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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 03, 2006 FBO #1833
MODIFICATION

R -- Military Personnel Services Market Research Questionnaire

Notice Date

12/1/2006
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

561210 — Facilities Support Services
 

Contracting Office

ACA, Fort McPherson GA , Southern Region Contracting Center-East, 1301 Anderson Way SW, Fort McPherson, GA 30330-1096
 

ZIP Code

30330-1096
 

Solicitation Number

W911SE-07-0000
 

Response Due

12/20/2006
 

Archive Date

2/18/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

PLEASE RESPOND NLT 15 DECEMBER 2006. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY. Company Name, Cage Code, Business Size under company Primary NAICS code, Company Point of Contact, Telephone number, and e-mail address. Commerciality: Federal Acquisition Regulations require Federal agencies to conduct market research to determine if commercial items (including services) are available to meet the agencys requirements. The Federal Governments preference for the acquisition of commercial items is found in Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 by establishing acquisition policies more closely resembling those of commercial marketplace and encouraging the acquisition of commercial items and components. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ See Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 2 commercial service definitions (see URL link provided) Do you think the acquisition of services in the areas of military personnel actions processing; records processing and management; personnel manning; casualty management; transition and separations processing; personnel information systems management; and mobilization support operations is commercial? These services are to be provided to military installation soldiers, retirees, veterans, military family members, and personnel affiliated with the military installation. a. Are these same services provided in the commercial market? If yes please give examples. b. If these services are provided in the commercial market how are they priced and purchased commercially? What Government contract type most closely resembles the typical commercial contract used to purchase this type of service? FAR Part 16 describes ty pes of contracts that may be used in Federal acquisitions. b. What are other major differences between this type of service acquisition and what are commonly accepted commercial practices? Contract Type: a. The Government is considering a firm fixed price contract type. Please provide input on potential advantages and disadvantages associated with using this contract type. Metrics: What types of measurable performance standards (i.e., in terms of quality, timeliness, quantity etc.) are best for this type of service? Please provide industry input on how best to measure contractor performance and assess contractor performance against the performance standards best suited for this type of service. Risks: What type(s) of risks are associated with this type of service acquisition and how would you mitigate these risks? Performance Incentives: Do you feel incentives (award fee, incentive fee, award term, etc.) are appropriate for this type effort? a. If so which one(s) and why? b. Do you feel incentives will add measurable value to the contract? c. If you agree that the appropriate contract type should be Firm Fixed Price, what types of incentive(s) are appropriate for that contract type? Please explain. Customary Industry Terms and Conditions: a. Price b. Quality attributes c. Acceptance Procedures d. Incentive(s) e. Metrics f. Methods of quality assurance surveillance g. Contractor quality control methods NAICS: Which NAICS code from the list below is most appropriate for this type of service(s)? Please Explain. 561499- All Other Business Support Services 561210- Facilities Support Services 561110- Office Administrative Services 541612- Human Resources and Executive Search Consulting Services Legal Considerations: Are there any legal considerations that you are aware of pertaining to this type of work? Please provide any additional feedback you feel is relevant and thank you for your time and effort in completing this market research questionnaire. All submissions should be e-mailed to Cheri.Jordan@forscom.army.mil
 

Place of Performance

Address: ACA, Fort McPherson GA Southern Region Contracting Center-East, 1301 Anderson Way SW Fort McPherson GA

Zip Code: 30330-1096

Country: US
 

Record

SN01189418-W 20061203/061201221017 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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