2.01 AMENDMENT 01 RFQ N6817125Q0007.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this modification is to:

1. Respond to submitted questions;

2. Update the Performance Work Statement;

3. Add an additional Point of Contract;

4. Update the the Attachment 4 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PLAN;

5. To extend the solicitation closing date until 20 March 2025 at 09.00 AM, Naples (Italy) Time;

6. All other terms and conditions remain the same;

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 21

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Mar-2025

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N6817125Q0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Feb-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

14-Mar-2025

CODE

NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE

PSC 817 - BOX 50

FPO 09622

N68171 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6817125Q0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1: We have reached out to the U.S. State Department with questions about acquiring work permits for personnel going to Italy, Spain, Bahrain, Djibouti and CLDJ. Probably due to the new requirements at Federal officers, we have received no responses to our request via calls or email. Could you share, from your wealth of experience, guidance and best practices regarding the need and process of acquiring work visas?

A1: We do not have any information to provide.

Q2: Is there a repository where expired RFQ or contracts can be acquired and studied comparatively, as we build our bid?

A2: SAM.gov is an official U.S. Government website to access publically available award data. Evaluation of quotations and award of this requirement will be done strictly in accordance with this RFQ, N6817125Q0007.

Q3: Number of facilitator workshops (p. 9 compare p. 14)

a. 8 per facilitator (p. 9) (In other words, 4 facilitators times 8 = 32 per year)

b. 46 per year minimum (p. 14 #8)

A3: Retreats and workshops are two different types of events. The number of retreats is 46 and the number of workshops is 32.

Workshops typically last between 2 to 8 hours (1 working day) while retreats last 2 to 3 days with the facilitator staying overnight at the retreat location. The verbiage has been added in the PWS.

Q4: Distribution of workshops among facilitators

a. 8 per facilitator (p. 9)

b. 8 Naples/Souda Bay, 6 Sigonella, 6 Rota, 26 in Bahrain/CLDJ/ISA (p. 14 #8)

A4: Please see the response to question 3.

Q5: Which deliverables are reported by the Contractor and which by the Facilitators (pp. 12-13)

A5: The contractor may decide who submits the reports based on the structure the company wants to execute. The facilitator on-site or personnel from the company elsewhere may submit deliverables. This is a contractor decision.

Q6: Confirm that travel budget limits are for internal travel only and do not include initial onboarding or End of tour return travel.

A6: Correct. The travel budget is for execution of the trips outlined in the PWS.

Q7: Vacation provisions? Coverage during vacations and/or exigent circumstances?

A7: See paragraph 4 of the Performance Work Statement. The contractor may work with the COR regarding their schedule and associated coverage if a facilitator will be out of the office. Any change in coverage would need to be approved by the COR.

Verbiage added in the PWS: 'A change in facilitator coverage, as recommended by the CREDO Director, must receive approval from the COR before implementation. The vendor (contractor) may use a facilitator at another location to provide backup support for time out of the office to cover the duties for that temporary period. If a facilitator at any location is going to be out of the office more than 4 weeks a year, the contractor shall propose a coverage plan to the customer for approval or denial. If the plan is denied, the contractor shall provide support in line with the PWS'.

Q8: Attachment 4 – Contract Administration Plan-The first sentence states that this RFQ is for “wireless telephone services.” Is this a typo?

A8: Yes, it was a typo error. The form was corrected

Q9: Solicitation Page 9: The first paragraph states “The contract facilitators may be eligible for Government Quarters and may also eligible for their children to attend DoDs schools based on a space available – pay basis.

Facilitators may be authorized to use base housing services to identify and procure off-base housing. The facilitators/contractor will be responsible for the cost of their Quarter/Housing on/off base. The facilitators may also be authorized to use NEX/Commissary facilities.” Can they government please clarify “may” in this case and what criteria will determine whether or not these personnel will be able to access these supports? This may factor into the fixed price cost and is important to know at pricing stage whether or not the facilitators will have access to these services.

A9: The first paragraph states has been removed from the PWS

Q10: Solicitation, Section 7, Government Resources, Page 14. Is the government or the contractor responsible for providing any supplies necessary to conduct the workshops? i.e. flip charts, projectors, notepads or other similar meeting and workshop materials?

A10: The government is responsible for providing basic necessary supplies/materials to execute the workshops/retreats.

