W9123624Q2004 Solicitation Amendment 0003_29NOV2023.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

This amendment is being issued for the follow ing:

1.Provide conformed list of Pre-Proposal Inquiry Responses 2.Revise Clause 52.212-2 3.Revised Addendum to 52.212-1 4.Revised Performance Work Statement 5.Extended Proposal Due Date to 06 DEC 2023 6.Add ATOPSEC Language

Contracting POC: Brandon Briggs Brandon.Briggs@usace.army.mil

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9123624Q2004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Nov-2023

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMD 0003 CONTINUATION SHEET

AMENDMENT 0003 SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS

This amendment is being issued for the following:

1. Provide conformed list of Pre-Proposal Inquiry Responses

2. Revise Clause 52.212-2

3. Revised Addendum to 52.212-1

4. Revised Performance Work Statement

5. Extended Proposal Due Date to 06 DEC 2023

6. Add ATOPSEC Language

ALL OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO RESUBMIT THEIR PROPOSALS.

REVISED INQUIRY RESPONSES ARE IDENTIFIED IN RED TEXT.

Bidder Inquiry: Please provide clarification on the evaluation methodology. FAR 52.212-2 is included in the solicitation. Project Approach, past performance and price are listed in relative order of importance in descending order; and price will only be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. That reads like a "best value" procurement methodology. Then a few paragraphs down reference is made to "best value-tradeoff" basis, that award may be made to the lowest price offer with satisfactory/neutral past performance, or to offer with highest past performance but with other than the lowest price. The project approach is not mentioned in the best value tradeoff paragraph. a.

Does that mean the project approach won't be evaluated in the best value tradeoff (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) method? b. Which method will be used: best value or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable?

Response Inquiry: See amendment 0003. Evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR part 13.106.

Bidder Inquiry: CLIN 0001 asks for four days of in-house, face-to-face training for 64 supervisors, and the PWS (section 2a) says the instructor will travel twice. Does this mean there will be two 2-day training sessions to occur during separate weeks?

Response Inquiry: They may occur in the same week, but for pricing purposes, contractors should assume the two 2-day training sessions will be in separate weeks.

Bidder Inquiry: Is it possible to have them occur in the same week?

Response Inquiry: They may occur in the same week, but for pricing purposes, contractors should assume the two 2-day training sessions will be in separate weeks.

Bidder Inquiry: What materials and resources will the customer provide for these workshops (tables, chairs, computers, projectors, etc.)?

Response Inquiry: Government will provide: Pens, paper, pencils, chairs, projector, projector screen with speaker capability. Contractor shall bring a laptop to the onsite training containing all training materials.

Bidder Inquiry: CLIN 0002 and PWS (section 2b) ask for hybrid online training follow on training for 6 months post.Could you describe what you mean by hybrid training?

Response Inquiry: See Amendment 0003 Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: Will this training be synchronous training (scheduled on Teams with people attending remotely and some attending in person), asynchronous (training materials are located in an online learning system and can be viewed at any time by individual participants), or a combination?

Response Inquiry: Synchronous training (scheduled with people attending virtually).

Bidder Inquiry: If synchronous training, will the facilitator be joining remotely from their own location or attending in person?

Response Inquiry: Initital training will be in person. Follow-on training will be conducted virtually.

Bidder Inquiry: Is there a preferred number of sessions, modules, or topics to be covered over the six months?

Response Inquiry: See Amendment 0003 Performance Work Statement. Topics would correspond with the supervisor workshop.

Bidder Inquiry: If content is to be loaded into an online learning system for six months, is the contractor responsible for hosting an online learning schoolhouse for that time, or will the customer provide an online schoolhouse where content can be loaded?

Response Inquiry: Contractor

Bidder Inquiry: Is the online learning aspect of this requirement to be live virtual or on-demand recordings?

Response Inquiry: Live Virtual

Bidder Inquiry: Is Microsoft TEAMS a suitable platform for the virtual training/online learning system, or is something else preferred or required? If so, please include a listing of suitable platforms.

Response Inquiry: Microsoft TEAMS is suitable

Bidder Inquiry: In the proposal response, if key personnel resumes or biographies are included in an addendum, will these be evaluated?

Response Inquiry: No

Bidder Inquiry: Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent? If so, please identify the incumbent.

Response Inquiry: This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent.

Bidder Inquiry: Will there be 6 separate 1-1.5-hour live webinars, each delivered at multiple time options each month for six months?

That is, if the in-person training concluded in February, Topic A webinar would be delivered 2-6 times in March, Topic B webinar would be delivered 2-6 times in April...Topic F webinar would be delivered 2-6 times in July. a. If so, how many time options per topic? b. How many participants do you expect per time option?

