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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

Please provide all of the following with your quote and send your quote via email (preferred) to terry.g.zenker@usace.army.mil or via mail to (no facsimile quotes will be accepted):

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Contracting Division (Terry Zenker) 180 5th Street East, STE 700 St. Paul, MN 55101

1. Acknowledgement of all amendments (if applicable).

2. Signed/dated Standard Form (SF) 1449 with pricing for all line items and a total price. Incomplete pricing schedules may be rejected.

3. All pricing must include all associated costs to complete the LDP including but not limited to assessments/diagnostic tools, reading materials, and all travel to the St. Paul District) and not have a separate line for shipping/travel.

4. Completed provision 52.212-3, Alt. I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items”. If you are registered in SAM and the information is current you are not required to fill out the provision but you must indicate that your SAM record is current.

5. Completed provision 252.209-7992 (Deviation).

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7. Contact information for the individual submitting the quote.

8. Quote submission detailing your firms past performance, experience and key personnel qualifications not exceeding 15 (one sided) typed pages. Any past performance, experience, and qualifications information exceeding 15 one-sided pages will not be evaluated. This limitation doesn’t apply to pricing (line items) or completing the Standard Form (SF) 1449.

a. Past performance information regarding recent (within the last 6 years) and relevant (the same or similar scope and complexity) contracts for the same or similar scope and complexity of this RFQ (see section 3.1 contracting organization qualifications and experience). For each past project, the information shall include the contract number (if applicable), dollar amount/value, dates of service and one point of contact with a valid telephone number, email address, and other relevant information as appropriate.

b. Experience: Provide information regarding recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar scope and complexity of this RFQ (see section 3.1 contracting organization qualifications and experience) detailing your experience in leadership development training and facilitation services. NOTE: Experience refers to work you have done and Past Performance refers to how well you did the work, and is generally evaluated in terms of (1) quality, (2) schedule / timeliness of performance, (3) customer satisfaction, (4) management / personnel / labor, (5) cost / financial management, (6) safety / security, and (7) general. Experience information comes from the offeror, and past performance information is gathered by the government using references provided by the offeror, along with any and all other sources including but not limited to PPIRS.

c. Qualifications of Key Personnel: Provide the resume detailing the professional qualifications for the same or similar scope and complexity (see section 3.2 Contract Program Facilitator) for the Contract Program Facilitator that will be providing the training in person.

Failure to provide any of the above requested information may result in your quote not being eligible for contract award.

NOTE: IAW FAR 29.3-State and Local Taxes and pursuant to Title 4 of the USC 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying local and state taxes. Exempt tax identification number is: 62-1642142.

BASIS OF AWARD

The Government will award one firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR

13.106 to the responsible contractor that conforms to all solicitation requiremen s and represents the best value based on past performance, key personnel qualifications, experience, and price.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ST. PAUL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

(LDP)

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 PURPOSE

The St. Paul District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) seeks the professional services of a consultant to develop and administer two part-time leadership/management development programs. The first program is a Tier 2 program targeting employees who typically come from a variety of career fields including science, engineering, trades and administration, and who are mostly at early or mid-career (GS-9 through GS-12). The second program is a Tier 3 or Executive Leadership Development Program targeting supervisors and managers typically at the GS-13 or GS-14 level or wage grade equivalent. Only one program will be run per year. The specific program to be run during the base and option years will be determined by the Corps of Engineers. The number of participants in each program will vary, but will typically be 8 to 12. The overall objective of the Tier 2 program is to help these employees become self aware and to learn, grow, and develop into effective leaders/managers within the Corps of Engineers, and the St. Paul District (MVP) in particular. The Tier 3 program focuses on individuals understanding and applying skills as current leaders that promote self awareness and accountability, while challenging their comfort zones to lead people successfully in a complex environment.

1.2 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 Overview: The LDP (note that the term “LDP” hereafter refers to both the Tier 2 and Tier 3 programs) is a part-time, year long, multi-faceted leadership and management development program. The program includes an analysis of one’s leadership style, structured leadership training, guided preparation of an Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP), and a mentoring relationship with a senior manager.

