SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Catholic Religious Education Coordinator
- Notice Date
- 7/26/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 611710
— Educational Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell AFB Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL, 36112-6334
- ZIP Code
- 36112-6334
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FH330041411600
- Response Due
- 7/30/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/14/2004
- Point of Contact
- Kathy Marquez, Contract Specialist, Phone 334-953-1549, Fax 334-953-3527, - Toxie Courtney, Contract Specialist, Phone (334) 953-3516, Fax (334) 953-2856,
- E-Mail Address
-
kathy.marquez@maxwell.af.mil, toxie.courtney@maxwell.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Purchase Request number is FH330041411600 as a Request for Quote using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-20 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20040223. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This acquisition is for the purchase of the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator for the Maxwell AFB Chapel. This request is unfunded and will be awarded pending approval of funding. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 611710 with a small business size standard of $6,000,000.00. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated either by reference or full text and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Item (Jan 2004) applies to this acquisition. Submit signed and dated proposals on company letterhead. The Government will make an award to the lowest priced, responsible, contractor whose proposal conforms to the solicitation. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 2004) and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with the proposal. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or executive orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of commercial items and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the internet, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 (Oct 2003), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is incorporated into this RFP; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside and 52.219-6 Alternate I, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2004) is applicable. The following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Corporation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jun 2004): 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 252.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration; 52.228-5 Insurance ? Work on a Government Installation; 52-232-18 Availability of Funds also applies. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations applies. A due date for offers will be 12:00 PM CST 30 Jul 04. Offers may be mailed to 42d Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334 or faxed to 334-953-3527, ATTN: Kathy Marquez or emailed to kathy.marquez@maxwell.af.mil. Reference the Purchase Request number. Please email or fax any questions/comments to Kathy Marquez (fax and email information above). Quotes are required to be received no later than 12:00 PM CST, Friday, 30 Jul 04. STATEMENT OF WORK CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR MAXWELL AFB, AL GENERAL DUTIES OUTLINE: To coordinate and carry out all Catholic Religious Education needs for the Holy Family Catholic Communities for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex. Coordination involves maintaining a comprehensive religious education program for all military, civilian, and dependent personnel assigned to Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex. CONTRACTOR SHALL: 1. Be able to perform the following as requested/required at Maxwell AFB: a. Hours: At least 100 hours per month are required to fulfill this contract of which 60 hours of services will be performed at Chapel facilities or other places where RE activities are held. This will include retreats on and off the base. (12 Units) b. Shall maintain a visible presence at Maxwell/Gunter Masses and programs. c. Shall prepare and maintain annual Religious Education Calendar, which includes dates for all religious education classes, meetings and sacraments. d. Shall maintain updated inventory of all resource materials and supplies, orders as needed and maintain a list of all orders. e. Shall ensure the coordination, set-up, take-down and security of all teaching aids, classrooms, audio-visual devices, equipment, supplies, and all items needed by teachers for their classes. f. Shall be available for assisting teachers in the development of their lesson plans. g. Shall be available on Sunday for all Maxwell/Gunter Catholic RE Staff, parishioners, and chapel staff, to make sure that supplies and materials are available in a timely manner to those who need them. h. Shall develop an annual budget for the Program in conjunction with the Catholic Chaplain to be submitted to the Wing Chaplain for Wing Ministries NLT 1 August. Will develop an appropriated unfunded list for the Program in conjunction with the Catholic Chaplain to be submitted to the Wing Chaplain NLT 1 September. Will monitor/track all funds spent on the Program to account for what they were spent on and how monies were spent. i. Shall ensure all literature, supplies, equipment, etc. needed for the Program is ordered in a timely manner (at least one month in advance), using a chapel funds request. Shall ensure that the request is properly filled out before submitting it to the Catholic