SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Internships for Native Students
- Notice Date
- 8/7/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Washington Headquarters Services, Protective and Support Services, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5E330, Washington, DC, 20301-1155
- ZIP Code
- 20301-1155
- Solicitation Number
- MDA946-03-T-0078
- Response Due
- 8/13/2003
- Archive Date
- 8/28/2003
- Point of Contact
- Anissa Burley, Contract Specialist, Phone (703) 614-3658, Fax (703) 692-0811,
- E-Mail Address
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aburley@ref.whs.mil
- Description
- CBD COMBINED/SYNOPSIS SOLICTATION (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source – American University under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement (see xvi). THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. See numbered Note 22 for further specifics. (ii) This Solicitation MDA94603T0078 is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Summer Interns. (iii) This Solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-15, effective July 24, 2003. (iv) The applicable North American Industry Classification System code is 611310 and the corresponding size standard is $6.0 million. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program does not cover this procurement. Clin 0001: Provide six (3) Native American Students (Interns) for employment with the Department of Defense (DOD) during Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 school year. (Fall – From August 20, 2003 through December 13, 2003) and (Spring – From January 7, 2004 through April 30, 2004). (v) & (vi) American University – Washington Internships for Native Students Program (WINS) General Requirement: The Department of Defense is committed to increasing representation of persons of Native American backgrounds within the overall DoD work force. A key method of accomplishing this requirement is to better inform students at colleges and universities of employment possibilities with DoD upon graduation through temporary internships of such students in DoD facilities during the summer months, as well as during the fall and spring semesters. How Requirement Developed: WINS is a visionary effort founded on the idea that young people of the sovereign Native American nations can build leadership skills while, living, studying, and interning in Washington, DC, and bring those skills back to their communities. The WINS program is administered by the Washington Semester and World Capitals Programs of American University. We believe this is an exciting opportunity for us to target a hard-to-reach minority population Overall Program Objectives: The primary goal is to increase the visibility of DoD within the Native American communities in order to enhance employment opportunities for a wide range of persons. The expectation is that the interns who work within DoD offices will either themselves apply for permanent positions with DoD upon graduation, or at the very least, communicate a favorable impression of DoD as an employer to fellow students, family members, and friends. Specific Objectives: Participating interns are provided employment placement to the maximum extent possible into offices closely matching their areas of interest and expertise. This will serve the two-fold purpose of ensuring that they are able to use their skills in meaningful employment opportunities, and that the offices to which they are assigned achieve maximum benefit of their skills and knowledge in specific functional areas of science, management, financial operations, technology, program planning, or other fields of study. Supplier Requirements: WINS will provide the following services: recruitment of participants; employment (receiving and processing applications, matching assignments); orientation in Washington, DC prior to entry on duty; developmental activities; support services such as program handbooks and updates, communication; housing assistance; travel expenses to DC area and program evaluation. Direction on specific methodologies to be used: Merit principles and careful matching of candidate to employment opportunities. Applicability of Specification and Standards: Interns will be fully qualified in specific skills set forth by offices in which employed, and will meet any security requirements. Period of Performance: The period of performance for this period is for one fiscal year beginning October 1, 2003 through May 1, 2004. Government-furnished elements: OSD and other participating components serviced by WHS will provide office space and requisite office equipment for use by interns during their service. Government Review and Approval: A staff member of WHS, Personnel & Security will serve as the internal program manager to provide assistance to management officials and to interns, as required. Also, will assess the effectiveness of the program at its completion to determine if it should continue in future years. Reporting Requirements: WHS, P&S will be continuously monitoring the process to ensure optimum placement opportunities, and overall quality and performance of interns once on board. Will work closely with WINS to resolve any operational problems, which may arise, plus to assess the program at the end of the summer. Control Procedures: The WHS, P&S specialist will work closely with WINS Program Manager to ensure the highest quality interns, and with OSD managers to ensure that realistic work opportunities are identified to match skills and requirements. A continuous monitoring will be conducted to quickly and efficiently resolve any program problems. Inspection and acceptance requirements: The selection process will result in a group of highly qualified interns to be placed in participating offices. Interns are subject to review in terms of qualifications and security requirements, and will be in-processed to the extent necessary upon their reporting dates. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: See Item number (v & vi) for dates/performance period. (viii) The following provision applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 entitled Instructions to Offerors – Commercial. The following provision is being added as an Addendum: FAR 52.214-31 Facsimile Bids/Quotes. (ix) The following provision does not apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-2 entitled Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering price and other non-price factors (ability to meet solicitation requirements and past history).
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/ODA/WHS/PSS/MDA946-03-T-0078/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Arlington, VA
- Zip Code: 20301
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 20301
- Record
- SN00395725-F 20030809/030807223644 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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