Here are some potential issues with the SOW as written:
1. Is this statement of work correctly written for open market competition? No, the SOW references a specific model number and manufacturer which limits competition.
2. If not, why? The SOW references a specific model number and manufacturer ("Skylar Platform Bed, Model# 25PB8036") which limits competition to only that manufacturer/model. This prevents other contractors from proposing alternative solutions that may meet or exceed requirements.
3. What, if any, changes would you make to this SOW to allow for more open competition? Remove the specific model/manufacturer reference and instead define requirements in performance terms (e.g. "80 platform beds with
This document provides instructions and guidance for several assignments for a CMGT 520 course. It outlines topics for weekly papers on macroeconomic indicators, international trade concepts, purchasing power parity analysis, and a knowledge management toolkit project. Students are directed to research specific countries and economic data, complete a trade simulation, debate whether free trade is beneficial, and propose using knowledge management tools to address a business problem or opportunity in a selected country.
Week 1 - Assignment Research Topic and QuestionPrior to begi.docxjessiehampson
Week 1 - Assignment
Research Topic and Question
Prior to beginning this assignment,
· Read Module 1 in your course textbook.
· Watch the GEN103 Annotated Bibliography and Picking Your Topic IS Researchvideos.
· Review the Week 5 Annotated Bibliography Example, and the 4 Easy Steps to Using the Ashford Library for Background Research, Possible Topics for Research, and How to Ask an Open-Ended Question handouts.
· Download and review the Week 1 Research Topic and Question worksheet that you will complete and turn in for this assignment.
This week, you will develop a research question for your annotated bibliography:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Choose a research topic.
1. How is the use of robotics is changing infantry training and tactics?
2. I've also wondered what the military consensus is for what has gone wrong in Afghanistan over nearly 20 years of being there. Why haven't we won?
3. With the Arctic region being more important, what are are tacticians saying should be the level and types of deployment for American forces in the region?
4. What evidence is there that America needs a "Space Force" as part of our national armed services?
5. If you want to go historical you could try and assess what American efforts in Korea and Vietnam stalled in the 20th century. What was the overall impact of air power in WWI? There are limitless inquires you could make in that area.
2. Explore your topic.
3. Write your research question.
Choose a Research Topic
Choose a research topic related to your program or major. This topic will be used for all five weeks so choose one that interests you and for which two scholarly articles, one e-book , and two non-scholarly sources are available. Review the Possible Topics for Research handout if you need ideas. It is recommended that you review the GEN103 Week 1 Assignment example.
Provide a two to three sentence explanation of the research topic and how it is related to your major on the Week 1 Research Topic and Question worksheet.
Explore your Topic
On the Week 1 Assignment worksheet, fill in the KWHL chart to explore the research topic. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions on the worksheet. The 4 Easy Steps to Using the Ashford Library for Background Research is a helpful resource at this point.
Write Your Research Question
Write the first draft of your research question in the table at the bottom of the Week 1 Assignment worksheet. Your research question will help you focus your research by defining the information you are looking for as you research your topic.
Your research question must be:
· Open-ended (should begin with "how," "why" or "what")
· Clear
· Concise
· Detailed
TheHow to Ask an Open-Ended Question handout can help you formulate an open-ended question.
Maryland Technology Consultants, Inc. (MTC)
Business Analysis and System Recommendation (BA&SR)
Name
Class
Date
I. STRATEGIC USE OF TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION:
Maryland Technology Consultants, Inc. is an Information Technolog ...
Unit 11The TRAINER’S TOOLBOX and CORPORATE T&D BEST PRACTICES.docxmarilucorr
Unit 11:
The TRAINER’S TOOLBOX and CORPORATE T&D BEST PRACTICES
This final unit is devoted to (a) providing additional resources and tools necessary for conducing effective training and development and (b) seeing effective training and development in practice. To that end it contains two sections: The Trainer’s Toolbox and Corporate T&D Best practices. The fist provides additional tools that will round out an effective training program. The other provides a tour of some of the best practices used in corporate training and development.
The Trainer’s Toolbox
To this point, we have covered how to conduct a needs analysis, how to analyze data, how to conduct a training intervention, and how to evaluate that intervention. The trainer’s toolbox contains two important documents:
Training Plan Log
Participant’s Guide
The Training Log is a template or document that will help keep training interventions organized. See the Training Plan Log document below (double click to enlarge) to learn more. A participant’s guide is a document that helps training participants understand the process and expectations of a given training and development intervention.
The Participant’s Guide
All participants in a training session should receive a participant’s guide. The participants guide is a collection of handouts or a workbook that contains all the information, worksheets, activities, and instructions that will be used in the training.
When developing the participant’s guide consider the following:
Use the training objectives to determine what will be in the participant’s guide
Include all activities and instructions in the participant’s guide
The participant’s guide should parallel the order of the modules/units in the training intervention as closely as possible
Determine the participant guide’s format (outline versus full text, brief overview statements versus greater detail)
Number all pages
Obtain copyrights and permissions as necessary for using activities, assessment tools, etc.
Provide proper references for all sources used
No two training guides will be the same, but they will all have similar components. Thus, it is helpful to look at some specific examples. Here are three you should examine to see how the content and format varies. Double click on the icons below to open the documents.
Corporate T&D Best Practices
Earlier in the course we focused on the impact of training and reviewed the successful training practices of Disney. Now we want to broaden that net and see what other companies are doing with regard to training.
To get a “flavor” (pun intended) for some best practices use the link below to learn about McDonalds Hamburger University. This video shows how the company uses multiple methods (classroom, simulation, etc.) to train employees.
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/08/30/n_hamburger_university.cnnmoney/
Now have a look at this article that talks about the investment Best Buy made in training employ ...
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Assignment 4: Technical and Cost or Price Evaluations and Price Reasonableness
Due Week 8 and worth 130 points
Imagine that you are a government
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Assignment 4: Technical and Cost or Price Evaluations and Price Reasonableness
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Imagine that you are a government employee
HRM 586 help A Guide to career/Snaptutorialwilliamtrumpzy
The document discusses assignments for an HRM course. It provides guidance for two case study assignments in weeks 4 and 5 that require analyzing labor relations issues and proposing remedies. It also outlines a longer course project due in week 6 where students can write a research paper on a labor relations topic of their choosing. The project must be 15-20 pages and cover the topic's background, relevant literature, recommendations, and conclusion. A list of 35 potential topics is provided.
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The document discusses assignments for an HRM course. It provides guidance on a course project that students must complete at the end of Week 6. The project requires students to write a paper on a labor relations topic that is 15-20 pages. The document provides 35 potential topic options and a grading rubric that will be used to evaluate the papers. It outlines sections that must be included like an introduction with background, literature review, recommendations, and conclusion. Students are asked to integrate research to support their assertions on the chosen topic.
This document provides instructions and guidance for several assignments for a CMGT 520 course. It outlines topics for weekly papers on macroeconomic indicators, international trade concepts, purchasing power parity analysis, and a knowledge management toolkit project. Students are directed to research specific countries and economic data, complete a trade simulation, debate whether free trade is beneficial, and propose using knowledge management tools to address a business problem or opportunity in a selected country.
Week 1 - Assignment Research Topic and QuestionPrior to begi.docxjessiehampson
Week 1 - Assignment
Research Topic and Question
Prior to beginning this assignment,
· Read Module 1 in your course textbook.
· Watch the GEN103 Annotated Bibliography and Picking Your Topic IS Researchvideos.
· Review the Week 5 Annotated Bibliography Example, and the 4 Easy Steps to Using the Ashford Library for Background Research, Possible Topics for Research, and How to Ask an Open-Ended Question handouts.
· Download and review the Week 1 Research Topic and Question worksheet that you will complete and turn in for this assignment.
This week, you will develop a research question for your annotated bibliography:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Choose a research topic.
1. How is the use of robotics is changing infantry training and tactics?
2. I've also wondered what the military consensus is for what has gone wrong in Afghanistan over nearly 20 years of being there. Why haven't we won?
3. With the Arctic region being more important, what are are tacticians saying should be the level and types of deployment for American forces in the region?
4. What evidence is there that America needs a "Space Force" as part of our national armed services?
5. If you want to go historical you could try and assess what American efforts in Korea and Vietnam stalled in the 20th century. What was the overall impact of air power in WWI? There are limitless inquires you could make in that area.
2. Explore your topic.
3. Write your research question.
Choose a Research Topic
Choose a research topic related to your program or major. This topic will be used for all five weeks so choose one that interests you and for which two scholarly articles, one e-book , and two non-scholarly sources are available. Review the Possible Topics for Research handout if you need ideas. It is recommended that you review the GEN103 Week 1 Assignment example.
Provide a two to three sentence explanation of the research topic and how it is related to your major on the Week 1 Research Topic and Question worksheet.
Explore your Topic
On the Week 1 Assignment worksheet, fill in the KWHL chart to explore the research topic. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions on the worksheet. The 4 Easy Steps to Using the Ashford Library for Background Research is a helpful resource at this point.
Write Your Research Question
Write the first draft of your research question in the table at the bottom of the Week 1 Assignment worksheet. Your research question will help you focus your research by defining the information you are looking for as you research your topic.
Your research question must be:
· Open-ended (should begin with "how," "why" or "what")
· Clear
· Concise
· Detailed
TheHow to Ask an Open-Ended Question handout can help you formulate an open-ended question.
Maryland Technology Consultants, Inc. (MTC)
Business Analysis and System Recommendation (BA&SR)
Name
Class
Date
I. STRATEGIC USE OF TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION:
Maryland Technology Consultants, Inc. is an Information Technolog ...
Unit 11The TRAINER’S TOOLBOX and CORPORATE T&D BEST PRACTICES.docxmarilucorr
Unit 11:
The TRAINER’S TOOLBOX and CORPORATE T&D BEST PRACTICES
This final unit is devoted to (a) providing additional resources and tools necessary for conducing effective training and development and (b) seeing effective training and development in practice. To that end it contains two sections: The Trainer’s Toolbox and Corporate T&D Best practices. The fist provides additional tools that will round out an effective training program. The other provides a tour of some of the best practices used in corporate training and development.
The Trainer’s Toolbox
To this point, we have covered how to conduct a needs analysis, how to analyze data, how to conduct a training intervention, and how to evaluate that intervention. The trainer’s toolbox contains two important documents:
Training Plan Log
Participant’s Guide
The Training Log is a template or document that will help keep training interventions organized. See the Training Plan Log document below (double click to enlarge) to learn more. A participant’s guide is a document that helps training participants understand the process and expectations of a given training and development intervention.
The Participant’s Guide
All participants in a training session should receive a participant’s guide. The participants guide is a collection of handouts or a workbook that contains all the information, worksheets, activities, and instructions that will be used in the training.
When developing the participant’s guide consider the following:
Use the training objectives to determine what will be in the participant’s guide
Include all activities and instructions in the participant’s guide
The participant’s guide should parallel the order of the modules/units in the training intervention as closely as possible
Determine the participant guide’s format (outline versus full text, brief overview statements versus greater detail)
Number all pages
Obtain copyrights and permissions as necessary for using activities, assessment tools, etc.
Provide proper references for all sources used
No two training guides will be the same, but they will all have similar components. Thus, it is helpful to look at some specific examples. Here are three you should examine to see how the content and format varies. Double click on the icons below to open the documents.
Corporate T&D Best Practices
Earlier in the course we focused on the impact of training and reviewed the successful training practices of Disney. Now we want to broaden that net and see what other companies are doing with regard to training.
To get a “flavor” (pun intended) for some best practices use the link below to learn about McDonalds Hamburger University. This video shows how the company uses multiple methods (classroom, simulation, etc.) to train employees.
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/08/30/n_hamburger_university.cnnmoney/
Now have a look at this article that talks about the investment Best Buy made in training employ ...
Bus 501 Exceptional Education / snaptutorial.comDavis146
For more classes visit
www.snaptutorial.com
Assignment 4: Technical and Cost or Price Evaluations and Price Reasonableness
Due Week 8 and worth 130 points
Imagine that you are a government
BUS 501 Education Specialist / snaptutorial.comMcdonaldRyan135
For more classes visit
www.snaptutorial.com
Assignment 4: Technical and Cost or Price Evaluations and Price Reasonableness
Due Week 8 and worth 130 points
Imagine that you are a government employee
HRM 586 help A Guide to career/Snaptutorialwilliamtrumpzy
The document discusses assignments for an HRM course. It provides guidance for two case study assignments in weeks 4 and 5 that require analyzing labor relations issues and proposing remedies. It also outlines a longer course project due in week 6 where students can write a research paper on a labor relations topic of their choosing. The project must be 15-20 pages and cover the topic's background, relevant literature, recommendations, and conclusion. A list of 35 potential topics is provided.
HRM 586 help Successful Learning/Snaptutorialwilliamtrumpz4s
The document discusses assignments for an HRM course. It provides guidance on a course project that students must complete at the end of Week 6. The project requires students to write a paper on a labor relations topic that is 15-20 pages. The document provides 35 potential topic options and a grading rubric that will be used to evaluate the papers. It outlines sections that must be included like an introduction with background, literature review, recommendations, and conclusion. Students are asked to integrate research to support their assertions on the chosen topic.
The Kentucky Agriculture Sales CDE consists of four parts: a written exam, team sales activity, and individual sales activity. For the team activity, groups of four FFA members will analyze customer profiles and develop a sales strategy for a provided product in 15 minutes. They will then present their strategy to judges acting as supervisors for 10 minutes. In the individual activity, members will have 15 minutes to sell the product to judges acting as customers from the profiles. Participants can use a one-inch binder of information on the product, which changes each year and is announced in advance. The contest aims to evaluate sales skills like identifying customer needs, addressing objections, and developing questions.
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Assignment 4: Technical and Cost or Price Evaluations and Price Reasonableness
Due Week 8 and worth 130 points
The Strategic Plan is due in Week Six. Developed in stages throughout the course, the Strategic Plan will be a 5,000- to 7,000-word paper with an accompanying presentation. You must focus on your organization or, with instructor approval, another organization of your choosing. The presentation must thoroughly cover the entire Strategic Plan. The project format of the report will generally follow the Suggested Strategic Plan Outline. It is highly recommended that you begin working on this plan in Week One and continue working on the plan throughout the entire course.
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The Strategic Plan is due in Week Six. Developed in stages throughout the course, the Strategic Plan will be a 5,000- to 7,000-word paper with an accompanying presentation. You must focus on your organization or, with instructor approval, another organization of your choosing. The presentation must thoroughly cover the entire Strategic Plan. The project format of the report will generally follow the Suggested Strategic Plan Outline. It is highly recommended that you begin working on this plan in Week One and continue working on the plan throughout the entire course.
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The Strategic Plan is due in Week Six. Developed in stages throughout the course, the Strategic Plan will be a 5,000- to 7,000-word paper with an accompanying presentation. You must focus on your organization or, with instructor approval, another organization of your choosing. The presentation must thoroughly cover the entire Strategic Plan. The project format of the report will generally follow the Suggested Strategic Plan Outline. It is highly recommended that you begin working on this plan in Week One and continue working on the plan throughout the entire course.
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The document provides details of the Course Buddy project, which aims to develop a system to help new students choose courses. It includes an executive summary, problem statement, objectives, data collection sources, functional specifications, use case diagrams, and other system design elements. The project will analyze user requirements and apply modeling techniques to design a platform connecting students and alumni, allowing students to view course reviews and recommendations.
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- LifeLock began an ad campaign capitalizing on the Equifax data breach that impacted 143 million people, encouraging people to sign up for LifeLock's identity theft protection. This led to a large increase in traffic and enrollments for LifeLock.
- However, what LifeLock did not advertise is that when people enroll in LifeLock's identity theft protection, they are actually signing up for and paying for credit monitoring services provided by Equifax, the same company that was responsible for the data breach.
- Many identity theft protection services also pay Equifax to handle the "back office" services for their protection plans, meaning Equifax profits from its own data breach through relationships with companies like LifeLock.
This document provides guidance for a marketing communications industry simulation assessment. It outlines 4 tasks for the student to complete: 1) Develop knowledge of the industry and create an information sheet, 2) Identify employment obligations and opportunities and create a sheet, 3) Identify trends in digital technology and impacts in an information sheet, and 4) Research current issues and share knowledge. The student must research industry information, create knowledge base documents, and present findings to stakeholders while meeting formatting and quality standards.
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ECO 201 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
The final project for this course is the creation of a research paper. Every day, millions of economic choices are made by people—from what brand of soap to buy
to how many employees to hire for a factory. Microeconomics provides us with the tools, models, and concepts to better understand individual choices in the
marketplace and how resource allocation is determined at the micro level. The decisions made by individuals and households impact the market and influence
decisions made by firms. Firms use these tools as a way to determine pricing, output, and profit maximization. As a student of economics, you can use the
microeconomic principles to gain an understanding of how firms and individuals make decisions and also to make your own conclusions about actions we can
take to improve those decisions.
Now, imagine that you are a consultant to the firm of your choice. The firm has hired you to advise it on how it can ensure its future success as a company in its
current market. To do this, you will write a 7–9-page research paper analyzing market and business data to explain how the core microeconomic principles impact
the sustainability of the firm and what actions it can take to ensure success.
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final
submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Five. The final submission will occur in Module Seven.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Apply microeconomic models to real-world situations for informing effective business decisions
Analyze business and market data using microeconomic tools for their impact on business sustainability
Evaluate the structure of various markets for informing effective decision-making strategies
Assess the behavior and decisions of individuals and firms for their relation to the microeconomic framework
Prompt
You will work with your instructor to choose a firm for which you can find reliable data and information, both at the firm level and the industry level. The firm you
select must be a publicly traded company, must operate in the U.S. market, and must currently be in business. You will need instructor approval before continuing
on with your research paper in order to ensure you have met the necessary requirements. Publicly traded companies file reports with a great deal of data that
you will find useful for your analysis. Once you have selected a firm for your case study, you will gather information and data relevant to the firm and its industry
and use the core microeconomic principles you have learned in class to analyze the information and make a recommendation for your firm. You will compose a
7–9-page research paper in which you will analyze the market and business data to explain ...
The Klariti Guide to Writing Case StudiesIvan Walsh
The document provides guidance on how to write effective case studies. It discusses what a case study is, why companies write them, and tips for structuring, formatting, and promoting case studies. The key aspects of an effective case study highlighted are including an engaging problem statement, detailing the solution implemented, and evaluating the measurable results achieved. The document recommends case studies be 2-3 pages long and focus on quantifying benefits like return on investment, cost containment, and reducing barriers for the client.
Week Seven Homework ExercisePSYCH610 Version 21University.docxphilipnelson29183
Week Seven Homework Exercise
PSYCH/610 Version 2
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University of Phoenix Material
Week Seven Homework Exercise
Answer the following questions, covering material from Ch. 13 of Methods in Behavioral Research:
1. Define inferential statistics and how researchers use inferential statistics to draw conclusions from sample data.
2. Define probability and discuss how it relates to the concept of statistical significance.
3. A researcher is studying the effects of yoga on depression. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: yoga and medication (experimental group); or support group and medication (control group). What is the null hypothesis? What is the research hypothesis?
4. In the scenario described in the previous question, the researcher implements two programs simultaneously: a 6-week yoga program coupled with medication management and a 6-week support group program coupled with medication management. At the end of the 6 weeks, participants complete a questionnaire measuring depression. The researcher compares the mean score of the experimental group with the mean score of the control group. What statistical test would be most appropriate for this purpose and why? What is the role of probability in this statistical test?
5. In the scenario described in the previous questions, the researcher predicted that participants in the experimental group—yoga plus medication—would score significantly lower on measures of depression than would participants in the control group—support group plus medication. True or false: A two-tailed test of significance is most appropriate in this case. Explain your response.
6. Explain the relationship between the alpha level (or significance level) and Type I error. What is a Type II error? How are Type I and Type II errors different?
7. A researcher is studying the effects of sex—male and female—and dietary sugar on energy level. Male and female participants agree to follow either a high sugar or low sugar diet for eight weeks. The researcher asks the participants to complete a number of questionnaires, including one assessing energy level, before and after the program. The researcher is interested in determining whether a high or low sugar diet affects reported energy levels differently for men and women. At the end of the program, the researcher examines scores on the energy level scale for the following groups: Men – low sugar diet; Men – high sugar diet; Women – low sugar diet; Women – high sugar diet. What statistic could the researcher use to assess the data? What criteria did you use to determine the appropriate statistical test?
BHR 4680, Training and Development 1
Course Description
Provides an organizational development model in human resource management to prepare professionals to train and
develop people throughout the career continuum in the international arena. Presents an overview of mentoring and
coaching, the role of team leaders and managers in performance apprais.
Case AnalysisScenarioThe Senior Vice President of Human Resou.docxtidwellveronique
Case Analysis/Scenario
The Senior Vice President of Human Resources has just informed you that she would like for you to research various HRM practices of Fortune 500 companies. This research will be presented to the board of trustees next month. They want to review other company’s best practices to help them realign their strategic initiatives. In organizational studies, the process of reviewing other organizations’ best practices and adapting them to one’s own organization is called “benchmarking.”
Begin by identifying 2 -3 organizations listed in the Fortune 500. Once you have identified those companies, research best practices used by those organizations, paying particular attention to these HRM functional areas:
· Recruitment/On boarding
· Training & Development
· Employee/Labor Relations
· Performance Management
· Compensation & Benefits Incentives/Practices
To begin your paper, provide a summary of key details about the organizations you are using to benchmark HRM best practices. Who are the organizations? What do they do? Why are they a good candidate for benchmarking? This section of you paper only needs to be a paragraph or two.
For the next section of your paper, evaluate the pros and cons of the best practices you have benchmarked in each functional area. For example, if external recruitment is a “best practice,” what are some pros and cons of external recruitment? As a guide, your evaluation of best practices in each functional area should be 1 to 2 pages.
For the final section of your paper, justify the top best practices recommendation in each HRM functional area that you will make to the board of trustees. Imagine that you are actually going to present the recommendations to the board. What will you recommend? Why? How will you link them altogether to form a cohesive and persuasive presentation? Hint: Based upon your evaluation of those best practices in the earlier sections of the paper, summarize the key arguments and research support for your recommended practices to justify them to the board. This section of your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length.
Submit your report as an eight to ten page paper written in APA format to the Drop Box.
Paper should include at least 5 references in APA format.
Research hints…
In addition to searching for the specific organization name “and best practices” or “best HRM practices,” you might find it helpful to search for the specific organization name “and recruitment.” “Specific organization name and training & development,” and so forth. For example, if Walmart is one of your organizations, search terms could include:
· Walmart and best practices
· Walmart and best HRM practices
· Walmart and Recruitment
· Walmart and Onboarding
· Walmart and Training & Development
· Walmart and Employee Labor Relations
· Walmart and Performance Management
· Walmart and Compensation
· Walmart and Employee Benefits
· Walmart and Employee Incentives
· Etc.
You can follow the above search ...
This document provides information about a summer online consumer behavior course taught by Dr. Mathur. Key details include:
1. The course examines theories and concepts of consumer behavior from both domestic and international perspectives. Topics include segmentation, perception, motivation, and decision making.
2. Students are expected to achieve objectives like understanding influences on consumer behavior from fields like psychology and economics.
3. Requirements include written assignments, online participation, and a final exam. Assignments involve analyzing personal purchases, advertisements, and observing consumer behavior.
4. The course runs from June 26th to July 23rd. Students must complete online modules and discussions to access the final exam. Academic honesty is strictly enforced.
1) Main steps you plan to take to pursue the objectives and find tMartineMccracken314
This document outlines a marketing plan proposal for a cleaning company called Jetsudz Cleaning Inc. The proposal discusses:
1) Recommendations for building the company's brand through tactics like designing a new logo, developing a website and social media presence, and search engine optimization.
2) Segmenting and targeting different customer groups to develop effective marketing strategies.
3) Using various marketing communication tools like advertising, email marketing, content creation, and distributing flyers to promote the company and its services.
4) Creating a professional website and optimizing it with search engine optimization tools to boost sales and market value.
The proposal provides a structured plan to enhance brand awareness, attract new customers, and
1) Main steps you plan to take to pursue the objectives and find tAbbyWhyte974
1) Main steps you plan to take to pursue the objectives and find the solution within the clear and structured timeline
Objectives
This proposal outlines the right marketing plan for strong your company’s brand awareness along with the detailed descriptions of our recommendations and steps.
· Design a new logo for smart the brand recognition.
· Develop a website and order booking system.
· Spread your brand with Social Media marketing
Monitoring brand reputation by using social media marketing platform and using influencer’s positive effect to promote brand.
· Provide the SEO tools to optimize the website’s traffic.
· Invest in PPC Advertising
· Email Marketing
· Pose contents about the company’s background and share the tips for cleaning to inspire customers
· Distribute flyers include service, description, discount, availability and sells directly to customers
· “Word of Mouth” Encourage a referral program to meet up with potential customers in person.
· Maintain the reputation, listen and fulfill customer’s needs
Mission
Enhance the brand awareness and attract customers, showing respect to the customers are the powerful sustainable advantages for the organizations. Provide the professional highest standard cleaning technology to meet the customer’s requirement and keep the good relationship with them.