Q11: Solicitation, Section 9, Travel, Page 14-15: Can the government clarify travel requirements among the facilitators? Specifically, can the government confirm it intends the Naples-based CREDO facilitator to travel 20 times/year, while the Sigonella-based CREDO facilitators will travel one time/year?

A11: The Naples facilitator covers Naples, Gaeta and Souda Bay retreats/workshop/ CREDO programming. This facilitator is also available to provide two (for each) programming events for Germany, Poland and Romania. The total opportunities total to an estimated 20 possible CREDO events per year.

The Sigonella facilitator covers Sigonella alone and is estimated will travel to Naples one time per year (initial facilitator INDOC).

The Rota facilitator also provides coverage (estimated two trips for each location) for Valencia, Madrid and Lisbon as needed/scheduled and will travel to Naples estimated one time per year.

The Bahrain facilitator also covers ISA Air Base and CLDJ (Dijoubti) and will travel to ISA (local) and Bahrain an estimated 11 times per year and will travel to Naples an estimated one time per year. ISA is a local location within a short driving distance. Additionally, all ISA retreats take place within the Bahrain Area.

Travel Item # of trips # of Personnel

CREDO HQ, Naples

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Greece 2 1

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Germany 2 1

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Romania

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Poland 2 1

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Gaeta/Latina, Italy

12 1

NAVSTA ROTA SPAIN

Roundtrip travel to Naples, Italy 1 1

Roundtrip to Valencia, Spain 2 1

Roundtrip to Madrid, Spain 2 1

Roundtrip to Lisbon, Portugal 2 1

NSA BAHRAIN

Roundtrip travel from Bahrain to Djibouti 11 1

Roundtrip travel to Naples, Italy 1 1

NAS SIGONELLA

Roundtrip travel to Naples, Italy 1 1

Q12: Solicitation, Section 1, Objective Task Explanation, Page 10: Can the government clarify its expectations for CREDO facilitators to “independently develop new workshops and training opportunities in line with the CNIC OPS Plan and CREDO Director's guidance”? Is this expected to be a significant portion of the CREDO facilitators’ work?

A12: This is not expected to be a significant portion of the facilitators’work. Facilitator is able to develop and recommend new trainings (appropriate for their installation) that are in line with the CNIC OPS Plan, and CREDO Director’s guidance (SECNAVINST 1730.7E, OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1738.1B and CNICINST 1738.1

CREDO). CREDO director will assess and is the approving authority for usage of recommended workshop and/or training.

Q13: Solicitation, Instructions to Quoters, Page 26. Is it our understanding that we are not required to submit key personnel or the names of anticipated personnel. In that light, can the government clarify the statement “Vendors that propose candidates that have obtained training/current certifications in some or all of the certifications listed under section 3 as part of their quote submission may be viewed favorably”?

Q13: While not mandatory, including candidates with relevant certifications in the proposal may be viewed favorably during the evaluation process.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Mar-2025 09:00 AM to 20-Mar-2025 09:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023)

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

In addition to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following instructions are provided.

Throughout this solicitation, any reference to quoter or vendor shall be interpreted to mean quoter; likewise, any reference to offer or proposal shall be interpreted to mean quote.

1) Proposals shall be submitted electronically by the date and time states on the SF1449 block 8 to Ms. Carmelita Saggese, Ms. Marie Hahn and Roberto Pipolo at the following email addresses:

carmelita.saggese2.LN@us.navy.mil marie.k.hahn2.civ@us.navy.mil roberto.pipolo.LN@us.navy.mil Electronic mail sent to these addresses shall clearly reference the Request for Quote (RFQ); number N6817125Q0007, in the subject line.

Quote Delivery: Quoters are advised that delays can be experienced with the Government’s email system.

Additionally, the email system capacity for each email is 10 MB. Emails greater than 10 MB will not be delivered and, consequently, will not be considered. Therefore, quotes exceeding the size limit must be sent via multiple emails. Email submissions must specify whether the quoter is submitting multiple emails. The emails must be labeled (i.e., Email #1 of 3). Zip files are not accepted. If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt from the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of submission, it is the contractor’s responsibility to follow up with the Contracting Officer to ensure receipt via phone and/or email.

DO NOT SEND POSTAL ELECTRONICALLY CERTIFIED (PEC) EMAILS.

Amendments and Notices to the RFQ: Amendments and notices will be posted to EURONECO and SAM.GOV. It is the quoter’s responsibility to check these sites for amendments and notices.

All quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items.

Quotes shall be divided in Three Volumes (Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price) as described below.

