W912EF18R0020_Development_Training_and_Facilitation_Services.pdf

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W912EF18R0020 05-Jan-2018

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

509-527-7222

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

04:00 PM 05 Feb 2018

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

RUTH A JOHNSON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

HILLARY A. MORGAN

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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509-527-7802FAX:

TEL: 509-527-7214 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$11,000,000

NAICS:

611430

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

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36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

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W912EF18R0020

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

BIDDER INQUIRY:

Bidder/Offeror Solicitation Questions:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of the comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the solicitation due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 2JC22Y-WURNJ7

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public” c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attacha pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

https://www.projnet.org/

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428- HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@projnet.info

NOTICE: All bidders/offerors will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in Bidder Inquiry prior to proposal submission. Nothing is changed in the solicitation unless an amendment is issued.

Offerors are cautioned to clearly print prices for all line items.

Your proposal must be good for 60 days. Please include shipping costs in the proposed price of each item.

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Registration at www.sam.gov is required. If not registered, please do so. Step-by-step help information on how to register is detailed on the website, along with frequently asked questions (FAQs). Lack of registration in the SAM database may make an offeror ineligible for award.

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3 Alt. I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Reps and Certs is also available.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or the SAM web site if you need assistance or have questions.

In accordance with FAR 52.229.3, State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of the US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying local and state taxes. Exempt Tax Identification Number 91-0828090.

General Contract Information:

Delivery Date________________________________________________

Offeror’s Name (Printed) _________________________________________

Offeror’s Contact Telephone Number_______________________________

Offeror’s Email Address___________________________________________

Federal Tax Identification No. ____________________________________________

CAGE Code __________________ DUNS No. ______________________________

Is your company registered on-line in SAM (www.sam.gov)? YES NO

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission of Price Proposal – Contractor shall submit the following in 1 copy:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation / Contract / Order for Commercial Items).

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all line items listed in the solicitation / amendments.

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Item’s” As noted above.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

1. Introduction. The offeror’s proposal shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying digital copies, as set forth below. The RFP shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal. The offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) volumes. The Volumes are:

Volume I - Experience, Past Performance Volume II -Price, Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations.

Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy AND in electronic format. The electronic files shall contain identical information to the hard copy files.

Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked.

2. Proposal Submission Requirements.

a. Each volume shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder. Any pages that are changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should be of a different color and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page. The revised pages shall be dated. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 5).

b. Printing should be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required.

Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

c. The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

VOLUME TITLE PRINTED

COPIES

ELECTRONIC

COPIES

Volume I Original +5 1 Volume II Original + 1 1

3. Proposal Files.

a. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. All files created in MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11X17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations

The following additional restrictions apply:

b. File Packaging. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later, and provided on CDs or DVDs. Zip disks are not permitted. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files. All price breakdown information to aid in the Price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2007. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the offeror’s name. **Please note – Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. **The electronic files shall contain identical information to the hard copy files.

c. Content Requirement. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file.

Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the Narrative discussion:

( i ) VOLUME I, TAB 1 -Experience

Use Attached “Offeror Experience Form” to describe the projects in which the Offeror has relevant experience as defined in Factor 1, Experience. Project experience shall include adequate detail to demonstrate the relevancy of the scope of work for comparison to that required in this solicitation.

( i i ) VOLUME I, TAB 2 – Past Performance.

This tab shall contain current and past performance information regarding similar contracts.

Offerors shall submit Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime offeror and each major contract currently in performance or awarded during the past five (5) years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are the same as or similar to the effort required by the RFP.

Data concerning the offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. The Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractor’s past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, signed letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors for their past performance to be considered. This tab shall be organized into the following sections:

(1) Section 1 – Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format. Ensure all information is current and accurate.

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS

Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, (or private firm) and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer’s name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Technical representative/Contreacting Officer’s Representative (COR) and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative

Contracting Officer’s name, current e-mail address, telephone and fax number.

