SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Combined synopsis/solicitation to sole source ASIST training and consultation in connection with the purchased program.
- Notice Date
- 6/30/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- USPFO for Arizona, 5645 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3442
- ZIP Code
- 85008-3442
- Solicitation Number
- W912L211T0023
- Response Due
- 7/14/2011
- Archive Date
- 9/12/2011
- Point of Contact
- Leslie A. Sanchez, 6022672841
- E-Mail Address
-
USPFO for Arizona
(leslie.a.sanchez@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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. 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 W912L2-11-T-0023. The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Arizona intends to award a sole source fixed-price purchase order/contract to LivingWorks LP. to provide for a 5-Day ASIST Training Course. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, Effective 31 May 2011. This solicitation is being conducted on a sole source basis. Justification follows: SOLE SOURCE Justification (For Other Than Full and Open Competition) Reference: FAR 6.303-2 Section/Unit Name: JFHQ - G1 1.State Relevance Of Purchase To Your Mission, Purpose, Research or Study: The past few years have shown a disproportionate and growing number of combat and operational stress injuries, stress illnesses, and suicides with National Guard Service Members and their Families. Stress illnesses and injuries range from a Service Member having a significantly decreased work performance or marital conflict to PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Substance Abuse. The most serious stress illness is suicidality. Reports for CY 2010 show 5 suicides, and 5 attempted suicides. Of note, an additional 3 deaths in CY 2010 are still under investigation, with the distinct possibility that the total for 2010 could reach an unprecedented 8 suicides. This unparalleled increase from previous years of recorded suicides is a lagging indication of the challenges Service Members and their Families face. Stress illnesses and injuries negatively impact mission readiness, performance and retention. The success of the Arizona National Guard requires a coordinated plan to build the Resiliency, Continuum of Care, Stress First Aid, and Suicide Prevention Training of AZNG Service Members and Families. Therefore, the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program is highly needed in the AZ ARNG, and has been approved by the Army G-1. 2.Identify Supplies Or Services To Be Approved For Sole Source/Name Brand Treatment: The AZ ARNG is in need of purchasing the copyrighted ASIST program that was developed in Canada by the contractor for delivery of suicide intervention training. The purchased program contains: Trainers Manual, Participant Workbooks, Suicide Intervention Handbook, one Canadian produced video (60 Minutes), Suicide Awareness manual and other program materials. The Contractor will provide a Certificate of Qualification to each trainee upon the conclusion of the T4T training course. The purpose of this contract is to provide training and consultation in connection with the purchased program that will prepare candidate trainers with the skill and abilities to implement the purchased program. 3.Identify Sole Source/Name Brand Manufacturer: Name of Mfr: Karen Palfreeman ASIST Program Coordinator LivingWorks Education Inc.karen.palfreeman@livingworks.net Mailing Address: 4303D-11th Street SE Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4X1 Phone Number: 403-209-0242, ext 226Fax Number: 403-209-0259 Web Site Address (if available): http://www.livingworks.net 4.Identify Provider/distributor of Service/Supply (if different from item 3): SAME 5.If the Purchase is Related To Compatibility With Existing Equipment or Services, Identify the Existing Item(s) or Services: None that meet the criteria. 6.Specific efforts (including market research) made to determine the availability of another source: LivingWorks Education is the sole source in North America for providing the training materials for training materials for trainers and the participant materials used in the ASIST workshop per ALARACT 253/2009 - SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING. 7.Sole Source Considerations: (Mark Only The One That Best Qualifies. Provide details in Paragraph 9) A. FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements: [ ] Exclusive Rights - Item under patent or copyright held by a single vendor and item possesses functions or capabilities critical to use. (Attach applicable support) [ X ] Exclusive Capability - Only one vendor qualified. No other potential vendors known. (Complete Section 9) [ X] Requires specially trained personnel to accomplish task. [ X] Possesses widely known specialized expertise to accomplish task. [ ] Possesses unique test equipment or facilities for need or task. [ ] Responsible for integrated system performance where warranties or results will be voided if other products or vendors are introduced. [ ] Quality of equipment from other known vendor sources have been demonstrated to be inferior or documented to be unacceptable. [ ] Proprietary Design - Item possesses a unique function or capability critical in the use of the item and not available from any other sources. [ ] Replacement Equipment - The purchase is for equipment associated with use of existing equipment where compatibility is essential for integrity of results.. (Complete Paragraph 8) [ ] Replacement Parts - The purchase is for replacement parts needed for repair of existing equipment where compatibility with equipment from the original manufacturer is paramount. (Complete Paragraph 8) [ ] Replacement Accessories - The purchase is for accessories sought for enhancement of existing equipment where compatibility with equipment from the original manufacturer is paramount. (Complete Paragraph 8) [ ] Technical Service - The purchase is for technical services associated with the assembly, installation or servicing of equipment of a highly technical or specialized nature. [ ] Follow-on acquisition for the continued development, production or use of specialized equipment or services. B. FAR 6.302-2 - Unusual and compelling Urgency [ ] The Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which to solicit bids or proposals. (Lack of advance planning is unacceptable) (1) Explanation of the urgency: (2)Why only the proposed Manufacturer/Supplier can meet need: C.FAR 6.302-3 - Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services [ ] Award to this source is required in order to maintain the facility, manufacturer, or supplier available for furnishing supplies or services in case of a national emergency or mobilization. [ ] Award is necessary to acquire the services of an expert or neutral person for any current or anticipated litigation or dispute. D.FAR 6.302-4 - International agreement [ ] Competition precluded by the terms of an international agreement or treaty between the U.S. and a foreign government or international organization. E.FAR 6.302-5 - Authorized or required by statute (or regulation) [ ] Statute (or regulation) expressly authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made from a specified source or through another agency. (Cite the statute or regulation in Paragraph 9 and provide supporting documentation.) F.FAR 6.302-6 - National Security [ ] Disclosure of the unit's needs would compromise national security, unless the unit is permitted to limit the number of sources from which to solicit bids or proposals. 8.Replacement Equipment, Parts Or Accessories (Mark One That Qualifies) A.[ ] The item is manufactured or produced by the supplier and the supplier solely distributes (sells) direct to the customer. B. [ ] The item is produced by the manufacturer, but not sold direct to the customer by the manufacturer, and the manufacturer solely distributes the item through a single supplier in the world, United States, region, Arizona or identified market area. Note: If item is available from more than one supplier, the item can be treated as proprietary, but must be solicited from multiple sources of supply. 9.Narrative Justification LivingWorks Education is the sole source in North America for providing the training materials for training materials for trainers and the participant materials used in the ASIST workshop per ALARACT 253/2009 - SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING. The associated NAICS code is 611430. The small business size standard is $7.0 million. Statement of Work MONDAY, August 29, 2011 - FRIDAY, September 2, 2011 Training for Trainers (T4T) in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Phoenix, Arizona The Arizona National Guard is in need of a training for trainers (T4T) in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) five day course to be conducted at the Papago Park Military Reservation Monday, August 29, 2011 through Friday, September 2, 2011. The AZ ARNG will purchase the copyrighted ASIST program that was developed in Canada by the Contractor for delivery of Suicide Intervention Training. The purpose of this contract is to provide training and consultation in connection with the purchased program that will prepare candidate trainers with the skill and abilities to implement the purchased program. The following statement of work will outline exactly what is needed to perform the T4T ASIST training. The potential service provider will hereinafter be referred to as the "Contractor" within this statement of work. The proposal shall include a detailed description, of how potential suppliers intend to meet the statement of work requirements. ASIST T4T Training: The Contractor will train 15 Soldiers to be qualified ASIST Trainers at the Papago Park Military Reservation, 215th RTI, from Monday, August 29, 2011 through Friday, September 2, 2011. The Contractor will provide all training materials and supplies necessary for the 15 trainees to include: Trainers Manual, Participant Workbooks, Suicide Intervention Handbook, 1 Canadian Produced DVD Video (60 minutes), Suicide Awareness Manual, and any other program materials. The Contractor will provide a Certificate of Qualification to each trainee upon the conclusion of the T4T training course. The Contractor shall supply ASIST senior and coaching trainers to present ASIST skill training; 2 trainers for Monday to Tuesday and 1 additional trainer for Wednesday through Friday. Cost will be inclusive of ALL Taxes and Service Charges Contractor Expenses, Lodging, Travel and Post Security Considerations: The Contractor will arrange and pay for lodging accommodations to all Contractor trainers. The Contractor will provide transportation to all Contractor trainers. The Contractor will provide per diem to all Contractor trainers. All Contractors will present official government identification (ie. driver's license, passport, military ID) at the front gate entrance of Bushmaster Road on Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix, AZ. Cost will be inclusive of ALL Taxes and Service Charges ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL COST (cost will be inclusive of ALL taxes and service charges): ____________________ The following provisions apply to this acquisition: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial. 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; Technical capability will be rated on a pass/fail basis and will be evaluated on an offeror's ability to provide all required items identified in the Statement of Work. Technical capability is approximately equal to price. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition Offers are due July 14, 2011 at 12 P.M. and may be e-mailed or faxed to Leslie A. Sanchez (contact information below). Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing time and date may result in no further consideration given to your quote. Please contact Leslie A. Sanchez (Contractor) Procurement Technician by e-mail leslie.a.sanchez@us.army.mil, fax (602)267-2429, or phone (602)267-2841.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USPFO for Arizona 5645 East McDowell Road, Phoenix AZ
- Zip Code: 85008-3442
- Zip Code: 85008-3442
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