All pages shall be numbered. A table of contents identifying the major sections of the overall proposal and showing location by page references shall be included.

Failure to provide the quote as described herein will result in the quote being determined non-compliant and it will not be considered for award.

2) Questions: Shall be submitted no later than noon (CET) on 10 March 2025 at 09.00 AM to Ms. Carmelita Saggese, Ms. Marie Hahn and Roberto Pipolo at the following email addresses:

carmelita.saggese2.LN@us.navy.mil marie.k.hahn2.civ@us.navy.mil roberto.pipolo.LN@us.navy.mil

Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. Other methods of submitting questions are not authorized and will not be acknowledged or addressed. Questions and answers will be provided to all potential quoters via NECO) and SAM.GOV through a solicitation amendment.

3) Proposals shall consist of three Volumes as follows:

a) Volume I: Technical Approach

b) Volume II: Past Performance

c) Volume III: Price

a) Volume I: Technical Approach

Sub-factor 1.1 – Performance and Management Plan Sub-factor 1.2 – Staffing Approach

b) Volume II: Past Performance Past Performance Information

Past Performance Questionnaires

c) Volume III: Price Standard Form 1449

Volume I: Technical Approach This submission shall contain the following portion of the quote, to include all data and information required for the evaluation of the below mentioned sub-factors, excluding any reference to the pricing aspects of each quote.

Subfactor 1: Performance and Management Plan The vendor shall provide a performance and management plan that demonstrates how they will successfully accomplish the requirements of the PWS. Vendor shall provide a performance and management plan that describes the management controls, techniques, and procedures that will be used to ensure required work is performed in a timely, responsive, professional, and efficient manner.

Subfactor 2: Staffing Approach The vendor shall provide a staffing approach which describes: the methodology for recruitment and retention of experienced and qualified personnel as detailed in PWS. It should include methods for obtaining and maintaining the required certifications/trainings and qualifications specified in PWS Section 2-3. In addition, it should address a plan to minimize staff turnover. Vendors that propose candidates that have obtained training/current certifications in some or all of the certifications listed under section 3 as part of their quote submission may be viewed favorably.

The technical submission shall not contain any price information.

***Technical submission is limited to 20 pages. ***

Volume II: Past Performance The Quoter shall describe its past performance (See Attachment 1 – Past Performance Information) on directly related or similar Federal, State and local government, or private contracts and subcontracts, which are ongoing or were completed within the last three (3) years before the closing date of this RFQ, and which are of the same or similar scope (nature of service), magnitude (dollar value) and complexity as the PWS contained in this RFQ (not more than three references). Quoters must clearly state whether the work performed on referenced contracts was done as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Quoters shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the similarity of referenced contracts to the requirements of the RFQ using the attachment 1. Past performance information shall be no more than one page for each reference. If more than three references are provided, the Government will only consider the first three listed.

If proposed subcontractor/affiliate past performance is provided as part of the three contracts or efforts, the percentage and type of work to be done by the subcontractor on the solicitation requirement must be stated. The quoter's quote shall detail clearly the aspects of the work in the solicitation that the subcontractor is proposed to perform. A reference that does not detail clearly the aspects of the work in the solicitation that the subcontractor is proposed to perform may not be evaluated.

Attachment (2), Past Performance Questionnaire is provided for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Quoters SHALL NOT complete or submit this form. Attachment (2) will be completed by the past performance references provided by the Quoter in Attachment (1), and may be utilized in the Quoter’s past performance evaluation. The sole reason for providing this attachment is so the Quoters can see the types of questions that their past performance references will be asked. The Quoter shall provide the information requested above for past performance evaluation, or affirmatively state on the Past Performance Information Sheet that it possesses no recent or relevant past performance .

Volume III: Price Standard Form 1449 The price shall be the quoted in accordance with the pricing schedule in this RFQ, price and other such price information considered appropriate to support the quote shall be submitted. The pricing information shall be completed in accordance with the following:

a. A completed section B “Supplies or Services and Price”

b. The price for the service CLINs shall be inclusive of all costs associated with the support provided except for the travel. The price for travel is Not to Eceed price.

c. A completed and signed page 1 of the most current version of the solicitation, and any amendments.

d. Unless completed in SAM, RFQ Section, Representation, Certification and Other Statements of Vendors – completed by the vendor.

e. Travel is anticipated; the Government has included a “Not to Exceed” travel amount for each period of performance. All vendors are to quote the “Not to Exceed” travel amounts provided below for each identified CLIN (base and option CLINs). The Government’s estimated travel shall be used for the purpose of evaluating the price quote. No profit or fee may be applied to the travel costs.

