course and respond to all participant needs.

3.3.4.8 Be responsible for all activities associated with opening the course (introductions, course overview, ice breakers, content introduction) and closing the course (learning transfer activities, feedback and evaluation).

3.3.4.9 Be familiar and have an acceptable level of proficiency with PowerPoint applications, all audio and visual equipment and other systems utilized in the classroom.

3.4 Course Design Elements

The Contractor shall be required to design, develop, deliver, and facilitate hands-on, training seminars that include the following elements:

3.4.1 As part of the technical proposal, Contractors shall include an outline of session content and instructional strategies based on the requirements in all of section 6 and Attachment 3.

3.4.2 The Contractor shall propose the length of each course based on stated individual course objectives and overall program requirements. Each course is to be a minimum of 5 days in length, and last no more than 8 days each. The ideal design shall have multiple modules for each course, allowing for on-the-job application of learning in between the learning modules.

3.4.3 The Contractor shall supply and administer at least one peer-to-peer 360-degree type assessment per course that relates to the leadership level and objectives desired for the course.

The Wiley Everything DiSC 363 Assessment has been used in the past, but is not necessarily preferred for all leadership levels.

Note: NSWCDD will provide the Contractor the list of participants no later than three (3) weeks in advance of the scheduled course.

3.4.4 The following session design elements are required for all modules in all classes:

3.4.4.1 A learning design that meets the intended target audience and intended learning outcomes.

3.4.4.2 The elements of the design (learning content, instructional strategies, technologies, and context) are integrated and complementary to the full course agenda and course delivery format.

3.4.4.3 There are clear expectations for learner activities and level of participation.

3.4.4.4 There are appropriate opportunities for interaction, peer networking, and learning transfer.

3.4.4.5 The learning design reflects a government-to-government and intra-agency delivery framework.

3.4.4.6 Course materials are accessible to and usable by learners in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3.5 Course Requirements

It is expected that the Contractor shall ensure the course contains the following:

3.5.1 Government to Government Delivery. This requirement is critical. This course is to be specifically delivered for leaders in the public sector. In keeping with adult learning principles, case studies, simulations, and other learning exercises and materials shall be drawn chiefly from the government/public sector. Instructors for the program shall have in-depth subject matter expertise, as well as public sector understanding of complex public sector challenges. They shall have in-depth knowledge and background that allows them to relate key points and real world examples from a broad spectrum of government agencies and initiatives.

3.5.2 Support the individual course learning objectives as described in Attachment 3:

3.5.3 Flexible opportunities for participant interaction with each other and with instructors, such as team writing exercises, simulations, guest speakers, videos, and group discussions.

3.5.4 Varied opportunities for participants to practice and apply new skills in appropriately challenging activities and receive feedback.

3.5.5 Resources and materials accessible to and usable by learners in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3.5.6 Tangible and built in module evaluation strategies that target Kirkpatrick Levels 1, 2, and 3.

3.5.7 Issues of copyrighted materials and intellectual property ownership shall remain the same pursuant to what is outlined in the agreement.

3.6 Additional Course Elements

The Contractor is encouraged, but not required, to provide the following additional elements in their proposal. For each additional element, the Contractor should clearly identify that it is an additional element and provide a separate pricing structure for each additional element in order for NSWCDD to decide which, if any, of the options they wish to select. NSWCDD is not required to select any of the proposed options set forth by the Contractor in the additional course elements sections.

3.6.1 The Contractor may propose additional learning objectives if they believe additional learning will enhance the overall objective of the course(s)

3.6.2 The Contractor may provide a list of additional personality assessments appropriate to each level of the Leadership Development series and describe how the selected assessment would be incorporated in the identified level class to enhance learning. The Contractor shall identify these additional assessments as a separate cost item ‘a-la-carte’ from the base cost of each class.

3.6.3 The Contractor may provide a pricing breakdown of coaching services that would supplement and complement the per-peer 360 assessment and other potential personality/behavioral assessments that would be presented in the training classes. Pricing should be itemized by number of hours and type of coaching i.e. in person or virtual.

3.7 Course Deliverables

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment (except as otherwise specified); and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure the efficient delivery of the NSWCDD Leadership Development courses. These services shall be in accordance with Section 3.0 Requirements and include the following:

3.7.1 The Contractor shall provide data IAW CDRL A002.

3.7.2 Conduct a kick-off meeting to review course content and discuss logistics. (CDRL A003)

3.7.3 Provide all required printed and/or electronic participant materials

3.7.4 Provide Lead Facilitator services for the course according to Requirements.

3.7.5 Close-out each program delivery by responding to any and all final inquiries or open issues within three (3) working days of the last day of the program.

3.7.6 Participate in post-delivery consultation teleconference with NSWCDD staff to provide feedback, discuss course outcomes, and content adjustments.

3.7.7 Provide an evaluation platform and administer end-of-class evaluations to all participants

(CDRL A001).

3.8 The Contractor(s) shall provide the following:

3.8.1 All course materials for each participant to include notebooks, folders, handouts, textbooks, posters, and other learning tools/materials, as deemed appropriate by and in coordination with the Contractor and the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

3.8.2 Electronic copy of presentations, i.e. PowerPoint, in advance of the training course.

3.8.3 Any books, assessments, or other materials necessary to the instructional module(s).

3.8.4 In some instances, the Contractor shall be required to bring their own laptop, and/or audio and visual equipment, based on assessment of training location conducted by government Course Manager.

Note: The Course Manager will provide sufficient notice to the Contractor if equipment is needed.

3.9 The Contractor shall be responsible providing all printed and/or electronic materials or file at least one week before the scheduled delivery of the learning event. (CDRL A004)

3.10 The Contractor shall coordinate the scheduling of course material shipments with the POC or indicate if materials will be carried with the instructors and available the first day of the training.

3.10.1 Contractors shall comply with copyrighted material laws, rules and regulations for materials they use in the performance of this contract. This includes the marking of materials and obtaining permissions to use copyrighted material. If the Contractor has developed material independent of DoN/NSWCDD requirement, and is recommending use of that material in a proposed course or program, it is understood that Contractor is granting DoN/NSWCDD the right to use and distribute the material for either; a) the specific course and specific date; or b) the specific course and a specific range of time. All materials shall be marked accordingly.

3.10.2 Use of the materials for a different course and/or different time period is to be negotiated separately. Contractor proposing to use other materials that have third-party copyright restrictions are responsible for obtaining the proper permissions to use and reproduce that material the material. The Contractor shall also be responsible for ensuring the material is properly marked prior to reproduction and distribution.

3.10.3 Contractors may not claim or otherwise use materials, courses, or programs developed under this contract, for their own use without express approval from NSWCDD. For information and/or materials that are considered common property, has no original author, or was first created by DoN/NSWCDD staff member in the scope of their employment, the work is to be considered “in the public domain.” Contractors and NSWCDD may not assert any proprietary rights to the document and no special markings are necessary. If use of third-party proprietary materials requires the Contractor to be certified in the use of such materials, the Contractor will be required to provide proof that they hold a current certification. Note that service providers also need to make sure that e-copies of course materials are available and marked accordingly for use in any NSWCDD e-learning platform, when applicable.

NOTE: Material produced for use in NSWCDD courses should be branded to reflect the NSWCDD organization. Specific logos and slogans will be provided to the Contractor upon contract award. In no instance may a contracted curriculum developer or supplier include organizational advertisements, or otherwise market their organization or services to NSWCDD participants. Such marketing and/or advertising by contracted personnel is expressly forbidden within the confines of NSWCDD learning environments.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS/INFORMATION

The Government will provide the following:

4.1 Training venue;

4.2 General classroom supplies and equipment, such as flip charts, audio and visual equipment, unless otherwise stated in advance of the training delivery;

4.3 Participant sign-in rosters and tent cards;

4.4 If needed by the Contractor for pre-session work, NSWCDD will supply a list of participant names and email addresses prior to the start of each session as determined by the

TPOC.

Note: This list is subject to change up to the start of the course.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The courses are to be delivered at two main locations in Virginia; Dahlgren and Virginia Beach, with multiples dates identified throughout the year. NSWCDD will identify specific dates and course deliveries at minimum six (6) weeks in advance of requested delivery.

