COR Training For the New Mexico VA Health Care System
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.
Statement of Work (subject to revision)
1. Contract Title: Contracting Officer s Representatives Level II Training Course
2. Background: The New Mexico Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) provides inpatient and outpatient care at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its associated Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs). Individuals are also tasked to understand and master Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities in order to successfully work with Contracting Specialists and Officers to procure services that allow us to successfully accomplish the mission.
3. Scope: The NMVAHCS requires two, one week 40-hour COR Level II training sessions (25 students each). Training and case studies shall be relevant to current Veterans Health Administration requirements and reflect up-to-date contracting processes. All training shall comply with the September 6, 2011 memo on revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer s Representatives (FAC-COR) from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (see attached).
4. Specific Tasks: Training will occur from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a one-half hour lunch, and two 15-minute breaks.
Proposed Period of Performance:
July 16, 2018 to July 20, 2018 (First Training Session)
July 23, 2018 to July 27, 2018 (Second Training Session).
The contractor will provide an instructor, travel, per-diem, and the following course materials for each attendee: training text, exercises, student assessment tools, desk name card, highlighter pen, evaluation form, and training certificates that reflect 40 credit hours and 40 Continuous Learning Points. In addition, the NMVAHCS requests that 50 CD s of all training materials be provided for student references. The Contractor s COR class must be deemed Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) verified or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Equivalent that is listed on www.FAI.gov s Vendor COR Course Vendor Listing.
Note: The Contractor s laptops (IT equipment) will be allowed to connect directly to the room s projection system, but will not be allowed internet access on the VA network for security reasons.
The COR certification course will include training in the following competencies to include a final course exam:
The Contracting Officer s Representative
Solicitation, Evaluation. and Award
Labor Law Application and Administration Activities
Contract Administration and Documentation
Inspection and Acceptance
Government Property, Differing Site Conditions, and Site Investigation
Contract Changes
Contract Terminations
Contract Payment and Closeout
Contract Disputes
CPARS Overview
CPARS Guide Update
5. Enterprise Management Controls: NA
6. Integration Management Control Planning: NA
7. Contract Management: NA
8. Performance Monitoring: NA
9. Security Requirements: The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.
10. Government Furnished Equipment: The training facility, a LCD projector, a projection screen, white board, and flip chart will be provided.
11. Risk Control: NA
12. Place of Performance: The New Mexico VA Healthcare System
1501 Sand Pedro SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Note: The Contractor needs to be flexible on the dates should a change arise, and the government understands that the Contractor needs enough time to make travel arrangements and proper planning. Each shall work together to satisfy all requirements.
13. Travel Requirements: Travel costs must be in accordance with the following Federal Travel Regulations per-diem rates for Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Lodging: $93.00 per night
Meals and Incidental: $51.00 per day (note: rates during travel is 25% of daily amount)
Car Rental: Must be a compact
Gas: $25.00 per week
Air Travel: Must travel in coach
Air Luggage: 2-50lb suitcases authorized
Personal Automobile: $0.545 per mile
Laundry/Dry Cleaning: $25.00 per service after 6 days
Taxi/Shuttle Tips: $2.00 per service
Airport Parking: $9.00 per day
14. Delivery Schedule:
SOW Task
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Deliverable Title
Format
Number
Calendar Day After CO Start
1
COR Training Course- 40 Hours
On-Site Training
2
5 Days after each Training Session
Course Materials
Course Book/Binder
50
Day 1
Training Certificate Reflecting 40 Credit Hours and 40 Continuous Learning Points
Certificate
50
Day 5 after each Training Session
Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611430 ($11M).
Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail, mail or ground carrier to: Southern AZ VA HealthCare System, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723 or by e-mail to tammy.perrine@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Tammy Perrine, Contracting Specialist (9-90C) and should be received no later than 3:30 pm Mountain Time on June 4, 2018. After review of the responses to this announcement, the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition and a subsequent solicitation will be published.
Tammy Perrine
Contract Specialist
Tucson VA Contracting Office
Contract Specialist
