Force Protection Training

AMENDMENT 1: Questions (Q) and Answers (A) have been attached to this solicitation as "Amendment1_Q&A".

Subject:  The scope of this project is for procurement Force Protection Training for the Special Operations Detachment (SOD) of Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG).

Purpose: Maryland Army National Guard proposes to enter into a Firm-fixed Price contract for Force Protection Training inclusive of lodging and meals for the MDARNG SOD-O.  Training to include Unimproved/Off Road, Evasive Driving course, and Pistol/Carbine training. (See Performance Work Statement [PWS] for training, lodging and meals details)

Synopsis:

“PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.”

 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items in accordance with (IAW) the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912K6-20-Q-0022 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The results of this requirement will be a Firm-Fixes priced (FFP) contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the government to do so. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item Fixed Price purchase order under procedures on FAR Parts 12 and 13. Offer/Bid must be valid for 30 days or longer.

FAR Provisions and Clauses applicable to this acquisition can be obtained from the following website,  https://www.acquisition.gov/.

 The contractor shall provide a complete quote IAW the attached PWS.

Contract Type and Evaluation Criteria:

The contract type for this procurement will be a firm-fixed price. The award will be made based of best value under FAR Part 13.106. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 611430 Professional and Management Development training and 721110 Lodging Hotels/Motels. The Government, with evaluation based on, FIRST - ability of the contractor to meet

all of the requirements outlined in the PWS inclusive of the limited distance of 1-4 hours from 21204 and lodging within 25 minutes of training site. SECOND - past performance history. THIRD - price. Maryland National Guard reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price if the lowest quote submitted does not meet all of the required specifications and does not provide the best value to the government.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical (see Performance Work Statement)

       (2)   Past Performance

       (3)   Price submission must include the following line items:

                01 Training                                                                                            $_________________

                02 Contract Manpower Reporting                                               $_________________

                03 Lodging Cost (Double occupancy-23 roomsX5nights)  $_________________

                04 Breakfast (Cost per mealX45X5days)                                    $_________________

                05 Bagged/Boxed Lunch (Cost per mealX45X5days)            $_________________

                06 Dinner (Cost per mealX45X4days)                                          $_________________

**Note:  Meals can be incorporated into a single line item as long as cost per meal per person is shown.  The maximum number of participants is 45 but could be less.

Place of Performance/Destination:  See Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attached

Period of Performance: 5 Days on site with an additional 15 days lead time after award of contract to allow for coordination with customer point of contact. (See PWS for onsite period of performance for actual training, lodging and meals)

Acceptance Criteria:  All training will be documented and a list of attendance to all training provided will forward to Contracting Officer.

Notes:

Interested offerors must be registered in System for Award (SAM). To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf

System for Award Management (SAM) SAM.gov REGISTRATION IS FREE: There is NO FEE to register, or maintain your registration, in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). If you receive an email from a company claiming to represent SAM.gov, be cautious. If you get an e-mail from a company offering to help you register in SAM.gov asking you to contact them and pay them money, be cautious. These messages are not from the Federal Government.

Applicable Clauses/Regulations:

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.252-6, AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

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.

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

52.204-7, System for Award Management.

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation on First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting foe Certain telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial applies to this acquisition.

52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated on technical acceptability and price.

52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items’ (Offerors must complete the annual representation and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site through http://acquisition.gov

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial applies to this acquisition.

52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

52.222-3, Convict Labor.

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014)

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014)

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Years and Options Contracts) (MAY 2014)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification

52.222-55, Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658

52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6, Drug Free Workplace

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while driving.

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – SYSTEM for Award Management (SAM) (JUL 2013)

52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.233-3, Protest after Award.  

52.233-4, Applicable law for Breach of Contract Claim.

52.237-2, Protection of Government Building, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies

52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management applies to this acquisition.

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

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

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate--Basic

252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Site Visit:  No site visit required.

Quotes shall be submitted by email to Ms. Julie Hitch, Contracting Specialist, at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil; no later than: February 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM ET. Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ W912K6-20-Q-0022 Offerors are hereby notified that if their quotes are not received by the date, time, and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered by the agency.  Telephone requests will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ.  

Question Submission:  Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted via email to Mrs. Julianne Hitch at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil no later than February 5, 2020 by 12:00 PM ET. Questions not received within the allowable time may not be considered.  Answers to submitted questions will be provided via amendment to this announcement.