Defense Threat Reduction Agency/AM, 45045 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166-7517

R -- POSITION CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST SERVICES SOL DTRA01-99-T-0004 DUE 060899 POC Nancy Mahoney, Contract Specialist, (703)810-4769 or David E. Miller, Contracting Officer, (703)810-4796 E-MAIL: nancy.mahoney@dtra.mil, nancy.mahoney@dtra.mil. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has a requirement for Position Classification Services in support of the Directorate of Personnel. It is estimated that 100 positions need to be reviewed, Position Descriptions (PDs) updated, rewritten, or established. The Period of Performance is estimated to be from contract award plus six months. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the following: RFQ Number, DTRA01-99-T-0004. It is requested that you provide a price quotation for the subject services to the undersigned no later than 12:00 PM EST, 8 June 1999. Facsimile transmission of your quotation is not acceptable. The price quotation should be reflected as a fully burdened cost per hour rate. With the price quotation, the offeror shall provide the resumes of prospective contractor employees supporting this effort. The offeror shall provide past performance information of previous Government contracts which are relevant to the effort required by this RFQ. Past Performance information shall include an Agency name, Contract Number, Point of Contact, telephone number, and fax number. Services are required as described in the following Statement of Work: The Contractor shall conduct supervisory audits, conduct incumbent audits, review Position Descriptions and rewrite, if required, craft Position Descriptions, Prepare Classification Evaluations, prepare reports that represent audit notes (supervisory and incumbent), Collect work examples, and Conduct position management evaluations, if required. Contractor shall deliver to DTRA a complete package, when requested, that includes: 1. Position Description 2. Evaluation 3. Audit reports from incumbent and supervisor 4. Work examples as appropriate. When work is picked up by the Contractor, a reasonable completion date will be given by DTRA. Completed work will be reviewed by DTRA and, if necessary, shall be returned to the Contractor for rework. Contractor shall rework any returned work and return to DTRA at an agreed upon time. Performance of the requirement may require the use of the following skills: ability to classify, evaluate, review, draft, and develop position descriptions in accordance with OPM, DOD, and other federal policies and procedures. To perform these tasks, the Contractor shall select applicable classification standards and analyze duties against levels in the standard(s), and recommend the appropriate title, series, and grade of the position. The Contractor shall identify and make recommendations regarding position management issues and the need for additional information. The Contractor shall prepare audit questions for supervisory, employee, or questionnaire audits. The Contractor shall evaluate responses, and make recommendations to finalize title, series, and grade level determinations. The Contractor shall make recommendations and document determinations regarding position status, Fair Labor Standards Act, financial statements, position sensitivity, supervisory/managerial status, and competitive level; based on the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Contractor shall prepare evaluation plans in accordance with the DTRA personnel office policy. The Contractor shall perform studies to review various personnel management aspects of the organization. The Contractor shall identify position management issues, conformance with National Performance Review initiatives, the need to update/revise position descriptions, etc. The Contractor shall prepare reports on findings and make recommendations for needed changes. 3. LOCATION. All services required shall be performed off-site at the Contractor's facility. Projects shall be picked up by the Contractor from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Customer Support Unit (CSU) of the Directorate of Personnel, Civilian Operations Section Office located at 45045 Aviation Drive, Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Virginia 20166-7517. Finished projects shall be delivered to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at the same address. 4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT -- None. All equipment, materials and office space shall be provided by the Contractor. 5. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall be the employer for all personnel furnished to DTRA under the purchase order and shall provide all required recruiting, training, insurance, bonding, security clearances, transportation to and from the job (unless provided by the employee) and any other items directly related to the employment. The Contractor shall be responsible for all withholdings, health and other benefits, workers' compensation, payments and benefits, overhead, and all payroll costs and contributions. 6. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS. Fluency in the English language is required for contract performance. 7. HANDLING OF SENSITIVE INFORMATION. Employees of the Contractor may, on occasion, be required to handle information of a personal and sensitive nature. Therefore, the Contractor shall ensure that its employees comply with the confidentiality regulations and other guidance furnished by the component DTRA office where the work is performed. 8. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel that meet the minimum skill requirements identified to perform work in the capacity specified below: An in-depth knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of the civilian personnel law as defined in Title V of the United States Code; the Code of Federal Regulations, and OPM regulatory guidelines and procedures. Thorough knowledge of personnel position management and classification. The ability to perform studies and analysis in order to evaluate organizational and position structure, position management issues, and individual job requirements; to identify potential problem areas and inefficiencies, develop recommendations for new methods and approaches; and provide options/recommendations for operational procedural changes and improvements. Expertise in verbal and written communications; skill in writing and knowledge of English grammar in order to prepare position management reports, and classification evaluations. Ability to meet and deal with personnel at all echelons of the organization. Employees of the Contractor shall not be permitted access to DTRA facilities unless they are under escort of a DTRA employee and only for official purposes. Employees of the Contractor shall not take personal guests or visitors into DTRA facilities. Contractor personnel, performing work at DTRA facilities, may be subject to random inspections of briefcases, handbags, luggage, athletic bags, packages or other similar container by DTRA Security Office personnel, in accordance with DoD directives. This notice serves as the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The procedures identified in FAR 13.106 apply to this acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technically acceptable lowest price. Technical Acceptability will be determined by key personnel qualifications based on resumes submitted and satisfactory past performance. 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 and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition as follows: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-365, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). The DFARs Clause at 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998) applies. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8742 and the small business size standard is $5M. Questions regarding this announcement can be addressed to Nancy Mahoney, Contract Specialist, (703) 810-4769 or David E. Miller, Contracting Officer, (703) 810-4796. The date and time for receipt of quotations is 8 June 1999 at 12:00 PM EST. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government. See Note 1.***** Posted 05/26/99 (W-SN336147). (0146)

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