Period Travel- Not to Exceed Base Period $48,000.00

Option Period I $48,000.00 Option Period II $48,000.00 Option Period III $48,000.00 Option Period IV $48,000.00

FAR Clause 52.217-8 $24,000.00

The price submission is not page limited, but is strictly limited to price information.

Signed copies shall be submitted via the electronic submission methods described above. Prices for all line items shall be provided. The prices quoted shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Supplies and Services contained in the solicitation. No price information shall be submitted in the Technical section of the quotation. Price quotations shall be held firm for 180 days.

Note: In the event that any person who is not a bona fide employee of the vendor participated in the creation, formulation, or writing of any portion of the quotation, a certificate to this effect shall be included in the quotation which shall be signed by an officer of the vendor. Such certificate shall identify the name of the person who is not a bona fide employee, that person’s employment capacity, the name of the person’s firm, the relationship of that firm to the vendor, and the portion of the quotation in which the person participated.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statament

1. Objective Task Explanation

The Contractor is directly responsible for ensuring the execution of all facets of this contract as outlined below.

The contractor shall provide four (4) trained professional facilitators to be assigned to CNREURAFCENT CHAPLAINS RELIGIOUS ENRICHMENT DEVELOPMENT OPERATION (CREDO), which falls under CNREURAFCENT Religious Ministries Program. Each contract facilitator will be stationed at one of the following installations (contract facilitators may have to travel to other installations as the mission demands):

CNREURAFCENT CREDO NSA Naples

PSC 817 Box 14

FPO AE 09622-0018

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA

PSC 824 BOX 9

FPO AE 09623-0001

CNREURAFCENT CREDO Det Bahrain

PSC 817 Box 14

FPO AE 09622-0018

NAVSTA ROTA (SPAIN)

PSC 819 Box 12

FPO AE 09645-1900

The contractor shall assist CNREURAFCENT CREDO by providing four (4) CREDO facilitators to assist the CREDO staff in providing direct facilitation of CREDO retreats/workshops, General Military Training Briefs (GMTs), Command Indoctrination Briefs and other training events to include the following:

1. Feedback Forms: Administer pre and post feedback forms at all CREDO events to gather participant input and evaluate program effectiveness.

2. Retreats: Facilitate a minimum number of specific retreats per Section 8 of the PWS. Retreats typically include Personal Resiliency Retreats (PRRs), Marriage Enrichment Retreats (MERs), and Family Enrichment Retreats (FERs). The retreats last 2 to 3 days with the facilitator staying overnight at the retreat location.

3. Workshops: Facilitate a minimum of 32 CREDO-approved workshops (8 workshop per Facilitator per year) aimed at addressing specific command training or education needs.Workshops typically last between 2 to 8 hours (1 working day).

4. Suicide Prevention Training: Conduct Suicide Prevention Training, including CNIC-approved Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Safe Talk trainings, among others.

5. Identify Initiatives: Identify and propose additional capabilities or initiatives that can be delivered by CREDO, subject to approval by the CREDO Director or installation chaplains.

6. Limitations: Contract facilitators, as outlined in SECNAVINST 1730.1F, cannot advise commanders, facilitate for the religious needs for others, or provide religious services for members of their own faith through CREDO. They are also restricted from offering pastoral care or counseling within the Chaplain Corps' scope of responsibilities. .

7. Referrals: Refer service members and their families to appropriate Navy system helping professionals for further support.

8. Promotion: Promote, network, and advertise CREDO programs at command meetings addressing service members' and families' quality of life and support needs.

9. Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with other caring professions within the Navy system to share knowledge and enhance intervention services for sailors and their families.

10. Curriculum & Data: Use only CNIC-approved curriculum for events, which will be provided by the customer, collect necessary data as required by the CREDO Director, and utilize approved platforms for data reporting.

11. Lesson Plans & New Programs: Assist in developing lesson plans, co-facilitate new CREDO-approved programs, and collaborate on the annual calendar of events and curriculum development.

12. Logistics & Coordination: Collaborate with Religious Program Specialists for logistics and supply needs for events.

13. Independent Initiatives: Independently develop new workshops and training opportunities in line with the CNIC OPS Plan and CREDO Director’s guidance ( SECNAVINST 1730.7E ,OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1738.1B and CNICINST 1738.1 CREDO ).

