A.09.03_W91YTZ18R0075.docx

W91YTZ-18-R-0075

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued and is expected to result in the award of a firm-fixed price requirement type contract. The resulting award will be made on SF 1449, for commercial supplies and services. Solicitation number W91YTZ-18-R-0075 is issued as request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96 current as of 13 December 2017 and DFARS DPN 20171208 and Class Deviation 2017-O0007.

This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED, under size standard 11 Million and NAICS code 611699. The Government anticipates awarding a single award for this requirement to provide Transcendental Meditation Technique Instruction Courses as detailed the Contract Line Item Numbers below for Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. This requirement is for a base period and 4 option periods all responsible Small Businesses offers may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Item No. 0001: Transcendental Meditation Course Informational CLIN only: Transcendental Meditation Course on a quarterly basis. Each course may include up to 8 Service Members. Four (4) weekly group session. Reference Statement of Work” (SOW) Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2018-28 September 2019.

0001AA: 4 Quarters Unit Price:

Transcendental Meditation Course in accordance with the Statement of Work to be provided quarterly or as needed basis.

Total: _______________________

Item No. 0002: Contract Manpower Reporting Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2018-28 September 2019 Submitted not later than 31 October 2018: Period 29-30 September 2018 Submitted not later than 31 October 2020: Period: 1 October 2018-28 September 2019

Total: _______________________

Base Period Total $____________

Option 1

Item No. 1001: Transcendental Meditation Course Informational CLIN only: Transcendental Meditation Course on a quarterly basis. Each course may include up to 8 Service Members. Four (4) weekly group session. Reference Statement of Work” (SOW) Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2019-28 September 2020.

1001AA: 4 Quarters Unit Price:

Transcendental Meditation Course in accordance with the Statement of Work to be provided quarterly or as needed basis.

Total: _______________________

Item No. 1002: Contract Manpower Reporting Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2019-28 September 2020 Submitted not later than 31 October 2019: Period 29-30 September 2019 Submitted not later than 31 October 2020: Period: 1 October 2019-31 28 September 2020

Total: _______________________

Option Year 1 Total $____________

Option 2

Item No. 2001: Transcendental Meditation Course Informational CLIN only: Transcendental Meditation Course on a quarterly basis. Each course may include up to 8 Service Members. Four (4) weekly group session. Reference Statement of Objectives” (SOO) Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2020-28 September 2021.

2001AA: 4 Quarters Unit Price:

Transcendental Meditation Course in accordance with the Statement of Work to be provided quarterly or as needed basis.

Total: _______________________

Item No. 2002: Contract Manpower Reporting Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2020-28 September 2021 Submitted not later than 31 October 2020: Period 29-30 September 2020 Submitted not later than 31 October 2021: Period: 1 October 2020-28 September 2021

Option Year 2 Total $____________

Option 3

Item No. 3001: Transcendental Meditation Course Informational CLIN only: Transcendental Meditation Course on a quarterly basis. Each course may include up to 8 Service Members. Four (4) weekly group session. Reference Statement of Objectives” (SOO) Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2021-28 September 2022.

3001AA: 4 Quarters Unit Price:

Transcendental Meditation Course in accordance with the Statement of Work to be provided quarterly or as needed basis.

Item No. 3002: Contract Manpower Reporting Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2021-28 September 2022 Submitted not later than 31 October 2021: Period 29-30 September 2021 Submitted not later than 31 October 2022: Period: 1 October 2021-28 September 2022

Total: _______________________

Option Year 3 Total $____________

Option 4

Item No. 4001: Transcendental Meditation Course Informational CLIN only: Transcendental Meditation Course on a quarterly basis. Each course may include up to 8 Service Members. Four (4) weekly group session. Reference Statement of Objectives” (SOO) Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2022-28 September 2023.

4001AA: 4 Quarters Unit Price:

Transcendental Meditation Course in accordance with the Statement of Work to be provided quarterly or as needed basis.

Total: _______________________

Item No. 4002: Contract Manpower Reporting Period of Performance: Approximately 29 September 2022-28 September 2023 Submitted not later than 31 October 2022: Period 29-30 September 2022 Submitted not later than 31 October 2023: Period: 1 October 2022-28 September 2023

Total: _______________________ Option Year 4 Total $____________

Base Period plus Four (4) Option Periods Total: $_______________

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-1 is hereby amended to reflect the changes shown below:

Para (b) Submission of offers

All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Or the SAM Help desk at https://www.fsd.gov.

THE SOLICITATION MUST BE QUOTED ALL OR NONE.

Location: Neuroscience & Rehabilitation Center and Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic.

The estimated date of award is September 29, 2018. All questions shall be submitted to emails: Kiah.M.Washington.Civ@mail.mil and Frederick.M.Kmiecik.Civ@mail.mil September 17 2018 12:00PM EST. Responses will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. Proposals are being accepted via email only. All responsible sources should submit proposals to Kiah M. Washington via e-mail: Kiah.M.Washington.civ@mail.mil by September 21, 2018 12:00 PM EST. (n) the non-Far Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS and MEDCOM provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 for locations where full text can be obtained.

Cover email shall include: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) / CAGE Code, Point of contact for individual authorized to enter in to discussions to include phone and email.

All offers must request verification by email to Kiah M. Washington Email: Kiah.M.Washington.Civ@mail.mil to confirm receipt of their proposal was received by the time specified in the solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the offer, or any failure of the offeror to verify receipt of the emailed offer.

Instructions for the Preparation of Proposals

Written Documentation.

The technical information required for evaluation purposes shall not exceed 20 pages. Each page shall be numbered.

The proposal shall be prepared in two (2) separate volumes as indicated below.

· Volume I-Technical Sub factor 1 Lesson Plan

· Volume II-Pricing

VOLUME I – TECHNICAL

The technical proposal, Volume I, shall be addressed in sufficient written detail for the Government to determine if the offeror understands this aspect of the Government’s requirement. The offeror shall address each factor separately, and shall provide sufficient narrative and supporting data for each factor. Lack of any of these significant capabilities shall be considered sufficient cause for the proposal to be determined unacceptable. The Technical Proposal shall provide sufficient detail for the Government to determine whether the proposal acceptably meets the requirements of the solicitation. Statements that the offeror understands, can or will comply with all specifications, or statements paraphrasing the specifications of parts thereof, or phrases such as “standard procedures will be used” or “well-known techniques will be used” will be considered unacceptable. The technical proposal shall provide a narrative and supporting data with the following sections organized separately so that the evaluation factors listed below are included.

The following information must be submitted, in writing, as part of the technical proposal.

2. Lesson Plan

Detailed lesson Plan for each session Follow-up procedures

VOLUME I – PRICING

Assessment of price reasonableness based on comparison to market prices.

1. The offeror shall submit proposed pricing for all subcontract Line Item Numbers (subCLINs) identified in the Request for Proposal, unless otherwise noted. The offeror shall limit their unit and extended prices to two (2) decimal places (example: $158.03).

1. The offeror shall submit pricing totals for the base period and option years individually, as well as a grand total.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in

INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Any

52.252-1 (FEB 1998), Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov/far.

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984): (b) the use in this solicitation or contract of any DoD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former NOV 2011 DOD Officials 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls OCT 2016

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items OCT 2014

Addendum 52.212-2 (LPTA):

Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the responsible offeror on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Award may be made without discussions with offerors (except communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification). Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous for the Government, price and other factors considered. In order to be considered for award, an Offeror must receive an Acceptable rating in all factors. The following factors shall be used to evaluate:

Paragraph (a) replaced with the following:

Factor 1- Technical

Sub Factor 1- Lesson Plan- Provide in writing, documentation of your company plans to meet the course requirements.

