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1001 Task 1, 2, and 6 (Combined): This combined price 12 EA should encompass all costs associated with Employee Development, Career Alignment, and Program and Contract Management, including personnel costs, materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Please note that this price will be billed monthly.

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PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025

1002 Task 3 Customized Training (10 sub-CLINs): Each 40 EA sub-CLIN should specify the cost for a specific training program per employee per month. This cost should include all expenses related to designing, developing, and delivering the training, such as trainers, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other resources.

The total price should reflect the total price of all proposed training at the sub CLIN level.

Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025

1003 Task 4 Leadership Coaching: The price for this 40 EA task should cover all costs associated with providing leadership coaching services per employee per month, including personnel costs, coaching materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

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1004 Task 5 Outplacement Services: The price for this 8 EA task should encompass all costs associated with offering outplacement services to employees during times of transition per employee per month. This includes costs related to establishing an outplacement framework, providing individualized career counseling, resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.

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Travel. This CLIN is structured as a Time-and

Material (T&M) CLIN with a ¿Not to Exceed¿ amount of $20,000 per year. All approved travel in accordance with PWS section (2.16.2) will be reimbursed using this CLIN.

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Period of Performance: 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025

2001 Task 1, 2, and 6 (Combined): This combined price 12 EA should encompass all costs associated with

Employee Development, Career Alignment, and

Program and Contract Management, including personnel costs, materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Please note that this price will be billed monthly.

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2002 Task 3 Customized Training (10 sub-CLINs): Each 40 EA sub-CLIN should specify the cost for a specific training program per employee per month. This

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75N99224Q00001 cost should include all expenses related to designing, developing, and delivering the training, such as trainers, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other resources.

The total price should reflect the total price of all proposed training at the sub CLIN level.

Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

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PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026

2003 Task 4 Leadership Coaching: The price for this 40 EA task should cover all costs associated with providing leadership coaching services per employee per month, including personnel costs, coaching materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

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Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026

2004 Task 5 Outplacement Services: The price for this 8 EA task should encompass all costs associated with offering outplacement services to employees during times of transition per employee per month. This includes costs related to establishing an outplacement framework, providing individualized career counseling, resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026

2005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel) CLINs are designated for Other Direct Costs related to

Travel. This CLIN is structured as a Time-and

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Material (T&M) CLIN with a ¿Not to Exceed¿ amount of $20,000 per year. All approved travel in accordance with PWS section (2.16.2) will be reimbursed using this CLIN.

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Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026

3001 Task 1, 2, and 6 (Combined): This combined price 12 EA should encompass all costs associated with

Employee Development, Career Alignment, and

Program and Contract Management, including personnel costs, materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Please note that this price will be billed monthly.

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Product/Service Code: R431

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PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

3002 Task 3 Customized Training (10 sub-CLINs): Each 40 EA sub-CLIN should specify the cost for a specific training program per employee per month. This cost should include all expenses related to designing, developing, and delivering the training, such as trainers, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other resources.

The total price should reflect the total price of all proposed training at the sub CLIN level.

Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

3003 Task 4 Leadership Coaching: The price for this 40 EA task should cover all costs associated with providing leadership coaching services per employee per month, including personnel costs, coaching materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Travel costs, if

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Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

3004 Task 5 Outplacement Services: The price for this 8 EA task should encompass all costs associated with offering outplacement services to employees during times of transition per employee per month. This includes costs related to establishing an outplacement framework, providing individualized career counseling, resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

3005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel) CLINs are designated for Other Direct Costs related to

Travel. This CLIN is structured as a Time-and

Material (T&M) CLIN with a ¿Not to Exceed¿ amount of $20,000 per year. All approved travel in accordance with PWS section (2.16.2) will be reimbursed using this CLIN.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

4001 Task 1, 2, and 6 (Combined): This combined price 12 EA should encompass all costs associated with

Employee Development, Career Alignment, and

Program and Contract Management, including personnel costs, materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Please note that this price will be billed monthly.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

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4002 Task 3 Customized Training (10 sub-CLINs): Each 40 EA sub-CLIN should specify the cost for a specific training program per employee per month. This cost should include all expenses related to designing, developing, and delivering the training, such as trainers, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other resources.

The total price should reflect the total price of all proposed training at the sub CLIN level.

Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2027 to 06/30/2028

4003 Task 4 Leadership Coaching: The price for this 40 EA task should cover all costs associated with providing leadership coaching services per employee per month, including personnel costs, coaching materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2027 to 06/30/2028

4004 Task 5 Outplacement Services: The price for this 8 EA task should encompass all costs associated with offering outplacement services to employees during times of transition per employee per month. This includes costs related to establishing an outplacement framework, providing individualized career counseling, resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

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Period of Performance: 07/01/2027 to 06/30/2028

4005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel) CLINs are designated for Other Direct Costs related to

Travel. This CLIN is structured as a Time-and

Material (T&M) CLIN with a ¿Not to Exceed¿ amount of $20,000 per year. All approved travel in accordance with PWS section (2.16.2) will be reimbursed using this CLIN.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2027 to 06/30/2028

5001 Task 1, 2, and 6 (Combined): This combined price 12 EA should encompass all costs associated with

Employee Development, Career Alignment, and

Program and Contract Management, including personnel costs, materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Please note that this price will be billed monthly.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029

5002 : Task 3 Customized Training (10 sub-CLINs): Each 40 EA sub-CLIN should specify the cost for a specific training program per employee per month. This cost should include all expenses related to designing, developing, and delivering the training, such as trainers, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other resources.

The total price should reflect the total price of all proposed training at the sub CLIN level.

Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029

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75N99224Q00001 task should cover all costs associated with providing leadership coaching services per employee per month, including personnel costs, coaching materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as a other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029

5004 Task 5 Outplacement Services: The price for this 8 EA task should encompass all costs associated with offering outplacement services to employees during times of transition per employee per month. This includes costs related to establishing an outplacement framework, providing individualized career counseling, resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029

5005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel) CLINs are designated for Other Direct Costs related to

Travel. This CLIN is structured as a Time-and

Material (T&M) CLIN with a ¿Not to Exceed¿ amount of $20,000 per year. All approved travel in accordance with PWS section (2.16.2) will be reimbursed using this CLIN.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: R431

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES

Period of Performance: 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)

CAREER LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

SERVICES

75N922-24-Q-00001 Issued: 03/21/2024

SOLICITATION NUMBER 75N992-24-Q-00001

SECTION 1 – REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

1.1 RFQ Objectives

1.2 RFQ Organization

1.3 Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures

1.3.1 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

1.3.2 Small Business Set-Aside

1.4 Conflict Of Interest

1.5 Government Rights

1.5.1 Award

1.5.2 No Award

1.6 Quote Preparation Cost

1.7 RFQ Points Of Contact

1.8 Privacy Act Requirements

1.9 Data Use, Disclosure Of Information And Handling Of Sensitive Information

1.9.1 Non-Disclosure Agreement

1.10 Rights In Data

1.11 Quote Submission

1.12 Schedule

1.13 PRICING CONTRACT LINE ITEM NNUMBER (CLIN) DESCRIPTIONS

SECTION 2 – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SECTION 3 – VENDOR QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 General

3.0.1 Amendments to the RFQ

3.0.2 Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Quotes

3.1 Quote Format

Table 4: Quote Formatting & Page Limit Information

3.1.1 Page Layout and Type Formatting

3.2 Volume I/Factor 1- Technical Capability/Risk

3.3 Volume II/ Factor 2 – Past Performance (1 Page Per Reference – Total 3 – 5 pages)

3.3.1 Recency and Relevancy of Prior Contracts

3.4 Volume III/Factor 3 - Price Quote

3.5 Volume IV – Contract Documentation

SECTION 4 –EVALUATION FACTORS AND AWARD PROCESS

4.1 Evaluation Criteria

4.2 Evaluation Factors

4.2.1 Best Value- Trade-Off Evaluation

4.2.2 Evaluation of Factor 1: Technical Capability/Risk

Table 4.2.2 Technical Capability/Risk rating scale

Past Performance Rating Method:

Table 4.2.3.1 Past Performance Recency rating scale

Table 4.2.3.2 Past Performance Relevancy rating scale

Table 4.2.3.3 Past Performance Confidence Assessment rating scale

4.2.3 Evaluation of Factor 3: Price

4.3 Basis for Award

Responsibility Determination

SECTION 5 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 6- ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Table 6.1 Attachments and Exhibits

SECTION 1 – REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

1.1 RFQ Objectives

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Career Lifecycle Management Support (CLMS) services. This acquisition will be a hybrid Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time and Materials (T&M) Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract using NAICS code 611430, Professional and Management Development Training. The period of performance is one 12-month base period from date of award, with four 12-month option periods with the possibility of up to a 6-month contract extension under the authority of FAR clause 52.217-8. This is an all or none requirement; partial quotations will be deemed unresponsive and will not be evaluated. The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations unless another time is specified in an amendment to the RFQ.

1.2 RFQ Organization

The RFQ is organized in accordance with FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The RFQ is prearranged into Sections according to the following:

• Section 1: Contains contracting formation regarding use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Section 2: Includes the objectives for the acquisition and states the performance and technical requirements.

• Section 3: Contains instructions for submittal of quotes and defines what is required by the Vendor for submission.

• Section 4: Contains evaluation factors and award process that will be used as the basis for selecting a Vendor for award.

• Section 5: Contains solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

• Section 6: Contains RFQ Attachments and Exhibits

1.3 Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures

The Government will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to obtain the required CLMS services. This RFQ is issued in accordance with the regulatory authority of the FAR subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

1.3.1 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

The NAICS code 611430 Professional and Management Development Training) and size standard of $15M applies to this RFQ.

1.3.2 Small Business Set-Aside

This acquisition has been totally set aside for Small Business (SB) in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Vendors shall state their size standard at the time of quote submission to be in accordance with business size stated for this acquisition.

Any person or entity that misrepresents a firm’s status as an SB concern in order to obtain a contracting opportunity in accordance with section 8(d) of the Small Business Act, (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) will be subject to the penalties imposed by section 16(d) of the Small Business Act, (15 U.S.C. 645(d)), as well as any other penalty authorized by law.

1.4 Conflict Of Interest

If the Vendor currently provides support or anticipates providing support to other Vendors which may create or represent an actual or potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), the Vendor shall immediately disclose the actual or potential OCI to ARPA-H in accordance with FAR subpart 9.5. Disclosure may be made via memo on Vendor company letterhead and included under a separate tab in Volume I of the Vendor’s quote for each area impacted (See Section 3.2). The Vendor agrees to disclose information concerning the actual or potential conflict with any quote relating to any work in the contract for the duration of the contract term.

All actual or potential OCI situations shall be handled by the Contracting Officer (CO) in accordance with FAR subpart 9.5.

To avoid any potential conflicts of interest, the Vendor agrees that it may not restrict the conception, design, or configuration of its analyses, recommendations or findings in connection with this RFQ and any subsequent contract in a manner that will favor any endeavors that are its separate marketing efforts or those of its affiliates, subordinates, or other commercial ventures, particularly in areas closely related to the scope of the CLMS requirement. This includes, but not limited to actives such as workforce development, talent acquisition, career counseling, and specialized training services that directly align with or are competitive to the services provided under this contract

1.5 Government Rights

The Government reserves the following rights with respect to any awarded contract:

1.5.1 Award

The Government intends to award on the basis of Best Value Trade-Off (BVTO). Successful quotes must meet or exceed the acceptability standards. See RFQ section 4 for information on evaluation and basis for award.

