MODIFICATION
R -- In-House Background Investigation
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 561611
— Investigation Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Administrative Programs Division (APD), 99 New York Avenue, NE, 3rd Floor - Acquisitions, Washington, District of Columbia, 20226
- ZIP Code
- 20226
- Solicitation Number
- DJA-13-AHDQ-Q-0067
- Archive Date
- 10/12/2013
- Point of Contact
- Simone Rittenhouse, Phone: 202-648-9131
- E-Mail Address
-
simone.rittenhouse@atf.gov
(simone.rittenhouse@atf.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Amendment# 1 is hereby issued to add the evaluation and selection criteria. EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA ATF will consider awarding a BPA to a contractor, as needed, based on past performance, qualifications and experience, capabilities and the contractor's acceptability (the acceptance of ATF terms and conditions). All contractors must submit complete responses, must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated SSBI, and must be willing and able to obtain a Dun and Bradstreet number and register with the System for Award Management. These are mandatory requirements and any contractor will be eliminated that fails to comply with them. Contractors will be screened by a review of the contractor's experience, qualifications, past performance and capabilities. Finally, proposals will be reviewed on a pass/fail basis regarding the contractor's acceptability to mandatory terms and regulations. An interview may also be required. Contractors shall demonstrate his/her experience, qualifications, past performance and capabilities. Contractors shall be rated on each response given to the below questions. The rating scale is (from low to high rating): unsatisfactory, marginal, satisfactory, very good and exceptional. Contractors that agree to the mandatory requirements and whose proposal responses receive an overall evaluation determination of satisfactory or higher may be considered for issuance of a BPA, but are not guaranteed an award. a. Experience/Qualifications/Past Performance: Experience is the opportunity to learn by doing. Typically, though not exclusively, the contractors are retired federal investigators who have at least 3 years of current experience conducting personnel security background investigations. Contractors are required to have experience of either a college degree (bachelors) or 4 years of general experience, 4 years of specialized experience within the last 5 years or 1 year of specialized Federal background investigative experience. ATF will evaluate each contractor's experience on the basis of its breath, depth, and relevance to the work that will be required under the prospective BPA. Evaluators will consider the years of experience conducting investigations in the federal environment and experience conducting personnel security investigations (including overseas experience). ATF may assess the contractor's communication and written skills, and familiarity with directives governing the conduct of background investigations through an interview. Past performance is a measure of how well a contractor satisfied its customers in the past and complied with laws and regulations. ATF may contact some of the contractor's customers to ask whether or not they believe (1) that the contractor was capable, efficient, and effective; (2) that the contractor's performance conformed to the terms and conditions of its contract; (3) that the contractor was reasonable and cooperative during the performance; and (4) that the contractor was committed to customer satisfaction. In evaluating past performance, ATF may contact some of the references provided by the contractor and other sources of information, including, but not limited to: other government agencies, better business bureaus, published media, and electronic databases. b. Capabilities: Capabilities is a method of evaluation to ensure the contractor appears to be capable of adhering to the general specifications of ATF's Contract Background Investigation Program; ability to utilize ATF owned laptop and other required equipment/programs. Capability criteria includes, but is not limited to: (1) ability to accept and complete work assignments; (2) information technology proficiency; and (3) equipment requirements. c. Acceptability: ATF will determine the acceptability of each contractor offer on a "pass" or "fail" basis. A contractor's offer is acceptable when it manifests the contractor's assent, without exception, to the terms and conditions of the solicitation, including attachments and amendments (if any). If a contractor takes exception to any of the terms and conditions of the scope of work, ATF will consider its offer to be unacceptable. Contractors wishing to take exception to the terms and conditions stated are strongly encouraged to contact the Contracting Officer before doing so. Contractors with recent ATF experience will be evaluated on the performance they provided to ATF. ATF will consider performance that contractors have previously rendered to ATF to be more influential than past performance rendered to another source. All requests for a full copy of the Statement of Work should be submitted via email to SIAdministration@atf.gov. All questions should be directed to the program office; the Personnel Security Branch by sending an email to SIAdministration@atf.gov. Proposal Requirements Anyone wishing to respond to this solicitation should: a) Submit a current, professional resume; and b) Submit responses to the below listed questions. Resumes should highlight the contractor's experience and capabilities in performing personnel security services. Please provide examples of your qualifications and how those duties relate to the contractor's past and/or current performance. These examples will be used in evaluating the contractor's qualifications and past performance. Only written requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable, i.e., each individual contractor (person) must submit his/her own proposal. Contractors will be notified of his/her proposal evaluation results in writing. (No phone calls will be accepted). Please provide individual responses to the following: For the following seventeen (17) questions please respond in no more than 6-10 sentences. Failure to respond will result in an automatic failed evaluation. Experience/Qualifications/Past Performance 1. What purpose do you believe background investigations serve in today's society? 