Cours de formation logistique basé sur la performance

ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE (ACAN)
 Update 1: In addition to the requirements listed under item 3, the following has been added: The Contractor's representatives must possess at least Reliability Status upon course delivery.
1. Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the provision of Performance Based Logistics training based on US Department of Defence concepts and experience, followed by a workshop to develop specific contract details in the Canadian context.
The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the government’s intention to award a contract for these services to the University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business. Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period.
If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to a full tendering process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract.
If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected supplier.
2. Definition of the requirement
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for educational and workshop facilitation services in Performance Based Logistics (PBL) to develop PBL processes and arrangements within the Canadian regulatory context. The work will involve the following:
Design and deliver a customized PBL course to selected employees of the Department of National Defence (DND), selected employees of other Government Departments and/or selected employees of Contractors providing services to DND; and
Design and deliver a customized PBL workshop to selected employees of the Department of National Defence (DND), selected employees of other Government Departments, Industry and/or selected employees of Contractors providing services to DND.
Performance Based Logistics Course
The Contractor must design and deliver a PBL Course to selected government employees and/or DND Contractors in the NCR to be held between September and November of 2018 . There is the option to offer 2 more serials.
A PBL Course is a requirement to improve procurement practices by finding more innovative ways to ensure performance and value for money and flexibility are achieved by becoming smarter customers.
Proposed Course content
The course must, as a minimum, provide participants with a thorough understanding of PBL fundamentals and the knowledge and tools they need to develop effective PBL arrangements to support DND equipment to include, but not limited to, the following:

Content based on current US Department of Defence (DoD) experience and practices;
Performance management;
Planning implementation and management factors;
Advantages and disadvantages of PBL;
Contract development and management in relation to PBL;
Examples of successful application of PBLs;
Past, current and emerging processes;
Leading practices;
Common obstacles and problems;
Business case analysis considerations; and
Organizational requirements.

Constraints
The Contractor must provide 2 possible course dates for the course in the NCR within 3 weeks after Contract Award to allow DND to schedule the attending participants based on the member’s availability.
The course must not exceed 3 days in duration and must be delivered between 0800 and 1700 hours in person with an hour break for lunch.
The course must permit a minimum student participation of 20.
The course must include time allotted to conduct a course critique, to allow course participants to provide feedback at the end of the course.
Deliverables (Course)
The Contractor must deliver to DND a draft of the course contents for interim review and comment at least 15 days prior to course delivery. The final course contents will be subject to DND approval.
The Contractor must provide each participant one hard copy of the complete training manuals, as well as all of the notes used during the course.
All the competed participant course critiques must be provided to the TA at the end of the course.
The Contactor must provide the TA a list of course attendees.
Performance Based Logistics Workshop
The Contractor must design and deliver a PBL Workshop to selected government employees, DND Contractors, and Industry in the NCR to be held between September and November of 2018. There is an option to offer 2 more serials.
The PBL Workshop is a requirement to train in implementing PBL practices to ensure and achieve effective performance and value for money and availability.
Workshop Requirements
Note: In performance of these requirements, the Contractor(s) will be required to sign the Non-disclosure and Exclusivity Acknowledgement Agreement (s) included in the contracts terms and conditions.
The resource may be required to:

Assess and advise on the status of the existing contracts implemented by the Canadian Department of Defence and/or US Department of Defence as it pertains to Performance Based Logistics.
Provide advice, recommendation and comments in the development of government contracts to promote effective PBL practices.
Provide expertise on the engagement of Industry, as required, to effectively apply PBL practices.

Proposed Workshop Content
The PBL Workshop must:

Provide Government and Industry participants with a forum to develop a PBL approach to a current DND equipment sustainment requirement,
Facilitate discussion among participants to develop or recognize, and achieve a common understanding of; opportunities, goals, challenges, approaches, inputs, outcomes, and need for change (regulatory or social), and
Guide the effective use of PBL concepts and processes to develop a PBL strategy for the designated sustainment requirement.