Chaplain. j. Shall ensure the written completion of attendance and statistical records required for the Program are submitted weekly to the Catholic Chaplain and appropriate chapel staff members. k. Shall develop, coordinate and prepare the annual Program calendar, in coordination with the Catholic Chaplain. l. Shall develop, coordinate and prepare the annual Program handbook, if needed, in coordination with the RE Chaplain. m. Shall coordinate and be present at all Program-related activities, including socials and functions to include the annual Sunday School Christmas and Easter Programs as required. n. Shall ensure the development, presentation, and continuance of, at a minimum, semi-annual teacher training sessions, one in Fall and one in Spring. This shall be coordinated in advance with the Catholic Chaplain. o. Shall attend all Parish Council Meetings when held, and present a report on the status of the Program and answer any questions. p. Shall develop, coordinate and lead a Vacation Bible School. May be required to do a joint VBS in concert with the Protestant Religious Education Coordinator. q. Shall be responsible for ensuring all money (if any money is collected for a Program) is properly handled and accounted for in accordance with Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions. Shall be responsible for securing all money pouches for offerings taken at Sunday School events. r. Shall provide a substitute(s) of equal or higher proficiency in his/her absence. All substitutes must be suitable to the Catholic Chaplain and approved five working days in advance. s. Shall inventory all Religious Education curriculum orders and report the results of inventory to the Chaplain Fund custodian in writing. t. Shall visit each Sunday School class at once a month or as requested by teachers needing assistance. Shall maintain visibility throughout the entire Catholic RE Program by being present at special programs and social functions. u. Shall adhere to, abide by, and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws/regulations as well as any applicable Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions. v. Shall possess and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with chapel staff, other RE coordinators, RE teachers, volunteers, and members of other faith groups for ecumenical and inter-faith activities. w. Shall plan events and consider ways to honor and recognize the volunteer staff during the year. x. Shall be responsible for unlocking facilities before classes and any events/activities and for securing them afterwards. Shall ensure that all required equipment is set-up before classes and any events/activities are put away afterwards. Shall ensure facilities are left in a clean, neat, and orderly manner after completion of classes and any events/activities. y. Shall be responsible for turning on the sound system (if required) and ensuring that the settings for the sound system are set at appropriate levels. Shall ensure that the sound system is turned off and secured when finished. z. Shall complete a chapel facility request to schedule each RE activity to be held in chapel facilities. aa. Shall maintain an updated file of all audio-visual resources to include location, make, model number, and serial number. bb. Shall submit all RE reproduction needs (handouts, publicity, bulletins, and newsletters) two weeks in advance to the Catholic Chaplain. cc. Shall adhere to, abide by, and comply with all Federal, State and local laws/regulations as well as any applicable Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions. dd. Contractor shall submit invoices to 42 ABW/HC ATTN: Resource Advisor no later than seven (7) days after the completion of unit of work. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: a. Catholic who is in ?good standing? in the Catholic Church. b. Experience in guiding a Catholic Religious Education program is essential. c. Experience in planning, organizing, and directing Catholic Vacation Bible School at a military chapel or civilian equivalent is essential. d. Formal training to some degree in conducting and coordinating Catholic Religious Education. (Certification is desirable) e. Knowledge of the Catholic liturgical year and its attendant expectations f. Knowledge and training in Catholic Religious Education materials g. Knowledge of AF and local operating instructions on chapel programs and budgeting appropriated and non-appropriated funds preferred or possess the ability to learn them quickly h. Knowledge of Catholic sacramental practice; able to guide those who prepare students for First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and full-membership in the Catholic Church through RCIA. i. Able to maintain Religious Education records and make required written statistical reports to the chapel staff and written reports of those who receive sacraments to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. j. Able to deal with diverse groups of people, often in a high stress environment k. Able to coordinate multiple activates and requirements simultaneously at different locations. l. Posses vehicle for transportation between home and bases and Maxwell/Gunter chapels. m. Pass security check required by Air Force to work around children; obtain vehicle/personal pass to enter base.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 42 ABW/HC, Maxwell AFB, AL
- Zip Code: 36112
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 36112
- Record
- SN00630409-W 20040728/040726212022 (fbodaily.com)
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