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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

FLUTE INSTRUCTOR-BASE YEAR

FFP

IN ACCORDANCE WITH INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

PAYMENT SHALL BE MONTHLY IN ARREARS BASED ON THE ACTUAL HOURS PERFORMED EACH MONTH BY THE VENDOR. DUE TO THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE SERVICES REQUESTED, THE HOURS PERFORMED ON A MONTHLY BASIS MAY VARY. ONLY HOURS PERFORMED SHALL BE INVOICED FOR THE MONTH BEING BILLED AND A SUMMARY OF SERVICES PERFORMED SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE). PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY WIDE AREA WORK FLOW (WAWF)

NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FAR 52.209-11, 52.203-18, AND 52.222-52 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M5407918RC3R019

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M5407918RC3R019

NET AMT

FFP

OPTIONAL 6 MONTH EXTENSION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

PAYMENT SHALL BE MONTHLY IN ARREARS BASED ON THE ACTUAL HOURS PERFORMED EACH MONTH BY THE VENDOR. DUE TO THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE SERVICES REQUESTED, THE HOURS PERFORMED ON A MONTHLY BASIS MAY VARY. ONLY HOURS PERFORMED SHALL BE INVOICED FOR THE MONTH BEING BILLED AND A SUMMARY OF SERVICES PERFORMED SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE). PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY WIDE AREA WORK FLOW (WAWF)

NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FAR 52.209-11, 52.203-18, AND 52.222-52 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M5407918RC3R019

NET AMT

STATEMENT OF WORK

NAVAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC (NAVSOM)

1420 GATOR BLVD.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

FLUTE INSTRUCTOR SERVICES

1.0 Introduction:

1.1 The purpose of the requirement is to provide one-on-one on-site musical instruction services to Basic Music, Unit Leader, and Senior Musician course students at the Naval School of Music (NAVSOM). The goal of these services is to produce proficiently trained service members who meet the required performance and course completion standards set forth by demonstrating skills at or above minimum course graduation standards.

2.0 Background:

2.1 The Naval School of Music (NAVSOM) aboard the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-FT Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia provides specialized training for selected personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps. It is the first stop after basic training for instrumentalists and vocalists seeking to join the ranks of the United States Navy and Marine Corps bands. This unique facility, the largest of its kind in the world, provides basic to advanced levels of instruction geared toward preparing Sailors and Marines for the challenges of performance within a wide variety of military ensembles. Graduates of NAVSOM go on to become musical ambassadors throughout the United States and abroad as members of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Bands.

3.0 Scope:

3.1 The vendor shall provide specialized flute/piccolo instruction services for up to twenty one (21) Navy and Marine Corps musicians located at the Naval School of Music (NAVSOM), 1420 Gator Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA.

3.2 NAVSOM’s mission is to provide initial, intermediate, and advanced military and musical training for Sailors and Marines designated for duty as Navy and Marine Corps Musicians to fill billets in worldwide assignments. The period of performance comprised of approximately 1211 man hours of effort from 8 January 2018 through 7 January 2019.

4.0 Summary of Requirements:

4.1 The vendor shall provide a qualified instructor for flute and piccolo instruction at NAVSOM with the following requirements as defined below.

4.2 Vendor shall be familiar with NAVSOM’s approved instructional materials and processes.

4.2.1 Prior to delivery of lessons, vendors shall complete an indoctrination provided by NAVSOM staff that will consist of the following requirements: as flute/piccolo instructor, observe three (3) performance assessments and perform three (3) performance assessments that will each last one (1) hour for a total of six (6) hours.

4.3 Provide flute/piccolo instruction to students on a weekly basis as approved by NAVSOM training schedule.

4.4 Each flute/piccolo lesson shall be one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes in length.

4.4.1 The one (1) hour is to include: fifty (50) minutes of one-on-one student instruction and ten (10) minutes of “transition time” to allow for student flow.

4.4.2 The thirty (30) minutes shall be designated for administrative duties, to include but not limited to maintaining/updating instructional materials (i.e. lesson plans); maintaining the student(s) tri-folder by documenting student progress and/or deficiencies; required computer training if any, to maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) if issued, or any other administrative duties as requested by NAVSOM and approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.5 Studio time/sectional flute and piccolo group instruction to students on a weekly basis as approved by NAVSOM training schedule.

4.6 The vendor shall be qualified to provide instruction in all of the following levels of instruction: Music Basic Course (MBC), Unit Leader Course (ULC), and Senior Musician Course (SMC).

4.7 Vendor shall administer incoming instrumental proficiency assessments for all flute/piccolo students. The incoming instrumental proficiency assessments for flute/piccolo students occur up to three (3) times per month, with each assessment lasting one (1) hour.

4.7.1 Vendor shall assist NAVSOM staff in administering incoming, midterm and final instrumental proficiency assessments for the following woodwind instruments in addition to flute/piccolo: clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon. On these assessments, vendor will adjudicate based upon musicality and style. Vendor is not expected to opine on the fine details and technique of playing clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon. The vendor will administer (up to 5) assessments per month (not including the incoming flute/piccolo instrumental proficiency assessments). The time obligation for this task is a maximum of five (5) hours per month. These assessments shall take place during weeks 1, 11 and 21 (BMC), weeks 1, 15 and 30 (ULC), weeks 1 and 10 (SMC) as needed by NAVSOM.

4.7.2 Based on the results of the incoming proficiency assessment, vendor shall identify specific strengths and weaknesses of each student and develop a lesson plan that focuses toward improvement in areas such as tone, articulation, technique, and overall music ability.

4.7.3 These assessments are graded and failure of the student to meet the required score will result in disenrollment from these courses of instruction. The vendor shall coordinate the number of lessons and assessments with the Technical Assistant (TA) who coordinates with the Woodwind Branch Head as approved by the NAVSOM Training Officer.

4.8 The curriculum that the vendor shall utilize includes instruction in classical and commercial concert band, piccolo performance in military ceremonial music, traditional chamber group style literature, and will be provided by NAVSOM. The vendor shall not use any other information to provide instruction for any of the three (3) courses as defined herein unless approved by the Training Officer.

4.8.1 Basic Level Students shall meet or exceed average to above-average musical performance capability at the 18 level for Marines and the 21 level for Navy for award of the A01M NEC (USN) 5526 MOS (Marines). Student’s performance will be graded using the NAVSOM’s assessment forms NAVSOM 1300/1A (Mid-Term) or NAVSOM 1300/1B (Final) in accordance with NAVSOMINST 1300.1(Series). At the end of the course of instruction the vendor shall ensure the student will possess the necessary skills to perform in professional musical ensembles.

4.8.2 The vendor shall ensure that instruction is provided to ensure Advanced Level Students shall meet or exceed the minimum standards for award of A53M or A51M NEC (USN), defined as: Journeyman musical performance capability at the 24 level graded by NAVSOM’s assessment forms NAVSOM 1300/1A (Mid-Term) or NAVSOM 1300/1B (Final) in accordance with NAVSOMINST 1300.1(Series).

4.9 The vendor shall develop a remedial training course of action with the Technical Assistant (TA) to coordinate with the Woodwind Branch Head to counsel students with substandard performance or progress.

4.9.1 The vendor shall document remediation recommendation to include a detailed plan of implementation.

4.10 The vendor shall prepare each student for instrumental performance assessment that will result in a successful passing score according to NAVSOMINST 1300.1(Series) that will be made available from respective instrumental branch head.

4.10.1 Identify solo literature for each student’s assessment and get approval from NAVSOM Woodwind Branch Head.

4.10.2 Prepare students with an emphasis on sight-reading, performance of practical factors, and performance of scales.

4.11 The vendor shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal information of students under instruction. No personal information to persons outside of the NAVSOM shall be released without prior written consent of the person concerned and the Commanding Officer, Naval School of Music.

5.0 Deliverables:

5.1 Each flute/piccolo student shall have at least TWO lessons per week as specified; less only if specified by Woodwind Branch Head and approved by TO.

5.2 Utilizing existing curriculum, develop a lesson plan based on initial performance assessment at the start of each flute/piccolo student’s program.

5.3 For each flute/piccolo student, a tri-folder detailing lesson progress shall be maintained up to date at all times.

5.4 Evaluation of flute/piccolo student’s progress shall be completed after each scheduled one-on-one lesson and performance assessment IAW NAVSOM training policies and guidance.

5.4.1 In the event of a failed lesson or Jury, the vendor will note the student's tri-folder record and inform the TA. The TA will review the noted information and then write up the failure and counsel the student as required IAW NAVSOM training policies. The vendor will then implement any revisions as provided by the TA to ensure the student completes all requirements as defined by the cognizant government entities.

5.5 Remedial recommendations to be updated after each lesson are communicated through the Technical Assistant to the Woodwind Branch Head.

