Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

AMD 0004: 1. Updates RFQ PWS paragraph 6. Phase II: Instructions for Interview/ Presentations, (h) Phase II, page 23. The updated is highlighted in yellow to read as follows: (h) Phase II: From: (h) P... AMD 0004: 1. Updates RFQ PWS paragraph 6. Phase II: Instructions for Interview/ Presentations, (h) Phase II, page 23. The updated is highlighted in yellow to read as follows: (h) Phase II: From: (h) Phase II: Invitation to Phase II Agenda-Interview and Price Proposal. In addition to the price proposal, Quoters shall use the section B schedule to submit prices. Quoters shall price all CLINs. Prices shall be firm fixed prices and shall include all labor, materials, and equipment costs that are necessary to accomplish the solicitation requirements. Failure to submit pricing may result in the proposal being removed from consideration. To: (h) Phase II: Invitation to Phase II Agenda-Interview and Price Proposal. In addition to the price proposal, Quoters shall use section A.3 Price/ Cost schedule to submit prices. Quoters shall price all CLINs. Prices shall be firm fixed prices and shall include all labor, materials, and equipment costs that are necessary to accomplish the solicitation requirements. Failure to submit pricing may result in the proposal being removed from consideration. The update is highlighted in yellow. 2. Updates RFQ BASIS FOR AWARD, PWS paragraph 4. Total Evaluated Price (TEP) page 24. The updated is highlighted in yellow to read as follows: 4. Total Evaluated Price (TEP): From: TEP will be evaluated based on “all or none” basis and be used to assist in determining the best value to the Government. Proposals will be evaluated, for award purposes. Based upon the total price proposed for items identified for pricing which are applicable to the basic requirements and other price-related issues. The TEP shall include all costs associated to accomplish the tasks and deliverables cited in this solicitation Section B and PWS requirements. To: TEP will be evaluated based on “all or none” basis and be used to assist in determining the best value to the Government. Proposals will be evaluated, for award purposes. Based upon the total price proposed for items identified for pricing which are applicable to the basic requirements and other price-related issues. The TEP shall include all costs associated to accomplish the tasks and deliverables cited in this solicitation Section A.3 Price/ Cost Schedule and PWS requirements. 3. Note: It’s anticipated that the Advisory/Expert Consultant’s work performance may be part-time, but the availability may be full-time during regular business hours. AMD 0003: 1. To RFQ page 8, PWS paragraph 1.8.1, Physical security, sentence, “A Facility security clearance (FCL) is not required” is hereby added to the paragraph. The update is highlighted in yellow. 2. To RFQ page 23, paragraph 6 (g) Phase II: Instructions for Interview/Presentation, sentence, “Resumes shall not exceed 3 pages” is hereby added to the paragraph. The update is highlighted in yellow. AMD 0002: Is a revision to RFQ Page 20 Instruction to Quoters -Paragraph number 3- Phase I-Corporate Experience Factor submisssion requirement: The updated is highlighted in yellow to read: From: Quoter shall submit a detailed descriptive listing of no more than three (3) projects performed within the past five (5) years that are similar in nature to the one described in this solicitation. To: Quoter shall submit a detailed descriptive listing of no more than three (3) projects performed within the past five (5) years that are similar in nature to the one described in this solicitation for proposed staff that play a key role. Please see page 20 for the update. All other terms and conditions in the RFQ remain the same. AMD 0001: 1. The Questions and clarifications are hereby removed from this solicitaion. 2. The Solicitaion close date is hereby changed from: May 19, 2023 at 10:30am To: May 15:2023 at 10:30am _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a non-personal services contract. This is a combined synopsis/solicitaion for commercial services. This announcement constitues the only solicitaion. The simplified acqusition procedures of FAR Part 13 will be used in conjunction with commercial services procedures of FAR Part 12. The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) seeks an organization that can provide ONE experienced Management Professional with prior Federal leadership experience (former Senior Exec Executive Service member highly preferred) to serve as an Advisor/Expert Consultant to the DNFSB Board in the three functional areas of strategic importance: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance, Cultural Transformation, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). The contractor employee may leverage expertise within their organization to provide additional expertise/resources or assist with any deliverables that shall be required, as appropriate. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price. Setaside: This is a WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) setaside. Place of Performance: DNFSB Headquarters: 625 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington DC 20004.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

** See attached Government response to Vendor Questions. **Note:The Updates posted to Draft Sources Sought Questionaire vr.2 and Sources Sought Notice vr.1 corrects the response time From 10:30am EST ... ** See attached Government response to Vendor Questions. **Note:The Updates posted to Draft Sources Sought Questionaire vr.2 and Sources Sought Notice vr.1 corrects the response time From 10:30am EST to 11:30am EST and corrects the DNFSB Capability Statement document Title to read from DNFSB Capability Statement To DNFSB Performance Work Statement. The changes are highlighted in yellow. All questions, comments, or any responses regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing via email response to sources sought notice "953142-23-Q-0002 DNFSB Management Professional Consulting Services" in the subject line. The Place of Performance is at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Saftey Board (DNFSB) at 625 Indiana Ave NW, Washignton, DC 20004. There is no Authorized Telework. This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or a Personal Service Contract. This notice aims to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified interested sources (Small and Other than small) to perform a potential requirement. The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is seeking consulting services from an experienced Management Professional with prior Federal leadership experience focused on the three functional areas of strategic importance: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance; Cultural Transformation; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). The Place of Performance is at DNFSB headquarters at 625 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. There is no Authorized Telework. The anticipated period of performance shall consist of One (1) twelve (12) month base period. Interested sources are requested to provide a capability statement that briefly describes previous and or current work experience in or relating to the areas listed above. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management https://sam.gov. In addition, interested sources are requested to review the attached DNFSB Performance Work Statement for consulting services from an experienced Management Professional and provide comments, concerns, and recommendations in accordance with the attached Market research questionnaire. All questions, comments, or any responses regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing via email with RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE “953142-23-Q-0002 DNFSB MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES” in the subject line. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested Contractors are invited to submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed within this notice. Responses are due no later than 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), 21 March 2023 to the Contracting Officer, Adriana Underdue, at email: adrianau@dnfsb.gov. AGAIN, This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal and is not considered a commitment by the Government. This is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought notice. No reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests.