Amendment_(1)_to_LeaD_IDIQ_RFP_SOL-OAA-16-000014.pdf

DCHA Learning and Development IDIQ

SOL-OAA-16-000014

Amendment 1

March 16, 2016

Clarification of Technical understanding on Page 112

(b) CONTENT OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Technical evaluation criteria listed in Section M.

Institutional Capability [See Section M.2 (a)]

The Offeror must provide the following to demonstrate depth of capability in terms of range of learning and development interventions described under each task area:

(i) Experience and capability to perform the services set forth in Section C.

(ii) Capability in facilitating, supporting, designing and delivering learning and development activities as described under each task area in Washington D.C. area and at field missions in a timely manner and while providing the necessary administrative and logistical support. This ability should be evidenced by organizational systems, affiliations and commitment designed to utilize consortium members as appropriate as well as short term consultant reach and/or affiliation

(iii) Capability to simultaneously manage multiple task orders or task orders with multiple partners involving collaborative efforts drawing upon the full range of available skills and experience available under contractual arrangements.

(iv) Ability to build and maintain relationships with DCHA staff as well as BS-76 staff at missions. Also facilitate, coordinate and collaborate with other U.S. Government Agencies and other donors.

Management Plan [See Section M.2 (b)]

The Offeror must propose the most efficient and cost-effective management infrastructure possible to ensure the reasonableness of costs, and to enhance the potential for program sustainability. Also proximity to DCHA staff for support purposes is encouraged and considered important to implementation of activities. The Offeror must provide a detailed management plan that will be followed during contract execution. The Offeror's management plan must include:

(i) Primary Point of Contact: This RFP includes one (1) primary point of contact - the IDIQ

Manager. The Offeror must submit a complete and current resume for the proposed IDIQ

Manager and three (3) references with contact information (from individuals not employed by the Prime/Subcontractors). The Offeror must also include as part of its proposal a signed acknowledgement letter from the proposed IDIQ Manager confirming his/her present intention to serve in the stated position and his/her present availability to serve for the term of the proposed contract. The proposed candidate must meet the minimum qualifications set forth in Section C.

(ii) Describe the management structure, including the defined functions and management and decision-making authorities of the IDIQ Manager. The proposal must also address the IDIQ

Manager’s roles and responsibilities, if any, regarding client relations and the involvement of subcontractors in proposals for specific task orders.

(iii) Describe the lines of responsibility, relationships, and communication through which tasks will be managed, and the procedures to be taken to ensure quality control and cost control, and to identify and resolve problems. If an Offeror proposes a consortium approach, the Offeror must describe the formal relationship between/among firms with differing capabilities required to meet the requirements set forth in Section C.

(iv) Describe the procedures to manage task order proposal requests efficiently and with appropriate engagement of stakeholders, subcontractors, and other technical assistance contractors.

Technical Understanding [See Section M.2. (c)]

The Offeror must formulate response to address task areas/activities highlighted in Section C that represents the work to be accomplished under individual task orders. Offerors bidding on this

IDIQ, must describe their thought process regarding each task area/activity Offerors’ must provide a concise summary of their understanding and knowledge of and general approach. The

Offerors’ responses must provide the following:

1. Description of key areas and illustrative activities represent core activities and/or build on previous activities, including implementation gaps, issues and challenges experiences for adult learners in the USAID environment to be designed and delivered under each task;

2. Description of the technical approach including the methodology, strategy and principles used in accomplishing each activities under task areas;

3. Description of and the rationale for the short and long term personnel proposed for activities and or task areas; and

4. Work plan and timeline.

Past Performance [See Section M.2. (c)]

(A) The Offeror must provide past performance references for itself and each major subcontractor. Offerors are requested to indicate whether past performance information has been registered in the CPARS Contractor Performance System or in the ORCA (Online

Representations and Certifications Application) database. This past performance information must be submitted in accordance with the following:

(i) For the offeror and each major subcontractor list up to five (5) of the most recent and relevant contracts for efforts similar to this requirement. To ensure uniformity of information for conducting the reference checks, the offeror/subcontractor shall complete Part 1 (Blocks 1 through 9) of the Contractor Performance Report-Short Form for up to five contracts and/or subcontracts (See Attachment J.4). The name, telephone number, and email address for all contacts are required. It is recommended that the offeror/subcontractor inform the contacts that their names have been submitted and that they are authorized to provide past performance information when requested. The Contractor Performance Report-Short Forms shall be attached as an annex to the Technical Proposal.

(ii) If the offeror/subcontractor encountered problems on any of the referenced contracts, they may provide a short explanation and the corrective action taken. Space is provided in Block 6 of the Short Form for this. Offerors/subcontractors shall not provide general information on their performance.

(iii) Offerors/subcontractors may describe any quality awards or certifications that indicate exceptional capacity to provide the service or product described in the statement of work. This information is not included in the page limitation.

(i) USAID may use past performance information obtained from other than the sources identified by the offeror/subcontractor. USAID shall determine the relevance of similar past performance information. Past performance information will be used for both the responsibility determination and best value decision.

Clarification of Section C Task 3 Page 24

The technical approach narrative is limited to 40 pages excluding annexes. The Technical approach should only include the following:

a) Institutional Capability

b) Management Plan,

c) Technical understanding (only to include responses to the three sample tasks and not an overall approach for Task 1-4 of section