5.6 BMC students shall be fully prepared for Juries taking place during weeks 8 and 18 and performance assessments taking place during weeks 11 and 21 of each student’s program; Advanced Course students shall be fully prepared for performance assessments that take place in weeks 10 (SMC), 15 (ULC), and 30 (ULC) of each student’s program.

6.0 Quality Assurance Plan:

6.1 The Government will evaluate the vendor’s performance under this contract using the method of surveillance specified on the Performance Requirements Summary and Surveillance Plan below:

7.0 Surveillance Plan:

7.1 Random Inspections – The Government will randomly inspect the vendor’s lesson plans, written assessment records and assessment results monthly as described as:

7.1.1 Random samplings consists of records review by Training Officer or designated representative, observance of lessons, questioning students, and any other such reasonable methods as may be necessary to obtain relevant information.

7.1.2 Vendor shall achieve a passing graduation rate as directed IAW NAVSOM CO’s effective guidance.

7.1.3 Vendor shall achieve an 80% improved assessment performance.

7.1.4 The Government will use the Customer Complaint method to process any negative observation relating to the vendor’s performance. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Designated Government Technical Representative will investigate the complaint, and, if validated, document the unsatisfactory performance as a Contract Deficiency Report (CDR). The CDR will be processed through the Contracting Officer to the vendor for resolution of the problem.

7.1.5 The vendor shall be allotted time, to be determined on a case by case basis, to resolve unsatisfactory performance. If the allotted time is exceeded, this lack of action will also be documented as a CDR. The vendor shall not be paid for re-performance.

8.0 Vendor Qualifications/Personnel Qualifications:

8.1 The vendor personnel shall possess at a minimum, a Master of Music in Music Education and/or Performance. DMA (ABD by the time of appointment) is preferred. Equivalent professional experience, to include having held the position of Instrumental Instructor while on active duty with any branch of service affiliated with the Naval School of Music, may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Equivalent experience will be determined by the Commanding Officer, Naval School of Music. He or she must have at least three years of teaching experience in the area of studio instruction at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will have significant teaching and performing experience in both classical and commercial concert band and traditional chamber group literature and will be able to align his or her teaching processes and philosophies with established curricular guidelines. Prior military applicants must have been honorably discharged.

8.2 The vendor personnel shall be proficient to teach ear training and music theory relevant to improving student performance capabilities on the designated instrument.

8.3 The vendor personnel shall be proficient to teach both flute and piccolo.

8.4 The vendor shall be capable of carrying musical instruments and related equipment weighing up to 40 pounds total weight.

8.5 The vendor shall provide training support functions to include coordinating instructional schedules, maintaining student training files, and be proficient in the use of standard computer software such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

8.6 All candidates must provide:

c) CD or URL link (within one year) solo performances in classical and commercial genres (as applicable to instrument).

Materials will be reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Naval School of Music prior to determining suitability for position.

9.0 Security:

9.1 The vendor shall not have access to any documents or information with a higher security classification than: “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.”

9.2 The vendor shall have base access to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

9.3 The vendor shall require access to the Government network and must have at a minimum, National Agency Check (NAC) initiated before being assigned a government e-mail account.

10.0 Identification of Vendor Employee(S):

10.1 The vendor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge, which shall indicate the date of the start of the contract or the employee’s employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of non-metallic material. The badge shall be easily readable and include the employee’s name, vendor’s name, functional area of assignment, and color photograph. The COR or Designated Government Technical Representative shall approve the ID badge template before the start date. Also, the vendor shall comply with the DoD regulation concerning the acquisition of Common Access Cards (CAC) for all vendor personnel in accordance with the policies and procedures currently in use at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA. The vendor will be responsible to complete any required training needed to maintain a valid CAC.

10.2 Vendor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this order/contract to include Government meetings and conferences. The vendor shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

10.3 Vendor personnel shall identify themselves as vendor employees when answering telephones on post.

10.4 When vendor personnel send e-mails to Government personnel while performing on this order/contract, the vendor’s e-mail shall include the company name together with the person’s name. When it is necessary for vendor personnel to have a user address on a Government computer, the Government will ensure that a person’s e-mail address includes the name of their company.

11.0 Legal Holidays:

11.1 The following days have been established as legal public holidays in the federal service. Services will not be required on the following holidays:

Martin Luther King’s Day President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year’s Day

11.2 NETC SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS: Every year Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) will publish a scheduled two-week shutdown of the NAVSOM. The services of the vendor will not be required during this published two-week shutdown of the NAVSOM. The vendor will coordinate with NAVSOM POC to ensure no lessons are scheduled to take place during this time.