1.5.2 No Award

The Government reserves the right not to make an award as a result of this RFQ if such award is determined contrary to the best interest of the Government.

1.6 Quote Preparation Cost

The Government shall not be responsible or liable for any costs incurred by any party in connection with the preparation, submission, and/or award of any quote in response to or relation with this RFQ.

1.7 RFQ Points Of Contact

The following individuals are the points of contact (POCs) for this RFQ. Correspondence regarding the RFQ shall be addressed to each of these POCs.

Contract Specialist Advisors Contracting Officer (CO) Bryan O. Simmons (CTR) E-Mail: Bryan.Simmons@ARPA-H.GOV

Stas Blaushild E-Mail: Stas.Blaushild@ARPA-H.GOV

1.8 Privacy Act Requirements

Performance under the contract may require the Vendor to access Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and data of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of the PWS, would be adverse to the interest of the Government or individuals. The Vendor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce PII developed or obtained in preparation of its response to the RFQ and/or performance of the PWS, except as authorized by Government personnel and/or upon written approval of the CO.

1.9 Data Use, Disclosure Of Information And Handling Of Sensitive Information

Performance of any subsequently awarded contract may require the Vendor to access and use data and information proprietary to a Government agency or Government Vendor which is of such a nature that its dissemination or use, other than in performance of this effort, would be adverse to the interests of the Government and/or others. The Vendor will maintain, transmit, retain in strictest confidence, and prevent the unauthorized duplication, use, and disclosure of sensitive information relating to this RFQ and/or performance of any subsequently awarded contract. The Vendor will provide information only to authorized employees and/or subcontractors who need to know such information in the performance of their duties under any resulting contract.

Information made available to the Vendor by the Government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any mailto:Bryan.Simmons@ARPA-H.GOV mailto:Stas.Blaushild@ARPA-H.GOV other way without the written agreement of the CO. All Vendor personnel will be required to sign an ARPA-H non-disclosure agreement.

If proprietary or sensitive information is provided to the Vendor for use in performance or administration of this effort, the Vendor, except with the written permission of the CO, may not use or disclose such information for any other purpose. If the Vendor is uncertain about the proposed use of information provided for the performance or administration of any contract, the Vendor must consult with the CO and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding use of that information for other purposes.

The Vendor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of all Government records which are not public information. Each employee of the Vendor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the Vendor that such information may be disclosed only to the extent authorized herein.

1.9.1 Non-Disclosure Agreement

In accordance with FAR 9.505-4(b), all Vendor personnel providing support and that have access to ARPA-H personnel usage data will be required to sign a Certificate of Non-Disclosure prior to any effort. All Non-Disclosure certificates will be retained in the contract file.

1.10 Rights In Data

Under the provisions of the Rights in Data General Clause, 52.227-14 contained herein, the Government reserves all rights, including copyrights, distribution rights, and other rights for all documents, data or software developed in the performance of any awarded contract. All data received, processed, evaluated, loaded, and/or created as a result of any contract shall remain the sole property of the Government.

Note: Any Vendor taking exception to FAR 52.227-14 and the Government’s assertion of unlimited rights to all materials produced in performance of this contract shall follow the Quotation Instructions detailed in RFQ Section 3.5 Volume IV-Contractor Documentation and submit an exception detailing any restrictions to data the Vendor would like the Government to consider.

1.11 Quote Submission

Vendors must submit their quotes electronically via email to Acquisitions@ARPA- H.GOV. Electronic copies must be received by the designated closing time and date indicated below to be considered for this solicitation.

E-mail receiving data and compatibility characteristics are as follows:

ARPA-H’s electronic server generally accepts attachments in the following formats—

(i) Adobe Acrobat;

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(ii) Microsoft Excel;

(iii) Microsoft Word; and

(iv) Microsoft PowerPoint.

Attachments that are not submitted in Adobe Acrobat/.pdf file format must be sent password protected for “read only” to ensure the integrity of the data submitted. All quotes (and any authorized modifications and/or revisions thereto) must contain the Vendor’s representative’s signature included in one or more of the included attachments to the e-mail communication.

A single e-mail must be no more than 10 MB. ARPA-H’s mail server will reject messages larger than 10 MB.

Vendors are solely responsible for verifying ARPA-H’s successful, timely, and/or complete receipt of any submitted quote by contacting the CO prior to the quote closing time. Failure to timely submit the quote may result in the quote being rejected and ineligible for award.

If any portion of an otherwise timely (see Section 3.0.2 & solicitation provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors) e-mail quote received by ARPA-H is unreadable and/or inaccessible, the CO may permit the Vendor to resubmit the quote. The method and time for resubmission will be prescribed by the CO after consultation with the Vendor and the resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable and/or inaccessible submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the Vendor complied with all submission instructions set forth herein, and with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the CO.

The Government reserves the right to award solely based on the e-mailed quote. However, if requested to do so by the CO, the Vendor shall promptly submit a hard copy of the signed quote.

All quotes must be identified with the RFQ Number, and Closing Date and Time on all electronic correspondence.

RFQ Number: 75N992-24-Q-00001 CLOSING DATE & TIME: Monday, April 15th, 2024, 4:00pm EDT

NOTE: Only electronic quotes submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions herein will be accepted. Facsimile quotes will NOT be accepted.

Submission of quotes is required by the date specified above. See SECTION 3- VENDOR QUOTE INSTRUCTION for additional details and instructions for quotation preparation and submission.

Any questions in connection with this RFQ shall be submitted in writing via electronic mail, to Acquisitions@ARPA-H.GOV.

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Questions shall be submitted no later than 12:00pm EDT, March 27th, 2024, to allow adequate time to provide a response and consider potential changes to the RFQ, if required. No further questions will be accepted after this date.

1.12 Schedule

Pricing Schedule CLIN Description Est Qty Unit Price Total Estimated Price

Base Year: July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 1001 Task 1: Employee Development and

Career Management, Task 2 Career Alignment, Task 6: Contract Management

12 $0

1002 Task 3 Customized Training 40 $0 1002-01 Training 1 1002-02 Training 2 1002-03 Training 3 1002-04 Training 4 1002-05 Training 5 1002-06 Training 6 1002-07 Training 7 1002-08 Training 8 1002-09 Training 9 1002-10 Training 10

1003 Task 4: Leadership Coaching 40 1004 Task 5: Outplacement Services 8 1005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel)

Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 20,000 $1 $20,000

Total Estimated Value Base Year $20,000 Option Year 1: July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 2001 Task 1: Employee Development and

Career Management, Task 2 Career Alignment, Task 6: Contract Management

$0

2002 Task 3 Customized Training $0 2002-01 Training 1 2002-02 Training 2 2002-03 Training 3 2002-04 Training 4 2002-05 Training 5 2002-06 Training 6 2002-07 Training 7 2002-08 Training 8 2002-09 Training 9 2002-10 Training 10

2003 Task 4: Leadership Coaching 2004 Task 5: Outplacement Services

2005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel) Not-to-Exceed (NTE)

20,000 $1 $20,000

Total Estimated Value Option Year 1 $20,000 Option Year 2: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 3001 Task 1: Employee Development and

Career Management, Task 2 Career Alignment, Task 6: Contract Management

$0

3002 Task 3 Customized Training $0 3002-01 Training 1 3002-02 Training 2 3002-03 Training 3 3002-04 Training 4 3002-05 Training 5 3002-06 Training 6 3002-07 Training 7 3002-08 Training 8 3002-09 Training 9 3002-10 Training 10

3003 Task 4: Leadership Coaching 3004 Task 5: Outplacement Services 3005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel)

Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 20,000 $1 $20,000

Total Estimated Value Option Year 2 $20,000 Option Year 3: July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028 4001 Task 1: Employee Development and

Career Management, Task 2 Career Alignment, Task 6: Contract Management

$0

4002 Task 3 Customized Training $0 4002-01 Training 1 4002-02 Training 2 4002-03 Training 3 4002-04 Training 4 4002-05 Training 5 4002-06 Training 6 4002-07 Training 7 4002-08 Training 8 4002-09 Training 9 4002-10 Training 10

4003 Task 4: Leadership Coaching 4004 Task 5: Outplacement Services 4005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel)

Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 20,000 $1 $20,000

Total Estimated Value Option Year 3 $20,000 Option Year 4: July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2029 5001 Task 1: Employee Development and

Career Management, Task 2 Career Alignment, Task 6: Contract Management

$0

5002 Task 3 Customized Training $0

5002-01 Training 1 5002-02 Training 2 5002-03 Training 3 5002-04 Training 4 5002-05 Training 5 5002-06 Training 6 5002-07 Training 7 5002-08 Training 8 5002-09 Training 9 5002-10 Training 10

5003 Task 4: Leadership Coaching 5004 Task 5: Outplacement Services 5005 Other Direct Cost ODC (Travel)

Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 20,000 $1 $20,000

Total Estimated Value Option Year 4 $20,000 Total Estimated Contract Value $100,000

1.13 PRICING CONTRACT LINE ITEM NNUMBER (CLIN) DESCRIPTIONS

1. CLIN 1001 and all applicable Option Year CLINS: Task 1, 2, and 6 (Combined): This combined price should encompass all costs associated with Employee Development, Career Alignment, and Program and Contract Management, including personnel costs, materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Please note that this price will be billed monthly.

2. CLIN 1002 and all appliable Option Year CLINS: Task 3 Customized Training (10 sub-CLINs): Each sub-CLIN should specify the cost for a specific training program/course per employee. This cost should include all expenses related to designing, developing, and delivering the training, such as trainers, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other resources. The CLIN 1002 overall unit price should reflect the all-inclusive price of all proposed training at the sub CLIN level per employee. This all-inclusive price should incorporate any discounts or price adjustments for full program participation; however, discounts are not mandatory. For contract value calculation purposes, the government will utilize the all-inclusive unit price multiplied by the estimated quantity. At the time of Task Order award, the Government may order the all-inclusive training program or may opt to order specific training based on the fixed unit price provided for each sub-CLIN. Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as an other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

3. CLIN 1003 and all appliable Option Year CLINS: Task 4 Leadership Coaching: The price for this task should cover all costs associated with providing leadership coaching services per employee per month, including personnel costs, coaching materials, overhead, and any other direct and indirect costs. Travel costs, if applicable, will be billed separately as an other direct cost on a case-by-case basis.

4. CLIN 1004 and all appliable Option Year CLINS: Task 5 Outplacement Services: The price for this task should encompass all costs associated with offering outplacement services to employees during times of transition per employee per month. This includes costs related to establishing an outplacement framework, providing individualized career counseling, resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking guidance.

NOTE 1: The Government anticipates issuing separate Task Orders for CLIN 1002. All other CLINS will be issued as one Task Order. Please note this arrangement is subject to change upon final award.

NOTE 2: CLIN 1005 and all associated option CLINs are designated for Other Direct Costs related to Travel. This CLIN is structured as a Time-and Material (T&M) CLIN with a “Not to Exceed” amount of $20,000 per year. All approved travel in accordance with PWS section (2.16.2) will be reimbursed using this CLIN.

NOTE 3: The number of sub-CLINs for CLIN 1002 and applicable option year CLINS are based on the number of proposed training course offered. In the event that 10 sub-CLINs are not sufficient, please include additional trainings and pricing in a continuation sheet following the same format as established in the pricing schedule. If 10 sub-CLINs are more than required, only fill in the price for the sub CLINs corresponding to the number of proposed training or programs offered. Upon contract award and Task Order issue, the Pricing Schedule and CLIN structure will be adjusted to align with the proposed offer.

