Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Oral Proficiency Testing and Reporting Services

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for Test Scheduling and Administration Services for the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) from FY26-31. The contractor will provide a Program Manager, Test Examiners, Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)/Web-Based Test Schedulers, and OPI Facilitators to support student and DoD linguist testing programs. Key personnel roles and responsibilities are detailed, including specific tasks, required qualifications, and estimated annual test volumes (10,000-20,000 language tests, 2,000-8,000 examinees scheduled, and 2,000-8,000 OPIs facilitated). The PWS also covers general information such as quality control, security requirements, operating hours, and mandatory training. The government will provide facilities, utilities, equipment, and certain training, while the contractor is responsible for personnel and background checks.

This government solicitation, W911S026RA004, issued by W6QM MICC-FDO FT EUSTIS, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for non-personal services. The contract covers a base year and four option years, focusing on Test Administration/Proctoring, Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Web-Based DLPT5 Scheduling, and Program Management and OPI Facilitation. The pricing arrangement for all line items is Firm Fixed Price. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including detailed instructions for electronic payment through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using the Invoice 2in1 document type for services. Key clauses address terms and conditions for commercial products and services, options to extend services and contract term, and limitations on subcontracting, particularly for small business concerns. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, either electronically via SAM or through manual submission. The contract specifies inspection at destination and outlines performance periods for each service, with a Period of Performance from May 14, 2026, to May 13, 2027, for all base and option year items.

The document details a cost breakdown for direct labor categories, specifically for non-IT and IT labor, within a government contract context. It outlines hourly unburdened rates for various non-IT roles such as On-Site Program Manager, Test Examiners, and Test Schedulers. The file includes placeholders for calculating fully burdened annual rates, estimated costs for base years and option years, and factors like fringe and overhead. It also indicates metrics like "CFTE (Direct Hours/2087)" and references "PWS Paragraphs" for requirement-specific tasks, suggesting its use in federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs for labor cost estimation and proposal evaluation.

The document addresses various questions and clarifications regarding a government Request for Proposal (RFP), focusing on pricing, submission requirements, and personnel qualifications. Key areas of concern include the clarification of inflation factors and escalation rates in the pricing spreadsheet, the addition of G&A and Fee columns, and the status of Test Examiners and Schedulers as SCA Positions. Offerors sought guidance on submitting Volume II (Price Narrative and Pricing Workbook) with different file types and the correct cover page (SF 33 vs. SF 1449). The government confirmed the use of SF 33, promised to provide ODC and Travel CLINs upon award, and clarified that the Alternate Contract Manager CV is not required during proposal submission but within five days post-award. Subcontractor consent letters were also addressed, and revisions to the pricing workbook were indicated for several columns. The government's responses aim to clarify ambiguities and ensure consistent proposal submissions.

The document outlines a direct labor cost breakdown for a government contract, dated April 1, 2026, detailing both non-IT and IT labor categories. It specifies roles such as On-Site Program Manager, Test Examiners, and Test Schedulers, providing hourly unburdened rates and calculating estimated costs for a base year and four option years (OY1-OY4). The cost estimation includes direct labor, fringe benefits (30% default), and overhead (10% default), culminating in fully burdened annual rates. The file also includes provisions for calculating CFTE (Full-Time Equivalent) based on direct hours, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to labor cost analysis within the context of federal government RFPs, grants, or state/local RFPs.