Data Quality Analysis and Training Support for the FMCSA State Safety Data Quality Improvement Program

Final Soliciation Posting
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation is hereby provided as an attachment. Solicitation Number 693JJ419R000001 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-04. The associated NAICS code is 611430 Professional and Management Development Training. The small business size standard is $11.0M. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable to this acquisition.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has a requirement for Data Quality Analysis and Training Support for the FMCSA State Safety Data Quality Improvement Program. The period of performance includes a base period of 12 months, plus four (4) 12-month option periods.

The place of delivery and government acceptance shall be the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington, DC 20590. The resultant order shall be Firm Fixed Price.

Firms must submit a complete proposal. Proposals shall remain valid for 90 days. One copy shall be submitted as an electronic version in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat. The electronic version shall be submitted by email. The proposal shall contain all content and shall be sized to permit electronic submission. Each proposal submission shall be on 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper, in a commercially standard font. Each page in the proposal shall be separately numbered. Any additional clauses required by public law, executive order, or acquisition regulations in effect at the time of execution of the order will be included. The Government reserves the right to make zero, one, or more awards and will not be liable for any costs incurred in response to this solicitation. The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation factors set forth in this RFP. The proposal shall demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the services offered and the prices for those services. Firms shall offer to perform all requirements.

Interested firms shall submit its written proposals electronically not later than the specified response date and time. All offers shall be addressed to Pamala.Millbrook@dot.gov , Contract Specialist, at DOT/FMCSA/Acquisitions Management, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC, 20590.

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This is a DRAFT combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation is hereby provided as an attachment. Solicitation Number MC-RRA-19-0000018 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-04. The associated NAICS code is 611430 Professional and Management Development Training. The small business size standard is $11.0M. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable to this acquisition.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has a requirement for Data Quality Analysis and Training Support for the FMCSA State Safety Data Quality Improvement Program. The period of performance includes a base period of 12 months, plus four (4) 12-month option periods.

The place of delivery and government acceptance shall be the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington, DC 20590. The resultant order shall be Firm Fixed Price.

Firms must submit a complete proposal. Proposals shall remain valid for 90 days. One copy shall be submitted as an electronic version in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat. The electronic version shall be submitted by email. The proposal shall contain all content and shall be sized to permit electronic submission. Each proposal submission shall be on 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper, in a commercially standard font. Each page in the proposal shall be separately numbered. Any additional clauses required by public law, executive order, or acquisition regulations in effect at the time of execution of the order will be included. The Government reserves the right to make zero, one, or more awards and will not be liable for any costs incurred in response to this solicitation. The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation factors set forth in this RFP. The proposal shall demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the services offered and the prices for those services. Firms shall offer to perform all requirements.

Section I - Approach, Contractor's Qualifications, and Past Performance

Approach,
Contractor's Qualifications
Past Performance

• On-time Delivery
• Relevant Experience - Describe at least three (3) projects in excess of $150,000 performed well in the last three years relevant to this project.

Section II - Business and Pricing

Price

• Firm Fixed Price
• FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items

Firm fixed price shall be binding. Firms must disclose their business practices and prices in a format that provides sufficient information for the Contracting Officer to make a determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

Basis for Award

The objective of the source selection is to select the offer that represents the best value to the Government. All evaluation factors that will affect contract award and their relative importance are set forth in the solicitation. The evaluation factors are listed in order of importance. While Price will not receive an adjectival rating, it shall be evaluated. Award shall be based on an integrated assessment of offers using all factors in the solicitation. Award may be made based on initial offers.

Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible Contractor that offers the best value to the Government. The quote will be evaluated based on the factors set forth below. The factors, although relatively equal, are listed in order of importance.
• Past Performance - The relevance and quality of prior performance
• Contractor Qualifications - Demonstrated capability to perform all the requirements in the SOW
• Price - The amount, realism, balance, and consistency of the evaluated price.

The evaluation will be based on use of an adjectival scheme as follows:

• Exceptional - Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government's benefit.
• Very Good - Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government's benefit.
• Good - Performance meets contractual requirements
• Marginal - Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.
• Unsatisfactory - Not acceptable, not adequate to carry out

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items shall apply to this acquisition as set forth in the attached RFQ. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses shall also be applicable to this acquisition: 52.227-14 Rights In Data--General (Dec 2007). Additionally, Department of Transportation clause 1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs (APR 2005).

All offers shall not exceed 25 pages. All offers shall include two sections, i.e., Section I - Approach, Contractor's Qualifications, and Past Performance and Section II - Business and Pricing. Section I shall include a description of the contractor's approach to conduct and complete all tasks, a demonstration of the contractor's qualifications, and a list of three (3) projects -Past Performance references - performed within the last three years. Section II shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and complete pricing for CLINs 00001-00009, 10001-10008, 20001-20008, 30001-30008, and 40001-40009. Note. FAR 52.212-3 shall not count toward the 25 page limitation. A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is not applicable to this acquisition. Questions and comments may be directed electronically to Pamala.Millbrook@dot.gov and Sabrina.phillips@dot.gov by 10:00 a.m. (local time) on August 14, 2019. Please note this is a draft RFP and subject to change. Participation in the market research in no way influences the source selection process. This Notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to directly pay for any information or responses submitted as the result of this Notice or subsequent proposal.

Interested firms shall submit its written proposals electronically not later than the specified response date and time. All quotations shall be addressed to Pamala.Millbrook@dot.gov , Contract Specialist, at DOT/FMCSA/Acquisitions Management, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC, 20590. The quotes submitted shall form the basis for award.

Attachments

Statement of Work
Additional Terms and Conditions

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