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AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this... AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is RFQ-OA-23-00329 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430 with a small business size standard of $15.00M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-10-30 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The EPA - HQ ACQUISITION DIVISION (HQAD) requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Task 1 Proposing and obtaining concurrence on training packages: EPA shall notify the contractor at least 60 days in advance of a planned risk communication training event and supply the contractor with relevant details including audience, topical focus, and duration, as well as EPAs preference for a training package. Upon notification of the intended training event, the contractor shall schedule an initial planning meeting with EPA staff within 10 business days to discuss specifics and to agree a training package for the event. Within 10 business days of the planning meeting, contractor shall supply EPA with a written summary of the agreed event training package from the initial planning meeting, and further written details about how the contractor will deliver that package including but not limited to: focal area/ topic; intended audience; a proposed list of contractor personnel who will support or travel to the event; materials/ IT and AV supplies needed; locational details and dates; and a cost breakdown for the package. Together, these will form the proposed package for a specific training event. Contractor shall obtain verbal or written concurrence from EPA for each proposed package before further planning occurs., 1, EA; LI 002: Task 2: Further planning for training events: Further planning by the contractor and meetings between EPA and the contractor will be necessary as each training event date approaches. For each training event and associated package, the contractor shall perform the planning necessary to deliver all elements of the agreed package including, but not limited to activities such as: program coordination; external trainer selection and preparation; pre-course surveys;, scenario, case study, and exercise selection; and logistical support. The contractor shall share progress updates on planning with EPA staff at regular intervals via email or in scheduled virtual meetings. In general, it is expected that each event will also require at least 3 hours of focused planing and discussion with EPA (in addition to the initial planning meeting). Longer, multi-day events may require more time. The contractor shall work with EPA staff to identify convenient times for planning calls., 1, EA; LI 003: Task 3: Conduct Risk Communication Training Events: Following agreement on a training package and completion of further planning, the contractor shall deliver the agreed training package in accordance with the parameters set out in the scope section of this PWS., 1, EA; LI 004: Task 4: Evaluate Risk Communications Training Events: Following delivery of a training package, the contractor shall complete the event by administering post-event surveys and analyzing the success or failings of the training event, Contractor shall present an evaluation report to EPA that will include metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations for revisions to any future events. The evaluation report will be shared electronically and presented via virtual or in-person meeting as location allows., 1, EA; LI 005: See PWS for deliverables/Period of performce., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, EPA - HQ ACQUISITION DIVISION (HQAD) intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Sellers may submit bids during the specified period of time. EPA - HQ ACQUISITION DIVISION (HQAD) is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. In addition to providing pricing at www.unisonmarketplace.com for this solicitation, each offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) through Unison Marketplace so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation.