MODIFICATION
U -- Trust Expert Support Services - CNSHQ11Q0002
- Notice Date
- 1/28/2011
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 611710
— Educational Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Corporation for National and Community Service, Procurement, Office of Procurement Services, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20525
- ZIP Code
- 20525
- Solicitation Number
- CNSHQ11Q0002
- Archive Date
- 2/22/2011
- Point of Contact
- Marilyne A. Brooks, Phone: 202-606-6981, Cynthia J. Vass-Frye, Phone: 2026066988
- E-Mail Address
-
mbrooks@cns.gov, cvassfrye@cns.gov
(mbrooks@cns.gov, cvassfrye@cns.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- THIS SOLICITATION REPLACES CNSHQ11Q0001. ANY QUESTIONS AND PROPOSALS SUBMITTED UNDER CNSHQ11Q0001 NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED UNDER CNSHQ11Q0002 PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is CNSHQ11Q0002 and is issued as a request for a quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-49 Jan. 24, 2011. The provisions at 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Offerors must be registered in the Business Partner Network's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be considered. You can register at the CCR website: http//www.bpn.gov. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer or they will be considered non-responsive. References must be included with your offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 (b) and (c) are included by reference: 52.222-21; 52.222-22; 52.222-23; 52.222-41; 52.225-3; and 52.232-34. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Bidders will be evaluated based on 1) Understanding of the requirement, 2) Soundness and quality of quote for accomplishing each task; and 3) Quality and experience of the person proposed to do the work related to performing the tasks. A purchase order will be awarded to the offeror that poses the technically acceptable offer with the lowest cost. The associated NAICS code is 611710 and the small business size standard is $7,000,000.00. THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET A SIDE. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, Summer of Service and Silver Scholar. Through these programs, the Corporation is working to build a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America. The Accounting and Financial Management Services (AFMS) is responsible for providing the full range of financial management within CNCS. AFMS provides current and accurate financial information, services, and analyses for CNCS. The National Service Trust Fund is an account in the U. S. Treasury authorized to disburse education awards on behalf of national service participants who have earned and been granted the award. The National Service Trust Fund is administered at CNCS headquarters by the AFMS, Office of the National Service Trust (Trust). On April 21, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act ("The Serve America Act" or "SAA"). The SAA reauthorizes and expands national service programs administered by CNCS. The SAA made several changes to the National Service Trust's legislation. These include tying the amount of the full time education award to the amount of the Pell Grant, expanding the definition of qualified educational institutions which may receive payment from the Education Award to include institutions and establishments that have been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the use of veterans' educational benefits, expanding the number of possible service terms by allowing a member to earn up to and including the value of two full time education awards, allowing the education award to be transferred under certain conditions, and creating two new types of service that can result in two new types of education awards: the Summer of Service and Silver Scholar programs. The National Service Trust is seeking a contractor who can provide expert technical support in fulfilling the requirements of the SAA and in meeting the Corporation's obligation to provide an education award to those AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members who successfully complete their volunteer service commitment and who have earned an AmeriCorps, Silver Scholar, or Summer of Service Education Award. SCOPE : AFMS / National Service Trust has an immediate need to acquire contractor support services to perform training, instruction, guidance and expert technical assistance to staff, and other interested parties on AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, Silver Scholar volunteer service commitments, educational awards, and the management and disbursement of education award payments. The contractor must have requisite knowledge and understanding of CNCS laws, regulations, policies, and procedures including the SAA and its final rulemaking provisions. The contractor must also understand how these provisions impact the Trust, programs, systems software, and services to immediately provide support and training services in these areas. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/INFORMATION : The contractor will be provided with standard office equipment (computer and telecommunications) while working on Government site. The anticipated work schedule will be on a mutually agreed upon basis with an estimated eight-hour workday during normal business hours excluding weekends. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT : The contractor will bring expert knowledge of CNCS programs, the SAA and its subsequent rulemaking provisions, National Service Trust Fund operations, and other applicable Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The contractor will provide training and expert technical assistance services to enhance the knowledge and understanding by staff members on program objectives, policies, procedures or pertinent regulatory requirements of CNCS and its programs including new requirements of the SAA and subsequent rulemaking provisions related to its enactment. The contractor will perform the following tasks by providing training and expert technical support to staff, members, and other interested parties, in meeting the Corporation's obligation to provide an education award to those AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members who successfully complete their volunteer service commitment and who have earned an AmeriCorps, Silver Scholar, or Summer of Service education award. •1) Provide training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members, Corporation State Offices, State Commission, AmeriCorps, Silver Scholar and Summer of Service program staff as well as education and financial institutions. •2) Provide training, guidance and technical assistance to Trust Officers and other Trust Fund operations staff. •3) Provide technical support to new Trust Officers in the following areas: •a) Management of cluster and in providing technical assistance as required in meeting the needs of each entity. •b) Input, monitor and maintenance of data posted to the