1.2.2 Background: The LDP was designed in direct response to the need to systematically develop and/or enhance the leadership and management skills of the District’s current and future leaders and managers. The LDP is based on the premise that, while some people are “born leaders”, the vast majority of leaders are grown and developed. The commitment of the Commander and District executives to leadership and management development is reflected in the direct involvement of these leaders in many components of the LDP. The transfer of the success-oriented, organizational culture and interrelationships, which our current leaders have cultivated over a period of years, is facilitated through various LDP activities.

1.2.3 Goals

• Identify and develop a pool of high potential leaders and managers for the Corps to draw upon in the future.

• Develop awareness and understanding of the visions and values of current Corps of Engineers leaders and managers.

• Increase awareness of the culture and protocol of the District.

• Assist LDP participants in clarifying and establishing their own values.

• Provide a forum for future leaders and managers to exchange ideas, understandings and appreciation for organizations and disciplines within the District.

• Foster group dynamics among LDP participants, which will improve communication within the District across organizational lines.

• Provide a district-wide, focused approach to effective management methods and standards of competence.

• Provide career enhancement through increased self-awareness, improved skills and a broadened understanding of District activities.

• Differentiate between leadership and management skills and understand the need for both sets of skills.

• Foster the goals of the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

1.3 KEY FACTORS FOR PROGRAM SUCCESS

1.3.1 Flexibility to capitalize on opportunities and additional learning experiences, which occur throughout the year, although, not anticipated in the original design of the year's developmental activities. Additionally, flexibility is needed to be able to address the specific needs of the selected LDP participants.

1.3.2 Continuity from one learning activity to another, to be provided by the CPF by personally participating in all of the key LDP activities and bringing together learning from separate activities into a cohesive whole. Lessons learned from one session to the next help overcome program design weaknesses and build on LDP strengths.

1.3.3 Development, to occur simultaneously at three levels, shown with desired outcomes:

• Level 1: Internal Development (internal to the person)

- to provide a heightened awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses as they pertain to leadership and management

• Level 2: Interpersonal Development (among classmates and project teammates)

- to develop and refine skills necessary to be an effective leader-manager; such as leadership philosophy, emotional intelligence, team building and dynamics, interpersonal communication, management of time, multiple priorities, relationships and change; decision making and execution, budgeting, performance measurement and other related topics

- to provide enhanced knowledge of how to be an effective team player

• Level 3: Organizational Development (throughout the St. Paul District and within the Mississippi Valley Division)

- to provide participants with greater insight into the visions, values, missions, and culture of the Corps of Engineers; specifically, the St. Paul District.

2.0 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): This federal agency is responsible for a wide range of civil and military engineering missions, including water resources management and design, plus construction of a variety of structures.

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD): The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports to the MVD, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The MVD in turn reports to Headquarters in Washington, DC.

St. Paul District (MVP): The St. Paul District is an engineering and water resource agency dedicated to maintaining a proper and healthy balance of the varying uses of the heartland's waterways. The District supports the needs of the community and the environment through many civil works missions, to include flood risk management;

maintenance of nine-foot navigation channel on the Upper Mississippi River, recreation, environmental restoration, environmental river engineering, emergency responses to natural disasters, and regulatory oversight (issuance of permits and wetland delineation).

Commander: The Chief Executive Officer for the St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is known to District staff as “Commander” and to the general public as “District Engineer” or “District Commander.”

Corporate Board (CB): This group is made up of the Commander, the Deputy District Commander, the Executive Assistant, the Deputy for Programs and Project Management, Chief of Engineering & Construction Division; Chief of Regional Planning and Environment Division; Chief of Operations Division; and Chief Counsel.

Contract Program Facilitator (CPF): Employed by the Contractor, this individual administers all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the LDP for the Contractor. The Contract Program Facilitator is responsible for: program planning, development, and administration; coaching, counseling and advising participants; facilitating LDP activities; maintaining liaison with the LDP Steering Committee and the LDP Coordinator; tracking participant progress towards completing the program requirements; and evaluating the effectiveness of LDP activities.

