Added: Nov 13, 2008 9:19 am
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 100% set-aside for small businesses for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.6, associated references as it pertains to FAR Part 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be available for this requirement. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), reference number HSCEEH-09-Q-00034.
The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is the security and law enforcement component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE). FPS focuses on reducing vulnerability of federal facilities to criminal and terrorist threats, while ensuring that the facilities are safe and secure for employees and visitors.
FPS seeks to develop a Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) to provide post-academy training to personnel newly hired into FPS Inspector positions. The development of the FTEP shall include approximately 40 hours of training in the San Jose Model Field Training Program. for approximately 100 existing FPS personnel to become Field Training Inspectors (FTI s) at various locations across the United States. The 40 hours of training should include teaching prospective FTI s to train and evaluate new personnel and provide remedial training and teaching techniques. Additionally, the development of the FTEP includes assistance with and validation of proposed policies, forms, performance benchmarks, tasks lists, and standard evaluation guidelines to be used in the FPS FTEP.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 611430- Professional Management Development Training, with a size standard of $6.5 million.
Contractors shall submit quotes based on both Capability and Price after review of the following attachments:
1.) SF18
2.) SOW
3.) Clauses/Provisions
To demonstrate capability contractors shall submit a maximum of a three page qualification statement that demonstrates expertise in the area of the San Jose Model and a representation of a minimum of three years experience teaching said course material. Contractor must also provide the names of two references including contact information that can attest to past training provided by contractor. Contractor shall also submit price quote for each line item listed on SF18 attached herein. This award will be made to the contractor classified as a Small Business which offers the lowest price who is proven technically acceptable by this contracting activity.
Quotations are due no later than November 28, 2008 at 2:00pm Eastern Time. Submissions shall be made via email to Melissa.weindel@dhs.gov. Failure to submit a response by the time and date established may result in the quote not being considered. FPS reserves the right to consider quotes received after submission deadline at its discretion. Due to email and server limitations, please limit the size of each email to no more than 1MB.
By submitting quotations, contractors agree to comply with all terms and conditions as set forth in this RFQ, to include SOW and Clauses/Provisions.
Questions regarding this notice of synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted via email to Melissa Weindel, Contract specialist, @ Melissa.weindel@dhs.gov.
