National Scenic Byways Technical Assistance
ID: 693JJ324Q000051Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a6fea91b4ea946d2a67a143ce2008e45/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks technical assistance for its National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP). The primary goal is to enhance the program's online presence and improve support for state and tribal coordinators through effective project management, training, and mapping services.

    Scope of Work

    The successful contractor will be responsible for:

    • Creating an online repository, hosting webinar recordings, resources, and an interactive map on the FHWA website
    • Hosting eight virtual webinars and developing an online message board for community engagement
    • Producing interactive and printable maps, and providing technical support to state and tribal coordinators (weekly commitment of 8 hours)
    • Establishing a peer exchange program and developing a State/Tribal Coordinators' Toolkit
    • Providing mapping and GIS services, including data verification
    • Optional tasks include brand identity development, digital mapping, signage updates, and customized technical assistance
    Eligibility Criteria

    Offerors must demonstrate their technical capability and experience in project management, marketing, design, and mapping to deliver the required technical assistance.

    Funding and Contract Details

    The contract is estimated at $500,000 and will be awarded based on a combination of technical merit and price. The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement, with a potential duration of 36 months and extensions available.

    The labor and other direct costs budgets are estimated at $158,000 and $7,000 respectively, while the total value of the contract is estimated at $27.5 million over 36 months.

    Submission Process

    Offerors must submit their quotations by the deadline of 1:00 pm on August 8, 2024, in the form specified by the solicitation. Quotations must include a technical quote detailing the approach and experience, and a price quote using the provided Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure.

    Technical questions should be directed to the primary and secondary contacts by 1:00 pm on July 19, 2024. The government may choose to answer only the questions it deems necessary, and the responses will be issued as an amendment to the solicitation.

    Evaluation Criteria

    The evaluation of quotations will give equal weight to technical capability and past performance, with technical capability being deemed more important. Within these criteria, the FHWA will make a best-value award determination.

    Contact Information

    For technical questions or more information, please contact: Rochelle Infante: Rochelle.Infante@dot.gov Amalia Rodezno: amalia.rodezno@dot.gov

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rochelle Infante
    Rochelle.Infante@dot.gov
    Amalia Rodezno
    amalia.rodezno@dot.gov
    Files
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    693JJ324Q000051.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks technical assistance for its National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP). This open-market procurement, governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for commercial items, aims to support state and tribal byway coordinators. The primary objective is to enhance the NSBP through project management, peer exchanges, training, and mapping services. Offerors must provide a technical quote detailing their approach and relevant experience. A price quote is also required, utilizing the specified Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure. Key deliverables include project management support, establishment of a peer exchange program, and development of a State/Tribal Coordinators' Toolkit. Additionally, the contractor will provide mapping and GIS services, including data verification and production of interactive and printable maps. Optional tasks involve brand research and design, signage updates, and customized technical assistance. The contract duration is 36 months, with potential extensions. Quotations are due by the August 8, 2024 deadline. Evaluation criteria weigh technical capability and past performance equally against price, with the former being more important. The FHWA will make a best-value award determination.
    693JJ324Q000051 Amendment 1.pdf
    The United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), seeks technical assistance for its National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP). This is a non-personal services contract to enhance NSBP's technical resources, including project management, peer exchanges, coordinator toolkits, and mapping services. The goal is to improve support for state and tribal byway coordinators. Vendors must provide a technical quote detailing their approach and relevant experience and a price quote using the provided CLIN structure. Key dates include technical questions due by July 19, 2024, and quotations due August 8, 2024. Evaluation criteria weigh technical capability and past performance equally against price, with the former being more important. The contract, worth an estimated $27.5 million and spanning 36 months, requires compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and FAR and TAR provisions.
    Questions and Government Response for RFQ 693JJ324Q000051.pdf
    Questions and Government Response for RFQ 693JJ324Q000051 Correction.pdf
    The RFQ seeks a contractor to deliver technical assistance and digital resources for the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Scenic Byways program. The primary objective is to enhance the program's online presence and engagement with state and tribal coordinators. The FHWA seeks to improve accessibility and standardization across byway resources. Key tasks include creating an online repository, hosting eight virtual webinars, developing an online message board, and producing interactive and printable maps. The repository will be a webpage on the FHWA website, hosting webinar recordings, resources, and an interactive map integrated into the America's Byways website. Contractors must provide technical support to state and tribal coordinators, with a weekly commitment of eight hours. Optional tasks involve establishing a new brand identity and further digital mapping. The estimated labor and other direct costs budgets are $158,000 and $7,000, respectively. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of technical merit and price, with a total estimated value of $500,000. Critical dates include a 30-day response deadline and a potential contract start date within 30 days of award. Offerors must use a specified pricing schedule and adhere to FHWA's visual standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
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