LITIGATION SKILLS TRAINING

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 45310021Q0020, and is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items. This announcement is considered an unrestricted procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 541199. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2021-05, effective March 10, 2021. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) contemplates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract to purchase Litigation Skills Training. The purpose of this procurement is to obtain continuing legal education for the progressive improvement of litigation and trial advocacy skills for EEOC attorneys. Submission Requirements: Submit your quotation and Evaluation Factors Narrative separately. The following CLINs are applicable to this procurement (Firm-Fixed Price ): CLIN 0001: Quantity: 12 Hours, Development and Implementation of Custom Live Online Advocacy Skills Training course for 30 participants (over 3 days), Unit Price $____________: Total Price $_______________; CLIN 0002: Quantity: 12 Hours, Second Implementation of Custom Live Online Advocacy Skills Training Course for 30 participants (over 3 days), Unit Price $_____________; Total Price $____________. TOTAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT (CLINS 0001 AND 0002) $______________________. Your quotation in response to 45310021Q0020 is due on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 12:00pm. A quotation submitted electronically, (via e-mail) to [email protected] with a cc to the Alternate Contracting Officer, Doreen Starkes at: [email protected] will be accepted. Questions regarding this request for quotation should be submitted to Melisza Coates, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at [email protected] with a cc: to the Alternate Contracting Officer, Doreen Starkes at [email protected]. Telephone inquiries or responses are not acceptable. The deadline for submission of questions regarding 45310021Q0020 is Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.EDT The Government will not reimburse interested parties for any cost associated with responding to this business opportunity. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the EEOC. The following clauses shall apply to this solicitation. The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items. The provision at 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses incorporated by Reference; Clause 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Order-Commercial Items are incorporated by reference, Clause 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements, Clause 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards. Clause 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities; Clause 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Clause 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment Clause, 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations, Clause 52.222-3, Convict Labor, Clause 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, Clause 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, Clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management, Clause 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; Clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; Clause 52.223-18 Encouraging Contracting Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, Clause 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, Clause 52.233-3, Protest After Award; and Clause 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim are incorporated by reference. To obtain the above provision/clauses in full text, please visit http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html. The quoter must be registered in the System for Award Management database at the time quotation is submitted. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov. Method of Payment via the Electronic Funds Transfer Custom Clause - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) October 2018 Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Additional supporting documentation MAY BE REQUESTED at the discretion of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Travel invoices must include the name of the traveler, travel itinerary, purpose of travel (event, exercise, workshop, etc.), and any other documentation requested by the COR/Contracting Officer (KO). The contractor will be reimbursed for actual, allowable, allocable, and reasonable travel costs incurred during performance of this requirement in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations currently in effect on date of travel. Receipts are required for all lodging and any expenditure exceeding $75.00. A copy of the approved travel request form shall be attached for reference. The contractor is responsible for ensuring invoices submitted are accurate and complete and are in accordance with federal guidelines, the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and other Government mandates and directives and in accordance with FAR 31-205.46 Travel Costs. The contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: Name and address of the Contractor Invoice number and date Associated obligating document number, i.e., Contract, Delivery/Task or Purchase Order number, etc. and date Period of performance for the billing cycle Payment terms Name, title, phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address of person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice Other substantiating documentation or information as required by the Contract, Delivery/Task or Purchase Order. For Firm Fixed Price CLINS: Invoices will be submitted upon successful delivery and Government acceptance of each deliverable. At a minimum, the invoice will contain the following information for each CLIN: CLIN/Item number of deliverable Description of deliverable Price of deliverable Qty of deliverable Date deliverable was provided to the Government for inspection. Serial number/part number if applicable Cumulative CLINs delivered and cumulative paid on delivered CLINS Travel costs (Not to Exceed) - must include the name of the traveler, travel itinerary, purpose of travel (event, exercise, workshop, etc), and any other documentation requested by the COR. A copy of the approved travel request form is to be attached for reference. Time-and-Materials and/or Labor-Hour (LH) Line Items: At a minimum, the following information for each individual: Name Billing Period Covered for services performed Productive Direct Labor Hours Labor Category Hourly Rate Total Dollar Amount Security Designation On-Site/Off-Site designation Cumulative Hours Not-to-Exceed Hours Any Travel or Other Direct Costs (ODC’s) (including supporting documentation/receipts of all other charges) for the current billing period and cumulative to date. A copy of the approved Travel Authorization Form shall be attached for reference. Invoice Payment Payments under this order will be due 30 calendar days after the date of actual receipt of proper invoice in the office designated to receive the original invoice or final acceptance of the goods or services, whichever is later. All payments will be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). The date of payment by wire transfer through the Treasury Financial Communications System shall be considered to be the day payment is made. Final Invoice - Within sixty (60) calendar days of product acceptance and/or completion of services for each awarded Contract, Delivery/Task or Purchase Order: The contractor shall submit a final invoice designated as such by a clear statement of “FINAL INVOICE” on the face of the invoice document. The contractor shall provide a certificate of completion which certifies all goods and service have been provided as required by the terms and conditions of the contract. The contractor shall provide a release of claims against the Government for any further payment under the award document. The sixty (60) calendar day submission timeframe shall not be extended without written authorization from the KO. In the event items a, b, or c above are not submitted within the authorized timeframe, the KO will make final cost determinations in order to make final payment and close out the contract unilaterally. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email [email protected] or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. (End of Custom Clause)