Response Inquiry: See Amendment 0003 Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: Do you expect any asynchronous or static resources to be loaded in an online platform for participants between the live webinars?

Response Inquiry: Virtual follow on trainings shall be recorded and provided to the Government. See Amendment 0003 Performance Work Statement.

Bidder Inquiry: Does a hybrid environment refer to employees who telework, who use an alternate work schedule environment, or do both environments exist for district employees?

Response Inquiry: A hybrid work environment exists at US Corps of Engineers, involving employees that telework and work in-person at the office.

Bidder Inquiry: Is there a desire to have an outcome-based evaluation of the participant’s knowledge level of the material (i.e., a level 2 analysis to assess retention of the material)?

Response Inquiry: No Evaluations required

Bidder Inquiry: Is there a desire to have a fact based, outcome-based evaluation strategy for performance and productivity within the respective work environments?

Response Inquiry: No Evaluation required

Bidder Inquiry: Does the requirement to provide hybrid learning via an online training system reference additional instructor-led training (e.g., ZOOM or Teams), self-paced review materials, and/or video training?

Response Inquiry: Additional instructor-led training via TEAMS or other platform, provided by the Contractor virtually for the follow on 6 months of training.

Bidder Inquiry: Are there specific leadership competencies that the District Supervisors are expected to adhere to and develop (i.e., communication, trustworthiness, time management etc.)?

Given the number of students per two-day class, is the number of hours for the training per day fixed on a certain number of hours or can it be flexed?

Response Inquiry: See Performance of Work Statement for training objectives.

Bidder Inquiry: What GS levels are the participants? We understand they are supervisors, but would like more insight into their management levels and organizational functions (i.e. Accounting Manager, HR Manager, etc.).

This helps determine the most effective workshop activities and tailor the learning concepts.

Response Inquiry: GS 12 & above. The supervisors will be from all departments such as: legal, contracting, human resources, program management, engineering, construction, civil works, real estate, emergency operations, etc.

Bidder Inquiry: How close in time frame would you like the 2-day training sessions to be? For example, could they occur during the same week (Tues/Wed for the first 32 supervisors, and Thurs/Fri for the second group of 32 supervisors). Or, would you prefer several weeks between on-site workshop sessions? (Please clarify that these are two 32-person groups of distinct participants, and not the same 32 participants attending two separate 2-day workshops).

Response Inquiry: As stated previously, they may occur in the same week but contractors should assume for pricing purposes that it will be in separate weeks. Two 32-person groups of distinct participants. The 32-persons held on one week/time would not be the same 32-persons the next week/time.

Bidder Inquiry: Will workshop attendees be required to attend pre-scheduled follow-on hybrid learning sessions?

Or, do you envision more 'on-demand' virtual learning options where they can access the materials at their convenience? (Please clarify if you would formally schedule these hybrid sessions, or they will be asynchronous).

Response Inquiry: See Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: For the “follow-on hybrid learning via online learning system” are you looking for 24/7 online training? Or are you looking for webinars presented virtually?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: The workshop is for two (2) days per group and the request shows we need to travel twice. Does this mean you're expecting us to train Group 1 (32 students) for two days then return in a week or so to train Group 2 (32 students)?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Yes, but the schedule may be supportable to conduct the training in one week.

Contractor will propose schedule for Contracting Officer’s approval upon award.

Bidder Inquiry: Is the follow-on hybrid learning via online learning a LIVE or recorded course online?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Online synchronous sessions are required.

Bidder Inquiry: Is the online learning session 6-months in length or are you looking for it to happen 6-months after we complete the 2 day sessions?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See Amendment 0003 Performance Work Statement Bidder Inquiry: Will it be ONE online learning session for both groups at the same time or do we need to offer two sessions (one for each group)?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: If the online learning is not 6-months but only an add-on session after 6-months, how long (i.e., hour, ½ day or full day) do you want the online learning session to be?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: Will the subsequent solicitation notice be published to SAM.Gov under the existing notice ID number (see subject line above) or a new notice number?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: This is the Solicitation. No additional request for proposal is anticipated.

Bidder Inquiry: Has a previous or incumbent contractor previously or currently substantively performed this work?

If so, please provide the contract(s) number(s) and the name of the contractor(s).

Response to Bidder Inquiry: This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent.

Bidder Inquiry: The statement of work only addresses facilitating the workshops and delivering the online training.

Please confirm this is correct, that the curriculum and training materials for both the in-person workshops and the online training already exist and are therefore outside of this scope of work?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: The curriculum and training materials for both the in-person workshops and online training do not exist looking for the vendor to provide expertise to provide training facilitation and materials.

