A.09.03_Solicitation_Amendment_W81K04-17-T-0003-0003.pdf

W81K04-17-T-0003 – Amendment 0003

W81K04-17-T-0003

Amendment 0003 -- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation IAW FAR Subpart 12.6 Interactive Webinar Training Services in Support of the U.S. Army Medical Command

Synopsis/Solicitation Number: W81K04-17-T-0003

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below. The hour and date specified for receipt of quotes is extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing the last page and submitting a copy with their solicitation response prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation.

FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED

FOR THE RECEIPT OF QUOTES PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT

IN REJECTION OF YOUR QUOTE.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow additional time for the submission of quotes due to the lack of adequate competition received in response to the solicitation. The government did not receive an adequate amount of technically acceptable quotations that would allow the government to conduct a price fair and reasonable determination in accordance FAR 13.106-3(a). The government will consider all quotes received in response to this solicitation prior to the response date and time established in this amendment to be timely, contingent upon receipt of acknowledgement of this amendment.

All quoters that have already submitted a quotation in response to the solicitation may provide a revised quote, if desired. All quotes submitted in response to the solicitation should be in accordance with the terms set forth in the ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1. Quotes not submitted in accordance with the ADDENDUM may be deemed unresponsive and eliminated from competition. Acknowledgement of receipt of this amendment by the response due date and time is required for all quotes, to include quotes submitted prior to the issuance of this amendment.

Amendment 0003 -- Change 1:

The period of performance is adjusted due to the extension of the response due date and time, as follows:

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS:

Base Year: Period of Performance: 1 June 2017 to 31 May 2018

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Line Item Cost

0001 Web Based Culture of Justice Training 24 Each

0002 Curriculum Development 1 Each

0003 Contract Manpower Reporting 1 Each

Option Period 1: Period of Performance: 1 June 2018 to 31 May 2019

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Line Item Cost

1001 Web Based Culture of Justice Training 24 Each

1002 Annual Curricula/Training Review 1 Each

1003 Contract Manpower Reporting 1 Each

Option Period 2: Period of Performance: 1 June 2019 to 31 May 2020

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Line Item Cost

2001 Web Based Culture of Justice Training 24 Each

Amendment 0003-- Change 2: The hour and date specified for receipt of quotes is extended as follows:

RESPONSES: Quotes shall be fully executed and returned by the time specified below. Electronic submission via email is required. Only emailed quotes received directly from the quoter is acceptable. Quotes shall be submitted by email to Yesenia C. Rodriguez, Contracting Officer at yesenia.c.rodriguez2.civ@mail.mil and Dawn E. Simington, Contract Specialist at dawn.e.simington.civ@mail.mil no later than 12:00 PM Central Time on Tuesday, 09 May 2017. All quotes received after this due date and time may be considered late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

Amendment 0003-- Change 3: The ADDENDUM TO FAR Clause 52.212-1 is updated to identify Past Performance as Factor 2 and Price as Factor 3 to correct an inconsistency between the ADDENDUM to FAR Clause 52.212-1 and the ADDENDUM to FAR Clause 52.212-2 -1.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

Paragraph 52.212-1(b) is hereby replaced with the following:

(b) Instructions for preparation and Submission of Quotes:

1. The quoter shall submit their quote through e-mail. Telegraphic and facsimile responses will NOT be accepted. The entire quote shall be submitted as one (1) file; as an Adobe Acrobat document (.pdf).

The Font shall be Times New Roman and the Font size shall be no smaller than 10 Points, however the Government will allow a different Font and Font size of no less than 8 Points for graphics and tables. The quote shall have a cover page identifying the quoter, primary point of contact, CAGE Code, DUNS number, the solicitation number, and the contents. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quote(s), quoter must follow the instructions contained herein. The quoter is required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and those identified as evaluation factors and/or subfactors.

Failure to meet a requirement may result in the quote being ineligible for award.. Taking exception to any provision in the solicitation may render the quote ineligible for award. All documents submitted in response to this solicitation must be fully responsive to and consistent with the requirements of the solicitation.

2. To be considered, the complete quote must be received not later than the time and date identified within this combined synopsis/solicitation by the Health Readiness Contracting Office, Attn: Yesenia C. Rodriguez, Contracting Officer, email: yesenia.c.rodriguez2.civ@mail.mil and Dawn E. Simington, Contract Specialist, 2002 Annual Curricula/Training Review 1 Each

2003 Contract Manpower Reporting 1 Each

Option Period 3: Period of Performance: 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Line Item Cost

3001 Web Based Culture of Justice Training 24 Each

3002 Annual Curricula/Training Review 1 Each

3003 Contract Manpower Reporting 1 Each

Option Period 4: Period of Performance: 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2022

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Line Item Cost

4001 Web Based Culture of Justice Training 24 Each

4002 Annual Curricula/Training Review 1 Each

4003 Contract Manpower Reporting 2 Each dawn.e.simington.civ@mail.mil. All quotes received after this due date and time may be considered late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). All quotes must be in English.

3. The Government intends to use simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The source selection process will be informal Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the responsible quoter on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Award may be made without discussions with quoters (except communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification). Therefore, each initial quote should contain the quoter's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary By submitting a quote in response to this solicitation, the quoter is agreeing to comply with all terms and conditions contained in the solicitation. The contracting officer may reject any quote that contains exceptions. Also, except for any portions of the quote incorporated into the resulting contract by specific reference, the terms and conditions included in the solicitation, including any amendments, shall take precedence over the quote.

4. The following shall be included in the quote submission:

(a.) Cover page. The cover page shall identify the quoter, primary point of contact, CAGE Code, DUNS number, the solicitation number, and the contents. The cover page shall contain the Signature and point of contact information of a corporate officer authorized to negotiate for the company.

(b.) One completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –

Commercial Items, Alternate I

(c.) If the quoter has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov/sam/) or if their SAM registration does not include the following representations, the quoter shall also submit one completed copy of each of the following:

i. FAR Provision 52.203-2, Certificate Of Independent Price Determination

ii. FAR Provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-- Representation

iii. FAR Provision 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

iii. FAR Provision 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

iv. FAR Provision 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

(d.) Quote’s Technical Narrative: The quote’s technical narrative shall address elements in Factor 1 and

Subfactors 1A-1C. The technical narrative must not exceed 10 pages. The technical narrative shall be responsive to the following evaluation Factors and Subfactors:

i. Factor 1: Technical Capability. The Government will evaluate technical capability based on the written quotes for Factor 1; and its Subfactors 1A through 1C will be evaluated and result in an overall technical evaluation rating for Factor 1. Along with addressing components of the PWS, the quote shall address each Subfactor listed below separately, and shall provide sufficient narrative and supporting data for each.

(1) Subfactor 1A: Culture of Justice Knowledge. Submit narrative and/or flow charts describing the quoter’s understanding/knowledge on the development of course curriculum geared to fostering a just culture environment in the workplace. Describe the quoter’s approach to fostering a just culture environment in the workplace.

(2) Subfactor 1B: Key Topics Training. Submit narrative and/or flow charts describing the quoter's understanding/knowledge of the key topics of training identified in Section 5 of the PWS. Discuss the process of developing course curriculum geared to fostering a just culture environment in the workplace to include challenges, trends and strategies necessary to provide the services required. Describe the quoter’s strategy for implementing each of the key topics into the course curriculum. Discuss the quoter’s lesson plan for each of the key topics identified in Section 5 of the PWS.

(3) Subfactor 1C: Interactive Webinar Training. Submit narrative and/or flow charts describing the quoter's understanding/knowledge on the development and facilitation of interactive webinar training courses.

Discuss the quoter's capability in preparing a course curriculum that includes didactic and interactive applied training based on industry/commercial practices in a timely manner. Discuss the quoter’s process for facilitating interactive web-based training. Provide examples of commercial interactive web-based training products that are or have been utilized by the quoter. Describe the quoter’s process for tracking student attendance and the distribution of student training certificates. Describe process for obtaining student evaluations upon completion of training session.

ii. Factor 2: Past Performance: The quoter shall submit evidence of past and/or present performance for a maximum of three (3) contract(s) under which same or similar services were performed within the past three years. For each contract include: name of serviced entity, point of contact and email address, contract number;

description of services, contract award date, completion date; whether or not you completed the contract; initial contract value; adjusted contract value; and a statement of why you consider the contract to be relevant past of present performance. If the quoter has not performed any same or similar contracts, they may furnish any other past or present performance information performed in the past three years which they believe demonstrates their ability to perform the services required.

iii. Factor 3: Price. The quoter shall provide other than cost or pricing data which describes in sufficient detail and supports the elements that make up their quote. This factor will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the total evaluated price is fair and reasonable in terms of the Government’s requirement. To determine fair and reasonable the Government will compare the prices of all quoters. Price will not receive an evaluation rating.

Paragraph 52.212-1(m) is hereby added:

(m) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS and LOCAL provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

[End of Amendment 0003]

Receipt of Amendment 0003 is acknowledged:

Company Name and CAGE/DUNS

Printed Name and Title

Signature and Date