SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Art Therapy Services for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Flandreau Indian School, Flandreau, SD 57028
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- BIA/OIEP/SCHOOL OPERATIONS; BRANCH OF CONTRACTS & GRANTS; P.O. BOX 829; ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87103
- ZIP Code
- 87103
- Solicitation Number
- RMK0E040092
- Response Due
- 8/19/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2004
- Point of Contact
- DIANNE GUTIERREZ (505) 248-6953
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, RMK0E040092, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 2001-03. The North American Industry classification (NAICS) code is 624310 and the business size maximum is $5.0 Million. The proposed contract is set aside for small businesses. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Government. This office is requesting quotes on the following items: 0001: Provide all travel, supplies, materials, and personnel to provide Art Therapy to the BIA, Flandreau Indian School, Flandreau, SD in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW). The QUANTITY is One (1), The UNIT is Lump Sum. The period of performance is from September 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005 with one option year period. 0002: Provide all travel, supplies, materials, and personnel to provide Art Therapy to the BIA, Flandreau Indian School, Flandreau, SD in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW). The QUANTITY is One (1), The UNIT is Lump Sum. The Period of performance is from August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. The SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) is as follows: Scope of Work. SCOPE: Students at the Flandreau Indian School come from varied and often socially, physically or emotionally traumatic and abusive backgrounds. These students are in need of intervention and counseling in order to develop into health, productive and contributing members of their communities. This position will be responsible for providing one avenue in a multi-faceted approach to intervention, counseling and self-development. The position requires up to 40 hours a week, scheduled to fall after 1:00pm during the summer session (June-July) and after 3:00pm during the regular school year. Weekend hours will be scheduled as needed. Ultimate funding levels are anticipated to provide for a full time position however final grant reports and proposals for change are not submitted until August 12, 2004. BACKGROUND: Students are in need of evaluation, counseling and assistance in individual growth and development of health self- concepts. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate and screen students at Flandreau Indian School with other counseling programs and staff and provide therapy through art ad varied media-based approaches in individual and group settings. CONTRACTOR TASKS: The contractor shall 1. Maintain records and documentation to be used in program evaluation; 2. Spend the preponderance of their time working with student in activities including a broad spectrum of artistic media in small group settings and individual settings; 3. Confer with counseling, home- living, and academic staff; 4. Work with grant director for ascertaining documentation and evaluation procedures; 5. Participate in team meetings with counselors and school staff concerning student evaluation. 6. Perform the required duties both within and outside of the regular school day, evenings and weekends as situations warrant or require; 7. Meet with faculty and staff to assist I discussions and decisions relating to student placement and evaluation; 8. Encourage students to participate in school activities with their artwork if and as appropriate in their professional judgment. CONTRACT END ITEMS: Art Therapist shall provide all reports necessary for grant reporting and evaluation. Information collected will not violate any confidentiality of therapy related ethics, but will only meet grant requirements. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS: The Flandreau Indian School shall furnish office and counseling space, computer access, office supplies and access to student records. Please include your TAX ID Number, CAGE Number (obtain at www.ccr.gov), and DUNS Number when submitting your quote. The Offeror shall provide the lump sum cost for the base and four option year periods with a breakdown of their cost to provide this service and provide a copy of their certification. The offeror shall have a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program prior to contract award. Please contact the Security Office at (505) 248-6939 to begin process. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given if full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Background Investigations Clause. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations of Certifications apply to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification/Commercial Items with their quote. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, you may obtain a copy at www.arnet.gov or contact the CO to receive a copy. Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference. Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (SPR 1998). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program-Supplies, FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase, FAR 52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country end Products, FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards, FAR 52.214-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.243-1 Changes Fixed Price (Alt I), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (Para a: 30 days; Para c: 2 years); Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) 1452.226-70 Indian Preference, DIAR 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program, DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims. Award will be based on the lowest, responsive quote submitted by a responsible offeror. Quotes will be submitted in writing and signed by an individual with the authority to bind their respective company; electronic submissions via fax are acceptable. The due date for receipt of quotes is August 19, 2004; 10:00Am Local Time. You may mail your quote to BIA, OIEP, Branch of Contracting and Grants, P.O. Box 829, Albuquerque, NM 87103, or you can fax your quotes to (505) 248-6941.
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