Description of Potential
Solution
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Organizational Branding
Creating a corporate brand is an important task; identifying the mission, values, vision, slogan, and logo provides an entity for "Jetsudz Cleaning Inc." and effectively promotes the business to the potential client (Ajike, 2015).
Market segmentation and market boundaries
The segmentation and delimitation of the customers of Jetsudz Cleaning Inc. company is a critical element in determining where the company is targeting its customers. Creating a list of potential customers and classifying them into diverse groups allows companies to develop strategies for the right audiences (Dolnicar et al., 2018).
Marketing Communication Tools
In promoting Jetsudz Cleaning Inc., it is necessary to use marketing tools effectively. The idea is to massively reach the public by advertising the trade name and highlighting the professional work that the company does and the mission of the organization. A clear marketing strategy is a primary tool to reach customers and create trade bonds (Nikunen et al.,2017).
Create a professional Website and Provide SEO tools
When a business has a website, it raises its prestige while allowing customers to increase their confidence level in the product or service. A website will help boost the sales, productivity, and market value of Jetsudz Cleaning Inc. (Ntui, 2021).
This proposal will give the main recommendations for creating and managing the company website.
Student Pack What is the purpose of this document?
The StudentPack is the document you, the student, needs to complete to demonstrate competency. This document incl ...
BUS 480.01HY Case Study Assignment Instructions .docxcurwenmichaela
BUS 480.01HY Case Study Assignment
Instructions
Instructions: Each of you have been assigned a company to complete a case study analysis report.
The case distribution can be found on BlackBoard (course content -> case study analysis - > case
study distribution). Complete a thorough research on your company in order to complete the
analysis. It is required for you to use scholarly journals and peer-reviewed articles, which can be
found on the University’s website in the library section. I have provided you with very detailed
information on how to complete a thorough case analysis report. I am available during my office
hours to discuss. I will also schedule a case analysis session during lunch time this week. If you are
able to make it, please attend for one-on-one assistance.
Your “draft is due this Thursday, October 11th. I am not looking for perfection here, but please do
your best in writing and researching. Your final product will be due on Thursday, October 18th.
BUS 480.01HY Case Study Assignment
Instructions
1. Format – please review the case study format guidelines placed on BlackBoard
The use of headers and sub-headers is strongly suggested
2. Submission
1. Submit to BlackBoard (course content -> case study analysis - > Case Study Analysis
Report). Failure to submit in proper area will result in a 0.
3. Introduction
In 3-4 paragraphs describe the case facts and background. This should include BRIEF
information about the firm, however do NOT simply duplicate what is in the case itself.
As things change quickly in business, you may wish to check the current status of the
firm and briefly discuss the most current information.
4. Body
This should be about 4-5 pages in length (minimum – this is only a guideline). Review
posted guidelines for more information/detail
a) State the Problem/Key Issues
What are the key marketing or business issues in the case? These might be problems,
opportunities or challenges the firm is facing. For example:
o Sales have declined by 10 percent in the last year.
o The competition has launched a new and innovative product.
o Consumer tastes have changed and the firm’s most successful product is at risk.
o The CEO made a public racial slur and has affected the company internally and
externally.
5. Conclusion (include recommendations in this section)
For the issues you identified above, you must identify potential solutions and analyze
each of them. For example, for the decline in sales noted above we might try any of the
following, among other options:
1. increase advertising
2. develop a new product
3. implement diversity training
4. launch a brand awareness campaign
For each of the alternatives, you should analyze the costs, benefits, resources required
and possible outcomes. Typically, you will have 3-4 of these alternatives. Any given
alternative solution might address multiple issues. If t.
This document provides information for various weekly assignments and discussion questions for a BIS 303 course. It includes topics such as the difference between proprietary systems and open platforms, advantages and disadvantages of each, and assignments on hospitality information systems, reservations, cost controls, security, and customers. It also includes a recommendation to apply for federal financial aid and scholarships to help pay for college.
Chronic Illnesses - DiscussionsSection 2Here you will b.docxsleeperharwell
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Section 2:
Here you will be evaluating and critiquing a scholarly article from a professional journal that is relevant to the course. CalSouthern has fabulous data bases where you will be able to locate articles in their entirely such as ProQuest.
https://learners.calsouthern.edu/Library/Default.aspx pageType=DW&parent_id=108
<https://learners.calsouthern.edu/Library/Default.aspx?pageType=DW&parent_id=108>
Using the University Virtual Library, find an article from a professional journal dated within the past 2 years that has significance to this course or you can select one of the resources listed in the Bibliography section, which is located under the course Resources tab. Include the following:
o title, author, date, and source
o a brief summary of the article and relevance to the course
o discuss the strengths and limitations
o discuss your interpretation of the findings or conclusions.
Section 3:
For this assignment you are required to watch a video on chronic illness
Your posting must include:
Summary of the information presented in the video
What you found as the most enlightening and educational in the video
Your own understanding of the application of the video to the course
Relevance of the video presentation to your own life or work experience
One specific area covered in the video that you would like to learn more about
Watch the following video in its entirety.
How to Live With a Chronic Illness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYnUaX67VbU
Section 4:
For this assignment you are required to watch a 3 brief videos on chronic pain
Your posting must include:
Summary of the information presented in the videos
What you found as the most enlightening and educational in the videos
Your own understanding of the application of the videos to the course
Relevance of the video presentations to your own life or work experience
One specific area covered in the videos that you would like to learn more about
Watch all 3 of the following videos in their entirety.
Dr Mark Morningstar Chronic Pain Workshop- Sources Of Pain 1of 6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNNrAN_0F60
Dr Mark Morningstar - Chronic Pain - Auto Immune Disorders 2 of 6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX89LfDKncA
Dr Morninstar Chronic Pain Workshop-Heavy Metal and Chemical Toxicity 3 of 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKmRMVzM8cc
Section 5:
For this assignment you are required to watch 3 brief videos on chronic pain
Your posting must include:
Summary of the information presented in the videos
What you found as the most enlightening and educational in the videos
Your own understanding of the application of the videos to the course
Relevance of the video presentations to your own life or work experience
One specific area covered in the videos that you would like to learn more about
Watch all 3 of the following videos in their entirety.
Dr Morninstar Chronic Pain Workshop-Heavy Metal and Chemical To.
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Instructions: Each of you have been assigned a company to complete a case study analysis report.
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study distribution). Complete a thorough research on your company in order to complete the
analysis. It is required for you to use scholarly journals and peer-reviewed articles, which can be
found on the University’s website in the library section. I have provided you with very detailed
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1. Submit to BlackBoard (course content -> case study analysis - > Case Study Analysis
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Section 2:
Here you will be evaluating and critiquing a scholarly article from a professional journal that is relevant to the course. CalSouthern has fabulous data bases where you will be able to locate articles in their entirely such as ProQuest.
https://learners.calsouthern.edu/Library/Default.aspx pageType=DW&parent_id=108
<https://learners.calsouthern.edu/Library/Default.aspx?pageType=DW&parent_id=108>
Using the University Virtual Library, find an article from a professional journal dated within the past 2 years that has significance to this course or you can select one of the resources listed in the Bibliography section, which is located under the course Resources tab. Include the following:
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Summary of the information presented in the video
What you found as the most enlightening and educational in the video
Your own understanding of the application of the video to the course
Relevance of the video presentation to your own life or work experience
One specific area covered in the video that you would like to learn more about
Watch the following video in its entirety.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYnUaX67VbU
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For this assignment you are required to watch a 3 brief videos on chronic pain
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Summary of the information presented in the videos
What you found as the most enlightening and educational in the videos
Your own understanding of the application of the videos to the course
Relevance of the video presentations to your own life or work experience
One specific area covered in the videos that you would like to learn more about
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Your own understanding of the application of the videos to the course
Relevance of the video presentations to your own life or work experience
One specific area covered in the videos that you would like to learn more about
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VA Supply Chain 100 Student Exercise Guide
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Chain Management
VAAA Supply Chain School
Version 8
10 September 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................2
BREAKOUT SESSION 1-1: TIME AND MATERIALS CONTRACT...............................................................................3
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION 2-1: MARKET RESEARCH ..................................................................................4
STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 2-2: MARKET RESEARCH....................................................................................6
STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-1:INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE (IGCE) .........................................9
STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-2:STATEMENT OF WORK REVIEW (DEFINING THE REQUIREMENT)............................11
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION 3-3: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLE...........................................................16
STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-4: CREATE A SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS DOCUMENT.............................................18
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION 3-5: GENERIC HANDBOOK 6500.6 APPENDIX A ...................................................20
STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-6: CREATE AN APPENDIX A FORM....................................................................25
BREAKOUT SESSION 4-1: REVIEW RFP.......................................................................................................31
APPENDIX A: MARKET RESEARCH EXAMPLES................................................................................................37
Example 1............................................................................................................................37
Example 2............................................................................................................................40
Example 3............................................................................................................................42
APPENDIX B:QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) EXAMPLE .........................................................47
APPENDIX C:IGCE MEMORANDUM..........................................................................................................53
APPENDIX D:SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION..................................................................................................55
APPENDIX E:INTEGRATED OVERSIGHT PROCESS (IOP) ...................................................................................61
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................63
KEY TERMS .........................................................................................................................................65
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BREAKOUT SESSION 1-1: TIME AND MATERIALS CONTRACT
Purpose:
The purpose of this exercise is to allow students apply what they learned about contract types.
Student Instructions:
• Now it is time for you to finish the slide, based on what you have learned about time-and-
materials contracts.
• You will be placed in breakout rooms.
• Select a Scribe and a Spokesperson for your group.
• Discuss the answers to the following questions:
1. What are the pros and cons of a time-and-materials contract?
2. From the government’s standpoint, is it a desirable type of contract?
3. Be prepared to discuss your experience with Time and Materials contracts.
• Each group will have 15 minutes for discussion and then 3 minutes to share their answers with
the larger group.
Notes:
1. The Spokesperson will present their group’s response with the rest of the class.
2. Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
3. You will have 4 minutes per group.
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INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION 2-1: MARKET RESEARCH
Purpose:
The purpose of this exercise is to allow students to review an example Market Research document.
Student Instructions:
• Review the scenario for Green Bay OPC in the slide.
• Refer participants to the additional Market Research information in Exercise 1: Market Research
in their Student Activity Guide.
– Market Research Sources
– Market Research Findings
– Market Price
– Acquisition History and other pertinent information.
• Open the instructor document in Blackboard, “Demonstration 2-1: Market Research Template,”
and walk students through the worksheet.
Point out that Appendix A of their Guide contains three other Market Research Examples.
Scenario:
The Green Bay OPC, located in Green Bay, WI has a need for 100 bariatric wheelchairs. The company
that is selected will furnish all equipment to provide 100 bariatric wheelchairs to the Green Bay OPC in
Green Bay, WI in accordance with the terms, schedule and referenced materials of this solicitation for one
year from the effective date of the notice.
Market Research Sources:
GSA/FSS Website, SBA Website, Google, VetBiz Website
Market Research Findings:
Market research has indicated that there are at least four vendors on the GSA/FSS website that can
provide wheelchairs that the Green Bay OPC requires. A search of the SBA Search Results site utilizing
the keywords “wheelchairs” produced three matches in Wisconsin. One match was for a “manufacturer-
wheelchair washer, the second match was for the design and manufacture of motorized platform carts,
motorized lifts, powered tugs, custom motorized carts, motorized patient transport equipment, motorized
medical carts”, and the third match was for Transtar which provides transportation for disabled wheelchair
bound patients. A search of the Google website produced seven companies that could provide
“wheelchairs” in Green Bay, WI”. A search of the VetBiz website produced twenty three companies that
could provide “wheelchair or wheelchairs” but zero matches for the state of Wisconsin.
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Market Price:
The IGCE indicates that the pricing is in line with the current year’s pricing from the previous contract.
Acquisition History:
The previous acquisition was submitted for bid and awarded to Invacare Corporation.
Other Pertinent Information
In accordance with FAR 13, this purchase request should be submitted as full and open competition.
Recommendations:
None
Prepared By:
NAME: Johnny Walker (COR)
SIGNATURE: ___________________________ DATE: 5/14/2014
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STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 2-2: MARKET RESEARCH
Student Instructions:
• Using the market research outline discussed previously in Exercise 2-1, Students will conduct market
research based on the requirements described in the Scenario.
• The class will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will take one product for market research
purposes. At the end of the exercise, each group will present their product findings based on the
outline of the Market Research Document.