14. Performance Reporting: Collaborate with CREDO staff to capture and report performance statistics and data as per approved platforms and guidelines.

15. Meetings: Have quarterly meetings (telephonic if necessary) with the CREDO Director to discuss ongoing initiatives, progress, and planning.

The Contractor support under this contract shall be provided in the following settings: office, classroom, chapels, and workshop/retreat facilities.

2. Qualifications

In accordance with OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1738.1B, CREDO increases the spiritual readiness and resilience of Service Members and other authorized persons as part of the Department of the Navy’s (DON) Strategic Plan for Religious Ministry.

CREDO program activities are formatted as workshops, seminars and retreats. CREDO events are voluntary in nature, protect the free exercise of religion and are conducted in an environment where both presenters and attendees are treated with dignity and respect.

In many cases, guidelines and expectations will be established by the Offices of the Navy Chief of Chaplains, CNIC or CNREURAFCENT. The contract facilitator shall advise the CREDO Director of complex and/or intricate issues and problems. Any potential deviations from established methods to modify, adapt, or refine broader guidelines must be approved by the CREDO Director.

The contract facilitator must uphold and adhere to the highest standards of personal conduct, morals and ethics for the CREDO program.

Each contract facilitator must possess the following qualifications, experience, and skills to adequately perform the stated requirements:

o Education (each contract facilitator must have one of the following):

(Preferred) Master’s level degree in Divinity (accredited by Association of Theological Schools) with at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), or equivalent clinical training experience, or two years ministry experience in an institutional setting (military, hospital, prison, etc.).

Or

Master’s level degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family therapy, or Social Work fields (accredited by the specific governing body for professional competencies in the area of expertise), with at least two year of professional experience.

Or

Master’s level degree in education with an emphasis in adult learning, or religious studies, or curriculum development, or leadership development, with at least two years of professional experience.

Or

A retired U.S. Military Service member: A minimum of 20 years of honorable service in the U.S. active-duty military is required. Must have at least five years of documented formal training and educational experience within the armed forces. This experience may include curriculum development, teaching, or training delivery related to areas such as leadership, counseling, character development, etc. The candidate is to possess the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in a field conducive to religious studies, counseling, adult education, or a related area. However a formal degree may not be mandatory, relevant military training, certifications, or professional experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the mentioned fields would fulfill this requirement. Strong knowledge and understanding of religious principles, doctrines, and practices across various faith traditions is preferred.

Professional Experience: Two (2) years of expertise demonstrating the following professional skills is preferred:

Professional Skills Preferred:

a. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and offer recommendations to government-related groups.

b. Training and Learning Enhancement: Skills to improve group training environments.

c. Support for Trauma Victims: Awareness and interpersonal skills to assist individuals impacted by emotional, psychological, spiritual, or physical trauma or loss.

d. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capability to prioritize tasks, meeting constant deadlines.

e. Analytical Proficiency: Competence in complex analytical and problem-solving methods.

f. Event Coordination and Project Management: Experience in managing various events like retreats, workshops, seminars, conferences, symposia, and overseeing projects effectively.

g. Multitasking and Communication: Capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and communicate clearly and succinctly with senior Government Officials.

h. Leadership in Group Settings: Experience in leading and supporting groups in a nurturing manner.

It’s required at least one year of experience as a facilitator or in a related training and assessment field

Each facilitator must possess the following attributes:

o U. S. Citizen, o Proficiency in writing and speaking the English Language, o Obtain /retain a valid, favorable NACI-85 investigation in JPAS, and o Ability to lift light items.

3. Certification/Training

The contractor will ensure that each facilitator must be trained and certified in the following proprietary programs within 3 months of contract period of performance start date.

a. The Gottman Institute, relationship and couple enhancement training

b. PREP 8.0—Obtained from Prep Inc.com

c. PREP Got Your Back V.5 – Obtained from PREP Inc

d. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) – Obtained from Living Works

Education USA, Inc., Fayetteville, NC

e. safeTALK— Obtained from Living Works Education USA, Inc., Fayetteville, NC

f. Myers Briggs Facilitator Training – Obtained from myersbriggs.org

g. RFI Family Resiliency Training Level I and/or Family Wellness, familywellness.com

h. Leading at the Speed of Trust – Obtained from Franklin Covey

i. Arbinger

Within 10 business days of period of performance start date, the contractor shall present a Instructor’s Training Jacket (ITJ) to the Contracting Office Representative (COR), if any of the trainings have already been completed. The ITJ shall include certificates from those trainings. As noted above, for any trainings that have not been completed, the contractor will have 90 days from the start of the PoP to complete those trainings.