Note 4: In accordance with FAR 16.504 for Indefinite-Quantity contracts, the minimum quantity of services will be equal to $5,000.

SECTION 2 – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

The PWS is incorporated into the solicitation as Attachment 1 (See Section 6).

SECTION 3 – VENDOR QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 General

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services is incorporated into the solicitation by reference. The following addenda apply:

This section specifies the format and content that Vendors shall use for responding to this RFQ.

It is required that the Vendor’s response be in accordance with these instructions. The goal is to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the responses for evaluation purposes.

The Vendor is responsible for providing adequate documentation to enable a thorough evaluation of their quote. The Vendor shall submit a quote that clearly and concisely describes and defines the Vendor’s response to the requirements contained in the RFQ. Unnecessary elaboration or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective quote are not desired. Responses which merely repeat the Performance Work Statement will not be considered as being responsive to the requirements of this RFQ.

3.0.1 Amendments to the RFQ

If this RFQ is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged.

Vendors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this RFQ by submission of the signed SF30 with its quote (See Section 3.4)

3.0.2 Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Quotes

Vendors must submit their quotes electronically via email to Acquisitions@ARPA-H.GOV.

Quotes shall clearly be identifiable with the following in the subject line of the email “VENDOR NAME Quote for RFQ 75N992-24-Q-00001 Career Lifecycle Management Support Service.” Quotes must be received by the closing date and time as stipulated in the RFQ section

1.11 Quote Submission. Failure to timely submit a quote may lead to the quote being rejected and ineligible for award.

The first page of the quote must show the RFQ number, the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number(s) of the Vendor. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the prices set opposite each item.

Names, titles, signatures, telephone, and electronic address of persons authorized to negotiate on the Vendor’s behalf with the Government in connection with this RFQ must be provided.

Quotes signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

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The Vendor is responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the RFQ by the time specified in the RFQ.

Quotes in response to this RFQ will be valid for 120 days (unless a different period is proposed by the Vendor).

3.1 Quote Format

Vendors are required to submit quotes in four (4) separate volumes as indicated below. There shall be no reference to pricing, or any pricing data included as part of the Non-Price Volume or in the transmittal letter.

Vendors shall submit quotations in four (4) separate volumes plus a transmittal letter. The four (4) volumes shall be clearly labeled as follows:

Table 4: Quote Formatting & Page Limit Information

Volume Title

I Technical Capability/Risk (Non-Price) – 18 Pages* (Details in Section 3.2.)

II Past Performance (Non-Price)- 1 Page Per Reference- Total 3-5 pages

III Price Quote – No Page Limit

IV Contract Documentation – No Page Limit

Vendors shall prepare the quote in accordance with the titles and page limits of each volume.

Vendor Attachments/exhibits/addendums count towards the page limitations.

3.1.1 Page Layout and Type Formatting

Page size shall be 8½ by 11 inches (Word for Windows portrait format) or 11 by 8½ inches (Word for Windows landscape format). Landscape pages may be used only for large tables, charts, graphs, and diagrams, not for pages of text. Page size 11 by 17 inches may only be used for tables, figures/diagrams, illustration/drawings, and maps. Pages sized 11 by 17 inches will be counted as two pages. Text shall be single-spaced, in 11-point easy to read font. Font size of 10 point may be used for tables, captions, matrices, maps, and header and footer information. For charts, graphs, and figures/diagrams, the font shall be no smaller than 5 point. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top and bottom and 1-inch side margins on every page. Pages will be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall also apply to responses to any clarifications or any additional requests for information. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums and, if exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the quote. Each page shall be counted except for those indicated herein and the following: cover pages, table of contents, cross-reference matrix, tabs, and glossaries. The front and back of pages printed on each side are counted as separate pages.

3.2 Volume I/Factor 1- Technical Capability/Risk

The Vendor shall clearly and precisely describe its approach and demonstrate an understanding of the requirement and its ability to successfully perform the requirements of the PWS. This Volume shall not contain any pricing information.

The Volume I quote shall contain the following sections:

Introduction (1 page maximum) The introduction of the quote should provide succinct and relevant details that set the context for the entire proposal. It should effectively summarize the key aspects of the quote, outlining the approach and the strategies that will be detailed in subsequent sections. This introductory section is limited to a maximum of one page and should serve as a clear and concise overview of the what the Government can expect in the full proposal.

Section 1 – Employee Development and Career Management Support (6 pages maximum, inclusive of required plans)

Career Development and Counseling Plan (CDCP)

The quoter shall demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirements of PWS Section

2.3.1 and its subsections. This includes submitting a Career Development and Counseling Plan (CDCP) as described in PWS section 2.3.1.1.

The quote shall detail a comprehensive approach to employee development and career management support services, covering onboarding, goal alignment, career counseling, development roadmaps, assessment and planning, mid-point assessment, stakeholder survey feedback, and self-guided activities.

Career Alignment Requirements

The quoter shall present their Career Alignment Strategy as outlined in PWS Section 2.3.2.1. The quote shall articulate the quoter’s approach and methodology for designing career plans that align with the mission, as defined in PWS Section

2.3.2. The strategy shall demonstrate the quoter’s understanding of ARPA-H’s organizational dynamics and how well the strategy integrates individual and organizational goals.

Outplacement Services Requirements

The quote shall contain an Outplacement Services Framework according to PWS section 2.3.5.1. It shall describe the quoter’s strategy for assisting employees with limited employment terms and outline specific protocols to maintain service scope, excluding active assistance or job placement services.

Section 2 – Customized Training and Leadership Coaching Requirements (6 pages maximum, inclusive of required plan)

Customized Training Requirements

The quote shall address the quoter’s capability to design, implement, and manage customized training programs. It shall include the Training and Development Plan (TDP) and an initial overarching curriculum with a list of proposed training courses, in accordance with PWS Exhibit 1 Proposed Customize Training Framework Guide.

Leadership Coaching

The quote shall include a Leadership Coaching Framework as per PWS Section

2.3.4.1. The framework shall demonstrate the quoter’s comprehensive approach to leadership coaching.

Section 3- Contract Management Requirements (5 pages maximum, inclusive of required plans.)

Contract Management

The quote shall identify the Contract Manager (CM) and Performer Program Manager (PPM) as required in PWS section 2.3.6, including their names and contact information. It shall detail the quoter’s approach to meeting the contract operations and staffing requirements in PWS Sections 2.3.6 and 2.13.

The quote shall include a Project Management Plan (PMP) as required by PWS section 2.3.3.1 through 2.3.3.2. As part of the PMP the quote shall include an Innovation and Continuous Improvement Strategy identifying mechanisms for implementing and measuring innovation demonstrated using specific examples or case studies. The quote’s innovation strategy shall describe how it will align with the overall goals of the organization as outlined in the PWS, contributing to long-term project success.

The quote shall outline the quoter’s quality assurance procedures, incorporating a Quality Control and Management Oversight Plan (PWS Sections 2.3.3.2 and 2.5.1), and a Contingency Plan for contract contingencies as outlined in PWS Section 2.3.3.6.

3.3 Volume II/ Factor 2 – Past Performance (1 Page Per Reference – Total 3 – 5 pages)

The Vendor shall identify a minimum of three (3) to a maximum of five (5) recent and relevant past performance references within the last three years (from the issue date of this RFQ).

Vendors shall relate their Past Performance to Career Lifecycle Management Support services, concentrating on experiences relevant to the requirements of this RFQ. There is a one (1) page per reference limit for Past Performance. The Vendor shall provide information that demonstrates the relevancy of these experiences to the requirements of this RFQ, as well as to their proposed approach.

The Government’s sources of information for evaluating past performance may include, but are not limited to, any and all information provided by the Vendor, inquiries of owner representative(s), and other known sources not provided by the Vendor, provided such information is recent.