11.3 NAVSOM CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS: The vendor will not be required if the NAVSOM is closed due to inclement weather. The vendor is responsible for calling the NAVSOM Command Duty Officer for status.

12.0 Absence/Leave:

12.1 The contracting agency must provide a qualified instructor if determined that the contracted instructor will not be able to provide the required weekly lessons.

13.0 Locations / Government Installations:

Naval School of Music 1420 Gator Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23459-2617

14.0 Period of Performance:

15.0 Method of Payment:

15.1 Payment for this contract shall be made via DFAS Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) utilizing the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) System. The vendor is required to register and setup an account in the WAWF System in order to receive payment. The Government reserves the right to change this payment method through other means only by a contract modification if necessary. Payment shall be monthly in arrears.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

07-JAN-2019

VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23461-2099

07-JUL-2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

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

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

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

Addendum 52.212-1

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS – COMMERCIAL ITEM and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following information is provided:

The quote shall consist of two parts:

(1) Technical Approach

(2) Price

Each vendor shall submit an electronic version of the following:

Part 1: Technical Approach - Vendors shall describe their approach in performing the tasking listed in the Statement of Work (SOW) Section 8.0 and demonstrate their ability to provide the vocal instruction. The total page limit on the technical approach submission is 15 pages. The Government will accept teaching experience with collegiate-level curriculum and/or students when considering eligible candidates. The Government will conduct source selection in accordance with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) techniques using the policies and procedures of FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The technical approach shall include a description of the approach to performing the tasking as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Part 2: Price - Vendors shall submit one original signed copy of the completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, signed acknowledgement of any amendments and executed Representations and Certifications, unless otherwise completed in System for Award Management (SAM).

The prices quoted shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Supplies and Services contained in the Request for Quote (RFQ).

No price information shall be submitted in the Technical section of the quotation. Price quotes shall be held firm for sixty (60) days.

Interested vendors may send quotations and supporting documentation in any of the following ways:

(a) By e-mail to: mindy.morris@navy.mil

(b) By fax to: 860-694-2840

(c) By commercial courier (i.e. FEDEX or UPS) to the following address:

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Attn: Mindy Morris Contracting Department Groton Office, Code 245.2 BLDG 84-2, Room 205 Naval Submarine Base New London Groton, CT 06349

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

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

(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. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

The Government will conduct source selection in accordance with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) techniques using the policies and procedures of FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This process was determined the most appropriate method of attaining the best value for the Government through the selection of the technically acceptable quotations with the lowest evaluated price. In order to be considered awardable, there must be an “Acceptable” rating in every non-price factor. LPTA non-price factor for this requirement will consist of Technical Approach. Tradeoffs will not be used during the source selection process. Quotations will be evaluated for acceptability.

Accordingly, the following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

· Technical Approach (Acceptable/Unacceptable)

· Price

The technical approach will be evaluated on the vendor’s ability to demonstrate and understanding of the RFQ, and how its approach will successfully accomplish the requirements of the RFQ. The technical quotes will be rated acceptable or unacceptable using the ratings and descriptions outlined in the table below. All unacceptable technical quotes will not be evaluated and will no longer be considered for further evaluation. The total page limit on the technical approach submission is 15 pages.

In order to be considered Acceptable, vendors must receive an acceptable rating for the technical quote in its entirety. The vendor must address each of the areas in sufficient detail so that the Government can reasonably determine that the vendor possesses the requisite ability to deliver on the contract. Such detail should take the form of an explanation of the vendor’s structure, and processes that reflect its capabilities. Vendors that simply reiterate the requirements and state that they possess the capability to deliver will be considered Unacceptable.

The Government will evaluate the vendor’s technical based on the information received in the vendor’s written quote. The Government will evaluate each vendor’s technical acceptability in accordance with the following ratings table:

Technical Approach = Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Acceptable

Quote clearly meets the minimum performance and capability requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable

Quote does not clearly meet the minimum performance and capability requirements of the solicitation.

Price: The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. The evaluation may include, but is not limited to the following:

(A) Price comparison with other vendors;

(B) Completeness: a complete “SF1449: Schedule of Services Pricing information as it directly relates to what is requested in the solicitation;

(C) Comparison with independent cost estimates.

