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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 18, 2009 FBO #2669
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Team facilitation services

Notice Date

3/16/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NPS - All Offices, NER - GETT Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration 1000 Biglerville Road Gettysburg PA 17325
 

ZIP Code

17325
 

Solicitation Number

Q4450090004
 

Response Due

3/30/2009
 

Archive Date

3/16/2010
 

Point of Contact

Karen Umstot Contracting Officer 7173344838 karen_umstot@nps.gov ;<br />
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

1. Classification Code:R618 - Management Consulting Services 2. NAICS Code: 541618 - Other management consulting services 3. Solicitation Number: Q44500900044. Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 5. Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 6. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. 7. This action is being set aside for small business participation. 8. BID SCHEDULE Team facilitation services 80 hours, (estimated, not to exceed) Price per hour$_______________________ Payment for travel, lodging, or transportation is not authorized. Place of performance is Philadelphia, PA 19106. 9. Specifications:a. Objectives: The objective of the services encompassed by this contract is to guide and counsel employees to maximize staff resources toward mission priorities and minimize conflict that prevents achieving those objectives and to consult with the park superintendent to guide top leadership in managing the park staff. An objective, outside professional with a background in clinical and/or counseling psychology, organizational assessment, performance, and team/management development can assess, coach and counsel employees (staff, supervisors, or managers). The contractor may provide recommendations for moving forward productively using organizational development, team building, coaching, facilitation and related resolution techniques to the achieve following ends: "A productive, motivated staff with high morale"Exceeding expectations of internal and external customers "Strategic approaches to program and personnel management"Clear goals and objectives"Open communication, laterally and vertically b. Management Consultation Services: These services may range from brief discussions with individual supervisors or managers; multiple sessions of coaching and follow-up; to short or long-term work with management teams in the same or multiple organizations. The following general activities comprise the requested scope of the contract. Facilitate Park Team Meetings: Two teams have been formed - 1) supervisors and 2) a volunteer staff and supervisor team. These teams are charged with producing a vision for the division and a plan to change the culture and implement recommendations, where competing interests may exist. A professional facilitator can assist in cutting through parochial interests and keep the team focused on the task at hand in view of the greater agency good with which the team was chartered. The facilitator can also assure that individual team members have an equal chance to air his/her views and contribute in spite of varying team member personalities that might dominate team meeting proceedings. Provide Training as part of Supervisory team- Skill building training that is integrated into larger agency goals/development can be a effective in reaching agency and departmental goals, improving morale, enhancing quality of work life and addressing needed changes in the workplace. Providing input to management, being able to provide feedback on training direction, developing and providing training would be an additional resource in delivery of consultation services to the customer. Coaching Leaders- Individual sessions with park supervisors may be scheduled on an ad hoc basis due to incidents requiring management action. Such incidents might include, but are not limited to, employee performance or behavior issues; an indication that claims of disparate treatment, hostile work environment, discrimination, etc. may arise; customer service problems are encountered; or strained interpersonal relations are occurring between employees or supervisors and employee(s). Such sessions will be billed on an hour-by-hourly basis, generally occurring before the manager/supervisor reacts to the situation. Hourly sessions can include post mortems to assess how well the counseling/coaching suited the outcome from the action taken. c. Contractor Quality Control: The Contractor shall furnish a monthly report to the Superintendent providing status updates and advice for her in managing the situation. The Contractor shall provide written copies as well as electronic files saved in an acceptable Microsoft Word/Excel format. d. Timeline: This contract will be for one base period commencing on or about April 15, 2009 - Sept. 30, 2009 plus two option years. The option periods have an estimate of five hours every other week. (5 hours X 26 weeks = 130 hours). The option periods will be from October 1, 2009 - Sept. 30, 2010 and October 1 2010 - Sept. 30, 2011. Options are exercised at the discretion of the government. Options are subject to funds availability. 10. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements for Providing Quotes: The contractor must possess staff with academic credentials, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience in the following areas: a. PhD., Psy.D., Ed.D., or Master's degree with emphasis in clinical and/or counseling psychology, family studies, and/or organizational performance/management development as a consultant. b. Experience in clinical, counseling, or organizational assessments of workplace conflict situations involving groups or individuals; recommending interventions involving individual guidance, team building, management coaching, or other training and techniques to resolve or prevent conflict and improve interpersonal relationships and productivity. c. Familiarity with and experience in assessing discrimination and equal employment opportunity allegations, with particular emphasis regarding disparate treatment, workplace violence, and hostile work environment. d. Experience preparing for and testifying as an expert witness or advising attorneys involved in administrative or court proceedings. e. Experience with and demonstrated ability preparing reports and maintaining objectivity and confidentiality with respect to discussions with attorneys, supervisors, and employees. f. Experience in working with government agencies and familiarity with federal policies, rules, and law as they relate to human resource management. 11. When quoting, please refer to Solicitation Q4450090004. Karen Umstot at 717-334-4838 or via e-mail: karen_umstot@nps.gov 12. Award shall be made to the offeror whose quote offers the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer to the Government inclusive of options. 13.The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (June 2008). Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-3 (Feb 2009), Offerors Representatives and Certification--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2008). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Commercial Items (Feb 2009), FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644), FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUN 2007)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O.11755), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and remedies (JAN 2004)(E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)(E.O.11246), FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)(38U.S.C.4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Special Disable and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Jun 2003), FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act-Certificate (Jun 2003), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003), FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-work on a Government Installation. FAR 52.232-19 Availability of funds for the Next Fiscal year (Apr 1984). FAR 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). Additional clauses incorporated in this acquisition by reference include: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004), FAR 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985), FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006). FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006), FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991),) 14. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead or stationary and must include the following information: Company name, contact information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Unit price, Documentation to support professional qualifications and experience, Payment terms and discount offered for prompt payment, and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA). If ORCA is not completed, Contractor must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (NOV 2006 ) of which copies can be obtained by downloading the document from www.arnet.gov/far. Failure to provide a complete response may eliminate prospective contractors from consideration. for award. 15. Closing date and time for receipt of quote is March 30, 2009, at 10:00 am, Eastern Standard Time. Contractors may fax quotes to (717)334-6871 or mail hard copies to Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration, 1000 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Copies of FAR Clause 52.212-3 may be accessed via the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far. A formal notice of changes, if applicable will be issued in the FedBizzOpps (www.eps.gov) via an amendment(s). Copies of clause 52.212-3 will be provided upon offeror's request. 16. Should you have any questions, please contact Karen Umstot at 717-334-4838 or via e-mail: karen_umstot@nps.gov
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Philadelphia<br />

Zip Code: Philadelp<br />
 

Record

SN01770206-W 20090318/090316215614-516e87e5b372981cd158b25d13fec558 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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