These trainings will not be paid for as a separate cost to the Government. The contractor must provide updated ITJs to remain complaint with CNIC approved curriculum. If a Facilitator is replaced during contract performance, the replacement Facilitator must complete training/certification within three months of the date the replacement Facilitator begins performance on the contract.

Except for ASIST and safeTALK, the above trainings are only required to be completed once by each Facilitator during the performance of the contract. For ASIST and safeTALK, the Facilitator must maintain their qualification. For ASIST after the initial training, the Facilitator must teach three classes with at least of 8 participants in the first year and then one class per year with a minimum of 8 people participants. For safeTALK the same requirement applies but each class must have at least 10 participants.

4. Personnel

The contractor will provide coverage during working hours as specified in Section 8 of this PWS, and have replacement coverage available for each facilitator. The minimum acceptable personnel qualifications shall be in effect for any substitutions that would occur during the course of contract performance. Should a facilitator be removed from a location during the course of contract performance, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR and Contracting Officer in writing and outlining a plan to provide a replacement facilitator.

In addition, the Government has the right to request the removal of contractor personnel from performing under this contract for poor performance or failure to maintain appropriate and professional behavior. Any such request will be communicated by the contracting officer. The contractor may work with the COR regarding their schedule and associated coverage if a facilitator will be out of the office. Any change in coverage would need to be approved by the COR. 'A change in facilitator coverage, as recommended by the CREDO Director, must receive approval from the COR before implementation. The vendor (contractor) may use a facilitator at another location to provide backup support for time out of the office to cover the duties for that temporary period. If a facilitator at any location is going to be out of the office more than 4 weeks a year, the contractor shall propose a coverage plan to the customer for approval or denial. If the plan is denied, the contractor shall provide support in line with the PWS.

5. Deliverables and Performance Goals

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables (below) in the following time frames. The deliverables are property of CNREURAFCENT. All raw data, as well as resulting tables, matrixes, reports, manuals, audio/visual aids and other such reports generated in execution of this requirement shall become the property of CNREURAFCENT Religious Ministries Chaplain. Reports shall be in format approved by CNREURAFCENT CREDO Director or designated representative. For record-keeping purposes, the contract number shall be used on all reports and correspondence presented in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall provide the deliverables to the COR, by the specified deadline in the Government-provided format. Additional information regarding these deliverables can be found in the QASP as outlined in Attachment (3).

Deliverable or

Service Performance Standard Due Date Frequency Acceptable Quality

Level Instructor’s Training Jacket (ITJ)

ITJ is submitted as prescribed by the PWS

Within 10 business days of period of performance start or within 10 business days of the start of a new facilitator.

Updated ITJ is required after 90 days of POP start or replacement instructor start IF trainings not completed at contract award/Facilitator start date

100% inspection of all ITJ’s

98% of ITJ submissions are timely and require no rework.

Weekly Reports Weekly reports are submitted as prescribed by the PWS

Close of business each Monday

100% inspection of all weekly reports

98% of weekly reports are timely and require no rework

Daily Activities Daily input of activities, to include but not limited to retreats, workshops and meetings

Daily Daily direct observation with random inspection and monitoring.

95% of daily activities are timely submitted and require no rework

Travel Itineraries Travel itineraries include cost estimates and travel plans

14 calendar days prior to travel

100% inspection 98% of travel cost estimates and plans are timely submitted and require no rework

Trip Reports Final Trip Reports include cost documentation within JTR guidelines

Two (2) business days after return from travel.

100% inspection 98% of reports timely submitted and require no rework

CREDO Facilitators Action Reports

Action Reports for Peer Group, Facilitators Care Meeting are submitted containing all information as prescribed by the PWS.

Close of business each Monday

100% weekly inspection of each action report.

98% of all Action Reports are timely and require no rework.

Documentation Preparations

Draft documents, background papers, executive summaries, memos, briefs, and meeting notes

As required Periodic Inspection

95% of submitted documents are timely and require no rework

Leadership and Facilitation of Retreats, Workshops, and Seminars

Preparations for, leadership and facilitation of retreats, workshops, and seminar modules to address from a pastoral care perspective:

sexual assault prevention, suicide prevention and response, domestic violence prevention, healthy professional and interpersonal boundaries

Monthly summary reports of work completed this period, work expected to be completed during the next report period, and participant evaluations are due the 10th day of every month to COR.

100% inspection 90% of submitted documents are timely and require no rework

Overall Contract Performance

Overall contract performance of sufficient quality rating in the COR annual report on Contractor Performance

Annual All elements rated Satisfactory (or higher)

100% of all CPAR submissions have Satisfactory (or higher) ratings

6. Orientation Period

The contract facilitators will attend a 3-5 day orientation period (in person or virtual) within 30 – 60 days of arriving at their respective assigned locations. During this indoctrination period, the contract facilitators will be trained on, but not limited to the CNREURAFCENT CREDO matrix tracker, new/current curriculum, policies etc., The training orientation will be provided by CNREURAFCENT CREDO personnel.

7. Government Resources

CREDO retreats and other training event lesson plans and modules will be provided to each facilitator. The government will furnish necessary workspace and office supplies to include desk space, telephones, computers and other items necessary to maintain an office environment for a minimum of four (4) facilitators.

8. Hours of Operations

The contractor shall provide four (4) full-time contract facilitators. Taskings will require the facilitators to work varying hours throughout the period of performance to include standard CNREURAFCENT office hours of operation between 0730 and 1600 Monday through Friday with availability to work some evening hours. Since the retreats are held on weekends, the Facilitator will need to be available to work during those days A minimum of 46 retreats will be scheduled allocated as follows: 8 in Naples/Souda Bay, 6 in Sigonella, 6 in Rota, 11 in CLDJ, 11 in ISA, and 4 in Bahrain.This is a minimum number of retreats per year. The Naples Facilitator covers Naples & Souda. Sig Facilitator covers Sigonella. Rota covers Rota and Bahrain covers Bahrain/CLDJ/ISA..

The contractor shall notify the COR when contract facilitators will be absent from work in order to reschedule retreats, workshops, counseling sessions, etc.

9. Travel

Contractor facilitators will be required to travel to the following settings: office, classrooms, chapels, ships hotels and other retreat facilities throughout Navy Region Europe, Africa, and Central. Travel shall be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). The COR shall approve all travel, in writing, prior to performance. Local travel will not be reimbursed.

Contractor facilitators will be required to travel in performance of this contract. Travel will be reimbursed at actual cost, against a not-to-exceed CLIN amount as specified in the schedule of this contract, and will be consistent with the amounts and limitations specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 31.205-46 and the current Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Contractor facilitators will coordinate any travel with the COR prior to submission of required travel itinerary in PWS Section 5. Authorization to travel will be approved in writing by the COR specifying: (1) the individual(s) to travel; (2) purpose of the trip; (3) location(s) and activity to be visited; (4) inclusive dates of travel; and (5) estimated travel costs. Prior to invoicing, the Contractor will submit a travel report to the COR detailing expenses and providing supporting documentation of actual travel costs, in accordance with PWS Section 5.

The travel requirements below are yearly estimates only; for example, additional locations may be added, or fewer trips may be necessary. Facilitators may be required to fill events at other installations or at locations specified for travel of other facilitators in coordination with the CREDO Director.

Travel will include the following trips:

Travel Item # of trips # of Personnel

CREDO HQ, Naples

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Greece 2 1

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Germany 2 1

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Romania

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Poland 2 1

Roundtrip travel from Naples, Italy to Gaeta/Latina, Italy

12 1

NAVSTA ROTA SPAIN

Roundtrip travel to Naples, Italy 1 1

Roundtrip to Valencia, Spain 2 1

Roundtrip to Madrid, Spain 2 1

Roundtrip to Lisbon, Portugal 2 1

CREDO DET BAHRAIN

Roundtrip travel from Bahrain to Djibouti 11 1

Roundtrip travel to Naples, Italy 1 1

NAS SIGONELLA

Roundtrip travel to Naples, Italy 1 1

10. Other Requirements:

The contractor is responsible to ensure all medical, training, country clearances, Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) registration and approvals, obtaining any necessary technical representative status, licenses, permits, VISA and entry authorizations to comply with any applicable U.S. and Host Nation laws, codes, and regulations, etc. are completed prior to travel. All necessary credentials for employees to enter the facilities will be coordinated with the COR and other offices for the issuance of official identification cards.

