Amendment_1-Solicitation_PC-15-Q-026.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

PC-15-Q-026

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

BPA

Table of Contents

SECTION A- General Information………………………………………………3

SECTION B- Price Schedule …………………………………………………….4

SECTION C- Statement of Work……………………………………………….. 5

SECTION D- Contract Provisions………………………………………………10

SECTION E- Solicitation Instructions …………………………………………16

SECTION F- Evaluation Criteria ………………………………………………17

SECTION A - GENERAL INFORMATION

This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is being issued in accordance with the format in

Subpart 12.6 and 13.

This BPA is to provide Investigative Service for the Peace Corps. No funds will be obligated to this blanket purchase agreement. This BPA only obligate funds when services are needed. Call

Orders will be issued against this BPA will obligate funds. Call Orders will be Firm Fixed Price.

The Contractor of this BPA shall not be eligible for an award for any other Peace Corps contracts which pose any conflict in accordance with FAR Part 9 during the duration of this BPA.

SECTION B – SCHEDULE

B.1 SUPPLIES OR SERVICES: PRICE SCHEDULE

Contractor shall submit an hourly rate quotation not-to-exceed $48.00/hr.

Contract Type

This is a firm fixed-price contract.

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

A. BACKGROUND

The United States Peace Corps is a civilian executive agency of the Federal Government established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to promote world peace and friendship through the service of American volunteers abroad.

The Peace Corps is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with 9 regional offices within the United

States. It supports and manages more than 9,095 volunteers in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Since its founding, more than 200,000 volunteers have served in 139 countries throughout the world. For over 50 years, a spirit of service and global outreach has been the foundation of Peace Corps' success and growth and represent the core of its organizational culture.

B. PURPOSE

Under the oversight of the Chief of the Office of Safety and Security, Information and Personnel

Security Division (SS/IPS), the Contractor shall provide personnel security and other investigator services as requested. The Contractor shall collect investigative data regarding individuals pursuant to standards and provisions contained in Executive Orders 10450 and 12968 as amended, and the Peace Corps Act (PL 87-293).

C. SCOPE OF WORK

C1. Duties and Responsibilities

The Contractor shall conduct personnel security investigations on applicants and employees of the Peace Corps in accordance with the investigative control and call sheet issued with each case assigned. The contractor shall obtain information about the subject's activities through personal and record sources. After gathering information on subject's activities, an investigative report shall be prepared reporting the information obtained and a verbal summary reported to the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division (SS/IPS).

The Contractor shall be willing to be assigned at a minimum, four new investigative assignments per month.

Contractors may be assigned other investigative related projects such as:

- Special Investigations;

- Conducting security briefings;

- Reviewing completed personnel security investigations;

- Scheduling cases;

- Conducting security inspections;

- Work in special projects or studies; and

- Liaison services with other federal, state or local agencies.

- Shall be able to travel throughout the National Capital Region (DC, MD, Northern VA and WV) and occasionally travel outside of the National Capital Region to nearby states such as PA

- Occasional travel outside of the continental United States

C2. Knowledge Required

The Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar with Executive Orders 10450 and 12968 as amended, pertinent sections of the Peace Corps Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the

Privacy Act of 1974.

C3. Clearance Requirements

The Contractor performing work under the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) must meet the following clearance requirements: 1) currently possess a Top Secret security clearance, 2) must have undergone a Single Scope Background Investigation or a periodic reinvestigation within the past three years, 3) must be willing to undergo a periodic reinvestigation every five years; and must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, along with solicitation response.

A prior investigation conducted by/for another Federal agency may be sufficient, depending upon the recency/adequacy of the investigative coverage.

C4. Travel by Vehicle Requirements

The Contractor shall maintain a current valid driver’s license and a comprehensive automobile insurance policy.

C5. Other Travel Requirements

The Contractor shall maintain a current valid U.S. passport.

C6. Restrictions on Subcontracting

No part of the work to be performed under this BPA may be subcontracted, and no obligation or duty arising out of the BPA may be transferred, or reassigned, without the prior authorization of, and upon terms acceptable to, the Contracting Officer.

C7. Modification(s) of BPA

The resultant BPA will constitute the entire agreement between the parties. No amendment or modification changing the scope or terms thereof shall have any force or effect, unless it is in writing and authorized by the Contracting Officer.

C8. Safeguarding Investigative Material

The Contractor shall provide secure storage capability for investigative material subject to the approval of the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division (SS/IPS). Investigative materials and information is for restricted use by the Contractor and matters pertaining to the investigation may not be disclosed to unauthorized persons.

The government issued credential must be kept under reasonable control at all times. Credentials must be returned to the Chief, SS/IPS once association with SS/IPS ceases, or upon demand of the Chief, SS/IPS.

C9. Deliverables

The Contractor shall complete all investigations assigned by the required due date and upon completion of investigation provide the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division

(SS/IPS) with a verbal summary of the investigative results prior to preparing the written investigative report. A typed investigative report of the comprehensive investigative findings shall be prepared in form prescribed by the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division

(SS/IPS). All Reports of Investigation (ROI) must contain appropriate investigative coverage and full documentation of suitability and/or security issues. All ROI’s are subject to Quality

Review Standards.

The contractor shall complete and forward in a timely fashion all required administrative forms and completed ROIs.

C10. Service Level Agreements

The supplier is required to perform to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as identified below representing a combination of best industry practice and those agreements that are determined to be the most useful and desirable metrics for the Peace Corps. In determining whether to proceed annually with this BPA, Peace Corps will rely heavily on contractor’s performance against service levels. To discuss performance issues and/or performance against service levels, Peace

Corps will conduct periodic performance reviews.

The table below reflects the current set of service levels the Contractor agrees to meet to ensure acceptable performance standards are maintained throughout the term of this BPA. However, these service levels may be modified from time to time as agreed to by the parties. Any problems or concerns should be outlined in written form to the COTR. The COTR will discuss problems with the contractor.

Primary

Activities

Performance Standard

Acceptable Performance Level Method of

Surveillance

Timeliness of ROIs ROIs are delivered by the required due date

Only 5% of ROIs are received beyond the required due date

Manual Tracking

Quality of ROIs

ROIs do not contain gaps in, or missing coverage; without sufficient explanation

95% of ROIs contain all required coverage

Manual Tracking

Quality of ROIs ROIs are submitted in the appropriate format as requested by the Chief, Information and Personnel

Security

Only 5% of ROIs are rejected due to improper formatting

Manual Tracking

Amendment of ROIs ROIs requiring amendments due to gaps in coverage and/or formatting are submitted by the due date

95% of amended ROIs are returned by the required due date

Manual Tracking

Contractor Support In dealings with Peace Corps staff, Contractor is professional, timely in response to requests and projects a positive, helpful attitude.

Contractor should receive a minimum of an 80% contractor support score on survey conducted between 10-12 months after contract is awarded or after annual reviews

Manual Tracking

Invoices Invoices submitted are accurate and complete to facilitate prompt payment

Only 3% of invoices submitted have discrepancies over 12 month period

Manual Tracking

C11. Drug Free Workplace Certification

By acceptance of orders under this BPA and payment hereunder, the Contractor confirms his/her certification that he/she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the performance of this contract.

C12. Payment

The Contractor shall provide to the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division (SS/IPS) professional investigative services and written reports in accordance with the statement of work, as required. If estimated days of effort are to be exceeded, prior approval by the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division (SS/IPS) is required.

Reimbursable expenses shall be allowed for authorized travel, per diem (at rates established by

Federal Travel Regulations), and for other expenses incurred incident to assigned cases, as specifically authorized and approved by the Chief, Information and Personnel Security Division

(SS/IPS) and financially limited by the Government.

If estimated hours and expenses are to be exceeded, prior approval by the Chief, SS/IPS is required before payment is made.

The Contractor is required to return the original SS/IPS Project Order Form with all invoices.

* If applicable, the Contractor may specify any special payment terms.*

C13. TERM OF BPA

The term for this agreement is 5 years. The total BPA term shall not exceed 5 years and 6 months.

The Government shall review this agreement annually and, as necessary, make adjustments to ensure the terms of the agreement remain favorable. This BPA may be canceled by either party within 30 business days of a written notice.

SECTION D-PROVISIONS

All provisional clauses incorporated here by reference and in full text shall apply to all resulting orders placed against this BPA.

D.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon requests, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

52.201-1 DEFINITIONS JAN 2012

52.203-5 CONVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES APR 1984

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES OCT 2010

52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION DEC 2012

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL FEB 2012

ITEMS

52.213-2 INVOICES APR 1984

52.232-1 PAYMENTS APR 1984

D.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2013):

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate .]

_ X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with

Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

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__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(Aug 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010)

(Pub. L. 111-5).

__ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(Feb 2012) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012)

(section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

__ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011)

(15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (11) [Reserved]

_ X_ (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (13)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.

__ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business

Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

__ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

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__ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—

Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

(Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small

Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns

Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_ _ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_ _ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012)

(E.O. 13126).

_ _ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated

Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer

Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

_ X_ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012)

(41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

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__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2012) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_ X_ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (43) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (44) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (45) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002)

(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (46) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_ X_ (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration

(Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (48) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than Central Contractor

Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (49) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (50) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (51)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and

41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple

Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Sep 2009)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain

Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O.13495).

__ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L.

110-247).

__ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

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(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller

General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.

Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain

Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012).

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(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub.

L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of

FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

D.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 day prior to contract expiration.

(End of clause)

D.4 PERSONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2005)

It is the policy of Peace Corps to exclude from engagement via contractual relationship, including subcontracts, any individuals who have engaged in intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency either directly or by way of contract.

D.5 USE OF PEACE CORPS NAME AND LOGO (NOV 2008)

The contractor shall make no publicity announcements or issue other public relations or promotional materials mentioning the Contractor’s connection with Peace Corps without first consulting with the

Contract Officer. Furthermore the contractor shall not use the Peace Corps name and/or logo in conjunction with, or proximity to, the Contractor’s logo, trademark, trade name or facsimile there of (co-branding) without advance written concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION E- SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

This acquisition is being conducted under the principles and procedures of Subpart 12.6 and 13.

The Contractor shall provide a detailed quote with one component: (1) Technical narrative detailing the terms and conditions described in the Statement of Work.

Submission of all requirements will determine responsiveness of quotations. The page limit for Technical quotes should be no more than 20 pages and no page limit for Price quotes. The text shall not be smaller than 12-pitch type and shall be on standard 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.

All Quotes must be submitted to Ms. Keisha Dawkins, Acquisitions and Contract Management

(ACM) office via email at kdawkins@peacecorps.gov. QUOTES are DUE NO LATER THAN on Friday, February 27, 2014 @ 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

No late quotes will be accepted. Please direct any questions VIA EMAIL to kdawkins@peacecorps.gov. Any amendments to this solicitation and any questions and answers will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Interested parties are responsible for checking for any amendments or questions and answers.

Each Contractor shall submit one Quote. The Quote must clearly document the following items:

(1) The solicitation number PC-15-Q-026.

(2) Contractor's full name, address, telephone number, DUNS number, Tax ID number (TIN) and must have valid SAMS registration.

The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO fee to register for this site. Entities may register at no cost directly from the below website.

https://www.sam.gov or Phn: 1-866-606-8220 mailto:kdawkins@peacecorps.gov mailto:kdawkins@peacecorps.gov http://www.sam.gov/

SECTION F- EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government intends to award a multiple award blanket purchase agreement resulting from this solicitation to the responsive and responsible vendor whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the best value considering technical, past performance and price.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate initial proposals.

1. Technical

2. Past Performance

3. Price

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and may award a contract without discussions.

Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the

Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1) Technical Capability

Contractor must demonstrate how they meet mandatory qualification criteria described below.

These comprise the technical evaluation criteria. The applicant MUST meet all mandatory qualification criteria (1a) through (1i) listed below in order to be eligible for consideration.

Failure to do so will result in an automatic disqualification from the contractor pool here at

Peace Corps.

(1a) Shall have an active Top Secret security clearance, based on a favorably adjudicated

Single-scope Background Investigation (SSBI); Single Scope Background Investigation- Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI-PR) or Phased Periodic Reinvestigation (PPR). Confirm and illustrate your ability to maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Provide any supporting documentation, as applicable.

(1b) Describe how you meet 5 years of experience conducting personnel security background investigations for the U. S. Government (as an employee or contractor).

(1c) Shall be able to verify documented work history that demonstrates competence in or have successfully completed a Background Investigations course that is compliant with the new National Training Standards.

(1d) SSBI, SSBI-PR or PPR must have been completed within the last three years.

(1e) Must presently reside in ONE of the following states in order to satisfy Peace Corps' current regional demand for investigators: District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

(1f) Shall be able to travel on an as needed basis throughout the National Capital Region

(DC, MD, Northern VA and WV) and occasionally travel outside of the National Capital Region to nearby states such as PA and occasional travel outside of the continental

United States to conduct investigative related projects.

(1g) Must have working knowledge of E.O. 10450, 12968, 12958, and the Privacy Act of

1974.

(1h) Must be able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels of Federal, state and local government, and the private sector.

(1i) Must have ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

2) Past Performance

The Contractor shall provide past performance references directly related or similar contracts it has held within the last 3 years. The Offeror shall provide the following information regarding its past performance:

Procuring Agency and name of reference point(s) of contact, email and telephone number(s) at the entity for which the contract was performed;

Total dollar value of the Contract(s);

Period of Performance;

Description of the item(s) supplied and/or services rendered;

The number, type, frequency, duration, and impact of any quality, delivery or cost problems in performing the contract, the corrective action taken, if any, and the effectiveness of the corrective action.

The Government may also use information obtained from other sources to evaluate past performance.

3) Price

Contractor shall submit an hourly rate quotation not-to-exceed $48.00/hr

The Peace Corps will use technical skills, past performance and price, listed in order of importance, to evaluate offers. Past performance and technical skills, when combined, are more important than price.

The following ratings will be used to evaluate the technical skills and past performance of each submission.

Outstanding Proposal satisfies all of the Government’s requirements and indicates thorough and comprehensive understanding of the requirement and offers numerous significant strengths, which are not offset by weaknesses, with an overall low degree of risk in meeting the

Government’s requirement.

Good Proposal satisfies all of the Government’s requirements and indicates a thorough understanding of the requirement and offers some significant strengths or numerous minor strengths, which are not offset by weaknesses, with an overall low to moderate degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirement.

Acceptable Proposal satisfies all of the Government’s requirements and indicates an adequate understanding of the requirement, with an overall moderate degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirement.

Marginal Proposal satisfies all of the Government’s requirement but indicates a superficial or vague understanding of the requirement, with an overall high degree of risk in meeting the Government’s requirement.

Unacceptable The proposal contains major error(s), omission(s) or deficiency (ies) and indicates a lack of understanding of the requirement and cannot be expected to meet the requirement and or involves a very high risk.