6.0 TRAVEL

The Contractor will be required to travel in performance of this contract. The number of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements and shall be coordinated with the technical point of contact. All travel shall be conducted in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). The government anticipates the Contractor shall travel throughout the period of performance to Dahlgren, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.

7.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TBD

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

A. Background: The quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP) describes how NSWCDD will monitor and evaluate Contractor performance. This QASP describes in more detail how services will be evaluated and the consequences of performance below requirements. Contractor performance will be evaluated by NSWCDD staff, customers, and participants attending the course or program. NSWCDD performance scores are established each year in its performance plans. The success of NSWCDD programs therefore is directly linked to the success of Contractors providing or assisting NSWCDD faculty and staff in the design and/or delivery of programs and services.

B. Purpose: The QASP describes the general level of performance that will be acceptable for each type of service listed in the solicitation. Specific performance objectives and conditions will vary according to the service delivery agreements negotiated with NSWCDD customers.

C. Roles and Responsibilities of Contracting Officer and Contracting Officers Representative (TPOC) and NSWCDD staff: The NSWCDD Contracting Officer will award the contract for services to Contractor(s) that best meet NSWCDD requirements. The contract will include the specific services to be provided by the Contractor, the location for delivery of service, the time and dates for the services, and the agreed to or set price to be paid.

The TPOC will provide on-site instruction to the Contractor as needed and will monitor the delivery of courses or programs or observe the delivery of other services. Contractor flexibility in making adjustments in delivery of services is required and expected. Changes in the requirements of staff and customers may occur and may result in cancellation of an order and/or rescheduling of services. These changes will be communicated to the Contractor by the TPOC or NSWCDD staff managing the activity.

D. Acceptable Quality Levels and how performance will be measured:

Deliverable Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

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Monitoring Method

Performance Incentive/Reduct ion

Submit high-quality design and course content within ten business days after receipt of award including to include all elements discussed in Requirements and attachments

Outline provided no later than 10 day after award date.

Outline provided no later than 10 day after award date.

Receipt date Positive/Negative Evaluation

Conduct a kick-off meeting within 30 business days after receipt of award to review course content and discuss logistics.

Meet with

NSWCDD

representative within 30 days after award date.

Meeting scheduled within 30 day after award date.

Meeting held Positive/Negative Evaluation

Provide all required printed and/or electronic participant materials ready for use at least one week prior to the delivery of a program, or hand deliver materials

Materials provided no later than 1 week prior to course delivery or hand delivered day of training

Materials provided no later than 1 week prior to course delivery, or indicated day of delivery.

Receipt date Positive/Negative Performance Evaluation

Provide Facilitator services for the course according to Requirements

Participant evaluation score of at least 4.0 on 5.0 scale

Participant evaluation score of 4.0 or greater on 5.0 scale

End of course Evaluation surveys

Positive/Negative Performance Evaluation

Close-out each program delivery by responding to any and all final inquiries or open issues within three (3) working days of the last day of the program.

Respond to all participant or customer inquiries no later than three

(3) business

Respond to all participant or customer inquiries no later than three

(3) business

Direct observation by

NSWCDD

Course Manager;

direct observation by

Positive/Negative Performance Evaluation

Deliverable Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Monitoring Method

Performance Incentive/Reduct ion days after the program days after the program course participants

Participate in post-delivery consultation with NSWCDD staff to provide feedback, discuss course outcomes, and content adjustments

Feedback provided no later than 10 business days post-delivery

Feedback provided no later than 10 business days post-delivery

Date of feedback receipt

Positive/Negative Performance Evaluation

Provide an evaluation platform and administer end-of-class evaluations to all participants at the conclusion of each class delivery.

Evaluation questions shall meet at a minimum, Kirkpatrick Levels 1&2 with a follow-up evaluation meeting Level 3.

Online platform provided with course specific link provided in advance of course conclusion.

Feedback reports provided to NSWCDD within 20 business days of conclusion of class.

Participant Feedback provided no later than 20 business days post-delivery

Date of feedback receipt

Positive/Negative Performance Evaluation

E. End of Service Debriefing and Evaluation of Services: The NSWCDD staff will meet with Contractors following the delivery of a program or service or when a debriefing can be mutually arranged to discuss the Contractor’s performance. The review will cover services delivered, the reactions of program participants, faculty and staff and other comments of relevance to satisfactory performance. The purpose of the program debrief is to improve the quality of services, establish better understanding of expectations for services, modify service to better meet future requirements, and determine suitability of the Contractor for future work.

