1.Contracting Basics Joint Contracting Command - Iraq HNBA Team

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Where are We?

Do you need help?

Registration & Forms

Sources for obtaining tenders.

• www.jccs.gov/olvr

• www.fbo.gov

The Solicitation.

• Regulations.

• Uniform Contract Format (UCF).

• Forms SF1449 & SF1442.

• Solicitation Questions?

• Response Deadline.

• Amendments.

• Responsive and Responsible Proposals.

• Discussions After Submission of Proposal

• Evaluation Criteria

• Helpful Hints

Agenda

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).

• Payment Process Chart.

• Standard Steps for EFT Payment.

• EFT- Capable Iraqi Banks.

• EFT Data Sheet & Benefits.

• Time Line.

DD250.

Questions.

3. Registration & Forms 4. After you registration in the web site ( www.j ccs.gov/olvr) we need the following document to approve you application. Registration & Forms 1 Registration With Ministry of Trade. 5. Registration & Forms 2 First Co-Operation Meetings Papers. 6. Registration & Forms 3 Jenssya or the Passport copy. 7. Sources in the Internet 8. There are several sources for obtaining tenders from the US Government. Sources

Joint Contingency Contracting System

• http://www.jccs.gov/olvr

Baghdad Business Center

• http://www.baghdadbusinesscenter.org/

Federal Business Opportunities

• http://www.fbo.gov/

9. JCCS Website 10. Register Your Company Visit www.jccs.gov/olvr Register your company OR LOGON (if youre registered) Web Site: JCCS 11. Register Your Company Select Next tocontinue with registering your company Web Site: JCCS 12. Register Your Company Fill the required information for the Company Web Site: JCCS Select Save to Save information 13. Register Your Company Fill the required information for POC Web Site: JCCS Select Save to Save information n 14. Search for Solicitations Search for Solicitation Web Site: JCCS 15. Search Solicitations by: Title or Number Web Site: JCCS Search for Solicitations Search Solicitations by: Classification Code or Province 16. Search Solicitations by status Web Site: JCCS Search for Solicitations Search Solicitations by Close Date 17. Search for Open Solicitations in Baghdad Web Site: JCCS Search for Solicitations Number of pages Click on the Solicitation to select it 18. Solicitation files to view and to download Web Site: JCCS Search for Solicitations Information about the Solicitation 19. Federal Business Opportunities Website (Fed Biz Ops) 20. Step 1 Visit www.fbo.gov Step 2 Select Vendors Web Site: FedBizOpps 21. Step 3 Select DoD as the Government Agency Web Site: FedBizOpps 22. Step 4 View specific offices within the Department of the Army (DOA) Web Site: FedBizOpps 23. Step 5 View specific offices within Multi-National Forces Iraq (MNFI) OR View all requirements within Multi-National Forces Iraq (MNFI) Web Site: FedBizOpps 24. Step 6 View requirements for a specific office. Web Site: FedBizOpps 25. Step 7 View a specific requirement. Web Site: FedBizOpps 26. Date Action Posted to www.fbo.gov Solicitation Number Description Of Solicitation Solicitation Action (e.g., Synopsis, Solicitation, Amendment, etc.) Web Site: FedBizOpps 27. Step 8 Select one of these options to view the documents available for download. Web Site: FedBizOpps 28. Step 9 Select a file to view/download the document Web Site: FedBizOpps 29. Solicitations 30.

• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• • • • http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

• • • • http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/tochtml.htm

• Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS)

• • • • http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFAFAR1.HTM

RegulationsThe Joint Contracting Command Iraq/Afghanistan (JCC-I/A) uses the following regulations. All clauses referenced within the solicitation or resulting contract are taken from one of these regulations.Note: Please use these web links as a tool to familiarize yourself with the Governments regulations. Solicitations 31. Uniform Contract Format (UCF) The contract provisions in Parts I, II, and III of the Uniform Contract Format (UCF) will constitute a complete contract except for the prices or costs and fee in Part B. The offeror must fill out Part B when the offer is submitted. Solicitations for basic contracts, as well as solicitations on existing contracts must be in the following order: Once a contract has been awarded, sections A-K of the solicitation will become a part of the basic contract, while sections L & M will not be part of the resulting contract, but will remain in the pre-award documentation. For more information on the UCF, visit:www.uscourts.gov/procurement/Appendix_A.pdf (L) Provides instructions to contractors on how to submit their proposal (M) Identifies how the contractors proposal will be evaluated Solicitations Part I The Schedule A - Solicitation / Contract Form B - Products or Services and Prices / Costs C - Description / Specifications / Statement of Work D - Packaging and Marking E - Inspection and Acceptance F - Deliveries or Performance G - Contract Administration Data H - Special Contract Requirements Part II - Contract Clauses I - Contract Clauses Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J - List of Attachments Part IV Representations and Instructions K - Representations and Certifications, and OtherStatements of Offerors L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notice to Offerors M - Evaluation Factors for Award 32. Solicitation/Contracts/ Order for Commercial/Supplies Items -- SF 1449 Please Complete Blocks 12,17,23,24,& 30 Discount Terms (Government discounts your total amount by a certain percentage if paid within the specified time that you indicate here). * 17a. Contractor/Offeror (Your Name, Company Information, e-mail & Telephone Number, {if you are a Iraqi based business then you dont need a Code & Facility Code}) . * 17b. Check if address is different.* 23.What is the Unit Price? * 24. Amount (total amount) * 30a. Signature ofOfferor/Contractor* 30b. Name and Title (Position in Company) of Signer ( individual responsible)* 30c. Dated Signed (must be filled in)Solicitations 33. Solicitation/Contracts/ Order for Commercial/Supplies Items SF 1449 (continued) Blocks 23 & 24 ContinueGovernment Use Only(Do not enter anything in this section) Solicitations 34. SF 1449 Solicitations 35. Solicitation, Offer, and Award SF 1442 Construction, Alteration, or Repair Government Use Only (Do not enter anything in 1-13) Solicitations 36. Solicitation, Offer, and Award -- SF 1442Complete Blocks 14-20 (Please see next slide) * 14. Print; Name, Company Address and e-mail of your company. * 15. Telephone NO (Include area code). * 16 Remittance Address (Where to send payment) --Include only if different than Item 14. * 17. Indicate the number of calendar days that the total Price will remain in effect. * 18. This is not required, please leave blank. * 19 Acknowledgment of Amendments During the bidding process amendments (RFP Changes) are sometimes executed. If so, please note amendment number and date for each change. C heck the web-site daily in order to acknowledge any changes to the RFP.* 20a. Name and title of person authorized to sign offer (Type or Print)*20b. Signature*20c. Offer DateSolicitations 37.

Section B - Products or Services and Prices / Costs

Identifies the products or services required.

Ensure you understand the description of the requirement.

References are often made to the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS). Read these!

Use two decimal places for dollar values.

All proposals are to be submitted in US Dollars.

Verify all calculations.

Do not round values in the Amount column.

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Section C - Description / Specifications / Statement of Work

Statement of Work (SOW)

• FAR 8.405-2(b) All Statements of Work shall include the work to be performed; location of work; period of performance; deliverable schedule; applicable performance standards; and any special requirements (e.g., security clearances, travel, special knowledge). To the maximum extent practicable, agency requirements shall be performance-based statements (see Subpart 37.6)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• Describe the work in terms of the required results rather than either how the work is to be accomplished or the number of hours to be provided (see 11.002(a)(2) and 11.101);

• Enable assessment of work performance against measurable performance standards;

• Rely on the use of measurable performance standards and financial incentives in a competitive environment to encourage competitors to develop and institute innovative and cost-effective methods of performing the work.

The SOW covers the work requirements and in conjunction withapplicable performance/design requirements contained inspecifications is used for contractual agreements.

Thoroughly read Section C of the solicitation.

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Identifies special packaging and marking requirements for delivery of products

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Identifies inspection criteria for products being delivered or services being performed

Identifies whether a Quality Assurance Plan is required

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Identifies the period of performance, place of performance, and location for deliveries

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Points of contact for the contract (e.g., contracting officer, contracting officers representative (COR), etc.)

Payment office and Invoicing instructions

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Special provisions required in the contract

It is very important to read and understand these requirements

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Section I - Contract Clauses

This section includes the clauses required by the federal and agency regulations mentioned earlier.

Clauses are incorporated

• • • • in full text the entire clause in included in the solicitation

• • • • by reference only the clause number and title are included in the solicitation

• • • It is the responsibility of the contractor to understand all clauses in the solicitation, whether it is in full text or by reference. Ask for clarification if there is something you dont understand.

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Section J - List of Attachments

Lists all attachments included in the solicitation

Section K - Representations and Certifications, and Other Statements of Offertory

The contractor is required to complete this section and submit with their proposal

The contractor is providing representations and certifications about their company.

• Have they been debarred?

• Company size

• etc.

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notice to Offerors

Provides instructions to contractors on how to submit their proposal

It is important for all contractors to read this section

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Identifies how the contractors proposal will be evaluated

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Solicitation Questions

Section L of the solicitation will normally provide a deadline for submitting questions. The responses will be provided in an amendment to the solicitation.

What should you ask?

Do you understand the requirement?

Does something not make sense?

Do you feel something is missing from the requirement?

If you do not understand, ask the question.

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Response Deadline

The response deadline is identified in block #8 of the SF 1449 and block #13a of the SF 1442.

Section L of the RFP may also indicate the response deadline.

Section L will indicate where to submit your proposal.

Submit your proposal on time. Do not be late!

Amendments

Be aware of amendments to the solicitation. Amendments may

Change the response deadline

Change other provisions within the solicitation

Check each of the sources from which you obtained the solicitation to ensure an amendment has not been issued.

** Even if its the day before the solicitation is due, check it out.

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Responsive Quote

Must be submitted by the date and time requested; if there is no time listed, the time is 5:00 pm on that day

If late, the offer may not be considered

Responsible Proposal or Quote

Pricing needs to be realistic; we do not always award to the lowest bidder so make sure you are giving us your best price possible

Need to include more than just the price

• Demonstrate how you will perform actual work

• Define companys available resources and skill sets to do the work

Discussions After Submission of Proposal

Submit a complete proposal package

The Governmentmayaward without discussions

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Evaluation Criteria

Experience/Past Performance covered on next slide

Iraqi Socio-Economic

• The Government does not assume you will provide Iraqi workers because you are an Iraqi business

• State how you will include Iraqi workers or subcontractors in your proposal

Technical See Helpful Hints below

Cost/Price

• Price competitively, but ensure that you can do the work for the price you propose

Helpful Hints

Read through the entire Statement of Work (SOW)

If there is an attachment or reference mentioned, read this also

Make a list of (or highlight) the important points in the SOW

Identify all deliverables/requirements and reports

When preparing your technical proposal, ensure that you answer each of these points

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Past Performance/Experience

Past performance is avery importantevaluation factor.

Provide previous Government and Commercial contracts with work that isrelevantto the requirement for which you are submitting a proposal.

• Contract Number, Agency/Company, Contact Information

• Verify information submitted in your proposal

• Contact your references

Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Joint Ventures count also.

Contact Information

Please provide a primary and alternate contact when submitting your proposal. Name, address, E-mail, and phone number.

We need to know how to contact you!

Proposal Identification

Put your company name on all pages of your proposal.

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Business Relationships

Contracting Officer (the person who signs the award document)

• Provides direction for work to be performed

• May direct changes to the scope of work in the contract. It is recommended that the contractor first obtain a modification to the contract

Contracting Officers Representative (COR)

• Provides direction for work to be performed

• May not direct changes outside the scope of work in the contract.

Performance

Compliance with Statement of Work (SOW)

Successful or unsuccessful performance is evaluated for future contract awards

Always communicate in writing! Solicitations 48. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) 49. EFT EFT-Capable Iraqi Banks Bank Name HQ Phone Web Site / email Bank of Baghdad Baghdad / Karada Kharge / District 902 (964) 1 717-4182 www.bankofbaghdad.net Byblos Bank Street 6, near sports stadium, Erbil 964.750.478.440 www.byblosbank.com.lb Commercial Bank of Iraq Baghdad / Al-wehda area / Kawla Bint Al-azwar Street Credit Bank of Iraq 964-1-7196020 Dar As-Salaam Investment Bank Baghdad / Tunis street / Distict 101 St. No. 23 / Building No.39/1 [email_address] Emerald Bank +964 66 2227557 www.emeraldbank.net Investment Bank of Iraq (+964) 1 7180996 www.ibi-bankiraq.com Iraqi Middle East Investment Bank Baghdad /Babil area/ Arasat Alhindia Trade Bank of Iraq (+964 -1) 5433561/2/3 tbiraq.com Warka Bank (964) 1 717-4182 www.warka-bank.com 50. DD250 51. Instructions for Completing the DD Form 250 Block 113 digit contract number, and four digit call/order number, where applicable. Block 2Shipment number. Example: ABC0001 or ABC0001Z. Block 3Actual or estimated shipment date. Block 4Government or commercial bill of lading transportation control number. Block 5Discount terms in percentages and days allowed. Block 6Invoice number and actual or estimated date of submission. Block 7Consecutive page numbers. Block 8Enter S for source acceptance point or D for destination acceptance point. Block 9Contractor name, address and CAGE code. Block 10 Contract Administration Office address and DoD Activity Address Directory (DoDAAC) code number. Block 11 Address, FOB and code of Shipped from location. Block 12 Payment office name, address and code as stated in contract. Block 13 Shipped to address and code from contract. Block 14 Marked for address and code from contract. Block 15 CLIN, SUBCLIN, and ELIN item number as cited in contract. Block 16 Item name, stock and/or part number and description. Block 17 Quantity Shipped. Block 18 Abbreviated unit of measure. Block 19 Unit Price. Block 20 Extended amount. Block 21 To be completed by Quality Assurance Representative. Block 22 To be completed by receiving activity. Block 23 Contractor use only. DD250 52. Questions