Mentors: Each LDP Participant selects a mentor who is a District Manager or leader. The primary objective of the mentoring program is to assist the LDP Participants in broadening their knowledge of the culture of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including formal and informal channels of communication and influence. Mentors are also available to listen and to provide advice, assistance, moral support, and consultation to LDP Participants.

LDP Steering Committee: This committee consists of representatives from throughout the St. Paul District, typically mid-level managers, who develop the overall goals, objectives, and guidelines for the LDP. The LDP Steering Committee is the primary point of contact for, and provides advice and assistance to, the Contract Program Facilitator. The LDP Steering Committee serves as the link between the Corporate Board, LDP Participants, and the Contract Program Facilitator; provides advice and assistance to LDP Participants; and evaluates all phases of the LDP Program.

LDP Coordinator: A St. Paul District employee that serves as a liaison between the Contract Program Facilitator and the LDP Steering Committee on all key LDP activities. The Coordinator will also provide input and assistance to the Contract Program Facilitator, LDP participants, mentors and supervisors of LDP participants, and LDP Steering Committee members. Note that the LDP Coordinator duties may be shared by two employees, but will be referred to in the singular in this document.

LDP Participants: These St. Paul District employees currently serve in, or have been identified as having high potential for promotion to, formal and informal leadership/management positions. Additionally, these individuals have applied for, and have been competitively selected for, the LDP Program. It is anticipated that LDP Participants will come from a variety of career fields including science, engineering, trades and administration.

ILDP (Individual Leadership Development Plan): The purpose of the ILDP is to improve participants’ leadership skills. The participants’ leadership strengths and weaknesses will be determined through use of diagnostic tools at the initial orientation and workshop. The ILDP should identify areas of improvement; define specific actions for improvement; and identify desired results. The ILDP is intended to be a tool that will enable participants to improve leadership skills throughout their careers.

LDP Announcement: The LDP is announced to all St. Paul District employees as a competitive training opportunity.

The announcement describes the program and application procedures.

CEU (Continuing Education Units): Certification of class attendance for demonstrating continuing education for employees with professional licenses.

3.0 MANDATORY PROGRAM ELEMENTS

The MVP LDP is executed through the following contractor led activities:

A one-half day orientation session.

A One and a Half Day Facilitated Workshop Six 8-hour classroom training sessions Three 45-minute counseling sessions

3.1 CONTRACTING ORGANIZATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

USACE preferred experience requirements for the Contracting Organization (Contractor):

3.1.1 Experience and credentials for managing a minimum of two long-term graduate-level training programs for mid-career adults.

3.1.2 Experience in designing and delivering high quality, comprehensive graduate-level programs related to leadership development for businesses, non-profit, academic organizations, and/or government agencies that include all of the following elements:

• Design and implementation of various diagnostic testing procedures related to leadership. Design and implementation of instructional systems

• Planning and implementation of comprehensive educational assessments

• Design, development, and implementation of instructional materials related to leadership

• Writing curricula

• Teaching theories and adapting them to real-life situations

• Instruction and critique of oral presentation skills

• Evaluation of effectiveness of participants’ leadership style

• Ability to relate and communicate with all levels of supervisors/managers in the organization

• Ability to be effective in defining and resolving the needs and deficiencies of class participants

• Equipped to address issues of human resource sensitivities and dynamics

• Ability to coach/counsel class participants in development and achievement of their Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP)

• Ability to equip participants with dispute resolution techniques and group interaction skills

• Skills to assist class participants in reflecting and learning from their own experiences, and in applying management theory to their work

• Curriculum covering topics such as diversity, decision-making, leadership/management skills, managing change, coaching/mentoring, interpersonal communications, performance evaluation, building effective team skills, conflict management and resolution, ethics, systems thinking, and customer service.

• Flexibility to capitalize on opportunities and additional learning experiences which occur throughout the year and to address the needs of the individual participants.

• Continuity from one learning activity to another.

3.2 CPF

3.2.1 The CPF is of paramount importance to the success of the program.

3.2.2 The CPF shall have, at a minimum, a Bachelors Degree, and preferably has trained as a counselor, facilitator, and/or trainer or similar disciplines.

3.2.3 The preferred experience for the CPF is at least 3 years of experience working closely with leaders, serving as coach, consultant, and counselor or other similar disciplines in order to assist them in defining and meeting established goals.

3.2.4 The preferred experience and credentials for the CPF is managing one or more long-term graduate-level training programs for mid-career adults. The individual should have experience in developing, designing, and delivering a graduate-level training program for businesses, non-profit, academic organizations, and/or government agencies, which included the following elements:

• design and implementation of evaluation procedures

• design and implementation of instructional systems

• planning and implementing comprehensive educational assessments

• design and development of instructional materials

• writing curricula

• teaching theories, and adapting them to real-life situations

• program implementation & assessment

• oral presentation skills

3.2.5 The CPF should have demonstrated experience and success in the following:

• Success in mentoring leaders

• Effectiveness of leadership style

• Ability to relate and communicate with all levels of supervisors/managers in the organization.

• Ability to be sensitive to and effective in defining and resolving the needs and deficiencies of individual LDP participants.

• Equipped to address issues of human resource sensitivities and dynamics, coaching/counseling LDP participants in their ILDP development and achievement, dispute resolution, and group interaction.

• Skills to assist the LDP participants in reflecting and learning from their own experiences and apply management theory to their work at the Corps of Engineers.

3.2.6 Consultation Sessions: The CPF will team with Corps of Engineers mentors, supervisors, LDP Steering Committee, and the Senior Executive Team to develop and implement a comprehensive leadership program. The CPF shall meet with Corps staff at the St. Paul office a maximum of seven hours to develop and assess the program.

Allow consultation time for a program review meeting with the LDP Steering Committee at least two weeks prior to the student orientation session. At this review meeting, the Contractor shall provide the proposed diagnostic tools, agenda for contractor facilitated sessions (for the half-day orientation, one and one-half day workshop, and six classroom sessions), class topics (including proposed books), oral presentation improvement plan, and schedule for the program. The Contracting Officer has final approval on these items. The CPF is expected to meet with the LDP Steering Committee at the St. Paul District office on three occasions, to provide a status report on LDP activities and to address concerns, resolve problems, or obtain guidance from the LDP Steering Committee. These status meetings shall be held in conjunction with the dates of scheduled class room sessions so that extra travel to St. Paul is not required.

The CPF is also expected to meet with the supervisors and mentors of the LDP Participants at the St. Paul District office on two occasions to provide a status report on LDP activities and the overall progress of the LDP Participants. These status meetings shall be held in conjunction with the dates of scheduled class room sessions so that extra travel to St. Paul is not required.

3.3 ORIENTATION AND WORKSHOP

3.3.1 A half-day LDP orientation/goal-setting session shall be held to initiate the program. All LDP meetings and training sessions shall be held in the District Office in St.Paul, Minnesota located at 180 E. 5th St. The St. Paul District LDP Coordinator will make arrangements for the meeting room.

The CPF and the LDP Coordinator conduct the orientation jointly. The Contractor shall provide any necessary audiovisual equipment (overhead projector, computer and computer projector, flip charts). No Contractor-provided speakers are required for the orientation.

Topics to be covered by the LDP Coordinator during the orientation include:

• Introduction of LDP participants, CPF, LDP Coordinator, and LDP Steering Committee Representatives

• Explanation of roles and responsibilities of the LDP participants, LDP Coordinator, CPF, and LDP Steering

Committee

• Calendar of events - time commitments

Topics to be covered by the CPF during the orientation include:

• Dynamics of being a member of a learning group

• Background information on diagnostic tools to be used in the workshop.

• Background on individual leadership development plans

• Objectives of the program

• Objectives of the mentoring program.

• Explanation of the Class Reading requirements (for the Tier 2 class only).

The LDP Coordinator and CPF shall jointly participate in a question and answer session.

3.3.2 One and a Half Day Workshop: The initial workshop should start at noon on the first day and shall end by 5:00 pm on the second day. It may be preceded by a Government-facilitated meeting between the LDP Coordinator and the LDP Participants. The Contract Program Facilitator may be present to observe the Government-facilitated meeting in order to gain an understanding of St. Paul District leadership expectations of the LDP participants and their non-contract LDP activities. Time at the contractor-facilitated workshop shall be devoted primarily to lectures; small group discussions; icebreaker activities; review of personal diagnostic tests (tests may be distributed in advance and taken by the LDP participants before the workshop); personal introspection; and self-analysis on leadership effectiveness (which will be presented by the Contract Program Facilitator). Some government employees maybe in a temporary duty status (TDY). Under the guidance of the Contract Program Facilitator the LDP participants shall explore the components of leadership, analyze individual leadership styles, and begin preparing an Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP).

The purpose of the ILDP is to improve participants’ leadership skills. The participants’ leadership strengths and weaknesses will be determined through use of diagnostic tools at the initial workshop. The ILDP should identify areas of improvement; define specific actions for improvement; and identify desired results. The ILDP is intended to be a tool that will enable participants to improve leadership skills throughout their careers. The workshop also provides the LDP participants and the Contract Program Facilitator with an opportunity to get better acquainted, start to bond as a group, and to plan many facets of the year’s activities. The Contractor shall provide any necessary audiovisual aids including flip charts, overhead projector, projector screen, computer and computer projector, digital video camera and tripod, and any other similar equipment.

3.3.3 Diagnostic Tools for Workshop and Throughout the Year At the initial workshop, the Contractor shall, at a minimum, provide; score; and provide individual feedback and instruction for the diagnostic tests. The Contractor shall also provide an assessment tool to assist LDP participants in determining how their leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors improve throughout the year.

At the program review meeting (3.2.6), the Contractor shall submit a brief description (two or three pages is adequate) of the methods to be used to assess the leadership and leadership development training needs of the LDP participants during the workshop and throughout the year. The information submitted shall also cover how the Contractor will structure and administer learning activities to meet the participants’ needs. The Contractor shall identify the diagnostic tools to be used, but a 360-degree feedback instrument should be used for all participants and the Tier 3 program shall include a climate survey of each participant’s work unit.

3.4 CLASSROOM TRAINING

3.4.1 The Contractor shall provide 48 hours (six 8-hour sessions) of formal graduate-level classroom training to present a variety of contemporary leadership and management concepts, presented by leading professionals in their fields. The Tier 2 training shall emphasize classroom style lectures with large and small group discussions. The Tier 3 training shall include classroom style lectures, but substantial time should be devoted to facilitated group discussion with the participants sharing their experiences. At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide certification of CEUs or contact hours for each class session.

3.4.2 Class Schedule The class schedule should generally align with the academic year, with the initial orientation session being held in September and the final class and graduation in May or early June. Each session should be spread across two days, with four hours held during the afternoon of the first day and the final four hours held the morning of the second day, similar to the following Day 1 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Instruction Day 2 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Instruction

3.4.3 Classroom Facility: Classes shall be conducted in the District Office in St. Paul, located at 180 E. 5 th

St. The MVP LDP Coordinator will determine the classroom location and make necessary reservations. The Contractor shall provide all audiovisual aids including flip charts, overhead projector, projector screen, computer and computer projector, digital video camera and tripod, and any other similar equipment.

3.4.4 Meals/Lodging: Contractor and Government Employees shall provide their own meals and lodging.

3.4.5 Class Topics The major LDP class topics from previous years are listed below. The Contractor shall cover a minimum of 6 of these topics or equivalent topics, to make up the required 48 hours of classroom instruction.