National Service Trust database (eSPAN) and My AmeriCorps / Trust Automation Portal. •c) Reconciliation and correction of variances between eSPAN and My AmeriCorps / Trust Automation Portal. •d) Processing requests for disbursements (voucher and interest accrual payments) made on behalf of AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members. •4) Identify eSPAN and My AmeriCorps / Trust Automation Portal issues and work with Trust management and system staff in suggesting changes. •5) Provide support in resolution of Trust Fund member issues which may involve preparation of correspondence relative to Trust activities and member accounts including requests for extension of education award availability and responding to Congressional inquiries using knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including the SAA and its rulemaking provisions. DELIVERABLES : The following contract deliverables shall be requested: 5.1 Develop technical assistance materials based on the Serve America Act including an instructional handbook and visual presentation on AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar and Trust Fund programs that can be used by CNCS staff, Corporation State Offices, State Commissions, AmeriCorps, Silver Scholar and Summer of Service program staff as well as education and financial institutions. 5.2 Provide technical assistance to CNCS staff and other individuals as requested on all aspects of the AmeriCorps, Silver Scholar, or Summer of Service education award, including processing requests for disbursements and reconciling accounts. 5.3 Input and monitor data posted to the National Service Trust Database (eSPAN) and My AmeriCorps / Trust Automation Portal. Identify issues and suggest recommendations in writing to the Chief, Trust Operations Branch and the Director, Accounting and Financial Management Services. 5.4 Provide technical assistance as required in support of AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar programs including Member Enrollments, Member Exits, Member Changes, and Program Changes. 5.5 Provide technical support in processing requests for education award disbursements (voucher and interest accrual payments) made on behalf of AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members 5.6 Resolve Trust Fund member issues and prepare correspondence on Trust activities and member accounts. 5.7 Provide training and technical assistance to new Trust Officers, other Trust Fund operations staff, AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members, Corporation program offices, Corporation State offices, State Commissions, AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar programs as well as educational and financial institutions with regards to implementing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and subsequent rulemaking provisions. 5.8 Provide support in responding to Congressional inquiries by researching AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar member data posted to the National Service Trust Database (eSPAN) and My AmeriCorps / Trust Automation Portal and using knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. 5.9 Research and provide recommendations when AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar members request that the seven year use period for the education award be extended by researching AmeriCorps, Summer of Service, and Silver Scholar member data posted to the National Service Trust Database (eSPAN) and My AmeriCorps / Trust Automation Portal and using knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Contractor shall track the number of times contractor worked on each of the deliverables numbered 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, and 5.9 above and report that data monthly to primary contact representative or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). REVIEW OF WORK PLAN : The Chief, Trust Operations Branch, and the Director of Accounting and Financial Management Services will serve as the primary contact representative to answer questions and provide clarification of work assignments to produce desired work products and services. QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS : Quotes should not exceed 10 pages, excluding documentation. Quotations should include the following elements: 1. A one-page abstract of the proposal; 2. A one-page budget summary with the proposed costs; 3. A brief statement of corporate capability, specifically related to performing the tasks; 4. A brief statement of the capability of the person proposed to do the work related to performing the tasks; 5. A summary of the schedule of deliverables and timeline. Supporting documentation, not subject to the maximum page limit, should include: 1. A timeline of activities and deliverable; 2. Resume of the person proposed to do the work related to performing the tasks. Evaluation of Quotes: Quotes will be evaluated on a "lowest cost technically acceptable" basis on the following elements: 1. Understanding of the requirement; 2. Soundness and quality of quote for accomplishing each task; 3. Quality and experience of the person proposed to do the work related to performing the tasks. Proposed costs will be reviewed for appropriateness. The Government will award an order to the bidder who provides the lowest cost, technically acceptable quote. Location of Work: The contracted vendor will be expected to primarily conduct the work at the government site. Period of Performance: It is anticipated that the period of performance will begin immediately after award. This purchase order will be for one-year base year with an option for up to four additional one-year optional years, (for a maximum of five years). Option years will be based on several factors, including but not limited to contractor performance and the Corporation's need for the completion of these tasks in the option years. Please submit proposals in writing, on letterhead, as soon as possible. Proposal must be submitted in writing, by email signed by a person authorized to negotiate on behalf of the offeror with the government. Please submit your best offer as the selection will be based solely on the written proposals received. Proposals should only be submitted via email to: opsmail@cns.gov no later than 3:00 pm (EST), February 7, 2011. Questions are due via email to opsmail@cns.gov by February 1, 2011, and answers to questions asked will be sent out via modification on www.fedbizopps.gov by February 3, 2011. Proposal and questions will only be accepted via email to opsmail@cns.gov. The single point of contact for this requirement is Marilyne Brooks at 202-606-6981, mbrooks@cns.gov. If you plan to submit a quote, please submit it to opsmail@cns.gov. PLEASE PUT IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Trust Expert Support Services - CNSHQ11Q0002.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Ave, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20525, United States
- Zip Code: 20525
- Zip Code: 20525
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