(e) Government contract administration activity’s Pre-Award point of contact name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(f) Contract Number and, in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include Delivery Order/Task Order Numbers.

(g) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed-Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Material (T&M), etc.). In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

(h) Awarded price.

(i) Final or projected final price.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion or work.

(k) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 – Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 - Contract Description, describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirement of this RFP.

(a) For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The offerors shall also provide copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the offeror or proposed subcontractor. The offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

(3) Section 3 – Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by the RFP will be assigned for performance within the offeror’s corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government technical specification. This includes all subcontractors, fabricators, and suppliers who will be providing critical services or whose subcontract is for more than 10% of the total proposed Price.

(4) Section 4 – New Corporate Entities. New corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited to demonstrate the relevancy of experience and past performance with this solicitation. Information should be included in the files described in the sections above. Signed Letters of Commitment shall be included in the proposal for these employees in order to be considered. Letters of Commitment must be signed both by the company official and the employee.

(5) Section 5-Past Performance Questionnaire. For all contracts identified in Section 1 - Contract Descriptions, complete a Past Performance Questionnaire for any project that has not received a formal Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation. The offeror shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire and E-mail the questionnaire to the technical representative responsible for the current and past contract. The Point of Contacts (POCs) shall be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and e-mail the entire questionnaire to the Contracting Office no later than the proposal due date, to Hillary.A.Morgan@usace.army.mil. The offeror must submit, with its proposal, a list of all the POCs who were sent questionnaires. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields:

Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-mail Address; and Date E-Mail to POC (month/day).

(6) Section 6-Submissions. Offerors are discouraged from providing points of contact with another contractors’ facility, i.e., in case an offeror (or one of his/her team members) is in a subcontract with another contractor who has submitted a proposal on the same requirement. Offerors shall provide and submit the prime contract number and all Governmental agency points of contact (POC) in lieu of subcontract numbers or prime contract POCs in situations as described above.

(iii) VOLUME II, TAB 1 – Price. This tab shall consist of all information, required to support proposed prices.

Data other than certified pricing data is not currently required; however, the Government reserves the right to request such data prior to award. There are no page limitations for this tab.

The offeror shall ensure that the information submitted in this tab is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the SF1449 and continuation sheets.

(iv) VOLUME II, TAB 2– SOLICITATIONS, OFFER AND AWARD DOCUMENTS AND

CERTIFICATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS

Certifications and Representations – Each offeror shall complete (fill-in and signatures) the solicitation sections indicated below using the file (without modification to the file) provided with the RFP. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF1449 and all certifications requiring original signature.

An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

Standard Form 1449, Solicitation, Offer and Award Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors

Solicitations, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations shall not be submitted separately from that submitted in VOLUME II – SOLICITATIONS, OFFER AND AWARD

DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS /REPRESENTATIONS.

DISCUSSIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION. In accordance with FAR provision 52.215-1, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

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TASK ORDER PROCESSING PROCEDURES.

1. When the Government requires work under this contract, the Contracting Officer within the Walla Walla District will issue a Task-Order Request for Proposal (RFP) to the Contractor awarded a contract from this solicitation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 16. The task-order RFPs will include a statement of work describing the work to be performed, any special instructions and conditions, evaluation criteria, and a completion schedule for the project. Task orders may also be handled by electronic means (e.g., email), facsimile or telephone for urgent requirements.

2. The contractor shall prepare a proposal in accordance with the requirements of the task-order RFP and this contract. The contractor shall respond within 2 weeks, unless otherwise stated in the RFP, by submitting a proposal to the Contracting Officer. The proposal shall contain detailed pricing information which will support proposed labor hours, material quantities and costs, and any other associated costs that may be required during work performance. Price proposals must be consistent with the current rates negotiated in the base contract.

3. Upon conclusion of satisfactory negotiations (if required), a task order will be issued by the Contracting Officer reflecting the negotiated order price and payment terms as outlined in the Statement of Work. The task order will contain an original or electronic signature by the Contracting Officer, and will be forwarded to the contractor via mail, facsimile or electronic means.

4. The task order completion schedule shall commence upon receipt of written, verbal, or electronic notice of award, and shall end as specified in the Performance Work Statement.

The contractor shall insure that all task-order work is completed and that submittals are made in accordance with the time allowances and progress schedule set forth in the Performance Work Statement. The schedule is subject to adjustment by the Contracting Officer, in writing, for material delays on the part of the Government and for conditions beyond the control of the parties hereto.

5. The contractor is advised not to perform any services under this contract requested by any person other than the Contracting Officer, orally or in writing, which is considered to be a change in the work or services required by this contract or a negotiated task order that would necessitate an adjustment in task-order price, until the contractor has made a proposal to the Contracting Officer covering such change in services, and both parties have negotiated a mutually satisfactory modification to the task-order price and the contractor has received either written, oral or electronic notice of modification award or verbal direction to proceed from the Contracting Officer.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND FACILITATION SERVICES

USACE WALLA WALLA DISTRICT

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District has a requirement for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single-Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) to provide non-personal services for development training and facilitation services for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District. This includes, but is not limited to, professional leadership development training, team building training, and facilitation services Work will vary in scope and size and will be awarded by individually negotiated firm-fixed-price task orders. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services under any awarded task order. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervisions, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform work as defined in the performance work statement included in subsequent task order except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

This procurement is a SBA Woman-Owned Small-Business set-aside. The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation with the lowest price proposal that is determined to be technically acceptable with appropriate consideration given to the three (3) evaluation factors: Experience; Past Performance; and Price. For a proposal to be considered technically acceptable, an Offeror shall submit a proposal that clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation and receive a rating of acceptable for all non-cost factors. Contract award will be made as a whole to one offeror.

The primary NAICS code for work under this procurement is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training and the small business size standard is $11,000,000 in average annual receipts.

2. DEFINITIONS

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). A predetermined value selected and used by the Government Quality Assurance inspector to distinguish between satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance.

Contracting Officer (CO or KO). “Contracting Officer” is the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer responsible for administration of the contract.

CONTRACTOR. The term CONTRACTOR refers to the prime CONTRACTOR and all CONTRACTOR employees and personnel. The prime CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring all SUB-CONTRACTORS comply with the provisions of this contract.

Defective Service. A service or output that does not meet the standard of performance requirement specified in the contract for that service.

Performance Requirement. The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance of a task according to the PWS and the Inspection of Services clause.

Quality Assurance. A planned and systematic pattern of all Government actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. For purposes of this contract, quality assurance refers to actions by the Government assurance functions for a contracted service.

Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). An individual designated to inspect the CONTRACTOR’S performance.

Quality Control. Those actions taken by a CONTRACTOR to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

2. PERFORMANCE:

A. Recognized holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays, as listed below:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

B. Place of Performance: The location of work to be performed under this contract will be outlined in the task orders. Place of Performance will be at various sites throughout the USACE Northwestern Division

(NWD).

3. OBJECTIVES

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

One aspect of this contract is to provide leadership development training. This training is focused on building participants’ skills and competency to address complex issues and challenges in the current and future workplace environment. The training will be provided through the USACE, Walla Walla District, and Leadership Development Program (LDP). Class learning activities will be guided to address these issues. The LDP is divided into three sub-programs tailored to develop a specific set of participants. These sub-programs are LDP Support, LDP Basic, and LDP Advanced. The LDP class participants will achieve the following objectives:

STANDARD TO ALL LDP SUBPROGRAMS:

• Apply leadership principles to direct the efforts of a team.

• Function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Organize and deliver effective verbal, written, virtual, and graphical communications.

• Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning.

• Analyze a situation involving multiple conflicting professional and/or ethical interests to determine an appropriate course of action.

• Analyze an organization using an appropriate systems approach.

• Recognize and evaluate personal and organizational change.

• Apply strategic planning concepts and conduct stakeholder analyses.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships.

• Identify Corps culture, values, initiatives and priorities.

LDP SUPPORT:

• Program consists of Orientation, Initial Retreat, Academic Sessions (5), and Field Trips (2).

• Orientation and Initial Retreat which includes Personal Assessments.

• Academic Sessions (5) with Required Reading Assignments. Academic Sessions focus on Interpersonal

Skills, Attitude and Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Time Management, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Skills and Business Writing.

• Team Projects with a focus on administrative improvements for the District.

• Field Trips (1-2) – Day trips to local Walla Walla District project to understand how the District and the

Project works together to coordinate work and resolve issues.

• Mentoring by and Shadowing Senior Leaders within the Walla Walla District.

LDP BASIC:

• Program consists of Orientation, Initial Retreat, Academic Sessions (5), and Field Trips (2).

• Orientation and Initial Retreat which includes Personal Assessments.

• Academic Sessions (5) with Required Reading, and Presentation Skills Training – Academic Sessions focus on Interpersonal Skills, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence/Conflict Management, Decision Making/Coaching Skills, and Diversity/Life Balance.

• Development of Leadership Plans.

• Two Field Trips (Boise and Portland).

• Team Projects.

• Mentoring by and Shadowing Senior Leaders (predominantly in the Walla Walla District).

LDP ADVANCED:

• Participants must have completed Basic District LDP Program or equivalent at least two years prior to application for Advanced LDP.

• Program consists of Orientation, Initial Retreat, Academic Sessions (5), and Field Trips (3).

• Academic Sessions focus on The National Policy Process, Leading Change, Leading People, Advanced

Decision Making, and Building Coalitions (SES Core Qualifications).

• Field Trips would consist of Washington DC (Congressional, USACE HQ, Other Agencies – in conjunction with the National Policy Process); Omaha and/or Kansas City Districts to enhance regional understanding; to understand partnership and magnitude of Bureau of Reclamation Relationship.

• Continuing to build on Leadership Plans developed in previous LDP Programs.

• Program will require assigned readings or books with each academic session and other potential homework.

• Mentoring by and Shadowing Senior Leaders (may include senior leaders within Walla Walla District, as well as Northwest Division and other districts).

Each class will accomplish these objectives through a variety of learning experiences, which may include retreats, assignments, team projects, classroom sessions, and dialogue sessions with senior leaders, field trips, VIP visits, and personal coaching and mentoring. Arrangements shall be made for small group discussions, retreats, guest speakers, presentations by senior leaders, or online tutorials when necessary. Instructional facilities will be located at Federal Government-owned facilities.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing design updates, instructional materials, planning and developing curricula, appropriate post-secondary school training on a variety of subjects; and clear and candid constructive feedback to participants.

FACILITATION SERVICES

Facilitation services are aimed at providing trainers, team builders, meeting leaders, managers and/or communicators to add content, process, and structure to meet the needs of an individual, group, or team.

Facilitation services include but are not limited to:

• Leading or facilitating group briefings and discussions including after action review meetings, enabling focused decision-making

• Leading teambuilding exercises to increase the participants understanding of team dynamics, as well as improving team communication and collaboration

• Recording discussion content and related facilitation support services

• Preparing and providing draft and final reports relating to the facilitated issues

3.0 KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

3.1 LDP Participant Development: Participants will develop personally, interpersonally, and organizationally.

Participants will attend each course/session. They will complete all assignments including the team project.

3.3 Learning Methodology: It is required (unless prior approval is received) that any training sessions under this Contract be held in a federal conference or classroom and be conducted by a variety of qualified teachers and facilitators, both internal and external to the Corps of Engineers. The COR shall be responsible for making all arrangements for instructional facilities for the LDP Program. An appropriate Corps employee, as identified to the Contractor in the task order, will coordinate facilities for all other types of training.

