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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 07, 2018 FBO #5948
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U -- Appropriation Law Course - Attachment

Notice Date

3/5/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

611430 — Professional and Management Development Training
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office;NCO 19;6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300;Greenwood Village CO 80111
 

ZIP Code

80111
 

Solicitation Number

36C25918Q0299
 

Response Due

3/14/2018
 

Archive Date

4/13/2018
 

Point of Contact

Susan Dela Cruz
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the services described in the Statement of Work Statement (SOW). Potential offerors are invited to provide information via e-mail to susan.delacruz@va.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition according to SOW. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to susan.delacruz@va.gov: 1) Name, address, point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. 2) Brief capability statement with enough information to determine if the company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quote nor does restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather short statement regarding the company's ability to provide the service below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for the Small Business Community or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of available contractors using FBO website. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pays for information solicited. This synopsis is not a solicitation announcement for Request for Quote. No formal solicitation document exists at this time, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. All interested contractors should notify this office via email by 3:30 PM (MT) on March 14, 2018. Statement of Work VA Office of Community Care Title of Project: Appropriation Law Purpose: Appropriation Law Course to provide participants the knowledge to understand their fiduciary responsibilities concerning appropriated funds in the federal government. Background: the course must support the correct usage of federally appropriated funds to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Objectives: Identify and apply the basic concepts and principles of appropriations law. Determine the correct course of action when funds need to be reprogrammed or transferred or when laws are in conflict or unclear. Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on purpose, applying the Purpose Law and Necessary Expense Doctrine. Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on time, applying the Bona Fide Needs Rule. Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on amount, avoiding violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA). Identify what constitutes a legal obligation and its impact on appropriations law principles. Describe the unique considerations for a continuing resolution. Identify the terms under which accountable officials may be granted relief from financial responsibility. 2. Scope. The Contractor shall provide a four day instructor led live classroom instruction lecture, group discussion, case studies and exam. Prices to include: Course Materials for each Participant Shipping of Course Material Attendance Sheets and Evaluation Forms A Course Evaluation Summary Training Certificates upon Successful Completion of the Course (70% or higher) Mandatory Tasks and Deliverables: Module 1: Introduction and Legal Framework Lesson 1: The Constitutional Power of the Purse Sources of Appropriations Law Power of the Purse Government Structure Appropriations and the Federal Budget Process Congressional Budget Committees Congressional Authorization Committees Congressional Appropriation Committees Congressional Taxes Committees Lesson 2: Statutory Interpretation Conflicting Laws Interpreting the Law Agency Regulations and Administrative Discretion Lesson 3: Appropriations and Related Terminology Appropriation Law Terms Forms of Budget Authority Lesson 4: More Guidance from the Red Book Budget and Appropriations Process Transfer Reprogramming Incorporation by Reference General Provisions when Construed as Permanent General Provisions Words of Futurity Lesson 5: Module Capstone: Case Studies for Introduction and Legal Framework Case Studies: Introduction and Legal Framework for Appropriations Law Module 2: Appropriations Available as to Purpose Lesson 1: The Purpose Law Irrelevant Considerations Necessary Expense Doctrine Lesson 2: Applications of Appropriations Law According to Purpose No Meeting Expenses for Nongovernmental Personnel No Free Food at the Duty Station Gifts Awards Lobbying and Related Matters Publicity or Propaganda Federal Employee Communications with Congress Wearing Apparel Wearing Apparel Decisions Wearing Apparel Legally Based Ok s Taxes and Fees Telephone Services Cell Phones High-Speed Internet Access Lesson 3: Module Capstone: Case Studies for Appropriations Available as to Purpose Case Studies: Appropriations Available as to Purpose Module 3: Appropriations Available as to Time Lesson 1: Time Rules Key Time Rules and Considerations Appropriation Status Bona Fide Needs Rule Multiple Year Appropriations Bona Fide Needs Rule Allows Parking or Banking of Funds Exercise: Key Time Rules Lesson 2: Severable and Non-severable Services Services Rendered Beyond the Fiscal Year Severable Services Non-severable Services Recent Bona Fide Needs Rule Multiyear contracts How to Obligate Training in Subsequent Fiscal Year Lesson 3: Contracts and Time Contract Issues Terminations Replacement Contract Authorities Changes in Scope and Contract Modifications Disputes with Contractors Employee Compensation Claims Advance Payments Disposition of Appropriation Balances Closing Adjustments and Conditions Statute of Limitation Lesson 4: Module Capstone: Case Studies for Appropriations Case Studies: Appropriations Available as to Time Module 4: Appropriations Available as to Amount Lesson 1: The Anti-Deficiency Act Anti-Deficiency Act Limit Over obligation Augmentation of Appropriations ADA Violation Sources ADA Exceptions Online Terms of Service Agreements Lesson 2: ADA Violation Consequences ADA Violation Penalties ADA Reports Lesson 3: Most Prone to ADA Violations Employees Most Prone to Violations Violations Reported Violations by Agency Types of Violation Lesson 4: Methods to Prevent Violations Preventing Violations Lesson 5: Additional Laws Additional Laws Related to the ADA Lesson 6: Module Capstone: Case Studies for Appropriations as to Amount Case Studies: Appropriations Available as to Amount Module 5: Other Appropriations Law Issues Lesson 1: Contracts and Obligations Obligation of Appropriations and Recording Statute Exceptions Implied-In-Fact and Implied-In-Law Contracts Ratification Lesson 2: Use of Interagency Reimbursable Orders The Economy Act Interagency Reimbursable Orders Lesson 3: Special Considerations for a Continuing Resolution Continuing Resolution Lesson 4: Accountable Officers Liability and Relief of Accountable Officers Authorities to Grant Relief Standards for Granting Relief Conditions of Relief Lesson 5: Module Capstone: Case Studies for Other Appropriations Law Issues Case Studies: Other Appropriations Law Issues Place of Performance. The class will be at the VA Office of Community Care, 3773 Cherry Creek Drive North Denver, CO 80209. They will check in to suite 470 and be escorted at all times. The Contractor shall support this effort at the Office of Community Care. 5 Government and Contractor Responsibilities. We will provide a classroom and audio/visual equipment. The contractor shall maintain frequent communications with the Program Office and the COR to conduct work in progress reviews. Progress reports shall be delivered electronically to the COR, with an electronic courtesy copy to the Program Office. (End of Page)
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VARMCCC/VARMCCC/36C25918Q0299/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C25918Q0299 36C25918Q0299.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4125687&FileName=36C25918Q0299-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4125687&FileName=36C25918Q0299-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;3773 N Cherry Creek Dr.;Denver, CO

Zip Code: 80209
 

Record

SN04843211-W 20180307/180305231600-84907fdd91a8673138c6c33bb0fe8b71 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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