Cyber Security Training Software

Request for Quote for Cyber Security Training Software License
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Management and Policy, Acquisition Division on behalf of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), is issuing this competitive RFQ.
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services.
This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmhhsara.htm.
The NAICS code is 511210, Software Publishers and the size standard is $38.5 millions of dollars. The purpose of the requirement is to procure Cyber Security Training Software Licenses for 6 users in accordance with the below salient characteristics.

PART 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK
Salient Characteristics
The HHS-OIG is seeking to procure a Cybersecurity training product that provides:
(1) Hands-on/Modular Lab-based training in current cyber disciplines to include topics such as (but not limited to):
a. Threat Hunting
b. Compliance & Legislation
c. Malware Analysis
d. Digital Forensics
e. Infrastructure & Web Hacking
f. Intrusion Detection
g. Incident response
h. Encoding and Encryption
i. Reverse Engineering
j. IoT
k. And Secure coding
(2) Ease of access to the training environment, without the need to install any specialized software or plug-ins. Platform must be Web-browser based without the need to download virtual machines to a local system.
(3) 24/7 Accessibility
(4) Continual and rapid addition of new labs that map to real-world vulnerabilities and breaches as they arise.
(5) The platform should provide robust capture-the-flag/training scenarios and challenges for users to exploit vulnerable systems using the latest tactics and techniques of hackers. It should allow for independent navigation through simulated environments based on training objectives.
(6) Gamification and scoreboard features to encourage competition among the team
(7) Simplified Interface
(8) Management Portal - ability of an administrator to track individual and team progress

The solicitation targets 100% Small Business.
Period of Performance:
The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Period, and four (4) one (1) option years with an option to extend services.
Table 1 - Period of Performance
Period of Performance Start End
Base Period 26 August 2019 25 August 2020
Option Year 1 26 August 2020 25 August 2021
Option Year 2 26 August 2021 25 August 2022
Option Year 3 26 August 2022 25 August 2023
Option Year 4 26 August 2023 25 August 2024

52.217-8, Option to Extend Services
26 August 2024 25 February 2025
PART 2 - Inspection and Acceptance
FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements.
The Contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers' parts. This clause takes precedence over any Government inspection and testing required in the contract's specifications, except for specialized inspections or tests specified to be performed solely by the Government.
The Government Point of Contact (POC) that will perform the inspection and acceptance of service installation, services and/or equipment shall be identified. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at the place of performance or destination by the POC in accordance with the following Inspection criteria.  Inspection will be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of installation of services and/or equipment or providing of services.  Acceptance is communicated in writing, unless otherwise indicated. Payment will constitute notification of acceptance.
The Government reserves the right to conduct any inspections and tests, at its own cost, that is deemed reasonably necessary, to assure that the equipment, service installation and services provided conform in all respects to the order specifications. Equipment, service installation and services which upon inspection are found not to be in conformance with contractual specifications shall be promptly rejected and notice of such rejection, together with appropriate instructions will be provided to the Contractor by the CO or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within fifteen calendar days of the determination.
The clauses in Table 2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference apply at the purchase order, as applicable. Table 2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference
CLAUSE # FAR CLAUSE # TITLE AND DATE DATE
1 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price AUG 1996
2 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed Price AUG 1996
3 52.217.6 Option for Increase Quantities MAR 1989
4 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999
5 52.217-9 Option to Extend Term of Contract MAR 2000
PART 3 - Deliveries or Performance
1. Delivery:
Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.
2. Delivery Points of Contact (POC):
Primary Delivery POCs
Name: Michael Wright
Address: 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Room 3T41
Atlanta, GA 30330
Telephone Number: 404-450-2940
Email Address: Michael.wright@oig.hhs.gov
PART 4 - Contract Administration Data
4.1. Invoice Submission:
The Contractor shall submit a complete invoice with all required back-up documentation electronically, via email, to:
1. Contract Specialist via DAM mailbox: pscsas.invoices@psc.hhs.gov.*
2. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Thu Do
3. Financial Management Service (FMS): psc_invoices@psc.hhs.gov.*
* No other non-invoice related documents (i.e. deliverables, reports, balance statements) shall be sent to the DAM and FMS mailboxes. Invoices Only.
The subject line of your email invoice submission shall contain the contract, task/order, or delivery order number (TBD) and the number of invoices. The Contractor shall send one email per contract, task or delivery order per month. The email may have multiple invoices for the task or delivery order. Invoices must be in the following formats: PDF, TIFF, or Word. No Excel formats will be accepted. The electronic file cannot contain multiple invoices; example, 10 invoices requires 10 separate files (PDF or TIFF or Word).
Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the contract terms, i.e. payment schedule, progress payments, partial payments, deliverables, etc.
All concerns regarding contract payment shall be directed to the COR.
In accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, a proper invoice must include the following items:
FAR 52.212-4(g) Invoice.
1. The Contractor shall submit an one (1) original invoice, electronically, to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-
i. Name and address of the Contractor;
ii. Invoice date and number;
iii. Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
iv. Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;
v. Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
vi. Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
vii. Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
viii. Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
ix. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
x. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
A. The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
B. If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.
C. EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.
2. Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.
Additionally, the FMS requires the contractor to include its Dunn and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) on each invoice.
In accordance with OMB Memorandum, M-11-32, Agencies shall make payments to small businesses as soon as practicable, with the goal of making payments within 15 days of receipt of a proper invoice. If a small business contractor is not paid within this (15 day) accelerated period, the contractor will not be given a late-payment interest penalty. Interest penalties, as prescribed by the Prompt Payment Act, remain unchanged by means of this memorandum. All small businesses shall label all invoices as "Small Business."
Additionally, in accordance with OMB Memorandum, M-12-16, all prime contractors are encouraged to disburse funds received from the Federal Government to their small business subcontractors in a prompt manner. To assist prime contractors in expediting contractor payments to small business subcontractors, Agencies shall, to the full extent permitted by law, temporarily establish an earlier, accelerated date for making agency payments to all prime contractors. Consistent with OMB Memorandum M-11-32 above, Agencies shall have a goal of paying all prime contractors within 15 days of receiving proper documentation. In an effort to support small business growth, drive economic activity and job creation, the Contractor is encouraged to accelerate payments to their small business subcontractors.
In accordance with the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all payments under this order will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). The Contractor shall provide financial institution information to the Finance Office designated above in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management.

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