3.3.1 Arrangements shall be made for small group discussions, field trips, retreats, presentations by senior leaders, and tutorial sessions when necessary. All instructional facilities shall be located within the

USACE NWD.

3.3.2 Note: Some LDP team projects may require close coordination with the District Training Committee and the Corporate Board members. Guest speakers, field visits, retreats, team building exercises, presentations by senior leaders, and tutorial sessions may also be employed. The COR will be available to assist with this type of coordination.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services performed under task orders are in accordance with the base contract in addition to the task order performance work statement. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures for each task order to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he/she assures that his/her work complies with the requirements of the task order. The quality control plan will be delivered within 30 days after task order award. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall obtain the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the quality control system. At minimum, the plan will require the Contractor to seek feedback from the participants using evaluation forms. Following each event the Contractor shall seek feedback from the participants using a participant evaluation form. The Contractor will provide a summary of these evaluations to the Training Officer and shall describe any follow-on action he/she plans to take in response to the feedback to ensure a high standard of program quality. The Contractor will provide a summary of the evaluations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) monthly during the task order period of performance. The summary will describe what follow-on action he/she has taken in response to the feedback to ensure a high standard of program quality.

4.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under each task order in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

4.3 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be identified at award of each task order by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the base contract or task order.

4.4 Contractor Travel: Local travel will be required within the USACE NWD. Contractor may be required to travel CONUS during the performance of this contract to attend meetings and training. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR. Contractor travel charges will be invoiced in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Cost. Fee/profit on travel is not allowed.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor personnel performing work under task orders resulting from this contract do not need a security clearance. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Institute 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.

For entry into the Walla Walla District Headquarters Building all personnel shall submit the following information:

employee name, Social Security number, date of birth, place of birth, driver’s license number and issuing state ( or other Security Officer approved form of identification) and SF 85, page 6 (Authorization For Release of Information). Contractor personnel performing work under task orders resulting from this contract will not be granted access to government information systems.

5.1 Foreign Nationals In addition to the requirements in the above paragraphs, in accordance with Engineers Regulation, ER 380-1-18, Section 4, foreign nationals who work on USACE contracts or task orders shall be approved by the HQUSACE Foreign Disclosure Officer or higher before beginning work on the contract/task order.

This regulation includes sub-contractor employees. The contactor shall submit to the District Contract Office, the names of all foreign nations proposed for performance under each task order, along with documentation to verify that he/she was legally admitted into the United States and has authority to work and/or go to school in the U.S.

Such documentation may include a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561).

Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), foreign passport with 1-551 stamp or attached INS Form 1-94 indicating employment authorization, Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (INS Form 1-151 or 1- 551), Temporary Resident Card (INS Form 1-688), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), Reentry Permit (INS Form 1-327), Refugee Travel Document (INS Form 1-571), Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS I-688B).

Pre-screening Candidates Using the E-Verify Program: 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 Contractor 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 Contracting Officer (KO) no later than 3 business days after the award of a task order.

5.2 Security Training:

5.2.1 Anti-Terrorism Training.

All Contractor employees, to include sub-contractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 awareness training within 30 calendar days after task order award or effective 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 sub-contractor employee, to the contracting officer within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. Training for all Contractor employees shall be completed annually and certificates submitted not later than 30 days following exercise of each option year. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website, http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html, or it can be provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

5.2.2 Operational Security (OPSEC) Training:

All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. OPSEC training for all Contractor employees shall be completed annually and certificates submitted not later than 30 days following exercise of each option year. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the contracting officer 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 requiring activity OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

5.2.3 Physical Security:

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

6. LDP BASIC COURSE

The Leadership Development Basic Program includes, but is not limited to, the following courses/sessions. There will be a range between 8-16 students in each course. A one day class consists of an 8 hour day. A two day session therefore consists of two consecutive eight hour days. The location of the courses will be outlined in the task order scope but will be held within the USACE NWD. The outcomes defined below are examples of task order scopes of work for pricing purposes only.

