Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Disaster Preparedness (HAP) Assessment, Logistics, and Training (ALT) Support Services and Supplies

20170313

Amendment 0003 issued to extend Offer Due Date

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Amendment 0001 of Solicitation W912Cl-17-D-0100

Purpose: Address of vendor questions

SOLICITATION UPDATE 20170215

The United States Army Expeditionary Contracting Command - 410th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) is soliciting for award of a firm fixed-price multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract will be for Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Disaster Preparedness (HAP) Assessment, Logistics, and Training (ALT) Support Services and Supplies, heretofore referred to as HAP ALT, in the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR) which includes, but is not limited to, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean for a 12-month base period and four 12-month options. The contract will be structured for maximum flexibility in providing for an expedited ordering process in order to satisfy the needs of USSOUTHCOM in the execution of its mission in its AOR.

The applicable NAICS code is 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services; with a small business size standard of $15.0 million. This requirement is solicited on a total small business set-aside basis.

The closing date of the solicitation is March 20, 2017. Solicitation closing date is subject to change as necessary and amendments will be issued accordingly. All potential offerors should monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/ for further developments. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the Contracting Officer.

Potential offerors may submit questions regarding the project's requirements as of the date of this posting through February 27, 2017. Questions concerning this requirement may be directed to the Contract Specialist via email at jannel.k.gray.civ@mail.mil or alternate eric.l.kirkpatrick.mil@mail.mil. Secondary point of contact is the Contracting Officer at mark.r.chase.civ@mail.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.

The United States Army Expeditionary Contracting Command - 410th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) is planning to solicit and award a firm fixed-price multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract will be for Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Disaster Preparedness (HAP) Assessment, Logistics, and Training (ALT) Support Services and Supplies, heretofore referred to as HAP ALT, in the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR) which includes, but is not limited to, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean for a 12-month base period and four 12-month options. The contract will be structured for maximum flexibility in providing for an expedited ordering process in order to satisfy the needs of USSOUTHCOM in the execution of its mission in its AOR. HAP ALT contractors will provide support in the following three task areas:

Task 1 - Assessment: Support the observation, examination, inspection, and analysis of the humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness of various organizations, their plans, operations, and logistics. Appraise, evaluate and measure various organizations, their plans, operations, and logistics. The surveillance and assessment will take an overarching approach at all levels and at all agencies, governmental, non-governmental and civil;

Task 2 - Logistics: Support TO requirements with the provision of certain logistic items including but not limited to the following types of support - supply operations, field services, and other operations/services; and

Task 3 - Training: Support USSOUTHCOM training responsibilities inherent to the HAP mission and operations requirements, and compliance with and performance of statutory, regulatory, and doctrine governing and pertaining to the HAP mission and operations. This includes all collective training; training readiness; training to established requirements and levels; the process, conduct of training operations and assurance of training to standards to meet HAP Operations; the development and execution of plans, programs and efficacy of HAP training; and the provisioning and supervision of training and training support to accommodate prescribed HAP objectives. Training support may include risk/safety assessments as needed. Training may include providing and installing equipment and providing logistics support at host nation training events. Performance of work will be at various echelons, organizations using various formats including classroom, on-site, on-the-job, and distance learning.
The applicable NAICS code is 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services; with a small business size standard of $15.0 million. This requirement will be solicited on a total small business set-aside basis.

The nations of Central and South America and the Caribbean have continually experienced a turbulent history of widespread natural disasters. Throughout the region, J7 USSOUTHCOM, in collaboration with local, national, regional, international, governmental and non-governmental organizations, is working to improve recipient nations' disaster response capabilities. This has been accomplished by increasing the capacity and regional infrastructure of recipient nations through support of established regional emergency management mechanisms. A coordinated effort between the U.S. Country Teams and USSOUTHCOM has improved the capacity of recipient nations to respond to humanitarian emergencies and reduce the need for U.S. military assistance. The J7 is responsible for tailoring community development actions in developing countries with a strong emphasis on regions and villages particularly susceptible to natural or man-made disasters.

HAP activities meet two key requirements: maintaining a robust overseas presence aimed at shaping the international security environment in a manner that deters would-be aggressors, strengthens friends and allies, and promoting peace and stability in regions of tension; and, when called upon, assist the victims of natural or manmade disasters. This segment of the program is also tailored to help partner nations, particularly those that have been affected by disaster or hardship, to improve healthcare, education and ensure sustainable community development. The ultimate goal is to build the capacity of community members in order to meet existing and future challenges and mitigate the need for U.S. assistance.

This solicitation will be issued on or about October 21, 2016. Anticipated closing date of the solicitation will be November 21, 2016. Solicitation posting and closing dates are subject to change as necessary and amendments will be issued as accordingly. All potential offerors should monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/ for further developments. Upon issuance of the solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the Contracting Officer.

Potential offerors may submit questions regarding the project's requirements as of the date of this posting through a date that will be identified in the solicitation. Questions concerning this requirement may be directed to the Contract Specialist via email at jannel.k.gray.civ@mail.mil or alternate eric.l.kirkpatrick.mil@mail.mil. Secondary point of contact is the Contracting Officer at mark.r.chase.civ@mail.mil No phone calls will be accepted.