The Supervisor of Shipbuilding in Bath, Maine (SUPSHIP Bath) is soliciting for training services in accordance to the attached Statement of Work.
In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(13), the requirement for synopsis has been waived. This solicitation will be the only notice.
The solicitation number is N6278623Q0010 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611519 with a small business size standard of $21,000,000.
***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the contracting office to respond.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
Submission & Acceptance Criteria:
Prospective contractors must include the following (at a minimum) with their response:
- Course syllabus outlining the course offered with a description of exercises or simulations included as part of course content.
- Biography of person(s) who will instruct the class
- Details of past performance in delivering a course of similar content and duration within the past 12 months
- Fixed price proposal inclusive of all elements specified in the contractor portion of the scope of work
Evaluation & Award Criteria:
- The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract.
- Award will be made on the basis of Best Value to the Government based on past performance (1) and price (2). For this procurement, past performance is significantly more important than price.
- Evaluations will be conducted per FAR 8.405-2(d), Ordering Procedures for Services Requiring a Statement of Work. An award will be made on the basis of "Best Value" to the Government. "Best Value" is defined in FAR 2.101; based on three evaluation factors in descending order of importance - past performance, experience, and price, with past performance and experience being significantly more important than price. In order of importance:
- Past Performance: Assessments/evaluations by third parties (including those prepared by others and submitted by the offeror) of recent (past 24 months) performance in delivering training (on-site or online) of a similar nature. Records contained in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be reviewed as part of this factor;
- Experience: Qualifications of the proposed instructor(s) on the subject matter of the course and experience in delivering a course of similar content;
- Price: Total price inclusive of all elements specified in the contractor portion of the scope of work.
All quotes must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications.
The selected Offeror must comply with the following provisions and clauses. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/
52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecomunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services;)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
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
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation
252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation
252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
