Advanced post award monitoring

Added: July 30, 2007 Modified: January 7, 2008Track Changes The due date for proposals has been extended to Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Q3. Is the solicitation asking for 3 Past Performance references total or 3 references from the Prime and 3 from each individual subcontractor? A3. As stated in item 22, page 1-17 of 48, Past Performance Information (EPAAR 1552.215-75) (Oct 2000), Prime contractors shall submit at least 3 references. If an individual subcontract exceeds $100,000.00, then the prime shall provide 3 references for that subcontractor plus the prime 3 references for a total of 6 references.

Added: July 30, 2007 Modified: December 27, 2007Track Changes Q1. Will the Government provide an estimate of travel for the 45 on-site reviews required per calendar year? A1. Estimated travel for on-site site reviews is $2,100.00 per review, see item#24, Evaluation of Other Direct Costs (EP 52.215-130) (APR 1984) Q2. Could the Government explain the difference in information between the Price and Cost data (Part V of the Technical Proposal) and the information to be supplied within Volume II, Cost or Pricing Proposal? A2. Delete Part VI, Price or Cost, page 1-40 of 48 from the Technical Proposal Instructions. Cost or Pricing Proposal information is contained in Volume II.

Added: July 30, 2007 Modified: December 20, 2007Track Changes THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE AT http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/admin_placement/0712774/index.htm.

Added: July 30, 2007 Modified: December 20, 2007Track Changes IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE LINK IN MOD 3: 1. GO TO: http://www.epa.gov/oam/hpod/index.htm#solam 2. SELECT UNDER SOLICITATIONS AND AMENDMENTS: PR-HQ-07-12774 Advanced Post Award Monitoring Support Posted December 20, 2007

Added: July 30, 2007 Modified: December 19, 2007Track Changes CLARIFICATION: 1. The acceptance period for submitting capability statements has closed. Failure to provide a capability statement does not prevent an eligible 8(a) small business from submitting a proposal. 2. All eligible 8(a) small businesses under the applicable NAICS code are allowed to submit a proposal, when the RFP has been issued. 3. The incumbent is Leon Snead & Company. This company has graduated from the 8(a) program.

Added: July 30, 2007 Modified: December 18, 2007Track Changes THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE RESTRICTED TO 8(a) ELIGIBLE SMALL BUSINESSES USING FAR 19.805 PROCEDURES. ANTICIPATE RELEASE OF THE SOLICITATION IN DECEMBER 2007.

Added: July 30, 2007 This is a sources sought notice, for written information only, to identify SBA certified 8(a) Small Businesses possessing the capabilities to provide support for the Post Award Management Program. The U.S. EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment's National Policy, Training and Compliance Division is conducting market research to determine potential small business sources for the Post Award Management Program, using FAR Part 19.8, Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program). The period of performance is a one (1) year base and four (4) one year option periods. Technical support tasks include: (1) conduct limited on-site administrative and financial reviews; (2) perform limited scope Desk Review Services using an EPA prescribed protocol; and (3) provide financial and administrative technical assistance evaluations. Detailed information on the requirement is provided in the draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) at: http:www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/admin_placement/0712774/index.htm The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541211. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COST PROPOSAL. Interested small business offerors may submit a brief capability statement, no more than five (5) pages, demonstrating how they plan to meet the above requirement. Standard brochures will not be considered. The capability statement should include the following: (1) Name of vendor; (2) Contact information (address, telephone, facsimile, e-mail); (3) Technical description of capabilities in meeting the requirement; (4) Technical support experience; (5) Business size and classification. Businesses shall submit an electronic copy of the requested information to Iris Redmon via mail or hand carry/courier/ or overnight carrier, see address below, no later than August 30, 2007, 2:00 p.m. ET. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE SET-ASIDE FOR EITHER THE SBA CERTIFIED 8(a) PROGRAM OR THE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM. TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (1) U.S. POSTAL SERVICE ADDRESS: U.S. EPA - Ariel Rios Building ATTN: Iris Redmon (Mail Code 3803R) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460; or (2) HAND CARRY/COURIER/OVERNIGHT CARRIER ADDRESS: U.S. EPA - Ronald Reagan Building ATTN: Iris Redmon (Mail Code 3803R) 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20004.