• Open the file, “Breakout 2-2 Market Research Template,” and use the Whiteboard to fill out the
template.
• Students will present findings around the following key points:
1. Has the requirement been purchased by Department of VA in the past?
a. If so, students should list the contract number, names of contractors, and contract vehicle
2. What is the statement of Need (Government’s requirements)?
3. What actions did you do to conduct the Market Research?
4. What are your Findings / Conclusions?
• Each group will have 30 minutes for research before sharing with the larger group.
Scenario:
Narnia VAMC needs the following:
80 Platform beds (can be found on NAC) – Group 1
83 drawer bedside tables (can be found on GSA or UNICOR) – Group 2
80 lower drawer wardrobes (can be found on GSA or UNICOR) – Group 3
74 writing desks (can be found on GSA or UNICOR) – Group 4
Notes:
• The Scribe will take notes and the Spokesperson will present their group’s response with the rest of
the class.
• Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
• You will have 4 minutes per group.
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Market Research Template
Instructions: Provide the completed Market Research Worksheet and associated documentation as
required in section 3 below to the contracting office with your Acquisition Requirements Package.
1. Has the requirement been purchased by the local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
facility in the past? (Check the appropriate block.)
a. Yes - it’s been procured by our facility No Do not know
NOTE TO THE STUDENT: Start by using the NAC and GSA websites for previous contracts.
Previous procurement of furniture and beds can be searched on the GSA, NAC, and UNICOR
(below):
NAC website: http://www.va.gov/nac/index.cfm?template=Search_MedSurg_Catalog
GSA website: http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/home.do)
UNICOR (federal prison industry) websites (via GSA)
If students cannot find the items that meet the requirements, they can use open market (internet
search) to find products.
b. If you answered yes above, provide the following information, if known:
(i) List contract number and name of the contractor currently performing the requirement.
Indicate if there is an unexercised option under the current contract.
Contract Number:
Name of Contractor:
Remaining Options:
(ii) List contract numbers and names of contractors who have previously performed the
requirement.
Contract Number(s):
Name of Contractor(s)
(iii) If you are aware of existing contractual vehicles that can be utilized for the requirement,
list applicable contracts and their contract numbers (e.g., NAC, NASA SEWP, VETS GWAC,
General Services Administration (GSA) Contract (indicate contract number or Schedule
Number/Description, e.g. Schedule 70), Blanket Purchase Agreements.
Contract Vehicle:
Contract Number:
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2. In the space below, describe the Government's requirement(s) in terms sufficient to allow
conduct of market research.
Statement of Need:
3. Document actions you took to conduct market research, information obtained, and the
proposed acquisition strategy to include the information described below.
a. Name, title, organization, and contact information of the individual(s) conducting
market research:
b. Date(s) market research conducted:
c. Companies/organizations contacted as part of your market research (including names,
titles, and contact information):
d. Technique(s) used to conduct market research (e.g., review of product catalogs,
database queries, NASA SEWP Manufacturer Look-Up):
e. If applicable, list questions used in your market research:
f. Summary of information obtained from market research including (as applicable):
4. MARKET PRICE:
5. Identify individual(s), who completed the Market Research Worksheet:
Name: _____________________________ Phone: ____________________
Title: ______________________________ E-Mail: ____________________
Office: _____________________________
Date Worksheet Completed: ______________________
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STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-1: INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE (IGCE)
Student Instructions:
• You will be placed in breakout rooms with several other participants.
• Students will resume the groups they started in for the Market Research Exercise.
• Respective groups will create a IGCE for the item they researched earlier.
– 80 Platform beds – Group 1
– 83 drawer bedside tables – Group 2
– 80 lower drawer wardrobes – Group 3
– 74 writing desks – Group 4
• The Scribe and Spokesperson for your group have been preselected. The Spokesperson will share
the group response with the rest of the class.
• Use the websites on the slide to perform your research.
- VETBIZ: https://www.va.gov/osdbu/
- NAC: https://www.va.gov/oal/about/nac.asp
- GSA: https://gsa.gov/
• Open the file, “Breakout 3-1 IGCE Form” and use your whiteboard to type in your findings.
• Each group will have 30 minutes for research before sharing with the larger group. You will have 7-8
minutes per group.
Notes:
• The Scribe will take notes and the Spokesperson will present their group’s response with the rest of
the class.
• Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
• You will have 7-8 minutes per group.
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INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT COST ESTIMATE (IGCE)
Products (including software, licenses)
Item
# Description/Part Number*
Qty Price
Extended
Amount
1 80 Platform beds
2 83 drawer bedside tables $ -
3 80 lower drawer wardrobes $ -
4 74 writing desks $ -
SUBTOTAL (Products) $ -
Services
Brief Description of Service*
Period of
Performance
Estimated
Amount
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
SUBTOTAL (Services) $ -
TOTAL IGCE $ -
*Check block(s) below that describe the basis for IGCE:
Past Contract Pricing
GSA Federal Supply Schedule Published Prices
Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Published
Prices
Engineering Estimates
Informal Vendor Quotes
Prior Bills of Material
Prior Monthly Vouchers
Catalog Pricing
Other (Please Explain):
POC NAME: Phone: x45555
Email: Date: 5/22/2014
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STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-2: STATEMENT OF WORK REVIEW (DEFINING THE
REQUIREMENT)
Student Instructions:
• Students will return to the same groups they were in previously to review a SOW that has been written
for beds and furniture to answer the questions on this slide.
• Open the file, “Breakout 3-2 SOW,” and use the Whiteboard to fill in your answers to the questions.
1. Is this statement of work correctly written for open market competition?
2. If not, why?
3. What, if any, changes would you make to this SOW to allow for more open competition?
4. Break into your groups and answer the PWS questions the results from the Statement of
Objectives (SOO).
• Students will look for areas of improvement or potential errors that weaken the SOW.
• Use the Student Guide, Whiteboard and Share Screen features as needed. Refer to Breakout
• Session 3-2: Defining the Requirement in your Student Guide.
• Each group will have 40 minutes to review the SOW and 8 minutes to share with the group.
Notes:
• The Scribe will take notes and the Spokesperson will share their group’s response with the rest of the
class.
• Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
• You will have 8 minutes per group.
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Statement of Work
B34 Bedroom Furniture
I. INTENT
This is a Statement of Work for the acquisition of platform beds, bedside tables, wardrobes and
desks for the Building 34 Domiciliary Renovation, Department of Veterans Affairs Bath, NY. The
project is located at 76 Veterans Avenue; Bath, NY 14810.
II. PROJECT SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION
A. Overview
This project will consist primarily of delivery, assembly and installation of platform beds, bedside
tables, wardrobes and desks.
All work is to be completed during regular business hours.
The Contractor shall submit a schedule for approval.
The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor
error or neglect. The Contractor will be responsible for the coordination for staging areas and
parking within the receiving area of the building.
B. Scope
The project consists of:
Skylar Platform Bed, Model# 25PB8036, with two drawers each, cabinet to be approximately
37.5”wide x 81.5”long x 15” high, with an enclosed base and the headboard to be 30” high. Qty: 80
ea.
Senza, three-drawer bedside table, Model# H3BM30R, approximately 18”x18”x30” high, with
enclosed base. Qty: 80 ea.
Senza, two- door/one lower drawer wardrobes, Model# H3W2C36R, approximately 36” wide (inside
width 33-3/4”) x 24” deep (inside depth 22-3/8”) x 68” high, with a fixed shelf at 55” high located
above a J-bar coat rod and enclosed base. Wardrobes must be capable of joining to create a wall
unit but also be able to stand alone. Qty: 80 ea.
Senza, Writing desks, Model# H3KP48R, approximately 18” deep x 48” wide, maximum x 30” high.
Qty: 74 ea.
All of the above four items shall have a minimum 20 year warranty that products are free from
defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty shall include shipping, parts and labor for the
repair or replacement of defective item. Product must be designed to withstand the 24/7 usage of
typical healthcare clinical spaces and shall be rigorously tested for compliance with BIFMA
(Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association) guidelines. In lieu of disposing of
furniture in a landfill at the end of its useful life, the manufacturer must provide opportunities for the
government to recycle, resell or refurbish the used furniture. Products shall be at least Level 1
Certified with the BIFMA 33-2008 Furniture Sustainability Standards.
Product shall be factory-assembled with concealed cam-lock hardware. All doors shall have
adjustable Euro-style concealed hinges that open 110 degrees, with inset pulls similar and equal to
Nurture Opus. Drawers shall be constructed with miter fold bodies of vinyl coated ½” thick MDF.
Drawer bottoms shall be minimum 7/32” thick vinyl-coated MDF. Inside dimensions of drawers shall
be 4” high x 14-5/8” deep except for platform bed drawers which shall be 22.5” deep x 17.5” wide x
4.75” high with drawer opening of 8”. Drawer slides shall have telescoping steel channels with
precision ball bearings and flexible plastic rear bumpers.
Product shall have adjustable levellers with at least ¾” adjustment range for installation on uneven
floors. Levellers shall be threaded steel with non-marring nylon over-molded feet.
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Product shall be constructed of medium density particle board (MDP) core. The MDP shall be
covered with rigid thermoform on both faces and exposed edges shall be concealed with a 1mm
thick plastic edgeband except for platform beds which shall be covered with plastic laminate on
both faces and exposed edges concealed with plastic edgeband to match. Panels, doors and
drawer fronts shall be at least ¾” thick. Adjustable shelves shall be at least ¾” thick. Tops shall be
minimum 1” thick. Product shall have finished backs.
Enclosed bases shall be made of black melamine-covered particle board components, at least ¾”
thick. Steel corner brackets will provide threaded holes for levellers.
Field-installed, removable locks shall be located on doors and drawers.
Finishes on all but platform beds shall be Dark Rum Cherry or similar. Platform bed finish shall be
Dark Rum Cherry or similar.
Platform beds, bedside tables, wardrobes and desks as manufactured by Steelcase, Inc. or Equal-
FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Must meet salient characteristics outlined above when
quoting an “or equal” item. “Or equal” items quoted should be similar to the requested dimensions,
color scheme, function, and quality. “Or equal” products must include manufacturer’s product
brochure including specification information and all proposed finish selections. Actual finish
samples if quoting an “or equal” item must be submitted for review by VA Interior Design for
technical and aesthetic review. FAILURE TO CLEARLY NOTE THAT THE PRODUCTS BEING
QUOTED ARE THE REQUESTED BRAND NAME, OR FAILURE TO SUPPLY “OR EQUAL”
PRODUCTS’ SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL LITERATURE SHALL CONSTITUTE A
“NON-RESPONSIVE” BID AND WILL NOT BE FURTHER EVALUATED FOR AWARD.
Tag above for Patient Rooms, Building 34.
C. DELIVERABLES. See Scope
D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. Furniture shall be delivered on or around July 15, 2014.
E. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.
Bath VAMC
76 Veterans Avenue
Bath, NY 14810
F. OPERATIONAL HOURS. Facility will be available for installation between the hours of 0830 and
1600 M-F, excluding Federal Holidays.
G. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, BADGE, KEYS AND/OR FACILITIES PROVIDED.
N/A
H. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall furnish all
supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform the service under this contract.
The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with this Performance Work Statement to
include the additional new/ refurbished furniture.
I. Point of Contact:
Please submit all questions, quotes, and supporting literature to Contracting Officer.
Alan Allans
Narnia VA Medical Center
585-297-1469
Allan.Allans@va.gov
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J. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.
A. Installation passes. The contractor will coordinate for the issuance of required installation
passes to contractor personnel. Contract personnel shall wear a badge that clearly identifies them
as a contract employee. The badge will contain a picture, name of employee, and Contractor's
name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment in full view at all times, attached to the outer
shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate
identification card lanyard.
B. The Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information,
computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and Government personnel work products that are
obtained or generated in the performance of this contract. This includes dissemination of protocols
and papers not generally available through the public literature.
C. Company will return all issued US Government installation badges and passes when the
contract is completed.
D. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should
the security condition change at any facility, the Government may require changes in contractor
security requirements.
K. NON-PERSONAL SERVICE STATEMENT. Contractor employees performing services under this
order will be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the
contractor. Contractor employees will perform independent of and without the supervision of any
Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any
manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the
appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing
direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in
Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control
access to the facility and perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.
L. Contract Officer Representative (COR). The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract
and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:
assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections
necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with
the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of
technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor
Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any
deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of
Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions
of the resulting order.
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Statement of Objectives
Furnishing Bedrooms
1.0 Overall Objectives:
The overall objective is to provide an ergonomically friendly room to aid recovering Veterans during their
recuperative period. The rooms must comply with industry standards for medical center rooms. The
design should follow accepted interior design standards.
2.0 Program Objectives:
a Create a single point of management for design, procurement, storage, maintenance and installation
of a medical center room.
b The room should provide the occupant a suite of furniture that allows them to recuperate in a prone
position, provides storage, and allows them to comfortably sit to accomplish tasks.
c Install and manage the configuration of these rooms for a period not to exceed 10 years.
3.0 Logistics Objectives:
a Establish contractor "Turn-Key" Logistics Support to operate and maintain the suite of furniture to level
that does not interrupt the medical center operations.
b Daily availability of all rooms.
c No more than three hour response time to maintain or replace unserviceable furniture.
d Maintain the furniture to 100% working condition daily.
e All furniture will remain the property of the contractor.
Break into your four groups and answer work through the following questions using the
above SOO:
a Define the desired outcomes: What must be accomplished to satisfy the requirement?
b Conduct an outcome analysis: What tasks must be accomplished to arrive at the desired outcomes?
c Conduct a performance analysis: When or how will I know that the outcome has been satisfactorily
achieved, and how much deviation from the performance standard will I allow the contractor, if any?
d What are the pros and cons in this type of approach?
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INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION 3-3: SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLE
Student Instructions:
• Students will review the Salient Characteristics document as an example of how a document should
be completed.
• The instructor will open the file, “Demo 3-3 Salient Characteristics Example” and walk through the
Salient Characteristics example with students.
Notes:
• The Instructor has 35 minutes to present to the group.
• The Instructor will ask if there are any questions about the example.
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Salient Characteristics
Optical Coherence Tomographer
For VAMC, Narnia, NY
FY 2013
1. DESCRIPTION: The Canandaigua VAMC is requesting the purchase of Two Optical Coherence
Tomographer with Software.
2. INSTALLATION LOCATION: 555 Westfall Rd., Bldg B. Narnia City, NY 90210
3. SPECIFICATIONS:
Product name: Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT 5000 “or equal”
a. 2048 Pixel OCT Camera
b. Super-luminescent Diode 840 Nanometer
c. Ability to scan at 68000 A-Scans a second
d. A Scan depth of 2.0mm tissue
e. Guided progression Analysis with ONH
f. Axial resolution
g. Transverse Resolution
h. Advanced RPE Analysis
i. Ganglion Cell Analysis
j. Fast Track Retinal Tracking
k. Printer and Table
l. Software and Onsite Installation
m. Spectral Domain OCT
n. Automatic Fovea Finder
o. Scan cube of 200 A Scans by 200 B Scans in 1.5 Seconds
p. Scan cube of 128 B-scan by 512 A Scans in 2.4 Seconds
q. Windows 7 operating system
r. Manual alignment and override of circle placement Optic disc.
s. Deviation Map demonstrating outside normative of Ganglion Cell Layer
t. Installation, Set up and Training
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STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-4: CREATE A SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS DOCUMENT
Student Instructions:
• Students will resume their group of 4 from the previous breakout session.
• The Scribe and Spokesperson for your group have been preselected. The Spokesperson will share
the group response with the rest of the class.
• In your small group, complete the assignment as flows:
– Review the product scenario.
– Students are to create a Salient Characteristics from requirements for the products assigned.
– Students should create the Salient Characteristics with the notion that services will not be
attached to the product, as described in the SOW group exercise.
– Salient Characteristics will be used instead for the beds/furniture under the assumption that
the facility will provide installation and maintenance and the products will be dropped off at
the warehouse.
• You can use your Exercise Guide, the Whiteboard and the Share Screens feature as needed. Refer
to Breakout Session 3-4: Salient Characteristics in Your Exercise Guide.
• You will have 25 minutes for the breakout session and 6 minutes to share with the group.
Notes:
• The Scribe will take notes and the Spokesperson will share their group’s response with the rest of the
class.
• Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
• You will have 25 minutes for discussion and 6 minutes per group to share.
Scenario:
Narnia VAMC needs 100 Bariatric transport wheelchairs.
Requirements: Each chair will need support in excess of 400 pounds. The chairs are required to have
approximately 20-22 inches width seats and have large 12 inch rear wheels for added steering capability.
Additional requirements
Steel dual braces, sturdy aluminium frame, and collapsible. Color will be agnostic.
Purchase Descriptions
The purchase description should identify the requirement in terms that enable contractors to offer
commercial supplies or services. The description should not be restrictive and not be limited to one
product peculiar to a manufacture (e.g., by manufacturer, brand, name and Part Number) unless it is
essential to the Government’s minimum requirement.
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A purchase description should include the following characteristics based on the requirement to
adequately describe the Government’s needs:
(Please fill in the blocks provided with the information that is requested. If not applicable, then so state)
Item
Letter
Item Name Item Detail
a. Common Nomenclature
(commercial description):
b. Kind of material (i.e., type,
grade, alternatives, etc.):
c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110v, 60 Hz,
3 Ph, etc.):
d. Dimensions, size, capacity:
e. Principles of operation:
f. Restrictive environmental
conditions:
g. Intended use:
h. Equipment with which the item
is used with (N/A if not
applicable)
i. End item application
j. Original equipment
manufacturer part number:
k. Other pertinent information that
describes the item, material or
service required:
Table 1:Salient Characteristic Template
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INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION 3-5: GENERIC HANDBOOK 6500.6 APPENDIX A
Student Instructions:
• Use this form as a reference document as the instructor describes each part of Appendix A.
• During this student scenario, instructor will facilitate a discussion about Appendix A.
• The instructor will open the form Generic Handbook 6500 6500.6 Appendix A and walk through it with
students.
Purpose:
• Appendix A notifies the ISO about any security needs for the procurement. Each need will vary based
on whether you are acquiring a good or service.
Notes:
• Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
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APPENDIX A
CHECKLIST FOR INFORMATION SECURITY IN THE INITIATION PHASE OF ACQUISITIONS
1. BACKGROUND
In accordance with VA policy, contractors’ storage, generation, transmission or exchanging of VA
sensitive information requires appropriate security controls to be in place. The VA Information Security
Program policy – VA Directive and Handbook 6500 and additional 6500 series directives and handbooks -
provide the framework for security within VA.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
This checklist must be completed at the initiation of all IT service acquisitions, statements of work, third-
party service agreements and any other legally binding agreement in order to determine what, if any,
security and privacy controls are necessary specifically as it relates to the VAAR security clause. OGC
guidance should be sought on data ownership issues, as necessary. The checklist can also be used for
other types of contracts, if appropriate or needed. In order to successfully complete this checklist, each
question below must be addressed in coordination with all members of the local Acquisition Team
including: the Procurement Requestor or Program Manager from the program office or facility, the
Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the Information Security Officer (ISO), the Contracting Officer
(CO) from the program office or facility’s servicing Acquisition office, and the Privacy Officer (PO). The
ISO is the arbitrator if there are questions or disagreements on the appropriate answers.
No. Question Yes No
1. Does the contract involve “VA sensitive information?” (See 3.PROCEDURES a.)
If yes, proceed to next question.
If no, then the securityclause is not required.
[If the contractor receives sensitive information via a fax machine]
Yes No
2. Is this an acquisition or purchase of only commodities or goods (e.g.equipmentor software)?
If yes, then the security clause is notrequired as long as VA sensitive information is not
involved.
If no, then proceed to the next question.
[Tell students this is where they indicate the type of procurement – service or commodity]
Yes No
3. Will this acquisition require services ofcontractor personnel?
If no, proceed to question 5.
If yes, proceed to next question.
[Tell students this is where they selectif a contractor will be involved in procurement.For
example,even if the studentis procuring a good,a contractor may need to be involved to
deliver the item.Examples ofdelivering items include installing artwork or other activities that
require the good to be fully functional once it arrives at the VA. If this is the case,studentwill
have to select‘Yes’.]
[Contractor reviews sensitive information to make a determination whether the patientare
treatable or not.]
Yes No
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No. Question Yes No
4. Will the personnel perform a function that requires access to a VA system or VA sensitive
information (e.g.,system administrator privileged access to a VA system,or contractor
systems or processes thatutilize VA sensitive information)?
[Instances thatwould require the access to private or sensitive information will need to be
cleared]
NOTE: See 3.a. under PROCEDURES regarding contracts and agreements concerning
medical treatmentfor Veterans.
If the answer above is no, then proceed to the next question.If yes, then VA security policies
apply. Contracting Officials need to work with the Program Manager or (procurement
requestor),COTR, PO, and ISO to:
i. Include the appropriate risk designation ofthe contractors based on the PDAT
determination.
ii. Incorporate the security clause (AppendixB) into the contract involved and the appropriate
security/privacy language outlined in AppendixC into the solicitation.
iii. Determine ifprotected health information is disclosed or accessed and ifa BAA is
required.
[If patients are treatable the contractor will constructtheir own medical record for the patient.
Hard copy and electronic methods are used.
The medical record is keptat their facility according to HIPAA regulations.
Contractors will need to be current with HIPAA/Privacy training requirements and trained
yearly on the process for handling sensitive information.]
Yes No
5. Will this acquisition require use ofa contractor-owned Information Technology(IT) system or
computer assets, and
a. The IT system hardware components are located atan offsite contractor facility; and
b. The IT system is not connected to a VA network; and
c. The contractor has exclusive administrative control to the components; and
d. The purpose ofthe requirementfor the system is to process or store VA information on
behalfof the VA.
If any of the answers to 5a-5d are no, proceed to the next question.
If yes, then VA security policies apply.Incorporate the clause from Appendix B and the
appropriate security/privacy language from Appendix C respectivelyinto the solicitation and
contract and initiate planning for the certification and accreditation of the contractor
system(s).Contracting Officials need to work with the COTR and ISO to:
• Determine the securityimpactof the IT system as High,Moderate, or Low per 6500
Handbook,Information Security Program.
• Ensure Contractor understanding ofthe IT security requirements for certification and
accreditation (authorization) (C&A) of the contractor system.See VA Handbook 6500.3,
Certification and Accreditation.
• Ensure thatthe proper VA ManagementOfficial is appointed by the Certification Program
Office to formallyauthorize operation of the system in accordance with VA Handbook 6500
and 6500.3.
• Enforce contractor performance (timelysubmission ofdeliverables,compliance with
personnel screening requirements,maintenance ofsecure system configurations and
participation in annual IT Federal Information Security ManagementAct (FISMA)
assessments to ensure compliance with FISMA requirements).
• Ensure yearly FISMA assessments are completed and uploaded into SMART.
Yes No
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No. Question Yes No
6. Will this acquisition require services thatinvolve connection of one or more contractor-owned
IT devices (such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a
VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network?
If no, then include a statementin the SOW that “The C&A requirements do notapply, and
that a Security Accreditation Package is not required:and proceed to the next question.
If yes, then incorporate the security clause from AppendixB and the appropriate
security/privacy language from Appendix C respectivelyinto the solicitation and contract.
Contracting Officials need to work with the COR and the ISO to:
• Ensure contractor understands and implements the IT security requirements for system
interconnection documents required per the Memorandum ofUnderstanding or
Interconnection Agreement(MOU-ISA). The standard operating procedure (SOP) and a
template for a MOU-ISA are located on the Information Protection Risk Management(IPRM)
Portal and can be provided to the contractor.
• Ensure contractor understands their participation in ITsecurity requirements for C&A of the
VA system to which they connect.
• Enforce contractor performance (timelysubmission ofdeliverables,compliance with
personnel screening requirements,and appropriate termination activity as appropriate).
Yes No
7. Is the acquisition a service that involves the storage,generating,transmitting,or exchanging
of VA sensitive information butdoes notrequire C&A or a MOU-ISA for system
interconnection?
If no, then specifythe mechanism/documentation used to ensure the VA sensitive
information is protected.
If yes, then incorporate the security clause and the appropriate securitylanguage from
Appendices B and C into the solicitation and contract.The COTR needs to:
• Ensure thata Contractor Security Control Assessment(CSCA) is completed within 30 days
of contract approval and yearly on the renewal date of the contract.
• Ensure thatthe CSCA is sentto the ISO and the OCS Certification Program Office for
review to ensure that appropriate securitycontrols are being implemented in service
contracts.
• Ensure a copy of the CSCA is maintained in the Security Managementand Reporting Tool
(SMART) database.COTR will provide a copy of the completed CSCAto ISO for uploading
into SMART database.
Yes No
Table 2: Generic Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A
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3. SIGNATURES Please provide the name and telephone number of each Acquisition Team member
who participated in completing this checklist. By signing this checklist, the Contracting Officer is
representing that Security was considered for this requirement through coordination with members of the
Acquisition Team including the program or requesting office's IT Security point of contact.
(1) Contracting Officer Representative:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(2) Information Security Officer
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(3) Contracting Officer:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(4) Procurement Requestor/Program Manager:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(5) Privacy Officer:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(6) Other Team Members participating in the acquisition (e.g.,
Records Management Officer/Compliance Officer):
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Signature: Date:
STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3-6: CREATE AN APPENDIX A FORM
Student Instructions:
• You will be placed in breakout rooms with other course participants. The Scribe and Spokesperson
for your group has been preselected.
• In your respective groups, work together to create an Appendix A for the furniture based scenario
based on the SOW in Exercise 4, NOT Salient Characteristics exercise you just completed. The
purpose of this exercise is to consider all the security implications of procuring the furniture you are
requesting along with any onsite contractor services.
• Open the file “Breakout 3-6 Appendix A,” and use the Whiteboard to complete Appendix A.
Remember to use the information from the SOW Group exercise.
Notes:
• The Scribe will take notes and compile the answers and the Spokesperson will present their group’s
response with the rest of the class.
• Use the Raise Hand Icon to ask questions or add to the discussion.
• Each group will have 25 minutes for discussion and 6 minutes per group to share.
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APPENDIX A
CHECKLIST FOR INFORMATION SECURITY IN THE INITIATION PHASE OF ACQUISITIONS
1. BACKGROUND
In accordance with VA policy, contractors’ storage, generation, transmission or exchanging of VA
sensitive information requires appropriate security controls to be in place. The VA Information Security
Program policy – VA Directive and Handbook 6500 and additional 6500 series directives and handbooks -
provide the framework for security within VA.
2. INSTRUCTIONS
This checklist must be completed at the initiation of all IT service acquisitions, statements of work, third-
party service agreements and any other legally binding agreement in order to determine what, if any,
security and privacy controls are necessary specifically as it relates to the VAAR security clause. OGC
guidance should be sought on data ownership issues, as necessary. The checklist can also be used for
other types of contracts, if appropriate or needed. In order to successfully complete this checklist, each
question below must be addressed in coordination with all members of the local Acquisition Team
including: the Procurement Requestor or Program Manager from the program office or facility, the
Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the Information Security Officer (ISO), the Contracting Officer
(CO) from the program office or facility’s servicing Acquisition office, and the Privacy Officer (PO). The
ISO is the arbitrator if there are questions or disagreements on the appropriate answers.
No. Question Yes No
1. Does the contract involve “VA sensitive information?” (See 3.PROCEDURES a.)
If yes, proceed to next question.
If no, then the securityclause is not required.
Yes No
2. Is this an acquisition or purchase of only commodities or goods (e.g.equipmentor software)?
If yes, then the security clause is notrequired as long as VA sensitive information is not
involved.
If no, then proceed to the next question.
Yes No
3. Will this acquisition require services ofcontractor personnel?
If no, proceed to question 5.
If yes, proceed to next question.
Yes No
4. Will the personnel perform a function that requires access to a VA system or VA sensitive
information (e.g.,system administrator privileged access to a VA system,or contractor
systems or processes thatutilize VA sensitive information)?
NOTE: See 3.a. under PROCEDURES regarding contracts and agreements concerning
medical treatmentfor Veterans.
If the answer above is no, then proceed to the next question.If yes, then VA security policies
apply. Contracting Officials need to work with the Program Manager or (procurement
requestor),COTR, PO, and ISO to:
i. Include the appropriate risk designation ofthe contractors based on the PDAT
determination.
Yes No
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No. Question Yes No
ii. Incorporate the security clause (AppendixB) into the contract involved and the appropriate
security/privacy language outlined in AppendixC into the solicitation.
iii. Determine ifprotected health information is disclosed or accessed and ifa BAA is
required.
5. Will this acquisition require use ofa contractor-owned Information Technology(IT) system or
computer assets, and
a. The IT system hardware components are located atan offsite contractor facility; and
b. The IT system is not connected to a VA network; and
c. The contractor has exclusive administrative control to the components;and
d. The purpose ofthe requirementfor the system is to process or store VA information on
behalfof the VA.
If any of the answers to 5a-5d are no, proceed to the next question.
If yes, then VA security policies apply.Incorporate the clause from Appendix B and the
appropriate security/privacy language from Appendix C respectivelyinto the solicitation and
contract and initiate planning for the certification and accreditation of the contractor
system(s).Contracting Officials need to work with the COTR and ISO to:
• Determine the securityimpactof the IT system as High,Moderate, or Low per 6500
Handbook,Information Security Program.
• Ensure Contractor understanding ofthe IT security requirements for certification and
accreditation (authorization) (C&A) of the contractor system.See VA Handbook 6500.3,
Certification and Accreditation.
• Ensure thatthe proper VA ManagementOfficial is appointed by the Certification Program
Office to formallyauthorize operation of the system in accordance with VA Handbook 6500
and 6500.3.
• Enforce contractor performance (timelysubmission ofdeliverables,compliance with
personnel screening requirements,maintenance ofsecure system configurations and
participation in annual IT Federal Information Security ManagementAct (FISMA)
assessments to ensure compliance with FISMA requirements).
• Ensure yearly FISMA assessments are completed and uploaded into SMART.
Yes No
6. Will this acquisition require services thatinvolve connection of one or more contractor-owned
IT devices (such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a
VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network? If no, then include a statementin the SOW that
“The C&A requirements do notapply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not
required:and proceed to the next question.If yes, then incorporate the securityclause from
Appendix B and the appropriate security/privacy language from Appendix C respectivelyinto
the solicitation and contract.Contracting Officials need to work with the COR and the ISO to:
• Ensure contractor understands and implements the IT security requirements for system
interconnection documents required per the Memorandum ofUnderstanding or
Interconnection Agreement(MOU-ISA). The standard operating procedure (SOP) and a
template for a MOU-ISA are located on the Information Protection Risk Management(IPRM)
Portal and can be provided to the contractor.
• Ensure contractor understands their participation in ITsecurity requirements for C&A of the
VA system to which they connect.
• Enforce contractor performance (timelysubmission ofdeliverables,compliance with
personnel screening requirements,and appropriate termination activity as appropriate).
Yes No
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No. Question Yes No
7. Is the acquisition a service that involves the storage,generating,transmitting,or exchanging
of VA sensitive information butdoes notrequire C&A or a MOU-ISA for system
interconnection?
If no, then specifythe mechanism/documentation used to ensure the VA sensitive
information is protected.
If yes, then incorporate the security clause and the appropriate securitylanguage from
Appendices B and C into the solicitation and contract.The COTR needs to:
• Ensure thata Contractor Security Control Assessment(CSCA) is completed within 30 days
of contract approval and yearly on the renewal date of the contract.
• Ensure thatthe CSCA is sentto the ISO and the OCS Certification Program Office for
review to ensure that appropriate securitycontrols are being implemented in service
contracts.
• Ensure a copy of the CSCA is maintained in the Security Managementand Reporting Tool
(SMART) database.COTR will provide a copy of the completed CSCAto ISO for uploading
into SMART database.
Yes No
Table 3: Generic Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A
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3. SIGNATURES Please provide the name and telephone number of each Acquisition Team member
who participated in completing this checklist. By signing this checklist, the Contracting Officer is
representing that Security was considered for this requirement through coordination with members of the
Acquisition Team including the program or requesting office's IT Security point of contact.
(1) Contracting Officer Representative:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(2) Information Security Officer
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(3) Contracting Officer:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(4) Procurement Requestor/Program Manager:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(5) Privacy Officer:
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
(6) Other Team Members participating in the acquisition (e.g.,
Records Management Officer/Compliance Officer):
Name: Phone:
Signature: Date:
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BREAKOUT SESSION 4-1: REVIEW RFP
Student Instructions:
• You will be placed in breakout rooms with other course participants. The Scribe and Spokesperson for
your group have been preselected.
• Each group will be assigned to answer one of the four questions:
o Group 1: What is the need/requirement(s)?
o Group 2: Are there any socio economic conditions?
o Group 3: Is this an acceptable RFP?
o Group 4: What, if any, is this RFP missing?
Notes:
• The Scribe will take notes and compile answers and the Spokesperson will share with the rest of the
group.
• Each group will have 20 minutes for discussion and 4 minutes to share with the larger group.
• Use this guide, the Blackboard Whiteboard, and the Share Screens feature within Blackboard, as
needed.
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Solicitation
Solicitation Number: VA-247-14-Q-0311
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Synopsis: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in
accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for
solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is VA-247-14-Q-0783 and is issued as a COMBINED
SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through
Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, November 2, 2011. Provisions and clauses incorporated by
reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be
accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar
(VAAR)
(iv) This solicitation is issued as a total small business set aside. The North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, and the size standard is 500 employees.
(v) This requirement consists of the following:
Item Description Qty Unit of Unit Total
Measure Price Price
01 302582-9902-0000 MICROSCOPE,
ZEISS OPMI PENTERO 900 1 EA _____ ____
SYSTEM, COMPLETE 000000-1776-291
Consistingof OPMI PENTERO 900 with,
HD-touchscreen with flexible
suspension arm,AutoBalancesystem,
SuperLux 330 illumination with 2x 300W
Xenon lamps,fully integrated 3CCD
video system, 1 binocular tube(option for tiltable180°or foldabletube)with 2 eyepieces, spinal
adapter, dust
cover, 2 USB media for data storage,
2- function footswitch, 2 video
cables,1 ethernet cable,a box of
drapes,and optionally available
binocular MultiVision system,upgrade
ability for DICOM/Intraoperative
Fluorescence and Autofocus/AutoDrape
systems.
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02 000000-1055-2 278 COVER, DUST FOR 1 EA _____ _____
OPMIA BLUE, ZEISS
03 302581-9200-0000 OPTICS,
ANGLED WITH ROTATABLE
DOVETAIL, ZEISS 1 EA _____ ______
Item Description Qty Unit of Unit Total
Measure Price Price
04 000000-0528-6606 STICK,USB MEMORY 1 EA _____ _____
3.0, 32GB ZEISS
05 000000-0525-7759 HARDDISK,
EXTERNAL 2.5" 500GB USB3.0, ZEISS 1 EA ______ ______
06 000000-0457-9 982 CABLE,
VIDEO CONNECTING Y/C OUT, 10M 1 EA ______ _______
07 305989-8764-0000VIDEOCABLE, 1 EA ______ _______
HD-SDI 75OHM 2X 10M,ZEISS
08 000000-0522-9961CABLE, 1 EA ______ ________
NETWORK CAT.6 BLACK 10M, ZEISS
09 305989-8609-0000SWITCH,ROCKER, 1 EA ______ ________
2 FUNCTIONS, 3M CABLE, ZEISS
10 302582-9810-0000LICENSE, 1 EA ______ ________
UPGRADE LOF/DICOM PENTERO 900,ZEISS
11 302582-9811-0000LICENSE,
MULTIVISION PENTERO 900,ZEISS 1 EA _______ _________
12 302582-9812-0000LICENSE, 1 EA _______ ________
AUTOFOCUS, AUTODRAPE PENTERO
900, ZEISS
13 302581-9764-0000CAMERA, 1 EA _______ _________
HIGH DEFINITION 3CCD, ZEISS
14 302582-9700-0000SYSTEM, 1 EA _______ _________
VIDEORECORDING INTEGRATE
HD, ZEISS
15 303771-9020-0000TUBE, FOLDABLE 1 EA ______ ________
F170/F260,ZEISS
16 305542-0000-0000EYEPIECE, 1 EA ______ ________
WIDEFIELD, PUSH-IN, ZEISS
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17 302581-9246-0000MODULE, 1 EA ______ ________
INTEGRATED FLUORESCENCE
INFRARED 800 NTSC, ZEISS
18 303771-9020-0000TUBE, 1 EA ______ ________
FOLDABLE F170-F260 ZEISS
19 305542-0000-0000EYEPIECE,
WIDEFIELD, PUSH IN 10X ZEISS 1 EA ______ ________
20 000000-1063-8869TUBE, 1 EA _____ ______
STEREO COOBSERVATION WITH
TWO JOINTS EXCHANGE P/N 1139-803 ZEISS
21 303765-0000-0000TUBE, 1 EA _____ ______
BINOCULAR STRAIGHT F=170MM ZEISS
22 305542-0000-0000EYEPIECE, 1 EA _____ ______
WIDEFIELD PUSH-IN 10X,ZEISS
23 305542-0107-0000ADAPTER, 1 EA _____ ______
SLEEVE WITH SCREW THREAD TO ALLOW
BINOCULARS TO USE NEWER STYLE
MAGNETIC PUSH-IN EYEPIECES 10X/12.5X
ZEISS
24 302582-9101-0000CRATE, 1 EA _____ _______
SHIPPING OPMI PENTERO 900
ZEISS
25 000000-1006-1145WEDGE, 1 EA _____ ______
OPTICAL 30 GRAD
26 266002-1144-9936WARRANTY, 1 EA ______ ______
OPMI PENTERO
EXTENDED-ON-SITE LABOR, TRAVEL AND
PARTS, UNLIMITED PHONE SUPPORT, BEST
EFFORT ONSITE RESPONSE.
27 OPERATORS’/SERVICE MANUAL 1 EA ____ ______
W/SCHEMATICS
Specific features: (Brand Name or Equal)
FOB Destination delivery.
Total $_____
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reproduced, disseminated, or distributed without the express written permission/consent of the VAAA.
(vi) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following
addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor
Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-75 Security
Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources
(vii) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation.
The Government anticipates awarding a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced
technically acceptable offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements. Award without discussions is
contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission.
To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted
quote/offer:
1. Documentation that confirms the company/employees are manufacturer authorized resellers/
distributors and installers of the quoted items.
2. If you are quoting/offering “or equal” items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that
confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics for the specified items. The salient
characteristics for the specified item(s) are contained in the applicable manufacturer’s literature.
3. If you are quoting/offering “or equal” items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model,
manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide
an adequate description of how the “equal” product meets the salient characteristics will not be
considered for award. This is not applicable to offerors that are quoting “EXACT MATCH” items.
4. Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in
the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov
(viii) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a
COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE FAXED AND WRITTEN QUOTE, a copy of
the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; if not provided, the offer may not be
considered for award.
(ix) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the
following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice
Submission.
(x) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -
Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered
checked and are applicable to this acquisition:
52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36,
52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44
(xi) n/a
(xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition
(xiii) n/a
(xiv) QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted no later
than June 04, 2014, 2pm EST to Michael Giffon, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail
michael.giffon@va.gov. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions. No
questions received after this date will be answered.
(xv) Site Visit: N/A
(xvi) QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE June 6, 2014 at 2:00PM eastern standard time (est). Only electronic
offers will be accepted; submit quotation to – Michael Giffon, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail
michael.giffon@va.gov. All offers must include the solicitation number. Quotes/offers received after this
date may not be considered for award.
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(xvii) Contact information
Contracting Office Address:
Network Contracting Office 7-SAO EAST
Department of Veterans Affairs
325 Folly Road, Ste 300
Charleston, SC 29412
Primary Point of Contact:
Michael Giffon
Michael.giffon@va.gov
843-789-6682
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APPENDIX A: MARKET RESEARCH EXAMPLES
BACKGROUND: The first example is a market research document that was used to bring a physician on
board. The second example is a market research example for bringing a security guard on board for a
facility off-site. The third example is market research for centrifuges.
Example 1
Market Research Worksheet:
Radiation Oncology Physicist Services
1. Has the requirement been purchased by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
previously?
a. Yes No Do not know
b. If you answered yes above, provide the following information, if known:
(iv) List contract number and name of the contractor currently performing the requirement.
Indicate if there is an unexercised option under the current contract.
Contract Item Detail
Contract Number: VA69D-12-0816
Name of Contractor: Medical College of Wisconsin
Remaining Options: None
Table 4: Market ResearchDetail 1
2. The statements below are a summary of the government’s requirements for the
providers of the Radiation Oncology Physician Contract:
Requirement Detail
Statement of Need: Contractor will provide 2.2 FTEE Board Eligible/Board Certified
(by the American Board of Medical Physicists or the American
Radiology Board) Radiation Oncology Physicists with 2-3 years
of experience, to perform all duties as required, which include, but
are not limited to: support for technical questions about a patient’s
treatment, equipment planning, support, calibration (equipment
and treatment units), and maintenance, quality control and quality
assurance related activities, physics chart reviews and
consultations. The contractor will also provide planning and
support for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
delivery. The contractor must also select a Senior Medical
Physicist to serve as the Lead Physicist and oversee all physics
and dosimetry aspects. The Lead Physicist will be assigned on-
site at the Narnia VAMC at least 2 days/week to ensure the quality
of the Radiation Oncology Physics program.
Table 5: Market ResearchDetail 2
3. The following was used to conduct market research: A search of the VetBiz website under
NAICS code 621111, keyword “Medical Physicist” produced no SDVOSB or VOSB companies
that could provide these services. A search of the SBA – Dynamic Small Business website
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utilizing the NAICS code 621111 and keyword “Medical Physicist” produced (1) one profile
Madam IP LLC, but after further review of this contractor’s capabilities narrative, they provide
“Medical Physics Consulting Services” and they would not be considered a viable prospective
bidder. In addition, websites from known WI and surrounding area Medical entities were looked at
to determine Medical Physicists on staff.
See the Independent Government Cost Estimate Worksheet for market research on salary
information.
1. The following vendors, from the Narnia and surrounding area, were found as having the ability
to provide Radiation Oncology Physicist Services during the Market Research Process:
a. The Medical College of Wisconsin
Website: http://www.mcw.edu/radiationoncology.htm
Currently, the Narnia VAMC contracts it’s Radiation Oncology Physicists from
the Medical College of Wisconsin.
b. Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)
Website: http://www.cancercenter.com/midwestern-hospital/medical-
services/radiation-oncology/radiation-oncology-team.cfm
Based out of Illinois
c. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare:
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Elmbrook
Website: http://www.mywheaton.org/elmbrook-memorial-
hospital/cancer-specialists-brookfield-wi
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Franklin
Website: http://www.mywheaton.org/franklin-hospital/cancer-care-
team-franklin-wi
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Francis
Website: http://www.mywheaton.org/st-francis-hospital/cancer-care-
team-Narnia-wi
d. Aurora Healthcare:
Aurora Healthcare - St. Lukes
Website: http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/cancer/cancer-
treatment-options/radiation-oncology-services/gamma-knife-surgery
e. Gunderson Lutheran
Website: http://www.gundluth.org/cancer/radiation-oncology
Currently in La Crosse, WI—not near the surrounding market area
Unclear from the website if the team includes a Radiation Oncology Physicist
f. University of Wisconsin
Website: http://www.uwhealth.org/uw-carbone-cancer-center/medical-
physicists/30665
g. Marshfield Clinic
Website:http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=providerdetails&id=
84173
h. ThedaCare
Website: http://www.thedacare.org/Symptoms-and-
Conditions/Cancer/ThedaCare-Services/Care-Team.aspx
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i. Bellinhealth
Website: http://www.bellincancerteam.org/cancer-team/
Located in Green Bay
j. ProHealth Care
Website: http://www.prohealthcare.org/careers-allied-health-regional-
cancer-center.aspx
4. The following conclusions can be made based on the market research conducted for these
services:
The following vendors in the surrounding Narnia area are capable of providing Radiation
Oncology Physicist services:
o Medical College of Wisconsin
o Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
o Aurora Healthcare
o ProHealthcare
The vendor selected for the contract needs to be able to provide services in the Narnia
VAMC’s current Radiation Oncology Linear Accelerators (Siemens Artiste Linear
Accelerator &Siemens Oncore Linear Accelerator); these can vary greatly by location. It is
important to note that if a contractor is not familiar with the Narnia VAMC’s Radiation
Oncology equipment it will add additional training time and a delay in providing services.
Currently, many of the vendors capable of providing services do not have similar linear
accelerators and equipment, and as such, if they were to be selected, it would create
unnecessary burden on VA staff that would need to train these physicists on our existing
machines.
5. Bundling is neither adequate nor applicable for this contract requirement.
6. Identify individual(s), who completed the Market Research Worksheet:
Name: Phone:
Title: Administrative Officer, Medicine Division E-Mail:
Office: Narnia VAMC
Date Worksheet Completed: April 15, 2013
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Example 2
Market Research Worksheet
Instructions: Provide the completed Market Research Worksheet and associated documentation as
required in paragraph 3 below to the contracting office with your Acquisition Requirements Package.
1. Has the requirement been purchased by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) previously?
(Check the appropriate block.)
a. Yes No Do not know
b. If you answered yes above, provide the following information, if known:
(i) List contract number and name of the contractor currently performing the requirement.
Indicate if there is an unexercised option under the current contract.
Contract Item Detail
Contract Number:
Name of Contractor:
Remaining Options:
Table 6: Market ResearchDetail 3
(ii) List contract numbers and names of contractors who have previously performed the
requirement.
Contract Item Detail
Contract Number(s):
Name of Contractor(s):
Table 7: Market ResearchDetail 4
(iii) If you are aware of existing contractual vehicles that can be utilized for the requirement,
list applicable contracts and their contract numbers (e.g., NASA SEWP, VETS GWAC,
General Services Administration (GSA) Contract (indicate contract number or Schedule
Number/Description, e.g. Schedule 70), Blanket Purchase Agreements.
Contract Item Detail
Contract Vehicle:
Contract Number:
Table 8: Market ResearchDetail 5
2. In the space below, describe the Government's requirement(s) in terms sufficient to allow conduct
of market research.
Requirement Detail
Statement of Need: The Narnia Community Resource and Referral Center
requires security services to provide professional and
courteous, uniformed and unarmed security guard services
for this facility located at 1818-1830 North Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive, Narnia, WI 53212. Normal hours of service
needed would be: Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to
6:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 12:30pm.
Table 9: Market ResearchDetail 6
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3. Document actions you took to conduct market research, information obtained, and the proposed
acquisition strategy to include the information described below:
g. Name, title, organization, and contact information of the individual(s) conducting market
research: Facility Contract Coordinator, Narnia VAMC, 414-384-2000 x45719
h. Date(s) market research conducted: 18 March 2014
i. Companies/organizations contacted as part of your market research (including names, titles,
and contact information): AGB Investigative ($23.95/hour)
j. Technique(s) used to conduct market research (e.g., review of product catalogs, database
queries, NASA SEWP Manufacturer Look-Up): Market research wasconducted via the
GSA website. All vendors searched have GSA contracts and current registration in
SAM.
k. If applicable, list questions used in your market research: N/A. Internet search was
conducted.
l. Conclusions based on market research information obtained. Include whether commercial
products or services are available to meet the Government’s requirements; whether
commercial practices to customize or modify products or tailor services are available to meet
customer needs; desirable product/service attributes available in the marketplace; number of
potential capable sources that can provide the required products or services and their
business size and socio-economic status; market conditions; terms such as warranty and
discounting; support capabilities of suppliers; and other considerations as applicable: Market
research was conducted via the GSA website. All vendors searched have GSA
contracts and current registration in SAM.
4. Identify individual(s), who completed the Market Research Worksheet:
Name: Johnny Walker Phone: 414-374-2054 x45678
Title: Facility Contract Coordinator E-Mail: Johnny.Walker@va.gov
Office: Director’s Office
Date Worksheet Completed: 18 March 2014
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Example 3
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: MARKET RESEARCH FOR: CENTRIFUGES
NAICS CODE: 339112; Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
DATE: _____ __, 2015
This memorandum is in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10,
which describes the policies and procedures for conducting market research in order to arrive at
the most suitable approach to acquiring, distributing, and supporting supplies and services. This
part implements requirements of 41 U.S.C. 253a (a)(1), and 41 U.S.C. 264b.
Overview
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Standardization Program identified
“Centrifuges” as a candidate item for standardization. These centrifuges are used to separate
blood cells from serum/plasma; to separate sediment from urine; to measure the volume fraction
of erythrocytes in blood (the hematocrit); and to separate bound from free components in prote in
binding and immunoprocedures. Less routinely, centrifugation is used for separation of
lipoproteins in reference procedures for their measurement, separation of cellular components
and separation of DNA fragments.
Delivery/Performance Time
This agreement shall become effective on the date signed by the Government. It is the intent of
the Government to have an agreement in place by ______ __, 2015. The proposed BPA(s) will be
for a one (1) year base period, with four (4) one year option periods (to be exercised at the
discretion of the Government) for a maximum total of five (5) years.
Methods Used to Conduct Market Research
Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 10 and 8.002 in search of sources
of centrifuges under this requirement. The list of potential sources examined and the results are
as follows:
a. FPI/UNICOR was contacted (_______ __, 2015) but yielded no centrifuges.
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reproduced, disseminated, or distributed without the express written permission/consent of the VAAA.
b. A review of the Ability One database (_______ __, 2015) failed to provide positive
results that companies could provide centrifuges.
c. A review of the GSA/FSS Schedule, 66, “Scientific Equipment and Services,” Category
603 3, “Laboratory Centrifuges” (_______ __, 2015) provided positive results that the
companies could provide all types of centrifuges based on the MTRs specified. There
are 21 contractors listed under this schedule and category and of those the following
were SB/SDVOSB/VOSB (Table 1):
Table 1; SB/VOSB/SDVOSB
Vendor City State
Socio-Economic Indicators
Small
Business
Veteran
Owned
Service
Disabled
Veteran
Owned
s v dv
1.
A. DAIGGER AND COMPANY,
INCORPORATED VERNON HILLS IL s
2.
ALL BUSINESS MACHINES,
INC. SACRAMENTO CA s dv
3.
FRANKLIN YOUNG
INTERNATIONAL,
INCORPORATED UPLAND CA s dv
4.
GLOBAL FOCUS
MARKETING &
DISTRIBUTION, LTD. NOVI MI s
5.
GLOBAL MEDICAL
INSTRUMENTATION, INC. RAMSEY MN s
6.
GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC
SOURCE, INC. RESTON VA s v
7. HELMER, INC. NOBLESVILLE IN s
8.
LIFE SCIENCE PRODUCTS
INC FREDERICK CO s
9.
LS SCIENTIFIC
INCORPORATED DURHAM NC s
10.
MEDSUPPLY PARTNERS,
LLC ATLANTA GA s
11.
MG SCIENTIFIC INC
PLEASANT
PRAIRIE WI s
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Vendor City State
Socio-Economic Indicators
Small
Business
Veteran
Owned
Service
Disabled
Veteran
Owned
s v dv
12. NUAIRE, INC. MINNEAPOLIS MN s
13. QBC DIAGNOSTICS, INC. PORT MATILDA PA s
14.
RICE, LESLIE
SEVERNA
PARK MD s
15.
TELECHEM
INTERNATIONAL, INC. SUNNYVALE CA s
16.
WORLD PRECISION
INSTRUMENTS, INC. SARASOTA FL s v
Table 10: SB/VOSB/SDVOSB
d. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on FedBizOpps on ________ __, 2014 to confirm
that the MTR’s were consistent with industry standards and to determine the
availability on Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 66, “Scientific Equipment and Services,”
Category 603 3, “Laboratory Centrifuges.” The following Schedule holders responded
(Table 2):
Table 2; VA119-15-Q-0042 Responders
No. Vendor Name DUNNS Status All
Items
On GSA
GSA FSS# Mfg.
1 Helmer Inc 086685682 SB Yes GS-07F-0084T No
2 Beckman Coulter 008254708 LB No GS-07F-5359R Yes
3
Government Scientific
Source 785807611 VOSB Yes GS-07F-5934R No
4 KSE Scientific 121018506 WOSB Yes GS-24F-0041N No
5 ABMI 104178756 SDVOSB Yes GS-24F-0092W No
6
Global Focus Marketing
& Distribution (GFMD) 835399023 SB No GS-24F-0025L No
Table 11: VA119-15-Q-0042 Responders
e. Based on information received from the Sources Sought issued, the MTRs were further
refined and a second Sources Sought Notice was posted on FedBizOpps on _______
__, 2015. The following Schedule holders responded (Table 3):
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Table 3; VA119-15-N-0099 Responders
No. Vendor Name DUNNS Status All
Items
On GSA
GSA FSS# Mfg
1 ABMI 104178756 SDVOSB Yes GS-24F-0092W No
2 Alpha Lab Suppliers 079171069 SDVOSB No Non FSS holder No
3 Beckman Coulter 008254708 LB Partial GS-07F-5359R Yes
4 Eppendorf AG 152088142 LB No Non FSS holder Yes
5 Franklin Young 113785385 SDVOSB Yes GS-07F-0636W No
6
Government Scientific
Source 785807611 VOSB Yes GS-07F-5934R No
7 NuAire Inc 059036632 SB No GS-07F-226BA No
8
Thermo Fisher
Scientific 170755479 LB No Non FSS holder Yes
Table 12: VA119-15-N-0099 Responders
Market Analysis
Market research identified 16 contractors of all socio-economic categories capable of possibly
supplying centrifuges. Table 1 above reflects the results of the market survey. Additional
information received through RFI’s revealed that two SDVOSB’s remained as viable sources
offering products manufactured by large U.S. manufacturers and showed a willingness to provide
a quote if solicited.
Recommendation:
As a result of the Market research conducted above, the following recommendations are made:
a. Market research revealed that there is a reasonable expectation to receive at least two
viable quotes from SDVOSB distributors. According to VAAR 819.7005(a)(1) a minimum of
two eligible SDVOSB identified meets the criteria for a SDVOSB set-aside. A GSA/FSS
BPA is the best approach for securing a continuous supply of standardized products. A
Non-Manufacturing Rule waiver must be approved before this can be set-aside.
b. Veterans–Preference. The proposed approach for this requirement is as follows (and
further outlined in VAAR provision 852.215-70):
i. First and foremost, preference will be given to SDVOSB quotes; followed by
ii. VOSB quotes; followed by
iii. 8(a) and HUB Zone quotes (equally considered); followed by
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iv. All other Small Business quotes
v. Full and Open
c. In reference to FAR 10.002 (b)(1), the Government’s needs can be met by items
customarily available in the commercial market place and there are no customary practice
concerns in regards to customizing, modifying or tailoring of items to meet customer
needs and associated costs as centrifuges is a commercially available off-the-shelf item
on GSA Advantage..
Prepared by:
________________________
Project Manager
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APPENDIX B: QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) EXAMPLE
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
Contract# Radiation Oncology Physicist Services
The contractor will be evaluated in accordance with the following:
1. PURPOSE
This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance
for the stated contract. This QASP explains the following:
What will be monitored?
How monitoring will take place?
Who will conduct the monitoring?
How will monitoring efforts and results be documented?
This QASP does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with
the premise that the contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the
terms of the contract. It is the Government’s responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in
evaluating performance.
This QASP is a “living document” and the Government may review and revise it on a regular basis.
However, the Government shall coordinate changes with the contractor through contract modification.
Copies of the original QASP and revisions shall be provided to the contractor and Government officials
implementing surveillance activities.
2. GOVERNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities.
a. Contracting Officer (CO) – The CO shall ensure performance of all necessary actions for effective
contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United
States in the contractual relationship. The CO shall also assure that the contractor receives impartial, fair,
and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of
the adequacy of the contractor’s performance.
Assigned CO: Pamela Brown, Contract Specialist
Organization or Agency: Great Lakes Acquisition Center
b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – The COR is responsible for technical administration of
the contract and shall assure proper Government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The COR
shall keep a quality assurance file. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or
to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf.
Assigned COR and/or Agency Representatives:
1. Johnny Walker, COR, Facility Contract Coordinator , Clement J. Zablocki VAMC
2. Kevin Baier, Facility Contract Coordinator, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC
3. Alexandra Urrutia-Comas, MHSA, Administrative Officer, Medicine Division, Clement J. Zablocki
VAMC
4. Carol Francis, RRT, Lead Radiation Oncology Technician, Radiation Oncology Section, Medicine
Division, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC
Organization or Agency: Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Narnia VAMC-Station 555)
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3. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES
The following employee(s) of the contractor serve as the contractor’s program manager(s) for this
contract:
This will be decided following the bidding process.
4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The contractor is responsible for performance of ALL terms and conditions of the contract. The COR will
provide contract progress reports quarterly to the CO reflecting performance on this plan and all other
aspects of the resultant contract. The performance standards outlined in this QASP shall be used to
determine the level of contractor performance in the elements defined.
Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine
the level of Contractor performance to these standards.
The Performance Requirements are listed below in Section 6. The Government shall use these
standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the
standard and assign a rating. At the end of the performance period, these ratings will be used, in part,
to establish the past performance of the contractor on the contract.
5. INCENTIVES/DISINCENTIVES
The Government shall use past performance reporting as incentives. The Government will use
disincentives if performance standards are not met.
6. METHODS OF QA SURVEILLANCE
Various methods exist to monitor performance. The COR will use the surveillance methods listed below in
the administration of this QASP.
a. PERIODIC INSPECTION
a. There is 100% compliance with annual calibration following guidance set
forth by the American College of Radiology.
i. A written report of the calibration will be delivered to the
Administrative Officer for Medicine at the Clement J. Zablocki
VAMC for placement in her files.
ii. Written report will have been performed by a Board Certified
Medical physicist and countersigned by a different Board Certified
Medical Physicist.
iii. Report will follow guidance set forth by the American College of
Radiology (ACR).
b. There is 100% compliance with quality control program and related
activities.
i. The quality control program should follow the guidelines set-forth
in the ACR Technical Standard for the Performance of Radiation
Oncology Physics for External Beam Therapy.
ii. Quality Control Program includes: critical radiation oncology
equipment performance parameters to include: treatment units,
simulator, treatment planning computer, record and verify
computer and other ancillary equipment.
iii. The Lead Physicist will provide the Administrative Officer for
Medicine a monthly report of quality control actives.
c. Physicist will comply and remain 100% current with VA Mandatory
Training (HIPAA, Confidentiality, and VA Privacy).
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i. Physician will comply with VA Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA
Trainings.
ii. Physician will be evaluated quarterly to ensure that no training
has been neglected.
iii. Physician must present evidence of Mandatory Training
completion on a yearly basis.
b. RANDOM SAMPLING
a. There is 100% compliance with physics chart reviews.
b. Physicist will review treatment plans or dosimetric calculations generated
by the dosimetrists.
i. Random Chart Audits ((approximately 2 per MD in Radiation
Oncology) will be done at the end of every quarter by the VA
Radiation Oncology Lead Therapist.
ii. A quarterly report will be provided to the Administrative Officer for
Medicine.
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Radiation Oncology Physicist QASP 2013
1
Measure
Performance
of Work
Statement
Reference
Performance
Requirement
Acceptable Quality
Level
Surveillance
Method Incentive Disincentive
(1) Physicist
will deliver
annual
calibration
report. PWS 2c
Contractor will
calibrate machines on
an annual basis
following ACR
guidelines.
Contractor will deliver
Annual Calibration
Report to the
Administrative Officer
for Medicine.
Calibration report will
be performed by Board
Certified Medical
Physicist and
Countersigned by a
different Board
Certified Medical
Physicist.
100% Compliance. Periodic
Inspection;
Yearly
Favorable
Contractor
Performance.
If annual calibration is not completed,
$1090 will be deducted per day until
machine is calibrated.
If report is not countersigned by a
different Medical Physicists contractor
will have $1090 deducted per day until
calibration is done appropriately
following ACR guidelines.
Unfavorable
Contractor Performance.
(2) Compliance
with VA
Mandatory
Training
Requirements
(HIPAA, VA
Security and
Confidentiality) Section B
Contractor is aware of
all laws,regulations,
policies, and
procedures relatedto
Privacy,
Confidentiality, and
HIPAA and comply with
all standards.
100 % Compliance.
Contractor must
complete all
mandatory training
requirements and
show evidence of
completion on a
yearly basis. This
includes HIPAA,
VA Security, and
Confidentiality
Training.
Periodic
Inspection;
Yearly.
Favorable
Contractor
Performance.
Non-Compliant Physicist may be
subjected to removal and/or receive
temporary suspension from providing
VA Services contractor must find
physician replacement.
Unfavorable Contractor Performance.
(3) Contractor
establishes and
maintains a
Quality Control PWS 2d
The Lead Physicist will
provide the
Administrative Officer
for Medicine a monthly
100% Compliance. Periodic
Inspection;
Monthly.
Favorable
Contractor
Performance.
If monthly report of quality control
activities is not provided within 10
working days of the following month,
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Measure
Performance
of Work
Statement
Reference
Performance
Requirement
Acceptable Quality
Level
Surveillance
Method Incentive Disincentive
Program that
follows the
ACR Technical
Standards for
the
Performance of
Radiation
Oncology
Physics for
External Beam
Therapy.
report of quality control
activities.
that monthly invoice will be deducted
$3,000.00.
Unfavorable Contractor Performance.
(4) Physicist
Chart Reviews
and
Documentation. PWS 2e
Physicist will review
treatment plans or
dosimetric calculations
and document as such.
100% Compliance.
Random Chart
audits will be
completed by the
VA Lead Radiation
Oncology
Therapists on a
monthly basis (2
charts per
Physicist).
Documentation will
comply with
required
timeframes as
outlined in the
Clement J Zablocki
VA Medical Center
Professional
Services
Memorandum No.
III-1 and on VHA
Handbook 1907.01.
Periodic
Inspection;
Monthly
Favorable
Contractor
Performance.
$500 will be deducted per incident
where there is no physicist note
present in the medical record. An
additional $500 per incident will be
deducted from the monthly invoice if
deficiency is not correctedwithin 5 days
of notification from the Administrative
Officer receiving report.
Unfavorable Contractor Performance.
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