11. Identification of Contractor Employees

In accordance with DFARS 211.106, there shall be a clear distinction between Government employees and service contractor employees. Service contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel to provide a clear distinction between service contractor employees and Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

Contractor Unclassified Access to Federally Controlled Facilities, Sensitive Information, Information Technology (IT) Systems or Protected Health Information (July 2013)

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requires government agencies to develop and implement Federal security standards for Federal employees and contractors. The Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-006 – “DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD- 12)” dated November 26, 2008 (or its subsequent DoD instruction) directs implementation of HSPD-12. This clause is in accordance with HSPD-12 and its implementing directives.

APPLICABILITY

This clause applies to contractor employees requiring physical access to any area of a federally controlled base, facility or activity and/or requiring access to a DoN or DoD computer/network/system to perform certain unclassified sensitive duties. This clause also applies to contractor employees who access Privacy Act and Protected Health Information, provide support associated with fiduciary duties, or perform duties that have been identified by DON as National Security Position, as advised by the command security manager. It is the responsibility of the responsible security officer of the command/facility where the work is performed to ensure compliance.

Each contractor employee providing services at a Navy Command under this contract is required to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (DoD CAC). Additionally, depending on the level of computer/network access, the contract employee will require a successful investigation as detailed below.

ACCESS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES

Per HSPD-12 and implementing guidance, all contractor employees working at a federally controlled base, facility or activity under this clause will require a DoD CAC. When access to a base, facility or activity is required contractor employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager upon arrival to the Navy Command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

Access to sensitive IT systems is contingent upon a favorably adjudicated background investigation. When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources. The decision to authorize access to a government IT system/network is inherently governmental. The contractor supervisor is not authorized to sign the SAAR-N;

therefore, the government employee with knowledge of the system/network access required or the COR shall sign the SAAR-N as the “supervisor”.

The SAAR-N shall be forwarded to the Navy Command’s Security Manager at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date. Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current T1 background investigation completed through the government security manager. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

INTERIM ACCESS

The Navy Command's Security Manager may authorize issuance of a DoD CAC and interim access to a DoN or DoD unclassified computer/network upon a favorable review of the investigative questionnaire and advance favorable fingerprint results. When the results of the investigation are received and a favorable determination is not made, the contractor employee working on the contract under interim access will be denied access to the computer network and this denial will not relieve the contractor of his/her responsibility to perform.*

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY APPROVAL

PROCESS FOR CONTRACTORS ASSIGNED TO OR PERFORMING NON-SENSITIVE

DUTIES

Contractor employee whose work is unclassified and non-sensitive and who require physical access to publicly accessible areas to perform those duties shall meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be either a US citizen or a US permanent resident with a minimum of 3 years legal residency in the United States (as required by The Deputy Secretary of Defense DTM 08-006 or its subsequent DoD instruction) and

• Must have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or T1 investigation to include a FBI fingerprint check prior to installation access.

To be considered for a favorable trustworthiness determination, the Contractor’s Security Representative must coordinate with the base security representative to ensure contract employees complete a T1 investigation. The government must be the submitting organization to submit the T1 investigation which includes:

• Completion of an SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive positions through National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)

• Digital/electronic fingerprint submission

The government shall ensure each individual employee has a current favorably adjudicated investigation prior to performance on the contract or credentials being issued in support of the contract.

Failure to provide the required documentation at least 30 days prior to the individual’s start date may result in delaying the individual’s start date.

* Consult with your Command Security Manager for local policy when non-US citizens are considered for contractor support and T1 equivalency requirements based on each country.

Credentialing for contracts who have a favorably completed T1 investigation would include a Command Access Card (CAC) as appropriate. Alternatively, Defense Biometric Identification Systems (DBIDS) credentials can be issued for base access through the local security office and Network Enterprise Alternate Token (NEATS) are authorized for contractors who require logistic or network access for government systems.

Contracting Officer’s Representative

The Contracting Office Representative (COR) will be appointed at the time of the Award.

Contract Administration Plan (CAP) The Contract Administration Plan is outlined in Attachment (4).

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(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:

The Government will conduct a Best Value with Trade-Offs evaluation and selection process. In order to be considered awardable, vendors will be required to submit a non-price quote that will be evaluated in accordance with solicitation procedures set forth in the RFQ. The Government intends to award solely on the information contained in the quotation and is not obligated to seek completion or clarification of technical information.

The Government will issue a firm-fixed price contract award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1: Technical Approach

Subfactor 1: Performance and Management Plan Subfactor 2: Staffing Approach

Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 3: Price

The evaluation of quotes will consider the Non-Price factors to be significantly more important than the Price factor.

Within the Non-Price factors, the Technical Capability…