PRESOL | 76 | Research, Interviews, and Writing for Book - RFQ

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 02, 2010 FBO #3020
SOLICITATION NOTICE

76 -- Research, Interviews, and Writing for Book - RFQ

Notice Date: 2/28/2010
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services
Contracting Office: Other Defense Agencies, Business Transformation Agency, Business & Management Division (BTA-BMD), 241 18th Street, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia, 22202, United States
ZIP Code: 22202
Solicitation Number: HQ0566-10-Q-0017
Archive Date: 3/19/2010
Point of Contact: Janet M. Carlson, Phone: 7036025280
E-Mail Address: janet.carlson@bta.mil
(janet.carlson@bta.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: RFQ HQ0566-10-Q-0017 Statement of Objective (SOO) BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AGENCY Research and Interviews for “Beware False Choices” 1.0 Title This effort acquires research support, interviews, writing, publishing, and management for the book “Beware False Choices.” 2.0 Background The Business Transformation Agency (BTA) is specifically responsible as a corporate level service organization for the Department of Defense (DoD), accountable for successful definition and execution of DoD-wide business improvement initiatives and system investments. The Agency operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Deputy Chief Management Office. Mission The mission of the BTA is to guide the transformation of business operations throughout the Department of Defense and to deliver Enterprise-level capabilities that align to warfighter needs. Vision The BTA will be recognized as the champion for driving and accelerating improvements to business operations across the Department of Defense. We will serve as a magnet to attract talented, dedicated professionals, creating a model for transformation leadership across the federal government Key mandates driving the transformation of the Department’s business processes include the President’s Management Agenda, the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) e-Gov Initiatives and the OSD Networks & Information (NII) Net-Centric Strategy. An important priority of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2005 is the business transformation of the military. This transformation initiative is a significant effort that will affect the business, data, applications, and technical infrastructure layers of the DoD enterprise. The objective of the BTA is to provide decision makers within the Department of Defense accurate, useful, reliable and timely financial data and management information. The objective of the BTA is to attain improvement in system performance, standardization across DoD agencies, and the ability to sustain an unqualified audit opinion. The BTA efforts will provide substantial improvements over data and information currently used by DoD Agencies in the execution of their fiduciary and management responsibilities 3.0 Scope In an effort to further business transformation across the enterprise and encourage business process reengineering, the BTA is sponsoring research on BTA and interviews of key BTA personnel for inclusion in the upcoming book “Beware False Choices”. Harlan Ulman is the author working on this book which is in progress. This book will help inform the DoD community of leading business practices and pitfalls. 4.0 Objectives Assess the progress of research in the subject area, identify critical lessons learned, and through interviews incorporate the perspectives of key BTA personnel into the research effort. This book will incorporate lessons learned and insight from key BTA personnel. 5.0 Specific Tasks 5.1 Research for the book in process entitled “Beware False Choices” by Harlan Ulman. The Contractor shall provide the following: •Interview key personnel for thoughts and insight into the DoD enterprise and business process reengineering •Research DoD and Industry best and worst practices for applicability to “Beware False Choices” and include in published book •Monitor progress on “Beware False Choices” and provide periodic updates 1. Task Deliverable – Periodic progress reports 2. Draft manuscript for review and approval 5.2 Publish book entitled “Beware False Choices” The contractor shall provide, at the completion and compilation of the research and interviews copies of the book “Beware False Choices”. 1. Task Deliverable – Book entitled “Beware False Choices” 6.0 Deliverables The destination point for all deliverables is the BTA or a site specified by the BTA. Each deliverable will be determined acceptable or unacceptable to the Government within ten (10) calendar days. 6.1 Delivery Schedule No Deliverable SOO Reference Delivery Date Format Frequency 1.Periodic Progress ReportsPara 5.1As requiredMS OfficeContinual 2.Draft ManuscriptPara 5.1NLT 31 July 10MS OfficeOnce 3.Book entitled “Beware False Choices”Para 5.2NLT 30 Sep 10 Hard copy (10 ea.)Once 6.2 Deliverable Approval Requirement Unless otherwise specified in the delivery schedule, the Government will review all deliverables for acceptance within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt from the Contractor. The contractor shall submit all deliverables to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR will then ensure that acceptance of the deliverable is coordinated with the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and BTA personnel. After coordination of the parties, the COR will accept the deliverable, subject to DoD Security and Public release approvals, or provide written comments to the contractor concerning any deficiencies in the deliverable. 7.0 Contract Type This SOO will be awarded on firm fixed price basis. 8.0 Travel The Government anticipates travel to DoD offices within the Continental United States (CONUS). All travel will be authorized by the COR and reimbursed at a cost not in excess of the then current Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) or the most favorable commercial transportation rates. Reimbursement for local travel in the National Capital Region is not authorized. 9.0 Security and Privacy Requirements All work performed will be UNCLASSIFIED in nature. The contractor shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in the performance of this SOO except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce any proprietary data, other than as required in the performance of this SOO and subsequent Orders. Contract personnel visiting any Government facility in conjunction with this Order shall be subject to the standards of conduct applicable to Government employees. Site specific approval regarding access, issue of security badges, etc. will be coordinated as required. 10.0 Place of Performance The work is to be performed at the Contractor’s facilities, in Government or other facilities as designated by the BTA. Access to Government facilities required for completion of tasks would be coordinated through the COR. 11.0 Period of Performance The period of performance will be through 30 September 2010. 12.0 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) The organizational conflict of interest will be in accordance with FAR 9.5. 13.0 Government Oversight 13.1 Contracting Officers Representative Christine Wenrich, BTA, 1851 South Bell Street, Crystal Mall 3, Room 1001, Arlington, VA 22240, 703-607-2110 14.0 Government Owned Property All methodologies, processes, techniques, tools, applications and related information created in the research process will become property of the Government. Distribution of the property will be done in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Department of Defense. BTA specific criteria and data may be customized to meet specific requirements. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.202-1 Definitions JUL 2004 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUL 1995 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity JAN 1997 52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper AUG 2000 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration APR 2008 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAR 2009 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns MAY 2004 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting DEC 1996 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-7 Insurance--Liability To Third Persons MAR 1996 52.232-20 Limitation Of Cost APR 1984 52.232-23 Alt I Assignment of Claims (Jan 1986) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.232-25 Prompt Payment OCT 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-Price) MAY 2004 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information DEC 1991 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A SEP 2007 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2009) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008)(Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). ___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (MAR 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) __(4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5). ___ (5) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (6) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (7) [Reserved]. _X__ (8)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (9)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7. _X__ (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). ___ (11)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (APR 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9 ___ (iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages--Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ___ (14)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JUNE 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (APR 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAY 2004) (U.S.C. 657 f). ___ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _X__ (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X__ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126). _X__ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). _X__ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X__ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). ___ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (26) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). ___ (27) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) (Not Applicable until September 8, 2009.) _X__ (28)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ___ (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) ___ (30)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423). ___ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16. ___ (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (JUNE 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (32)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (33) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (JUN 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _X__ (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ___ (35) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (36) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (37) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)) ___ (38) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X__ (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (40) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332) ___ (41) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (42) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (43)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) ____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (NOV 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (February 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) ____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ____ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). ____ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008)(31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause— (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Not applicable until September 8, 2009.) (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause)
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