Office of Justice Programs, Contracts Branch, Room 3607, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531

R -- LABOR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES SOL 98-R-006 DUE 122297 POC Melissa A. Martel, Purchasing Agent, (202)616-9900 or Raymond C. German, Contracting Officer, (202)307-0613 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. Solicitation number OJP-98-R-006 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), and will be awarded as a contract using the simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-47. This is an unrestricted procurement. The Office of Justice Programs is seeking a Labor Relations Service Specialist to conduct research into case law regarding impasse and negotiability determinations for impact and implementation and midterm bargaining, to conduct focus groups with managers and supervisors to determine appropriate management positions, to assist in contract negotiations, to analyze and respondto grievances, to develop and/or analyze settlement proposals and negotiate settlement agreements, and to prepare and present cases, as necessary, before arbitrators, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the Federal Services Impasses Panel (FSIP), and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). Other assignments will include providing guidance and assistance to a trainee Labor Relations Specialist and reviewing the work products of the trainee. Finally, the contractor might be used to conduct clarification of unit reviews and to determine bargaining unit status of new positions. Services can be provided on site or can be provided from the contractor's place of business as determined necessary by the Oversight Manager provided she/he is available for personal meetings, presentations, etc., within 72 hours after notification of such meetings or presentations and provided the contractor is on-site to conduct witness preparation, management meetings, focus groups, etc., deemed necessary for the performance of assigned duties. The contractor may be provided access to research data, a printer, desk, and other necessary equipment and supplies to be able to deliver required products and services. The contractor will frequently meet with representatives of Office of Personnel (OP) and/or Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to update the Agency and to ensure that the contractor is moving toward the goals of the agency. The contractor will assure that adequate case law is compiled and the cogent, supportable arguments and positions are framed and will prepare written products in support of those positions. In the case of arbitrations or presentations before other third parties, the contractor may be given responsibility for preparation of briefs, preparation of witnesses, and presentation of cases before third parties. Qualifications -- Minimum qualifications are at least 5 years hands-on experience in federal labor management relations which included significant responsibility for contract negotiations, arbitration, and preparation and presentation of unfair labor practices, negotiability, and/or clarification of unit issues before the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Delivery Scheduled -- Each product assigned to the contractor will include a specified delivery date provided by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). The contractor will provide written documents in one hard copy and one copy on 3-inch floppy format in WordPerfect for Windows or compatible format. All data developed in WordPerfect be the property of the Government for which the Government shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of or disclose, as it determines to be in the public interest. The contractor shall not duplicate or disclose, in any manner, for any purpose whatsoever, or have or permit others to do so, any data first produced and delivered as a result of this contract. The Contractor shall not disclose any interpretations, or data derivative of any data first produced and delivered as a result of thiscontract. The Contractor agrees not to assert any rights at common law, or in equity, or to establish any claim to statutory copy right in such data. This provision applies to any subcontractor, consultant, or individuals employed by the Contractor during the contract performance. The Government will not pay travel or per diem. Delivery: All items shall be delivered to the Office of Personnel, Office of Justice Programs, Attn: Mr. William Fleming, Deputy Director, 810 Seventh Street N.W., Suite 3300, Washington, D.C. 20531. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial(JUN 1997); 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items(OCT 1995) Offerors shall: (a)Demonstrate experience in analyzing grievances, interviewing witnesses, determining management positions, and preparing written responses. (b)Demonstrate experience in developing and implementing settlement agreements on labor relations matters.(c)Demonstrate experience in conducting negotiations, analyzing existingand proposed contractual language, determining management positions and making effective presentations to management of union positions and management position weaknesses and strengths, developing alternative proposals, making negotiability determinations, determining case history of FSIP decisions, presenting cogent arguments in support of management positions, reaching common ground through traditional or interest based bargaining, and, if agreement cannot be reached, making effective presentations before arbitrators, FMCS, FSIP and FLRA.(d)Demonstrate experience in analyzing unfair labor practice charges, determining management positions, obtaining necessary documentation, preparing written responses, determining when settlement is appropriate and negotiating settlements acceptable to management, preparing witnesses for hearing, making effective oral arguments and presenting effective cases before third parties, and preparing post hearing briefs.(e)Demonstrate experience in determining inclusion or exclusion of positions from the bargaining unit, obtaining necessary supporting information, and preparing oral and written arguments for clarification of unit before third parties.(f)Demonstrate experience in contract administration, to include providing advice and assistance to management officials on contract interpretation, Weingarten meetings, formal discussions, bypass, etc.(g)Skill in legal research, particularly related to Federal labor relations.(h)Have knowledge of Department of Justice policies and procedures that relate to working conditions of unionized employees.(i)Cost. Between acceptable proposals with a significant difference in technical weighting (and/or merit), the importance or weight given to price will be substantially less than the importance or weight given to technical factors in awarding this contract. The vendor responding to this acquisition should provide this office with the following: A price quote on company letterhead for the requested item(s), stating hourly rate, Prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of the FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items(JAN 1997); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items(MAY 1997) and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items(AUG 1996). There are no addenda to these provisions. The following FAR clauses are also applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government(JUL 1995),with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for illegal or Improper Activity(JAN 1997); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns(JUN 1997); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans(APR 1984); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers(APR 1984); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era(JAN 1988); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards(AUG 1996). A company that is not in possession of the above referenced clauses in full text may contact this office and request a copy. Offers must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certification or the offer will be rejected. Facsimile offers will not be accepted. Oral offers will not be accepted. (0338)

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