Constraints
The Contractor must provide the two day PBL workshop the same week as the three day PBL course.
The workshop must not exceed two days in duration and must be delivered between 0800 and 1700 hours in person with an hour break for lunch.
The workshop must permit a minimum student participation of 20.
The workshop must include time allotted to conduct a course critique, to allow course participants to provide feedback at the end of the course.
Deliverables (Workshop)
The Contractor must deliver to DND a draft of the workshop approach and methodology for interim review and comment at least 15 days prior to workshop delivery. The final workshop contents will be subject to DND approval.
The Contractor must provide each participant one hard copy of the notes used during the workshop.
For each activity assigned, the Contractor must deliver a report describing the activity assigned and the review steps undertaken, the validation process followed, and the appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
The TA will review all deliverables to ensure they meet the requirements of the SOW. Where the deliverables do not meet the requirements of this SOW, the Contractor must be responsible for making amendments to the satisfaction of the TA.
The Contractor must conduct above activities as per direction provided by the Technical Authority, including but not limited to, exact activity details within agreed timeframe, etc…
All deliverables must be compatible with MS Office (2010) applications unless agrees otherwise.
All the completed participant course critiques must be provided to the TA at the end of the workshop.
The Contactor must provide the TA a list of course attendees.
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it meets the following requirements:

The instructor must have a minimum of 10 years of private sector/commercial experience.
The instructor must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in government/defense product support.
The instructor must have a minimum of 15 years of supply chain experience.
The instructor must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in leading knowledge transfer of U.S PBL for both private sector and public sector organizations (preferably for Department of Defence (D.o.D)).
The instructor must have experience in knowledge transfer of U.S PBL for international students (preferably Government Defence support organizations) in the last 3 years.
The instructor should have knowledge and understanding of global defense supply chains, commercial supply chains, product support life cycle costs, weapons system management support system structure, and government procurement.
Academic qualifications: Undergraduate degree in business or engineering and/or a graduate degree in business or engineering.
Designation, accreditation, and/or certification: American production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified Professional Inventory Manager (CPIM) or CSCMP SCpro Level III certification.
The Contractor's representatives must possess at least Reliability Status upon course delivery.

Proof of experience must be demonstrated with the Statement of Capability.
Proof of designation, accreditation, and/or certification must be provided with Statement of Capability
4. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

5.Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
N/A
6. Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s)
N/A
7. Justification for the Pre-Selected Supplier
The pre-identified supplier is the only civilian university that provides Canadian students Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) training that illustrates desired outcomes and approaches related to government contracting. The PBL course is copyrighted and only authorized individuals can deliver the course.
8. Government Contract Regulations Exception(s)
The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6 (d) – “only person is capable of performing the work”
9. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons
The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the trade agreements specified:

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) – Article 513 b)
World Trade Organization- Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) – paragraph 2
North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – Article 1016 par 2b)
Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) – Articles 19.6 through 19.8, paragraphs 7 through 11 or Article 19.9, and Articles 19.10, 19.11, 19.13 and 19.14.

10. Ownership of Intellectual Property
Ownership of any Foreground Intellectual Property arising out of the proposed contract will vest in the Contractor.
11. Period of the proposed contract
The proposed contract is in September for a single delivery of the course and workshop within Fiscal Year 2019, with the potential of 2 additional optional serials over the next 2 years (2019-2021).
12. Cost estimate of the proposed contract
The estimated value of the contract, including the option periods, is $450,000.00 CAD (GST/HST extra).
13. Name and address of the pre-identified supplier
Haslam College of Business
1000 Volunteer Boulevard,
Knoxville, TN 37996
14. Supplier’s right to submit a statement of capability
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the Contracting Authority identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
15. Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is August 22, 2018 2:00PM EST.
16. Inquiries and submission of a statement of capabilities
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Raechel Allen455 Boulevard de la CarrièreTelephone: 819-939-3802E-mail: R••••••••@••••••.••.ca
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
The DND file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters.