Training on Cost Type Contracts

Period of Performance

17 June 2024 to 21 June 2024

Place of Performance (HYBRID = Instructor led in classroom and via Microsoft Teams or Zoom)

Constitution Center

400 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Product Service Code (PSC)

 U099 - Education/Training

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

611430 = Professional and Management Development Training (size standard $15 million)

NOTE: All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) database to be awarded a contract.

Request for Information:

Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is searching for potential contractors that can provide a hybrid (in classroom and virtual) course on the topic of Cost Reimbursement Contracts based on the below learning objectives. The requested Period of Coverage is from 17 June 2024 to 21 June 2024. Audio Visual capabilities are present in the classroom.

Scope: Contractor will perform in classroom concurrently with Microsoft Teams or Zoom training on the topic of Cost Reimbursement Contracts. The course will be for up to 25 hybrid attendees. Course material (ex. PowerPoint Slides) is the responsibility of the Contractor and must follow 508 compliance.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe a cost-reimbursement contract and when it applies
• Types of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
• Explain policies and procedures unique to cost-reimbursement contracts
• Administration of cost-reimbursement contracts
• Contract Financing (FAR Part 32)
• Contract Funding
• Cost Analysis vs Price Analysis
  • When are cost and price analysis required
  • How to perform cost and price analysis
  • Documenting cost and price analysis
• Certified Cost or Pricing Data
• Direct and Indirect Rates
• Audits
• Fundamental duties of the Government
  • Inspecting, Monitoring, and Accepting Contractor Performance
  • Post award Conference or Other Orientation
  • Monitoring Labor compliance
  • Responsibilities of the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Representative
• Fundamental duties of the Contractor
  • Post award Conference or Other Orientation
• Contract modifications
• Price changes
• Government-Furnished Property
• Review of Contractor's Purchasing System
• Subcontracts
• Contract Disputes
• Termination for Convenience
• Termination for Default
• Contract Closeout Procedures and Documentation
• Exercise and Case Studies

RFI Questions:

1. Are you capable of a hybrid classroom approach using Microsoft Teams or Zoom?   Yes or No

1. Are you available in the specified timeframe (17 June 2024 to 21 June 2024)?  YES or NO

If no, when is your first available date for 5 consecutive weekdays?

1. Please provide an estimated cost for up to 25 attendees using a hybrid (in classroom and Teams) approach. The estimated cost should include material cost, instructor travel cost and other pertinent costs.

1. Please provide an estimated cost for a fully remote/virtual (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) course.

1. Do you currently have current contracts or a GSA schedule with this type of course? YES or NO

 If yes, please provide the contract number.

1. Are you registered under NAICS code 611430 as a small or large business?

Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/recommendations on its availability to meet the Government's requirement.

Interested parties are encouraged to comment or make recommendations regarding the Government's anticipated PSC and NAICS code.

Please submit your responses by 4:00 PM EST May 15, 2024 to Heidi.treadway@hhs.gov.