Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_-_DATR.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation For Combined Arms Center Diagnostic, Advisement and Technical Research (DATR) W911S0-16-T-0021 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Eustis, VA intends to procure non personal services to support TRADOC Capability Manager – The Army Distributed Learning Program (TCM-TADLP) has funded development of DL content in which issues have been identified that affect usability and playability. DL training content that employs an interactive multi-media instruction training strategy is generally referred to as courseware. Currently, there is no capability to determine the source of the issues and identify the measures to correct them. There exists a need to identify, document, and distribute the solutions to the issues to ensure courseware play on Army Learning Content Management Capability (ALCMC) platforms. The objectives of the requirement is to provide services to include:

· Diagnose the cause of identified technical issues within DL content packages and files, and generate documentation explaining the cause and method to correct the issue.

· Build DL content packages that implement the corrections identified in documentation developed in support of the diagnosis task.

· Conduct technical research of standards and specifications applicable to DL development and delivery, and identify standards and specifications related to Army DL.

· Diagnosis, analysis, technical research, and solution identification as the basis for the development of technical specifications and requirements pertaining to all Army DL fielded on ALCMC platforms which are the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) (Saba 5.5), and Enterprise Lifelong Learning Center (ELLC) (Blackboard 9.1) and upgraded versions of base software.

Solicitation number W911S0-16-T-0021 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85 dated 02 July 2015. This is a 100% Small Business set aside requirement. The NAICS Code is 541513, Computer Facilities Management Services, with a small business size standard of $27.5 million. The complete Offer Schedule, Performance Work Statement, and any other associated documents can be downloaded at https://www.fbo.gov/ under subject solicitation number.

It is contemplated that the Period of Performance will be for a base year and two (2) twelve-month option periods:

Base Year: 23 September 2016 – 22 September 2017 Option Year 1: 23 September 2017 – 22 September 2018 Option Year 2: 23 September 2018 – 22 September 2019

The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (July 2013), is applicable and is tailored as follows: Paragraphs (b)(5), (d), and (e) are deleted. Paragraph (a), Inspection and Acceptance, is deleted and replaced with Contract Clause 52.246-4, Inspection of Services - Fixed Price. The provision is amended to incorporate FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference is applicable. (Fill-in information - ,http://farsite.hill.af.mil).

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable; evaluation factors are Technical Acceptability and Price. To be considered Technically Acceptable, the offeror must receive a Technically Acceptable rating for the following evaluation factors: Mission Capability, Past Performance and Price. Pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six (6) months of the offeror's final option period price to the offeror's total price. Offerors are required only to price the base and option periods. The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of any performance period (Base or Option Periods), utilizing the rates of that performance period. Specifics regarding the basis for Contract Award are located at the end of this document. The Government intends to make award to Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy at the time of submission. As opposed to submitting the provision at 52.212-3, the offeror may elect to complete the Representations and Certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) website. SAM may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Pursuant to FAR 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractor, offerors may be required to provide the name of the financial institution where an applicable business bank account is located, supplier names where accounts are established, account numbers, names of customers, points of contact, and telephone numbers, as well as a brief description of previous contract services, providing the length of the contract or agreement, the dollar value, point of contact, and telephone number. The information will be used to determine responsibility of an offeror.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and is amended to incorporate the following clauses: 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions; 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation; 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Fill-in information with http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative; and 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. The following clauses are added: The clause at 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7008 Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. The clause at 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within are applicable:; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36 Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.

Quotes shall be good for 60 calendar days from the date of submission.

All questions must be submitted no later than 7 September 2016 at 1300 EST.

Offers are due no later than 12 September 2016, 1300 hours EST. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. In accordance with 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, paragraph (f), quotes received after the established closing date will be viewed as late, and therefore not considered. Offers may be submitted via email (preferred) to Primary Contract Specialist: Tammie.D.Campbell.civ@mail.mil and Secondary Contract Specialist: DeBorah.E.Hairston.civ@mail.mil. In addition offers may be submitted via mail to MICC Fort Eustis, Building 705 Washington Boulevard, ATTN: Ms. Tammie D. Campbell /DeBorah E. Hairston, Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604.

Alternate POC Contracting Officer: Rhoda C. Harrison-Spence, Rhoda.c.harrison-spence.civ@mail.mil