Contractor will work with LDP Steering Committee to identify 6 required courses each year. The Contractor is encouraged to provide alternative applicable leadership topics. Innovation in developing the LDP curriculum is highly encouraged. The curriculum shall avoid duplication of material, and shall provide a logical progression of material that builds upon knowledge gained from one topic to the next. The material for each topic shall be presented with a balance between lecture, group discussion, and small group or individual activities. A dynamic, interactive class environment shall be provided. Topics may be combined as needed or warranted by the curriculum design. Suggested topics include the following:

• “Philosophy of Leadership and Emotional Intelligence”

• “Team Building and Dynamics”

• “Understanding Office Dynamics

• “Managing Change”

• “Understanding Culture and Diversity in the Workplace”

• “Focus on the Customer – Relationship Management, Measuring Satisfaction and Success”

• “Decision-Making and Execution”

• “Leadership/Management Skills”

• “Leadership in a Technical Organization”

• “Strategic Planning and Leadership”

• “Coaching/Mentoring”

• “Delegating”

• “Interpersonal Communications”

• “Performance Evaluation/Management”

• “Conflict Management and Resolution”

• “Interest-based Problem Solving”

• “Organizational Management”

• “Learning Organization”

• “Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, Objectives and Deadlines”

Actual topics can be adjusted, if needed, based on the needs of the LDP participants and on current trends related to management. Class dates will be negotiated for the convenience of the Government and the Contractor-the Contracting Officer will determine the final dates if no mutually beneficial dates can be agreed to. LDP participants shall not be scheduled/enrolled into regularly scheduled university classes. Length of formal classroom modules will vary depending on subject coverage, time required for mastery, beneficial mix of developmental methodologies, and scheduling preferences of the LDP participants and CPF. LDP activities shall be designed in a manner that provides sufficient time for group process development for varying personality styles to gather and synthesize information and experiences; and for practice in using new behaviors and/or techniques. The Contracting Officer shall have final approval of the final list of classroom topics. For each class, the Contractor shall obtain written feedback from participants regarding class topic(s), materials, and speaker; and shall provide such to the Contracting Officer on a monthly basis.

3.4.6 Class Readings/Book Applications (For Tier 2 LDP Class Only): Readings from classic and contemporary literature on leadership and effective management shall be provided by the Contractor. Participants shall be required to read at least one book each and provide to the LDP Class an oral presentation summarizing the material. The Contractor shall provide the copy of each book to be used. All books will become the property of the Government at the conclusion of the program.

At the program review meeting (3.2.6), the Contractor shall provide a list of the books to be used, with a brief synopsis of each book. The Contractor shall describe where and how these books would be inserted into the program. The Contracting Officer shall have final approval of materials for the program.

3.4.7 Personal Reflective Journals: Each LDP participant is required to submit a monthly reflective journal entry to the CPF. The purpose of these monthly journal entries is for the participant to reflect on the month’s activities, how the individual has applied or will apply what has been learned in his/her personal and professional life, and to help participants to gain insights into their progress on their ILDPs. The Contractor shall review each of these monthly journal entries, and shall provide feedback to the participants regarding content, application of skills learned, performance in program activities, and progress on the ILDPs. Feedback shall be provided to each LDP participant.

Feedback should lead to development of long-term goals and objectives for continued improvement after completion of the program.

3.5 MENTORING

Each LDP participant shall participate in a mentoring relationship with a mid-level or senior District employee and shall meet with their mentor on a monthly basis. The mentor will serve as a counselor, information provider, friendly critic, interpreter of organizational policies and politics, sounding board and link to the pulse of the organization.. After mentor selections are made, the Contract Program Facilitator shall provide a training session for the LDP participants and their mentors and supervisors to outline the mentoring process; roles, responsibilities and expectations; goals and objectives;

associated benefits for both parties, etc. The mentor training session may be held during the 1-1/2-Day Workshop (refer to 3.3.2)

3.6 TEAM PROJECTS

The Contractor is not involved in this element – this paragraph is provided for information only. LDP participants may be assigned to team projects which focus on the District’s strategic goals. Projects will be identified by the LDP Steering Committee and Corporate Board.

3.7 GRADUATION CEREMONY

A graduation ceremony shall be held at the conclusion of the final training session to recognize the achievements of the LDP participants, and to celebrate the success of the year's activities. The CPF shall facilitate the ceremony. The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the final training session and no additional travel is required.

3.8 INTERIM AND FINAL WRITTEN EVALUATION OF LDP PROGRAM

The CPF shall lead an After Action Review (AAR) with the LDP Participants and the LDP Steering Committee. The AAR shall be incorporated into the final class training/graduation session. It is an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of LDP components and activities, and providing recommendations for changes and improvements. All aspects of the program shall be covered in theAAR, including effectiveness of books, class topics, diagnostic testing, counseling sessions, mentoring program, USACE-led activities, etc.

3.9 ILDP Counseling Sessions

The CPF shall meet with each participant for a minimum of 45 minutes each three times during the year (typically at the one-third points of the class) to review, discuss, and refine the participants ILDP. These sessions shall be used to aid the participant in developing actionable goals, monitoring progress, identifying actions, and encouraging success. These counseling session shall be held in conjunction with the dates of the scheduled classroom sessions so that additional travel to St. Paul is not required.

4.0 MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS AND ISSUES

4.1 CHANGES IN CONTRACT PROGRAM FACILITIATOR

Once a contract has been awarded, and a CPF has been accepted, it is the expectation that the designated CPF will remain the same person throughout the program year. Continuity in CPF is considered critical to the effectiveness of the LDP. Therefore, no substitution of the CPF shall be made except upon the written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer's disapproval of substitute CPF(s) may result in termination of the contract. At no time will the LDP classes be without a CPF. In the event that the CPF is unavailable, at least one backup person of equal qualifications shall be designated by the Contractor upon approval of the Contracting Officer and will be ready to act in place of the CPF.

The Contracting Officer has final approval of the CPF.

4.2 INVOICING PROCEDURES

The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly. Monthly billings may be combined, but must be itemized by bid schedule number using unit price and description.

4.3 CONTRACTOR INQUIRIES

Prospective quoters may submit inquiries in writing only, by emailing Terry Zenker at terry.g.zenker@usace.army.mil.

4.4 OPTION YEARS

The St. Paul District Corps of Engineers may choose to exercise option years for additional Leadership Development Programs for subsequent years. If exercised, options will be awarded at the original price quoted by the Contractor.

4.5 MEETINGS AND APPEARANCES

Occasionally the CPF will be requested to meet with the LDP Steering Committee, LDP participants’ Supervisors, or District Managers; or to participate in special events and meetings, which are not specified in the statement of work. Forty hours of these meetings per year is estimated, and the Contractor will be paid at the hourly unit price specified, after completion of the meetings.

TRAVEL: Include all travel costs when quoting all line items. The cost shall be all inclusive-FOB destinations.

The location of all services will be the St. Paul District office at 180 5th Street East, STE 700, St. Paul, MN 55101.

Contractor is responsible for all of their own meals and lodging, no per diem will be provided by the Government.

Nine trips to the district office will be required: the consultation session meeting; the orientation session; the one and one-half day workshop; and six formal training sessions. ILDP counseling sessions and Steering Committee meetings are to be held in conjunction with these other events.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Base Year

FFP

MILSTRIP: W81G6700295035

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6700295035

NET AMT

0001AA 1 Job Consultation Sessions

FFP

IAW section 3.2.6 of the PWS FOB: Destination

0001AB 1 Job Orientation and Workshop

FFP

IAW section 3.3 of the PWS

0001AC 6 Sessions Classroom Sessions

FFP

IAW section 3.4 of the PWS

0001AD 1 Job Mentoring

FFP

IAW section 3.5 of the PWS

0001AE 1 Job Graduation and Interim/Final Evaluations

FFP

IAW section 3.7 and 3.8 of the PWS

0001AF 1 Job ILDP Counseling Sessions

FFP

IAW section 3.9 of the PWS

0001AG 40 Hours Meeting and Appearances

FFP

IAW section 4.5 of the PWS

Option Year 1

FFP

1001AA 1 Job OPTION Consultation Sessions

1001AB 1 Job OPTION Orientation and Workshop

1001AC 6 Sessions OPTION Classroom Sessions

1001AD 1 Job OPTION Mentoring

1001AE 1 Job OPTION Graduation and Interim/Final Evaluations

1001AF 1 Job OPTION ILDP Counseling Sessions

1001AG 40 Hours OPTION Meetings and Appearances

Option Year 2

2001AA 1 Job OPTION Consultation Sessions

2001AB 1 Job OPTION Orientation and Workshop

2001AC 6 Sessions OPTION Classroom Sessions

2001AD 1 Job OPTION Mentoring

2001AE 1 Job OPTION Graduation and Interim/Final Evaluations

2001AF 1 Job OPTION ILDP Counseling Sessions

2001AG 40 Hours OPTION Meeting and Appearances

Option Year 3

3001AA 1 Job OPTION Consultation Sessions

3001AB 1 Job OPTION Orientation and Workshop

3001AC 6 Sessions OPTION Classroom Sessions

3001AD 1 Job OPTION Mentoring

3001AE 1 Job OPTION Graduation and Interim/Final Evaluations

3001AF 1 Job OPTION ILDP Counseling Sessions

3001AG 40 Hours OPTION Meetings and Appearances

Option Year 4

4001AA 1 Job OPTION Consultation Sessions

4001AB 1 Job OPTION Orientation and Workshop

4001AC 6 Sessions OPTION Classroom Sessions

4001AD 1 Job OPTION Mentoring

4001AE 1 Job OPTION Graduation and Interim/Final Evaluations

4001AF 1 Job OPTION ILDP Counseling Sessions

4001AG 40 Hours OPTION Meeting and Appearances

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0001AA Destination Government Destination Government 0001AB Destination Government Destination Government 0001AC Destination Government Destination Government 0001AD Destination Government Destination Government 0001AE Destination Government Destination Government 0001AF Destination Government Destination Government 0001AG Destination Government Destination Government 1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1001AA Destination Government Destination Government 1001AB Destination Government Destination Government 1001AC Destination Government Destination Government 1001AD Destination Government Destination Government 1001AE Destination Government Destination Government 1001AF Destination Government Destination Government 1001AG Destination Government Destination Government

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2001AA Destination Government Destination Government 2001AB Destination Government Destination Government 2001AC Destination Government Destination Government 2001AD Destination Government Destination Government 2001AE Destination Government Destination Government 2001AF Destination Government Destination Government 2001AG Destination Government Destination Government 3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3001AA Destination Government Destination Government 3001AB Destination Government Destination Government 3001AC Destination Government Destination Government 3001AD Destination Government Destination Government 3001AE Destination Government Destination Government 3001AF Destination Government Destination Government 3001AG Destination Government Destination Government 4001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4001AA Destination Government Destination Government 4001AB Destination Government Destination Government 4001AC Destination Government Destination Government 4001AD Destination Government Destination Government 4001AE Destination Government Destination Government 4001AF Destination Government Destination Government 4001AG Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0001AA POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

31-JUL-2021

N/A USACE, ST. PAUL DISTRICT

MIKE KNOFF

180 5TH ST EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

651-290-5600

W81G67

0001AB POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

31-JUL-2021

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AC POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AD POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AE POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AF POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AG POP 01-AUG-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1001AA POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

31-JUL-2022

N/A USACE, ST. PAUL DISTRICT

MIKE KNOFF

180 5TH ST EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

651-290-5600

1001AB POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

31-JUL-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AC POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AD POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AE POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AF POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AG POP 01-AUG-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2001AA POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

31-JUL-2023

N/A USACE, ST. PAUL DISTRICT

MIKE KNOFF

180 5TH ST EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

651-290-5600

2001AB POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

31-JUL-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AC POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AD POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AE POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AF POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AG POP 01-AUG-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

3001AA POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

31-JUL-2024

N/A USACE, ST. PAUL DISTRICT

MIKE KNOFF

180 5TH ST EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

651-290-5600

3001AB POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

31-JUL-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AC POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AD POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AE POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AF POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AG POP 01-AUG-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

4001AA POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-JUL-2025

N/A USACE, ST. PAUL DISTRICT

MIKE KNOFF

180 5TH ST EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

651-290-5600

4001AB POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

31-JUL-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AC POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AD POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AE POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AF POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AG POP 01-AUG-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.209-7992 (Dev) Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law - Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations

DEC 2014

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2019)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation,” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic…