RFI MR22-007 EMP Task 8.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

MR22-007 14 JANUARY 2022

Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

1) DESCRIPTION:

Introduction: This requirement is for an additional task in support of MCICOM Contract #

M95494-21-F-0002 Environmental Management Program Support Services. This requirement is for the environmental technical and management support for Headquarters

United States Marine Corps (HQMC) and the Commander, Marine Corps Installations

Command (MCICOM) in support of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Environmental

Management Program (EMP). The USMC EMP supports all USMC installations, regions, and commands world-wide, including those hosted by other countries/nations around the globe, and in accordance with policy in Marine Corps Order (MCO) 5090.2 - Marine Corps

Environmental Compliance and Protection Program. The USMC EMP is responsible for environmental stewardship for approximately 2.4 million acres of land, across 24 installations/bases/stations/depots, and supporting active duty and reserve marines and civilians to meet the USMC mission.

Background: The USMC EMP was developed from the Marine Corps’ commitment to implementing the applicable executive orders, directives, laws and regulations pertaining to environmental compliance and protection into everyday business practices. The USMC EMP objectives are designed to:

Provide current, uniform environmental policy, guidance, and direction USMC-wide.

Program, plan, budget, and execute resources to meet environmental objectives.

Attain and maintain environmental compliance through comprehensive environmental management approaches and Environmental Compliance Evaluations (ECEs).

Promote pollution prevention as the first tool of choice to achieve and maintain environmental compliance.

Support and implement efficient environmental training and education at all levels and establish and maintain effective communication and public outreach programs.

Manage natural and cultural resources to protect the ability of our air and land bases to support defense requirements.

Conduct environmental planning to ensure that USMC decisions are made with an understanding of the potential impacts of those decisions on the environment.

Perform environmental cleanup in a manner that is cost effective and best protects the health and safety of installation personnel, the surrounding community, and the environment.

Seek continual improvement in all areas of environmental management through the promotion, demonstration, and use of innovative technologies and practices to include

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Environmental Management Systems.

Promote sustainability of our natural and man-made infrastructure.

Scope: The objectives of this requirement are to:

Support the objectives of the USMC EMP

Provide support in developing Strategies, Policies, and Guidance to support compliance with environmental requirements and implementation of Sustainable practices across the

USMC

Provide support for achieving Environmental Management Systems (EMS) goals

Provide expertise regarding environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and resource conservation

Assist in managing environmental data and reporting

Assist in environmental funding prioritization and allocation and tracking of obligation/execution as they pertain to addressing USMC environmental concerns/requirements

NEW WORK TO BE ADDED IN SUPPORT OF M95494-21-F-0002

TASK – NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) SUPPORT FOR

FORCE DESIGN

The Contractor shall provide environmental planning support to MCICOM GF-EV to oversee and coordinate proposed Force Design initiative projects and ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Force Design 2030 is a USMC strategic planning and modernization initiative for organizing, training, and equipping the force to continue its role as the nation’s naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. Support will include reviewing project documents to identify NEPA and associated environmental concerns (i.e., probable environmental regulatory consultation requirements), providing a written summary of key issues and concerns (if any), and assisting USMC with developing up to four draft

Descriptions of Proposed Action and Alternatives (DOPAA). Support may also include attending conference calls and meetings, researching compliance issues, data collection, and drafting letters and other compliance documents. This task may require traveling to MCB

Hawaii or other Installations to participate in off-site tiger team meetings (assume two weeklong meetings).

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All tasks shall be conducted in full compliance with DoD security regulations. Services performed under this contract involve a security classification of Unclassified. Services will involve documents labeled Controlled Unclassified Information

(CUI).

Contractor personnel will be required to access information systems and data accessed through portals via user accounts and Common Access Cards (CAC) that will be provided by the Government. Contractor personnel shall meet specific requirements to be granted these privileges and maintain these credentials. Compliance with all USMC communications regulations pertaining to network activities is mandatory. Failure to comply with security requirements will result in revocation of access privileges and personnel removal from work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with the following: On August 27, 2004, President Bush signed Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), "Policy for a

Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors". Based upon this directive, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) developed Federal

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Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) 201 including a description of the minimum requirements for a Federal Personal Identification Verification (PIV) system.

HSPD-12 directs the implementation of a new standardized badging process, which is designed to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and protect the personal privacy of those issued CAC identification.

FIPS PUB 201 is available at http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) associated guidance, M-05-24 is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/fy2005/m05-24.pdf

Contractor personnel providing support under this contract will require Government conducted background checks in order to obtain user account at the IT level 3 (Unclassified network access). The minimum investigation requirement is a National Agency Check with written Inquiries (NACI). Contractor personnel must meet HSPD-12 Standards and have the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable NACI when requesting access to either or both

Unclassifed IT systems and/or access to Federal facilities/buildings. The Contractor is advised this process could take 6-12 weeks to complete or longer. An in-person visit with the

MCICOM Security Officer will be required for Contractor personnel to in-process. These visits occur on Tuesday of each week. To accomplish in processing, Contractors must have a

JPAS Visit Request sent to MCICOM Security Management Office, MCICOM (SMO Code:

M02215) and bring a copy of the contract and Performance Work Statement. For newly hired, off the street personnel with no previous clearance, Contractors must complete NACI, SF85 and provide two completed and original FD-258 Fingerprint cards.

2) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The work under this additional Task will be performed at the Contractor’s facility.

3) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance is expected to be for a one-year base period with up to three (3) one-year option periods, if exercised. Performance is anticipated to begin Q3 FY22 timeframe.

4) NAICS:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541620 Environmental Consulting Services, with the corresponding size standard of $16.5 million. This Sources Sought Notice is requesting responses to the following criteria ONLY from sources that can provide the required services under the

NAICS Code.

http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.201-2.pdf http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/fy2005/m05-24.pdf

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5) RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested vendors are requested to include, at a minimum, the following information:

a) Name of Organization, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, Telephone Number, Address, and

Email address for the primary point of contact.

b) Description of your organization’s capabilities, experience, and history with regards to staffing a large, professional services contract with a broad range of required skill areas and expertise. This description should demonstrate your organization’s ability to perform the services described in this notice. Please include recent contracts of similar scope and magnitude your organization has performed.

c) Description of your organization’s staffing and reach-back capability to maintain a large staff of professional employees and be able to quickly staff to support ad-hoc tasks.

d) Any additional comments about the specifics of this sources sought notice.

Responses are limited to three (3) pages including graphics; 11-pt. font minimum. Cover Page not included.

VENDORS WHO WISH TO RESPOND TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHOULD SEND RESPONSES

VIA EMAIL NLT 20 JANUARY 2022 13:00 EST (LOCAL D.C. TIME) TO

STEPHEN.K.PAGE@USMC.MIL

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing

RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The

Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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