Bidder Inquiry: Please provide clarification on the online training that follows the in-person training, i.e., is it to be pre-recorded on-demand webinars that cover additional information provided in the workshops? Is it to be scheduled live interacting trainings?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: According to ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions, the submission is limited to the following:

• Cover letter containing information required by FAR 52.212-1(b).

• Pricing listed on the CLIN Schedule. Attachment 1 to this Solicitation.

• Up to a 2-page Project Approach

• Past performance references on the Past Performance Questionaire (PPQ) Form. Attachment 2 to this Solicitation.

Question: If we include team member resumes in an Addendum to the proposal, will these be evaluated along with the rest of the proposal?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: It will not be evaluated.

Bidder Inquiry: I am reaching out to inquire about the subject solicitation and ask for a bit of clarification on the 6-month hybrid portion requested. Are these services to be hosted live virtually over the course of 6 months, to be recorded and uploaded to the LMS for folks to view on demand, or a mixture of both? Are there also a certain number of hybrid sessions required once the method is established?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: See Performance Work Statement

Bidder Inquiry: What is defined as Supervisor Development Services?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Training services that are meant to engage supervisors in intentional development as leaders and develop competencies that engage and inspire the workforce in leading in a hybrid environment.

Bidder Inquiry: What kind of personnel and material are you referring to?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Instructors and any material needed for instruction.

Bidder Inquiry: For the long-term knowledge online hybrid learning material, do we provide the platform, or you do?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Contractor is to provide the platform.

Bidder Inquiry: Also on the above point, do you need it to be the same material or something different and extensive?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: No preference.

Bidder Inquiry: Is the online material only to stay online for 6 months past face-to-face training as stated on line 8 under the Description of Services point?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Yes.

Bidder Inquiry: What is the actual term of the contract? As I see on line 2 of the scope stating: 2023 – 2028? Not sure what that represents.

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Fiscal Year 2024, We would like to host the workshop in 2nd quarter of FY24.

Preferred start dates are Jan 2024.

Bidder Inquiry: Can my references be previous supervisors from projects which are not Government contract?

Response to Bidder Inquiry: Yes.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

ATOPSEC

Anti-Terrorism/ Operational Security Requirement

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter in accordance with personnel security standards listed in AR 25-2 (Information Assurance), an appropriate background investigation will be conducted prior to accessing the government information systems.

All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss / or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html ; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1. AT Level I Training: (This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area): All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ for CAC holders (Course number “-US007”). Non-CAC-holders may go to: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html .

2. AT Awareness Training for contractor personnel traveling overseas for both unofficial and official travel:

US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees shall receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13, or other COCOM specific requirements, as necessary. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact. US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees will update their PRO-File survey prior to their official or unofficial travel, in accordance with AR 525-28, Personnel Recovery. The PRO-File survey is available at the following link:

https://prmsglobal.prms.af.mil/prmsconv/Login/Banner.

3. iWATCH Training (This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area): The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 60 calendar days after contract award.

4. For contracts that require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC training is available at the following website:

http://cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html (Duration: 45 minutes)

5. For Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) pertaining to Information Systems/Networks: Contractor will need to receive, process, store and /or generate CUI on contractor-owned Information Systems and networks (DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 applies).

6. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DOD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

7. Access and general protection/ security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

8. For Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractor employees that will require access to CUI will follow all DoD (DoDI 5200.48) and Army policies regarding access to CUI, and the handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of CUI. Contractor employees are required to complete initial CUI training (available at https://securityhub.usalearning.gov/index.html) within 30 days of start of performance on the contract, and then annually thereafter. All CUI must be transmitted via encrypted channels such as the DoD Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website (https://safe.apps.mil/).

(End of Security Requirements)

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either PCO or ACO) acting within their delegated limits has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

INVOICES: Invoices and billing inquires shall be directed to Sharika Wannemacher, sharika.s.wannemacher@usace.army.mil copy to Michael Hagerty, michael.hagerty@usace.army.mil.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions In addition to the instruction requirements within FAR Provision 52.212-1, the offeror shall submit the following on one document is Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format:

1. Cover letter containing information required by FAR 52.212-1(b).

2. Pricing listed on the CLIN Schedule. Attachment 1 to this Solicitation.

3. Complete and submit up to a 2-page Project Approach addressing how your company will perform the face-to-face training at the in-house training session, and how hybrid learning during follow-on training will be executed. Ensure to note what the goals are to be achieved and the outcomes of achieving those goals. Use Times Roman 10-point font. Any information submitted beyond two-pages will not be evaluated.

4. Complete and submit 0 - 3 (no more than 3) past performance references on the Past Performance Questionaire (PPQ) Form. Attachment 2 to this Solicitation. Offeror’s shall fill in Pages 1-3 as needed.

Pages 4-6 are to be filled out and signed by the offerors customer. Pages 4-6 are not required if the past performance is in CPARS database. However it is the offeror’s responsibility to inform the Government of the relevant previous contracts existing in CPARS. Past performance references shall be relevant to this Solicitation Performance Work Statement. The period of performance of submitted references shall be within the last 5 years of the Solicitation release date. Offerors with no past performance references, or sparse past performance, shall so state with their offer. The PPQ may be submitted by the customer or the offeror. The Government is not responsible for collecting PPQs or following up on their submission.

Offers/Quotations shall be emailed to brandon.briggs@usace.army.mil and to nicholas.lizotte@usace.army.mil by 06 December 2023 by 1pm, Eastern Time.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement: Norfolk District Supervisor Development Workshop

1. General. This is a non-personal services contract to provide facilitated supervisor development services to supervisors. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service provider performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

2. Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform supervisor development services as defined in this Performance Work Statement.

Services include two days of facilitation for our 64 supervisors.

a) Four total days of in-house face-to-face facilitation for our 64 supervisors; Two-day training session with 32 supervisors followed by another two-day training session for 32 supervisors, completed during the second quarter of FY24 (January - March). Instructor to travel twice during the second quarter of FY24.

The contractor will propose an actual schedule to Contracting officer for approval and coordination upon award.

b) Additionally, to gain long term knowledge, 6 separate 1-1.5 hour live virtual webinars shall be delivered monthly (6-months) following the end of the face-to-face sessions. These sessions will have max participation of all 64 supervisors. These follow on webinar topics should mirror the topics discussed during the Two-Day in-person training sessions. The purpose of these follow-on webinars is to reflect on skills gained during the initial in-person session, discuss current struggles related to the topic, and to provide any additional tools to support the supervisors. The Contractor shall record each webinar session and provide to the Government.

3. Background. A Supervisor Development Workshop is scheduled for all supervisors to attend in person at the

USACE Norfolk Headquarters Building (Waterfield Building) in second quarter FY24.

4. Objectives

• Building cohesive teams in hybrid environment

• Managing performance through outcomes, impact, and ownership

• Outcome and fact-based performance evaluation

• Staying visible and networking

• Balancing control and trust

• Leadership approaches to improve engagement.

• Improving our working from home productivity and sustainability

5. Scope.

The contractor will work with Norfolk district supervisors to collaborate on ways and means to recruit, retain, lead and inspire in a hybrid organization.

Problem Statement: how can we broaden our employee value proposition to encompass those different types of people we lead and how we can focus on the elements of our employee value proposition for retention.

Potential Topics to Cover but Not All Inclusive

How to providing meaningful feedback to subordinates and teams Assessing productivity and effectiveness in an hybrid environment Create and support developmental growth.

How can supervisors effectively manage their time with their supervisory responsibilities in an hybrid environment

Build cohesive teams.

Inspire the workforce.

Associate meaningful work.

• What are the means to build cohesive teams in a hybrid environment?

• What are the means to inspire the workforce in a hybrid environment?

The Contractor shall provide the proposed curriculum topics to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to the development of the initial in-person and virtual webinar training content.

6. Period of Performance. Desired in-person services are to take place second quarter FY24 (January – March) subject to availability. Follow on virtual webinars will be conducted monthly, for six months after in person sessions.

7. Place of Performance. Contractor will be required to travel to Norfolk, VA and provide services in person for workshop facilitation.

8. Travel. There is a requirement for the contractor to travel to support the requirements above.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Project Approach

(ii) Past Performance

(iii) Price

Project approach will be evaluated on the offerors ability to describe how they will deliver face-to-face training during the in-house session of training, and hybrid learning during the follow-on training. What will be the goals to achieve and are there any outcomes to achieving those goals.

Past performance will be evaluated to assess the Government’s confidence in offerors ability to execute this contract. Individual past performance submissions will be evaluated for relevant/not relevant and whether or not satisfactorily performed.

Price will not be rated or scored but will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness through the use of price analysis.

Offerors that do not follow the submission instructions within FAR Provision 52.212-1 and the Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions may be eliminated from consideration for award.

Evaluation of offers shall be per FAR 13.106.

The contracting Officer may downselect offerors based on their initial proposals for purpose of the efficient competition. Offerors shall be prepared to present a VIRTUAL capability brief (15 min) focused on technical approach and their past performance if selected to proceed to this step. Selected vendors will be notified directly by the contracting officer. Tentative date for presentation is Dec 15th. Exact time will be provided to the selected vendors.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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