RFI Forensic Trainng - FBI23PSAUSS02.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE and FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FORENSIC TRAINING

RFI ID : FBI23PSAUSS02

DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND

SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER

NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF

RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY

RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for Forensic Training. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations. The purpose of this RFI is for interested vendors to review the contemplated requirement, express interest, ask questions and to provide feedback before a formal acquisition process begins.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to all businesses (both large and small) for market research only to request input from potential providers of Forensic Training.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide the Forensic Training for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The Government requests the following information:

1. Company name and business size.

2. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they are capable of providing these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

4. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule:

NASA SEWP Contract:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requires Forensic Training in the area of Corrective Action Process and Cause Analysis. This course will teach the corrective action process as outlined in ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020 and the approaches for effective cause analysis.

The training will teach participants how to evaluate the significance of nonconforming work to determine if corrective action is necessary, the philosophy, purpose and benefits of performing an effective cause analysis, the process of asking ‘why’ at least five times to get to the source of the non-conformance, why ‘blaming the individual’ is missing the point, and the difference between correction and corrective action. The result of the training is that the participants will acquire skills, approaches and tools for evaluating and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of a management system through effective cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. The training must be aligned with accreditation requirements.

The requirement is for three (3) in-person training courses focused on root cause analysis and corrective action process for forensic laboratory personnel. The courses must be provided in person in Quantico and Huntsville. These locations will minimize the need for FBI personnel to travel to attend training. The training must align with the requirements in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and the AR 3125 requirements.

The contractor shall:

3.1 Provide training in corrective action process and cause analysis, specifically tailored to the application of those processes in forensic service providers such as a forensic laboratory.

Training content must specifically address the difference between corrections and corrective actions, the objectives of root cause analysis, methodologies such as the “5 whys”, and practical skills to perform root cause analysis to improve operations.

3.2 Offer flexible scheduling and be able to instruct three (3) courses, each held over a two (2) day period with four (4) hours of instruction each day for a total of 8 hours of instruction per course.

3.3 Provide training for up to sixty (60) participants with twenty (20) participants attending each course, maximizing interaction and discussion between participants and the instructor.

3.4 Provide in-person instruction in FBI Laboratory facilities in both Quantico, VA and Huntsville, AL, with two (2) courses taking place in Quantico, VA and one (1) course taking place in Huntsville, AL in alignment with FBI Laboratory staffing levels at each location.

3.5 Have an instructor with expertise in the ISO/IEC 17025 and AR3125 requirements, the ANAB assessment processes, and the way the fulfilment of those requirements is evaluated during assessments

3.6 Provide participants with certificates recording course completion

The contemplated contract is a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

NAICS: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services PSC: U099 Education / Training - Other

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A

SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR

INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICTIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.202(e), RESPONSES TO THIS

NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT

TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR

QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE

CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY

FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION

TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS

ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements/questions listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings to the FBI.

5. Evidence to show the company can provide the requested services (i.e., technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

6. Past performance information that exhibits the ability to perform services outlined in the SOW, including previous work history with the Government, specifically any work history with the FBI.

7. Input or recommendations on the contract type that would encourage competition.

8. Input on the NAICs.

9. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Information must be furnished electronically to the Contracting Officer by 1:00 pm, Central Standard Time (CST), on 31 July 2023.

Responses are limited to five (5) pages. The electronic documents should be accessible in Adobe Acrobat (PDF format) or MS Word 2013 or newer. Print settings must be established so that each page prints on 8 ½ by 11 paper. The text size shall be Times New Roman in font size no less than 11 point.

Contract Specialist: Sara Hardy Email: sjhardy@fbi.gov

Contracting Officer: Sherry Trowbridge Email: sbtrowbridge@fbi.gov mailto:sjhardy@fbi.gov mailto:sbtrowbridge@fbi.gov