RFQ N62271120Q1101.docx

N62271120Q1101 Circadian Positioning Systems Training This is a Request for Quote for commercially available services, and is prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, this is a sole source to Circadian Positioning Systems, Inc.

Contractor must provide the Human Systems Integration (HSI) team members with 5 days of on-site training on the most effective use of CPS Light Canvases and how to integrate the use of other CPS technology (e.g., olfaction system, actigpatches), covering the following topics: How to set up the data collection areas for lab based research studies (e.g., light placement) and determine appropriate light levels for intended research, how to set up or pick appropriate light delivery recipes for the CPS light canvases and light boxes, which outcome measures need to be assessed to appropriately understand the impacts of the light intervention, how to label, collect and store salivary melatonin samples, when and how to use performance measuring mechanisms (e.g., pvt) to capture the effects of the targeted intervention, how to use sleep and wake Electroencephalography (EEG) to measure impacts on the homeostatic sleep process. Contractor must also visit up to 6 research sites to advise on placement/use of the CPS Light Canvases and other CPS technologies. This includes preliminary assessment of environment and recommendations on how to proceed with the use of the CPS light system. and advice on the directionality, location and form factoring (e.g., benefits of light canvases v. light boxes).

Contractor must develop complex customized light delivery recipes to be used with the Circadian Positioning Systems canvas lights and light boxes based on the crewmember's watchstanding schedules, provide remote training/product support and provide the HSI team with 4 days of training on how to analyze and interpret dim light melatonin onset (DLMO).

The anticipated period of performance is one year from the date of aware plus two option years.

The RFQ number is N62271120Q1101. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-87-1 and DFARS Publication Notice 20160325. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The NAICS code is 541715, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

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This announcement will close at 1:00 PM PST on 12 June 2020. Questions can be submitted to Robbie Johnson, who can be reached at (831) 656-3242 or email rajohnso@nps.edu. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors: price, technical, and past performance will be evaluated. Award will be made to the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror, proposing a solution that meets all of the minimum technical requirements specified.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Volume 1 – Technical & Past Performance The Technical Quote shall consist of the sections as detailed below. The contractor must use the same numbering scheme for the sections as the ones used below. The technical quote shall be divided into the sections for each of the below factors.

Factor 1 – Technical Requirement as referenced in Section 5.0 of the Performance Based SOW (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)/Experience. Contractor must submit a signed letter of commitment for each candidate.* A statement indicating whether the company is proposing performance by one or more individuals who have previously worked for the federal government either as civilians or active duty military members, and if so, a second statement that to the best of the company’s knowledge the individuals are eligible to perform the duties in this task order.

*Contractor Candidate Personnel must submit a signed statement of compliance and certification of the below statement

I certify that I had no hand in the creation or refinement of this requirement and that I was not privy to any non-public information about the requirement before or after the point of solicitation. I further certify that I used no government resources in pursuit of my relationship with this proposing company for this or other government contracts. I also certify that I am eligible to perform the duties in this requirement; no post-government-employment restrictions or other restrictions would prevent my performance. Additionally, I certify that should this proposing company be awarded this contract, I will renounce any status I may have as an NPS volunteer and relinquish any NPS office-space and other resources given to me on account of my volunteer status. Finally, I certify that no government resources (other than those provided pursuant to this contract) will be used in the performance of this requirement.

Factor 2 – Past Performance. Provide up to 3 references for past performance, including contract numbers and amounts. See section 4.0 of the statement of work for relevant past performance requirements. Past performance form included at the end of the solicitation.

The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote received. The award will be made to the contractor submitting the quote determined to best meet the needs of the Government after consideration of all the evaluation factors, including price. The evaluation criteria will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Volume 2 - Price:

Price quotations shall be firm fixed price and in accordance with CLIN structure provided below. NPS requests responses from offerors for the following:

(In accordance with the PWS) PoP: One year from date of award

(In accordance with the PWS) PoP: One year from date of award

(In accordance with the PWS) PoP: One year from date of award

Base period estimated level of effort w/ Ph.D. 125 hours Base period estimated level of effort w/o Ph.D. 75 hours

Total for Base Period:

Travel (4 trips; 1-2 individuals traveling) (In accordance with the PWS) PoP: One year Option one estimated level of effort w/ Ph.D. 100 hours Option one estimated level of effort w/o Ph.D 50 hours

Total for Option One Period:

Travel (In accordance with the PWS) PoP: One year Option two estimated level of effort w/ Ph.D 100 hours Option two estimated level of effort w/o Ph.D 50 hours

Total for Option Two Period:

Total for Base + Option Periods:

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and will be incorporated into any resultant purchase order.

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference. If the offeror has completed any of the following provisions listed in this paragraph electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications at https://www.acquisition.gov, the offeror they are to indicated in the submitted quote, there is no need to complete these provisions again for a this solicitation.

SUPTXT243-9400 (1-92) AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 1992)

a. Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the Contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of this contract.

b. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

c. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer's. In the event the contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

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