2. Are you familiar with or knowledgeable of the reform efforts related to Federal personnel security programs? If so, briefly identify and describe these reform efforts. 3. Do you have a four year college degree (bachelors)? If so, please identify degree. 4. If you did not have a college degree (bachelors), do you possess at least four years of general experience, four years of specialized experience within the last five years or do you have one year of specialized Federal background investigative experience? Please provide any investigative/personnel security experience or knowledge of government procedures that would support your ability to provide investigative services on behalf of the Federal government. 5. Do you have three (3) years of investigative experience either as a Personnel Security Specialist or investigator conducting personnel security background investigations or administering a personnel security program? If "yes," please explain. If your answer is "no," please provide any investigative/security experience or knowledge of government procedures that would support your ability to assist in administering a personnel security program. 6. Have you ever attended training for Federal background investigations and/or suitability or security adjudication training? If so, please provide brief details of the training (dates, vendor who provided training, etc.). 7. Are you familiar with the current suitability and adjudicative guidelines established by the OPM? 8. Are you familiar with the current Federal investigative coverage requirements? If so, please identify and describe at least four investigative coverage requirements for an SSBI. 9. Do you have the ability to switch priorities while maintaining organization and steady flow of processing? 10. How would you assess your written communication skills? 11. Do you have the ability to effectively communicate with clear and concise thoughts? 12. Are you able to read and implement written directions pertaining to changes in policies and procedures? 13. What is your level of computer experience? Have you ever taken any computer-related courses? What computer related programs are you familiar with and how would you rate your overall computer skill level? 14. Have you ever utilized NLETS, TECS/NCIC, Credit Reporting Agencies, Selective Service Registry, or other online databases? If so, please explain your experience? 15. Would others consider you a positive influence for promoting team building and a good work environment? 16. Do you have the ability to take direction and then work with minimal or no oversight? 17. When required, are you willing to attend periodic conferences? (Travel and lodging would not be provided by ATF). Capabilities For the following seven (7) questions please respond in no more than 2-3 sentences. Failure to respond will result in an automatic failed evaluation. 1. Do you have any other commitments that could affect your ability to accept and complete work as requested? 2. Briefly describe your information technology capabilities. Please address the following areas: a. What is your level of computer experience? b. Have you ever taken any computer-related courses? c. With which computer related programs are you familiar? d. How would you rate your overall computer skill level? e. Do you have experience with report writing programs? 3. Briefly describe your knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Please address the following areas: a. Are you experienced with Microsoft Windows? b. Do you know how to create folders, save and rename files and use spelling/grammar check? c. Can you navigate, create and edit/modify Microsoft Word documents? 4. Do you have experience with Microsoft Excel? a. Can you create and edit/modify spreadsheets? Perform general calculations? b. Have you utilized Microsoft Excel for the purposes of invoicing and/or to request payment for services rendered? 5. Are you willing to complete and submit a request for payment detailing hours worked? 6. Are you willing to accept special projects related to personnel security investigations? 7. Are you willing to accept that ATF may use a third party to pay contractors? Acceptability The following seven (7) questions/requirements are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Please provide either a yes or no answer. Failure to respond will result in an automatic failed evaluation. 1) Do you believe you are able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)? 2) Are you willing to obtain and Dun and Bradstreet number and register with the System for Award Management? 3) Are you willing to sign and adhere to the terms of the Contractor Certification? 4) Are you willing to complete ATF's annual "Information Security Awareness with Acknowledgement of the Rules of Behavior" and all other assigned training courses? 5) Are you willing to acknowledge and adhere to the terms and conditions of the "Non-Disclosure Agreement for Access to Unclassified Sensitive Information?" 6) Are you willing to read and implement all changes in policies and procedures? 7) When required, are you willing to attend periodic conferences? (Travel and lodging would not be provided by ATF). Proposals are to be submitted via mail at 99 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 1.E-300, Washington, DC 20226, or via email to SIAdministration@atf.gov and must contain all of the required information. Point of Contact: Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist and Management Analyst, Personnel Security Branch.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 99 New York Avenue, NE, washington, District of Columbia, 20226, United States
- Zip Code: 20226
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