F. Termination or Succession of contract: The Contracting Officer upon the recommendations of the TPOC may not request further services from Contractors that do not meet quality performance levels based on degree of negative feedback received from observers of the service, program staff, and/or client agency.

G. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and Evaluation Staff: The evaluation of service is most important to NSWCDD. Input for performance evaluations will be actively sought by the TPOC and NSWCDD staff that are part of the service area and have contact with the service provider.

The customer or client agency will play an important part in the evaluation process. Technical knowledge, delivery of service, strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with and get along with customers, faculty, and staff are critical aspects of quality service that are measured by the evaluation staff.

Termination or Succession of contract: The Contracting Officer upon the recommendations of the TPOC may not request further services from Contractors that do not meet quality performance levels based on degree of negative feedback received from observers of the service, program staff, and/or client agency.

FINAL INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

***Please note, when invoicing be sure to mark the last invoice in the WAWF system as "FINAL" so that the invoice is properly closed out once payment has been processed; unless a partial shipment has been authorized. If partial shipment has been authorized, partial payment invoices should not be marked as “FINAL”. All items of each CLIN must be delivered/received prior to marking the invoice as “FINAL”.***

RECEIVING HOURS OF OPERATION

RECEIVING HOURS OF OPERATION – NSWC Dahlgren

All deliveries to the Receiving Officer, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA shall be made Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., local time. Deliveries will not be accepted after 2:30 p.m. No deliveries will be made on government holidays.

CONTRACTOR NOTICE REGARDING LATE DELIVERY

In the event the contractor anticipates or encounters difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, he/she shall immediately notify, in writing, the Contracting Officer and the cognizant Contract Administration Services Office, if assigned. The notice shall give the pertinent details; however, such notice shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any contract delivery schedule, or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

EVALUATION FACTORS

SOURCE SELECTION/EVALUATION FACTORS

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. The requirement will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price.

There is no specific format for the proposal.

Please email all proposals to the Procurement Specialist, Suzanne Gibson, at suzanne.m.gibson9.civ@us.navy.mil. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1: Quality of Course Content and Materials

The contractor shall provide discriminators to allow the government to compare contractor proposals:

1. Course outlines identify where/how course content addresses course topics and learning objectives identified for each course in the Statement of Work. A chart, mapping, or similar document is provided to facilitate review.

2. Each course includes the administration and interpretation of a 180 or 360-degree feedback assessment for course participants, relevant to the course objectives stated.

3. Feedback tool selected is reputable and research-based.

4. Approaches and course content for all courses are reputable and research-based.

5. For the three leadership courses, course content clearly builds and expands upon previous courses in the series without having overlapping content. A chart, mapping, or similar document is provided to facilitate review.

6. Course content for all three courses aligns with the DOD Leadership Continuum.

7. Course content incorporates a blend of instructional approaches, such as including group exercises, self-study, and hands-on application of concepts in addition to any traditional lecture-style approaches.

8. Any pre-work or homework to be assigned adds learning value for participants and complements course materials.

9. Course content aligns and does not conflict with any government-established processes or procedures for supervision/management of personnel.

10. An online course evaluation/survey tool is provided for conducting course evaluations.

Technical POCs from each site are able to access the survey tool and generate reports. The tool is user-friendly, both for course participants completing evaluations and for technical POCs generating reports.

The following adjectival ratings/definitions shall be used for the Technical Capabilities. The combined technical risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies in determining technical ratings. Combined technical risk evaluations shall utilize the combined technical risk ratings listed below.

TABLE 1 QUALITY OF COURSE CONTENT AND MATERIALS RATING

Rating Description Outstanding Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unawardable.

Factor 2: Quality of Past Performance

This factor focuses on the quality of corporate experience with this task. Experience relative to this task will be assessed by considering aspects such as the following (these do not constitute separately evaluated subfactors): quality of products and services; timeliness of performance;

business relations; and overall customer satisfaction.

