Force Package Deployment Readiness Exercise (FP-DRE) Training Event

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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 combined sysnopsis/solicitation (W911SF-22-0022) is being issued as a request for proposal (RFP) utilizing a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05, published March 7, 2022.

Description of the Requirement: The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Benning has a requirement to provide a Force Package Deployment Readiness Exercise (FP-DRE) Training event in support of 5th Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB). The unit is planning to execute FP-DRE training from on or about 24 May 2022 to on or about 10 June 2022 (excluding 27-30 May Memorial Day Weekend). This service requires cadre to leverage experience in the highest levels of the interagency, diplomatic, and special operations environments. Essential to this training is the expertise that comes from cadre that have worked in many embassies around the world so that our Advisors can gain the knowledge they have due to intimate experience the cadre have in working in those areas. Further details of the Program of Instruction (POI) can be found on the Performance Work Statement and additional attachments included in this publication and will, at a minimum, include:
•     Embassy 101 & 201 Classes
•     International Do’s and Don’ts Class
•     International Threat and Mitigation Class
•     Planning (country, culture, threat, hotels, tourism, travel, route planning) Classes
•     Conduct a Site Survey Class
•     Media 101 Class
•     PR Planning, EPAs & Evasion Routes Class
•     Team EPA Planning Class
•     Reduced Signature Operations (vehicle and kit load out, dress for the mission, low vis) Class
•     Ballistics Class
•     Personal Electronic Vulnerabilities Class
•     Media Ambush Situation Event
•     Local Police Detainment Situation Event
•     React to Drone Situation Event
•     PR Planning, EPAs & Evasion Routes
•     Team EPA Planning Exercise
•     Reduced Signature Operations (vehicle and kit load out, dress for the mission, low vis) Exercise
•     Combat Marksmanship (advisor Marksmanship Program) Training
•     Break Contact/ Insider threats Training
•     Concealed Carry Marksmanship Training
•     Drill Based Shooting Training
•     Fighting from Vehicles Training
•     Team Evasion Lane Training
•     Team Site Assessment Training

DELIVERY INFORMATION:
Period of Performance: 24 May 2022 through 10 June 2022

CLIN 0001, Non-Personal Service
QTY: 1 Unit Price ____________ Total Price ____________
Non-personal Services
Force Package Deployment Readiness Exercise (FP-DRE) Training Event

CLIN 0002, Contract Manpower Reporting
QTY: 1 Unit Price    NSP   Total Price    NSP   

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS (Provided in Attachment):
This solicitation incorporates by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov 

CONTRACT CLAUSES(Provided in Attachment):
The resulting contract will incorporate clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a contract clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov

FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED:

1. This requirement will utilize the Lowest Price-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures IAW 15.101-2. Under LPTA, all factors other than cost or price are evaluated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. Best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

2. The Offeror is to provide its submission in accordance with the instructions found herein and within the solicitation provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items. The SF 1449 is not being used so Offerors are to make their submission by way of company letterhead and the CLIN structure in this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Offer must ensure the NAIC code is listed in their certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration prior to submitting offers.

Offers to be received by MICC-Fort Benning no later than (NLT) 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Wednesdy, May 11, 2022 via email to: racheal.l.valdez.civ@army.mil. *Offers received via faximili or U.S. Post will not be accepted.

Questions are to be submitted by email to racheal.l.valdez.civ@army.mil NLT 12:00 PM EST, Wednesday, May, 4 2022.

3. Offer is to consist of the following documents:

Company letterhead, containing information prescribed by 52.212-1. Documents for technical evaluation, representations and certifications, and past performance as addressed in subparagraphs 52.212-1(b)(4), (8) and (10) are to be provided separately as discussed below.

4. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors, who are not registered in SAM with all required information provided prior to award, will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM by going to www.sam.gov.

5. Vendors, who are not registered in SAM under 611710, Educational Support Services, prior to submitting proposals, will not be considered. Vendors may register additional NAICS with SAM by going to www.sam.gov.

List of Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement – Dated April 26, 2022
Attachment 2 – Specifications
Attachment 3 – Clauses & Provision

Contracting Office Address:
MICC-Fort Benning, 6650 Meloy Drive, Suite 250, Fort Benning, GA 31905
Point of Contact: Racheal Valdez, Email: racheal.l.valdez.civ@army.mil, 706-545-0350 or Mr. Shannon J. Hutchins, Email: shannon.j.hutchins.civ@army.mil, 706-545-2430