Vendors responding to this solicitation are advised that, prior to award, the government may request vendors to submit information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items, sales history for the same or similar items, price list with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted quote.

Selection: The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue an award using the procedures of FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government will select the vendor whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and technical when compared to other quotations. The Government reserves the right to issue a contract to other than the lowest priced vendor, issue a contract without discussions, or issue a contract after discussions, whichever is in the best interest of the Government. The Government also reserves the right to not issue an award if it is not in the best interest of the Government. The Government reserves the right to award on initial quotations. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quotation should contain the vendor’s best terms from a technical and price standpoint.

Written Notice: A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote e-mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quotes specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

If an inordinate amount of proposals are received in response this Request for Quote (RFQ), the Government reserves the right to conduct the evaluation utilizing the procedures documented below in order to gain efficiencies in the evaluation process.

Step 1:

Rank by Initially Proposed Total Price. The Government intends to initially rank all quotes by the initially proposed total price, from lowest to highest. Evaluation and determination of the proposed Total Overall Evaluated Price as fair, reasonable and balanced will occur as specified in Step 2 below. Those outside the initial evaluation pools will not be evaluated unless necessary to obtain efficient competition. The evaluation pools are as follows:

Evaluation Pool. The Government will select a minimum of the three (3) lowest priced proposals from among the vendors for further evaluation. If the Government receives less than (3) initial proposals, the Government will evaluate all proposals.

Step 2:

Factor Evaluations. Upon establishment of the evaluation pools as described above, the Government will evaluate each factor simultaneously, as follows:

Technical Evaluation. The Government will evaluate the technical proposals of vendors as specified in 52.212-2 EVALUATION, Evaluation Factors for Award. If any of the quotes receives any "Unacceptable" ratings, as described in 52.212-2 EVALUATION, Evaluation Factors for Award, and these quote(s) are not determined to be easily correctable, the Government reserves the right to pull in the next lowest priced quotes(s) to ensure effective competition, or until all quotes are evaluated.

Price Evaluation. The Government will evaluate the price proposals of vendors as specified in 52.212-2 EVALUATION, Evaluation Factors for Award.

If additional quotes are pulled in on a one-for-one basis under any of the factors, the Government will evaluate those quotes in two factors: Technical and Price.

Award Decision. If at least three (3) of the lowest priced quotes are technically "Acceptable", and are fair and reasonably priced, the Government may award with or without discussions, starting with the lowest priced proposal.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- “Administrative merits determination” means certain notices or findings of labor law violations issued by an enforcement agency following an investigation. An administrative merits determination may be final or be subject to appeal or further review. To determine whether a particular notice or finding is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Arbitral award or decision” means an arbitrator or arbitral panel determination that a labor law violation occurred, or that enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes an award or decision that is not final or is subject to being confirmed, modified, or vacated by a court, and includes an award or decision resulting from private or confidential proceedings. To determine whether a particular award or decision is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“Civil judgment” means--

(1) In paragraph (h) of this provision: A judgment or finding of a civil offense by any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) In paragraph (s) of this provision: Any judgment or order entered by any Federal or State court in which the court determined that a labor law violation occurred, or enjoined or restrained a violation of labor law. It includes a judgment or order that is not final or is subject to appeal. To determine whether a particular judgment or order is covered by this definition, it is necessary to consult section II.B. in the DOL Guidance.

“DOL Guidance” means the Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance entitled: ``Guidance for Executive Order 13673, `Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' ''. The DOL Guidance, dated August 25, 2016, can be obtained from www.dol.gov/fairpayandsafeworkplaces.

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

“Enforcement agency” means any agency granted authority to enforce the Federal labor laws. It includes the enforcement components of DOL (Wage and Hour Division, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. It also means a State agency designated to administer an OSHA-approved State Plan, but only to the extent that the State agency is acting in its capacity as administrator of such plan. It does not include other Federal agencies which, in their capacity as contracting agencies, conduct investigations of potential labor law violations. The enforcement agencies associated with each labor law under E.O. 13673 are--

(1) Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for--

(i) The Fair Labor Standards Act;

(ii) The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

(iii) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act;

(iv) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, formerly known as the Service Contract Act;

(v) The Family and Medical Leave Act; and

(vi) E.O. 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors);

(2) Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for--

(i) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; and

(ii) OSHA-approved State Plans;

(3) Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for--

(i) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

(ii) The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and

(iii) E.O. 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity);

(4) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the National Labor Relations Act; and

(5) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for--

(i) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

(ii) The Americans with…