In addition to information sources identified by the offeror, the Government may review Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and/or DOD Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) ratings and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. The Government may also review other relevant past performance information contained in local files and other sources, including Federal, State, and local Government agencies, Better Business Bureaus, published media and electronic databases.

General trends in a contractor's past performance will also be considered.

The following adjectival ratings/definitions shall be used for the Past Performance factor. The quality of past experience rating, as defined in the table below, is the assessment of the offeror's demonstrated recent record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract's requirements.

TABLE 2 QUALITY OF PAST EXPERIENCE RATING

Outstanding Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Good Present/past performance effort involved much of the magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Marginal Present/past performance effort involved little or some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Unacceptable Present/past performance effort involved none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Factor 3: Relevance of Past Performance

This factor focuses on relevance of corporate experience to this task.

It is desirable that the Contractor have experience providing at least two years of similar courses to customers within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), as such experience would provide the Contractor with familiarity with the business, line of work, and organizational culture. If the contractor does not possess prior experience providing similar courses to NAVSEA, experience with the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense would be desirable. Experience with NAVSEA would be considered most relevant, and experience with a DON customer would be considered more relevant than experience with DoD.

In addition to information sources identified by the offeror, the Government may review Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and/or DOD Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) ratings and other existing past performance ratings on relevant contracts. The Government may also review other relevant past performance information contained in local files and other sources, including Federal, State, and local Government agencies, Better Business Bureaus, published media and electronic databases.

General trends in a contractor's past performance will also be considered.

The following adjectival ratings/definitions shall be used for the Past Performance factor. The past performance relevancy rating, as defined in the table below, is the assessment of the offeror's demonstrated relevant record of performance in supplying products and services that meet the contract's requirements

TABLE 3 RELEVANCE OF PAST EXPERIENCE RATING

Most Relevant Vendor has experience providing similar courses to a customer within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

Highly Relevant Vendor has experience providing similar courses to a customer within DON.

Somewhat Relevant Vendor has experience providing similar courses to a customer within the DoD.

Least Relevant Vendor does not have experience providing similar courses to a customer within the DoD.

Factor 5: Instructor Qualifications

The contractor will provide highly qualified and experienced instructors for facilitating all courses. The following qualifications are desired for instructors:

1. Credentialed by a nationally-recognized credentialing body in classroom facilitation, leadership development, instructor-led training, or other similar, related field.

2. Experience facilitating classroom training.

3. Experience facilitating leadership development courses.

4. A graduate degree in education, adult learning, organizational psychology, leadership, or similar, related field.

The following adjectival ratings/definitions shall be used for the Instructor Qualifications. The combined technical risk rating includes consideration of risk in conjunction with the strengths, weaknesses and deficiencies in determining technical ratings. Combined technical risk evaluations shall utilize the combined technical risk ratings listed below.

TABLE 5 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS RATING

Outstanding Instructors possess all desired qualifications. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Instructors possess most desired qualifications. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Acceptable Instructors possess many desired qualifications. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal Instructors possess few of the desired qualifications. One or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable Instructors do not possess desired qualifications. Information sources suggest one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unawardable.

Factor 6: Price The firm fixed price shall include any volume or spot discounts. Since the Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors, you are encouraged to offer your most advantageous pricing in the initial response.

The evaluation factors are listed in descending or equal order of importance. Quality of course content is the most important factor; this factor is slightly more important than factors 2 through 5. Factors 1 through 5 are significantly more important than 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) 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.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Leadership Development Education Series

FFP

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Period of Performance Not to Exceed (NTW) 12 months after date of contract with four (4) additional option years available.

See Statement of Objectives See Attachments 1 - 3 for individual course description and course objectives FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: Leadership Development Education Series

PSC CD: U099

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest JUN 2020 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

NOV 2021

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

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.211-15 Defense Priority And Allocation Requirements APR 2008 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

SEP 2023

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

252.225-7001 Alt I Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2023) Alternate I

JAN 2023

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand Or Measuring Tools JUN 2005 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel JUN 2005 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk DEC 2022 252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk DEC 2022 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and

Avoidance System

JAN 2023

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts JAN 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611430.

(2) The small business size standard is $15,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in…