Outcome Validation Testing PF

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This is a competitive open market solicitation. The applicable NAICS code is 522293 - International Trade Financing and the Small Business Standard is $38.5 Million. The provisions and clauses incorporated herein are those in effect as of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95 dated 01/13/2017. The Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States' Credit Policy Division has a requirement for third-party validation reviews of its risk rating models in order to have an independent assessment of the efficacy of our models to score credit risk. EXIM is requesting outcome validation testing be performed on its Project Finance Model. The requirement will be for a period of four (4) months. This solicitation incorporates the FAR clauses 52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013); 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees (April 1984); 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures (October 2010); 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (September 2013); 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2011); 52.217-8 Option to Extend the Services (Nov 1999); 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000); 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015); 52.232-1 Payments. (Apr 1984); 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Sep 2006); 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991); 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (Jan 2017); 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (February 1998); and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 1998) for commercial items and service Supplemental Information to Clause 52.212-2: Paragraph (a) evaluation factors are: • Corporate Experience • Management Approach • Past performance • Price Basis for Award: The EXIM Bank intends to make a best value (trade off) award resulting from this solicitation. Best value meaning the offer that provides the broadest level of services at a reasonable price. All Non-cost/price evaluation factors when combined are of equal importance and when combined are more important than price. The distinction between corporate experience and past performance is that corporate experience pertains to the types of work and volume of work completed by a contractor that are comparable to the types of work covered by this requirement, in terms of size, scope and complexity. Past performance relates to how well a contractor has performed. Criteria 1 - Corporate Experience: The Government will evaluate the extent to which the proposal demonstrates relevant corporate experience and depth of experience in performing work that is similar to the size, scope, and complexity of tasks anticipated under this solicitation. Proposals that fail to provide required and complete information will be rated lower. Note: Corporate Experience presented for a key subcontractor or an affiliate will not be evaluated unless a letter of commitment or similar documentation is provided for said subcontractor and affiliate, respectively. Criteria 2 - Management Approach: The Government will evaluate the extent to which the offeror's management approach (1) demonstrates a logical approach to providing a quality end result (2) makes optimal use of resources and (3) demonstrates a strategy to successfully manage the work under this contract. The Government will also evaluate the following management plan documents submitted by the offeror: - Resumes of Key personnel proposed to perform the task outlined in the purchase order/contract PWS; and - The Quality Control Plan (QCP). Criteria 3 - Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's recent and relevant past performance information. The Offeror will be evaluated on the quality of its past performance on similar work, to include how well the firm performed goals, how responsive the firm was how effective the firm was at accomplishing staffing goals within budget and on schedule. The offeror's written submittal of three references will be evaluated under technical factor 3. Criteria 4 - Price Price: The Government will evaluate price by the total of all Contract Line Items. Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price: (i) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP. (ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE. (iii) Comparison of proposed prices with available historical information. (iv) Comparison of market survey results. The following documents are included with the solicitation. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Statement of Work Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 3 - Pricing Template Attachment 2 Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed and returned with the offeror's quote. Quotes are to be submitted in two (2) volumes: Volume 1 - Corporate Experience, Management Approach, and Past Performance (limited to 20 pages) Volume 2 - Pricing All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Export-Import Bank. To be eligible for award an Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS FREE! There is NO FEE to register or maintain your SAM.gov registration. Offerors may register at http://www.sam.gov. To register, an Offeror must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. An Offeror may obtain a DUNS number at http://fedgov.dnb.com or by calling 1-866-705-5711. Processing time normally takes 48 hours. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. To be responsive to this RFQ, an Offeror must include a copy of the completed provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer. Representations and Certifications will not be counted against the page count for the technical response. All responsible sources are invited to submit a proposal or quotation. Responses are due on or before 12:00 PM EST, Tuesday May 9, 2017. Questions may be submitted via email to MS. LORITA JACKSON AT [email protected] with a CC: to MS. Robyn Moore at [email protected] until 10:00 AM EST Friday May 5, 2017. PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES/INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS INTENT TO PROCURE SERVICES TO MS. CHRISTINE BERRY AT [email protected] WITH A CC: TO MS. ROBYN MOORE AT [email protected].