Technical will be evaluated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable. Best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Definitions are as follows:

Factor 2- Price

Evaluation Approach

Factor 1. Technical Capability. Technical capability ratings reflect the Government’s confidence in each offeror’s ability, as demonstrated in its written technical proposal/written capability statement, to perform the requirements stated in the solicitation. The Government will make an independent judgment of the probability of success. To receive consideration for award; a rating of no less than Acceptable must be achieved in technical capability (inclusive of sub factors).

The following adjectival ratings will be used in evaluating each offeror’s written technical proposal:

1. Acceptable – To receive this rating, the offeror shall present a written technical proposal that clearly and comprehensively addresses each of the factors and sub factors. The offeror shall provide sufficient details for the Contracting Officer to determine whether the written technical proposal satisfactorily meets the minimum requirements of the technical capability requirements of this solicitation.

2. Unacceptable – An unacceptable rating will be assessed on any offeror that presents a written technical proposal that demonstrates any of the following:

(1) Fails to clearly and comprehensively address each of the factors and sub factors.

(2) Fails to provide sufficient detail for the Government to determine whether the written technical proposal / written capability statement satisfactorily meets the minimum requirements of the technical capability requirements of this solicitation in addressing the factors and sub factors.

Factor 2. Price.

Price will be evaluated separately from Technical and will be evaluated for fairness and reasonability. The offeror shall complete the CLIN structure with a total cost covering a base period and four option years. This information will be used to assist in the price analysis as required by FAR 15.404-1(b).

Award will be made based on lowest price, technically acceptable proposal.

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

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

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (NOV 2017) Alternate I OCT 2014

Statement of Work Location: Neuroscience & Rehabilitation Center, Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA 30905

1. Contract Summary: Training in the Transcendental Meditation {TM) technique.

The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless technique that promotes deep levels of physical rest and increased levels of mental clarity. Extensive physiological and psychological research on the TM technique has shown that it produces significant reductions in trait anxiety, depression, fatigue, anger, hypertension, and insomnia, and significant improvements in resilience, cognitive functioning, energy, and happiness.

2. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

2b. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

3. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to receive government provided area of responsibility {AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

Central components:

1. Core Instruction - The core instruction in the TM technique consist of a five-day course in addition to 6 follow up sessions. All core sessions are two hours in length and are conducted by a certified TM instructor. Sessions 2-5 must occur on consecutive days. Outcome expected is described in the contract summary.

a. Day 1: Provides an introduction to the benefits gained from practicing the technique, an understanding of what happens during the technique, and to the content of the course.

b. Day 2: Personal Instruction in Transcendental Meditation – SM has one on one personal interview with the TM instructor to discuss points of learning and times of instruction.

c. Day 3: First Day of Verification and Validation-verifying the correctness of practice and further instruction.

d. Day 4: Second Day of Verification and Validation- understanding the mechanics of the Transcendental Meditation technique.

e. Day 5: Third Day of Verification and Validation- understanding the growth trajectory associated with regular Transcendental Meditation practice and higher states of human development.

1. Follow-up sessions over two months - Following this initial phase of TM, there are four weekly group sessions followed by two bi-weekly group meetings. These sessions are 90 min in length and include:

a. Checking of correct practice of the TM technique

b. Advanced lectures and seminars to ensure complete understanding of benefits of the practice for physiological, psychological, and behavioral health (90-120 minutes each}.

c. Individual meetings with all clients are structured within these follow-up sessions.

2. Home practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique - Twice daily medication practice at home for 20 minutes is a central part of this course.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) Addendum to 52.212-4: (w) the non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and Local clauses herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252-2 for locations where full text can be found.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Incorporated in Full Text

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor no later than 30 days before the contract expires.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days (insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option); provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months

(End of clause)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

www.farsite.hill.af.mil.

(End of clause)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DoD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

End of Additional FAR and DFARS clauses Incorporated in Full Text FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEC 2013) (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (NOV 2017)

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