SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- SECURITY TRAINING
- Notice Date
- 11/14/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC07176915Q
- Response Due
- 11/30/2006
- Archive Date
- 11/14/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is for information only. Justification to permit contracting with SANS Institute Conference Office, Bethesda Maryland has been prepared using citation 10 U.S.C. 2304?(1) as its authority. Extensive research has shown that SANS Institute is the company whose training classes meet all of the requirements of the NASA IT security Awareness and Training Center (ITSATC). This is a combined synopsis/Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. It is the offeror's responsibility to download a copy of this RFP and to monitor this site for the release of any amendments to this RFP. This notice is being issued as a request for proposal for security training. It is intended to be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. The period of performance is 5 years from the date of award of the contract. The required items are as follows: (although other courses may be required as needs arise)  IT Security Audit and Control Essentials  Auditing Network Perimeters and Systems  Assessing and Securing Wireless Networks  Systems Forensics, Investigations and Response  Intrusion Detection in -Depth  SANS Security Essentials Boot camp  CISSP Certifications training program  Intro to Information Security  Firewalls, perimeters Protection and Virtual Private Networks The statement of work for the above items is as follows: IT Security Training Statement of Work Requirement A variety of Security Training for NASA?s Information Technology (IT) Security Professionals. The training is required by all twelve (12) NASA centers. The training can be provided onsite at the NASA centers or at training center locations through out the United States. The training should be flexible and available based on NASA?s needs. Scope With current IT Security issues, we need the ability to take a variety of training. The minimum required training is:  IT Security Audit and Control Essentials  Auditing Network Perimeters and Systems  Assessing and Securing Wireless Networks  Systems Forensics, Investigations and Response  Intrusion Detection in -Depth  SANS Security Essentials Boot camp  CISSP Certifications training program  Intro to Information Security  Firewalls, perimeters Protection and Virtual Private Networks  And Working with Developers to develop a Web Security Course to be taught throughout the Agency.  The ability to chose other courses listed in the course catalog The courses offered shall improve knowledge in the areas of IT Security that will be of great value to the NASA IT Program. The training shall provide a core set of educational courses which help master the practical steps necessary for defending systems and networks against the most dangerous threats - the ones being actively exploited. The training shall test the candidate?s knowledge and put that knowledge into practice in the real world. The courses shall address both security fundamentals and the in-depth technical aspects of the most crucial areas of information security. The instructors shall be certified professionals in Information Security. Deliverables  Conference Schedule  Marketing Materials  Instructional Materials  Student Materials  Presenter(s)  Conference Evaluations Description of Deliverables Deliverable 1: Conference Schedule The Contractor shall deliver to NASA an outline of the subject areas to be included in each training course requested, including a schedule of the days and duration of the topics. Deliverable 2: Marketing Materials The Contractor shall provide descriptive material that can be used to publicize the training offering. Such material shall include statements regarding relevance of the training, effectiveness of the training, and benefits to be derived from the training. Deliverable 3: Instructional Materials The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any and all materials for use by the instructor(s) in delivery and conduct of the course. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish to NASA a list of specifications for support equipment needed to deliver the training that is to be provided to NASA. Deliverable 4: Student Materials The Contractor shall deliver materials for use by the trainees directly to the training site. Such materials shall include documentation, student workbooks, training manuals, and other materials to be supplied to the trainees. Deliverable 5: Presenters The Contractor shall provide one or more presenters to conduct the courses. The presenters shall have full responsibility for managing the content delivery and other activities that are part of the training. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the transportation and accommodations for the presenter(s). Deliverable 6: Course Evaluations The Contractor shall assure that all participants provide a course evaluation assessing the effectiveness and relevance of the course. Such evaluations shall be provided to the NASA IT Security Awareness and Training Center to assist in future planning efforts in this subject area. IT Security Awareness and Training Center?s Responsibilities The NASA IT Security Awareness and Training Center (ITSATC) will provide the following to support the delivery of this course:  Participation arrangements for trainees (scheduling and registration)  Marketing of the course to NASA Points of Contact ITSATC will designate a Contract Manager who will provide relevant documentation of any NASA specific content, and ongoing reviews and feedback. Schedule for Delivery of Courses The courses will be delivered with in 12 months of date of purchase. The inspection and acceptance point is NASA Glenn Research Center. The DPAS rating for this acquisition is DC-09. Period of performance is 5 years from date of award of contract. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 44135. Delivery of IDIQ items - shall be as specified in the delivery order. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. Offerors are encouraged to use Standard Form 1449 "Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items" at the following World Wide Web URL to submit their offer: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html . FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. Addenda (incorporated by reference) are as follows: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) PROVISIONS: 52.211-7 NOV 1999 ALTERNATIVES TO GOVERNMENT- UNIQUE STANDARDS 52.214-34 APR 1991 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 52.214-35 APR 1991 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY 52.215-5 OCT 1997 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS 52.215-20 OCT 1997 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA (ALTERNATE IV) (OCT 1997) (b) Provide information described below: sales data relating to commercial items to data for the same or similar items during the past three (3) years. 52.232-38 MAY 1999 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION WITH OFFER 52.233-2 AUG 1996 SERVICE OF PROTEST Insert in paragraph (a) the official or location where a protest maybe served on the Contracting Officer "Melissa Merrill, NASA Glenn Research Center M/S 500-305, Cleveland OH 44135 ". NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT (48 CFR CHAPTER 18) PROVISIONS 1852.214-72 DEC 1988 FULL QUANTITIES 1852.223-73 APR 2002 SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN 1852.231-71 MAR 1994 DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION REASONABLENESS 1852.233-70 OCT 2002 PROTESTS TO NASA Further addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. Addenda (incorporated by reference) are as follows: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES: 52.203-3 APR 1984 GRATUITIES 52.204-2 AUG 1996 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 52.215-21 OCT 1997 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA -- MODIFICATIONS (ALTERNATE IV) (OCT 1997) Insert (b) Provide information described below: Information sufficient for the Contracting Officer to determine the prices are fair and reasonable. 52.217-8 NOV 1999 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES 52.222-1 FEB 1997 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES 52.227-14 JUN 1987 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL As modified by 1852.227-14 NASA FAR Supplement (OCT 1995) 52.227-23 JUN 1987 RIGHTS TO PROPOSAL DATA (TECHNICAL) Insert "___TBD___" and "___TBD___". 52.232-17 JUN 1996 INTEREST 52.233-4 OCT 2004 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM 52.242-17 APR 1984 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK 52.247-34 NOV 1991 F.O.B. DESTINATION 52.251-1 APR 1984 GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES 52.253-1 JAN 1991 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT (48 CFR CHAPTER 18) CLAUSES 1852.204-76 JUL 2002 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Insert "within ___ days" in paragraph (c). 1852.211-70 JUN 2000 PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND TRANSPORTATION 1852.219-74 SEP 1990 USE OF RURAL AREA SMALL BUSINESSES 1852.219-76 JUL 1997 NASA 8 PERCENT GOAL 1852.223-71 DEC 1988 FREQUENCY AUTHORIZATION 1852.223-75 FEB 2002 MAJOR BREACH OF SAFETY OR SECURITY (ALTERNATE I) (MAY 2002) 1852.245-72 MAR 1989 LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FURNISHED FOR REPAIR OR OTHER SERVICES 1852.246-72 AUG 2003 MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT Further addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: F.O.B. POINT - GLENN RESEARCH CENTER (GRC 52.247-91) (AUG 2002) The items to be delivered under this contract shall be shipped F.O.B destination to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135. Rail facilities are not available. FAR 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Offers - Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. Further, the following clauses which are cited in FAR 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.225-5, Trade Agreements. 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services. 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items. 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items. 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than Central Contractor Registration. 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party. 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards. 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. The provisions and clauses cited in this RFP reside on the World Wide Web. FAR 52.212-3 may be downloaded from URL's: http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/procurement/uniq_cls.htm . By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 37 U.S.C. 4212(d)(i.e., the VETS-100 report required by Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has submitted the most recent report required by 37 U.S.C. 4212(d). Offers are due to the Contracting Officer specified above, by 4:30 P.M., local time, 15 calendar days after posting/ publication of this RFP. The posting/publication date is considered day one of the offer preparation period. Offers may be submitted via mail to the identified point of contact or via FAX at (216) 433-5489. Offers must be signed by an authorized company representative and shall include all information required by FAR 52.212-1. Further, offerors must include completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and Alternate I with their offer. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference into the resultant contract. Finally, offerors must identify the city and state where the item is manufactured or where the work is performed. An ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than November 20, 2006. Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs link below.
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