6.1 Orientation and Team Building – One (1) day class.

• Explain LDP Course objectives and expectations:

• Identify and develop a diverse pool of high potential individuals for the Corps to draw upon in the future,

• Develop a venue in which individuals develop awareness and understanding of the strategic visions and values of current Corps of Engineers’ leaders and managers,

• Provide a forum to exchange ideas, understanding and appreciation for organizations and disciplines within the District,

• Foster group dynamics among participants which will improve communications within the District across organization lines,

• Provide a District-wide focused approach to effective management methods and standards of competence;

• Conduct Ice Breaker Exercise;

• Conduct team building exercise

6.2 Initial Retreat/Leadership Assessments/Communication – Four (4) day class - Retreat.

• Define leadership and the role of a leader;

• List leadership principles and characteristics;

• Explain the role of a leader and leadership principles and characteristics;

• Define management; Compare and contrast leadership and management;

• Define and list the key characteristics of effective interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams;

• Explain the factors affecting the ability of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams to function effectively (groupthink, etc.);

• Conduct leadership style survey (people vs. task);

• Define mentorship and expectations for the LDP mentorship program;

• Explain sources of power & influence;

• Develop a leadership action plan; Explain the stages of team development (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning);

• Explain the causes of team conflict and the methods of resolving conflict (T-K);

• Administer Thomas-Kilmann (T-K) Assessment or approved equal;

• Formulate basic project proposals;

• Administer MBTI questionnaire or approved equal.

• All costs of the location and meals for LDP participants shall be borne by the Contractor.

6.3 Interpersonal Skills – Two (2) day class.

• Define communication and interpersonal communication;

• Assess personal interpersonal skills;

• Explain the purpose of communication;

• List and explain the 5 communication criteria (clear, complete, correct, saves time, build goodwill);

• Define and identify the focus, source and type of conflict;

• Explain the strategies for addressing conflict (forcing, avoiding, comprising, accommodating, and collaborating; include supportive, descriptive, validating and invalidating);

• List and explain the common obstacles to communication;

• Explain the purpose of parliamentary procedure & Robert's Rules of Order;

• Define and identify the purpose of meetings;

• Develop an agenda for a meeting;

• Compare and contrast the types and use of business communications, i.e. memos, email, phone, VTC, in-person, etc.;

• Explain the important of proper grammar in business communication (passive voice, pronoun usage, etc…);

• Explain the purpose of counseling;

• Develop an initial counseling memo for an employee;

• Explain the purpose of negotiation;

• Explain the "Seven-Element Preparation Tool" for negotiations;

• Conduct a negotiation;

• Practice pro-active listening skills;

• Ask effective questions;

• Recognize assumptions and filters; distinguishes facts from interpretations.

6.4 Team Building – Two (2) day class

• Explore your role in leading others through sources or power;

• Coaching employees to peak performance;

• Strategies for keeping the lines of communication open;

• Use scripting for communication effectiveness;

• Techniques for building trust and mutual respect;

• Determine the differences between skill and characteristics.

6.5 Emotional Intelligence/Conflict Management – Two Day (2) day class

• List common personnel problems;

• Classify a personnel problem as performance-based or conduct-based;

• Compare and contrast performance-based and conduct-based personnel problems;

• List the progressive steps of disciplinary actions (table of penalties);

• Determine the appropriate use (timing and level) of disciplinary action;

• Describe the aspects of performance-based actions;

• Describe the necessary steps to pursue performance-based actions;

• Define and describe the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP);

• Define and describe probationary periods and how they relate to performance and conduct issues;

• Define Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), i.e., mediation;

• Explain why mediation can be a successful approach to performance and conduct issues.

6.6 Ethics/Decision Making – Two (2) day class

• List and explain the professional and ethical responsibilities of employees and leaders in the federal government and in your field/profession;

• Compare and contrast the professional and ethical responsibilities of various professions;

• Apply the standards of professional and…